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Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Cooling capacity:?Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):?Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:?

Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU 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.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Conditioners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of air conditioners
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 52% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 52%
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 71% of models
Score components

40%

7.2

Performance

40%

7.7

Features

20%

5.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 71%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £350
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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

40%

7.2

Performance

40%

7.7

Features

20%

5.7

Design

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.2
Split configuration
?
Cooling capacity
?
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
?
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
?
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
?
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Inverter compressor
no
Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? no. 88.2% of air conditioners do not, while 11.8% do.
Heating function
no
Can this air conditioner heat the room? no. 93.2% of air conditioners cannot, while 6.8% can.
Active air purification
no
Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? no. 27% of air conditioners do not, while 73.1% do.
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
top
Physical control methods
remote control and onboard controls
This air conditioner provides remote control and onboard controls physical controls, ahead of 83.2% of air conditioners and equal to 16.9%.
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Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU vs the average air conditioner

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • Broader physical control options
    For physical control setup, this air conditioner lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.
    remote control and onboard controls vs remote control
  • 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.
  • 45.5 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (35 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    35 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 42.9% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£350 vs £500).
    £350 vs £500
  • 1.4% better value for money
    Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.22 vs 7.1).
    7.22 vs 7.12
  • 42.9% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£350 vs £500).
    £350 vs £500
  • 1.4% better value for money
    Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (7.22 vs 7.1).
    7.22 vs 7.12
  • 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.
  • Broader physical control options
    For physical control setup, this air conditioner lists remote control and onboard controls, while the average air conditioner lists remote control.
    remote control and onboard controls vs remote control
  • 45.5 cm narrower indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a narrower indoor unit than the average air conditioner (35 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    35 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 2.59x heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (22.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    22.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • No inverter compressor
    Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • 41.3 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (70.3 cm vs 29 cm).
    70.3 cm vs 29 cm
  • 15 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (35.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 165 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (430 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    430 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • Lower cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A vs A++).
    A vs A++
  • 165 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (430 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    430 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • Lower cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a less efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A vs A++).
    A vs A++
  • Does not support comfort airflow mode
    This air conditioner does not support comfort airflow mode, while the average air conditioner supports comfort airflow mode.
  • No inverter compressor
    Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? no. Does the average air conditioner? yes.
  • Does not support automatic self-cleaning
    This air conditioner does not support automatic self-cleaning, while the average air conditioner supports automatic self-cleaning.
  • No heating function
    Can this air conditioner heat the room? no. Can the average air conditioner? yes.
  • 2.59x heavier indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a heavier indoor unit than the average air conditioner (22.5 kg vs 8.7 kg).
    22.5 kg vs 8.7 kg
  • 41.3 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (70.3 cm vs 29 cm).
    70.3 cm vs 29 cm
  • 15 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (35.5 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 20.5 cm

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quechoisir.org
08/06/2021
Summary of the review
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What we like about Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU

  • Cools down a bedroom efficiently and quickly
  • Compact and space-saving design suitable for small rooms
  • Equipped with a useful dehumidifier function to remove mugginess
  • Easy to use with the included remote control and digital display
  • No condensation tank needed due to automatic continuous drainage
  • Environmentally friendly operation using R290 natural refrigerant gas
  • Good overall price-to-quality ratio

What we don't like about Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 02571 9000 BTU

  • Relatively loud and noisy during operation (maximum noise level up to 62-63 dB)
  • Sound can be annoying or disturbing when trying to sleep
  • Quite heavy and bulky to lift, despite having wheels for rolling
  • Air hose attachments can sometimes feel flimsy or tricky to move
  • Cooling power is limited to smaller spaces and can struggle on exceptionally hot days compared to split systems

Verdict

The Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima is a versatile 3-in-1 portable air conditioner offering cooling, fan, and dehumidification modes with capacities typically ranging from 8,000 to 14,000 BTU/h (2.1 to 3.5 kW) and utilizing eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas. Key performance advantages include Class A energy efficiency, a compact design standing at 70 cm tall by 35 cm wide, integrated Wi-Fi app compatibility, a 12-to-24-hour timer, and a tankless automatic condensation disposal system that removes up to 2.1 litres of moisture per hour. However, the unit can be quite heavy at over 23 kg, operates with noticeable sound levels reaching 63 to 64 dB(A) under intense use, and users frequently find the window kit and exhaust hose attachments difficult to securely assemble.

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