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AMSTA AMCLI160E Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380Cooling capacity:16000 BTU/hMaximum room size:35 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

AMSTA AMCLI160E Review: Compare 44 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

AMSTA AMCLI160E
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable 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 Portable Air Conditioners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 84% of portable air conditioners
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

â–²Better than 82%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

55%

7.9

Performance

30%

7.3

Features

15%

7.8

Design

â–²Better than 84%
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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 Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices
    N/A~ £380
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner AMSTA AMCLI160E

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

55%

7.9

Performance

30%

7.3

Features

15%

7.8

Design

7.7
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 Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable 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 62% of models
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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 Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable 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
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Popularity:
AMSTA AMCLI160E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 66.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable 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 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

7.6
Cooling capacity
16,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 16,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 100% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
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Cooling Energy Efficiency Class
A
This portable air conditioner has cooling energy efficiency class A, which ranks lower than 10.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 89.4% of portable air conditioners.
Heating energy efficiency class
?
Number of speeds
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable air conditioner offers 3 fan speeds, which is more than 36.8% of portable air conditioners and equal to 61.1% of portable air conditioners.
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Fan-only mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a fan-only mode. 99.5% of portable air conditioners support this mode.
Airflow direction control
automatic
This portable air conditioner provides automatic airflow direction control, which ranks higher than 47.3% of portable air conditioners and equal to 52.7% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a dedicated night mode. 74.3% of portable air conditioners offer night mode.
Timer
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a built-in timer. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a timer.
Maximum timer duration
24 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 24 hours, which is longer than that of 7.4% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 92.6% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
white
Display
yes
This portable air conditioner includes an integrated display. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a display.
Control type
touch
Remote control
yes
This portable air conditioner comes with a remote control. 99% of portable air conditioners include a remote.
Handles
yes
This portable air conditioner includes built-in handles for easier carrying. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature handles.
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AMSTA AMCLI160E vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 7,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (16000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    16,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 150 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (500 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    500 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 5 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (35 m² vs 30 m²).
    35 m² vs 30 m²
  • 6% better value for money
    AMSTA AMCLI160E offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.56 vs 7.1).
    7.56 vs 7.13
  • 0.6 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (33 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    33 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 6% better value for money
    AMSTA AMCLI160E offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.56 vs 7.1).
    7.56 vs 7.13
  • 7,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (16000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    16,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 150 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (500 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    500 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 5 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (35 m² vs 30 m²).
    35 m² vs 30 m²
  • 0.6 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (33 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    33 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 35.3% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (34.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    34.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 10 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (48 cm vs 38 cm).
    48 cm vs 38 cm
  • 7 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (78 cm vs 71 cm).
    78 cm vs 71 cm
  • 3.5 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (39 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    39 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 6.01x less popular
    AMSTA AMCLI160E is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 8.6% more expensive
    AMSTA AMCLI160E is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£380 vs £350).
    £380 vs £350
  • 6.01x less popular
    AMSTA AMCLI160E is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 8.6% more expensive
    AMSTA AMCLI160E is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£380 vs £350).
    £380 vs £350
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 35.3% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (34.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    34.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 10 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (48 cm vs 38 cm).
    48 cm vs 38 cm
  • 7 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (78 cm vs 71 cm).
    78 cm vs 71 cm
  • 3.5 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (39 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    39 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 42.3% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (146016 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    146,016 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about AMSTA AMCLI160E

  • High cooling power with 16,000 BTU that rapidly lowers temperatures during heatwaves.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality including efficient air conditioning, dehumidification, and ventilation.
  • Sober and clean white aesthetic that visually integrates well into modern living rooms or bedrooms.
  • Convenient user features such as a 24-hour programmable timer, an easy-to-read LED display, and a remote control.
  • Good mobility due to the inclusion of built-in caster wheels.

What we don't like about AMSTA AMCLI160E

  • High operational noise level that can disrupt sleep, requiring users to pre-cool bedrooms before going to bed.
  • Heavy and somewhat bulky monoblock unit structure that complicates moving it between floors or across multiple rooms.
  • Requires a separate window caulking kit to stop warm outdoor air from seeping back inside.
  • Single-hose exhaust configuration results in minor negative pressure inefficiency compared to dual-hose systems.
  • Does not feature smart home connectivity, mobile application controls, or Wi-Fi integration.

Verdict

The AMSTA AMCLI160E is a monoblock 3-in-1 portable air conditioner designed to efficiently cool, ventilate, and dehumidify medium to large rooms measuring between 30 and 35 square meters. It boasts a powerful cooling capacity of 16,000 BTU (4,700 Watts) with an energy efficiency rating of Class A, allowing users to adjust temperatures between 16°C and 31°C across three distinct fan speeds. Notable characteristics and pros include its high-performance dehumidification capacity of 33 liters per day, an integrated LED control panel, a 24-hour programmable timer, a dedicated night mode, and built-in wheels for straightforward room-to-room mobility. However, its primary disadvantages include a relatively high operational noise level of 65 decibels and a bulky footprint typical of high-capacity portable units.

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