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Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Cooling capacity:3.5 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):6.1Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:53 dB

Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C Review: Compare 46 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

â–²Better than 57% of air conditioners
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 88%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

40%

4.1

Performance

40%

9.1

Features

20%

9.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 67%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 98%
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

40%

4.1

Performance

40%

9.1

Features

20%

9.4

Design

7.1
User score
User score
9.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Popularity:
Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 89.9% of products in this category.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.7
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.5 kW
Market range: <2.5 kW – >5.5 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.5 kW, which is higher than that of 45.9% of air conditioners and the same as that of 20% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
6.1
Market range: <6 – >7.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 6.1, which is lower than that of 62.2% of air conditioners and the same as that of 34% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
4
Market range: <4 – >5
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4, which is higher than that of 4.4% of air conditioners and the same as that of 49.4% of air conditioners.
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Inverter compressor
yes
Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? yes. 12.4% of air conditioners do, while 87.6% do not.
Heating function
yes
Can this air conditioner heat the room? yes. 7.3% of air conditioners can, while 92.7% cannot.
Active air purification
yes
Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. 73.7% of air conditioners do, while 26.4% do not.
Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
Dehumidification mode
yes
Does this air conditioner include dehumidification mode? yes. 6.8% of air conditioners do, while 93.2% do not.
Fan-only mode
yes
Does this air conditioner offer fan-only mode? yes. 6.2% of air conditioners do, while 93.8% do not.
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Color
white
Body material
plastic
Display
yes
This air conditioner includes a display (yes); 18% of air conditioners do not, while 82% do.
Display position
front right
Physical control methods
remote control
This air conditioner provides remote control physical controls, ahead of 1.1% of air conditioners and equal to 81.5%.
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Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C vs the average air conditioner

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  • 3 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (53 dB vs 56 dB).
    53 dB vs 56 dB
  • 13.8% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • Includes an activated carbon filter
    This air conditioner includes an activated carbon filter, while the average air conditioner does not include an activated carbon filter.
  • Active air purification
    Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
  • 1.1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 9.93x more popular
    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C is more popular than the average air conditioner (9.93 vs 1).
    9.93 vs 1
  • 17.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C
    the average air conditioner
    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C has a higher user score than the average air conditioner (9.38 vs 8.000).
    9.38 vs 8
  • 0.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 9.93x more popular
    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C is more popular than the average air conditioner (9.93 vs 1).
    9.93 vs 1
  • 17.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C
    the average air conditioner
    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C has a higher user score than the average air conditioner (9.38 vs 8.000).
    9.38 vs 8
  • 61.3% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£310 vs £500).
    £310 vs £500
  • 8% better value for money
    Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.69 vs 7.1).
    7.69 vs 7.12
  • 3 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (53 dB vs 56 dB).
    53 dB vs 56 dB
  • Includes an activated carbon filter
    This air conditioner includes an activated carbon filter, while the average air conditioner does not include an activated carbon filter.
  • Active air purification
    Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
  • 13.8% lighter indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lighter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 1.1 cm shallower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a shallower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    19.4 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm lower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a lower indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (28.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 4 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (66 dB vs 62 dB).
    66 dB vs 62 dB
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.1 vs 6.3).
    6.1 vs 6.3
  • Does not support voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.
  • 48 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (547 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    547 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 4 dB higher outdoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a louder outdoor unit than the average air conditioner (66 dB vs 62 dB).
    66 dB vs 62 dB
  • 0.2 points lower seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner has a lower seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (6.1 vs 6.3).
    6.1 vs 6.3
  • 48 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (547 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    547 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • Does not support voice control
    This air conditioner does not support voice control, while the average air conditioner supports voice control.

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C

  • High energy efficiency with A++ rating in cooling mode
  • Fast cooling and heating thanks to the powerful 12,000 BTU output
  • Quiet indoor performance when operating under Silent and Sleep modes
  • Advanced triple-stage air filtration system including activated carbon
  • Convenient operation via the dedicated smartphone application
  • Helpful smart functions like Self Clean and Follow Me remote sensing
  • Clean and minimalist Italian aesthetics that easily blend into rooms

What we don't like about Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C

  • The required Wi-Fi USB key kit is often sold separately
  • Horizontal airflow direction adjustments must be made manually
  • The outdoor compressor unit can be noisy during high-load operation
  • Occasional delays in manufacturer customer service responses

Verdict

The Olimpia Splendid Aryal S1 E Inverter 12 C (OS-K/SEAPH12EI) is a high-wall mono-split heat pump air conditioner operating on eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant with a capacity of 12,000 BTU, delivering a nominal cooling output of 3.52 kW (A++ energy rating, 6.1 SEER) and a heating output of 3.37 kW (A+ energy rating, 4.0 SCOP). Key characteristics and pros include its multi-filtering Air Quality Technology (anti-dust, activated carbon, and cold catalyst filters), a Self-Clean cycle that automatically dries the evaporator to prevent mould, a corrosive-resistant Golden Fin outdoor coil, Wi-Fi connectivity, and versatile operational profiles like Sleep, Silent, and Follow Me modes. However, potential cons include a higher maximum indoor sound pressure level of 41 dB(A) at high speed, manual-only horizontal airflow adjustment, and the structural requirement of installing a separate included USB key to enable its wireless features.

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