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ARGO Orion Plus Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£320Cooling capacity:13000 BTU/hMaximum room size:30 m²Maximum noise level:52 dBHeating function:yesCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

ARGO Orion Plus 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.

ARGO Orion Plus
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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.
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 86% of portable air conditioners
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–²Better than 88%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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 77% of models
Score components

55%

7.5

Performance

30%

7.4

Features

15%

8.0

Design

â–²Better than 77%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 93%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner ARGO Orion Plus

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

55%

7.5

Performance

30%

7.4

Features

15%

8.0

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 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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â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
ARGO Orion Plus has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 84.7% of products in this category.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.8
Cooling capacity
13,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 13,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 91.5% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 2.1% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
1,280 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 1,280 W, which is higher than the power draw of 80.4% of portable air conditioners.
Cooling-mode power draw.
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.
Official EU cooling energy efficiency class.
Heating energy efficiency class
A+
This portable air conditioner has heating energy efficiency class A+, which ranks higher than 50% of portable air conditioners and equal to 37.5% of portable air conditioners.
Official EU 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.
Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
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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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ARGO Orion Plus vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 4,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (13000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    13,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 12 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    52 dB vs 64 dB
  • Provides heating
    This portable air conditioner provides heating, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 3 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (48 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    48 dB vs 51 dB
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    ARGO Orion Plus
    the average portable air conditioner
    ARGO Orion Plus has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.69 vs 8.000).
    8.69 vs 8
  • 9.3% better value for money
    ARGO Orion Plus offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.79 vs 7.1).
    7.79 vs 7.13
  • 48.3% more popular
    ARGO Orion Plus is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.91 vs 6).
    8.91 vs 6.01
  • 9.4% cheaper
    ARGO Orion Plus is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£320 vs £350).
    £320 vs £350
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    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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    ARGO Orion Plus
    the average portable air conditioner
    ARGO Orion Plus has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.69 vs 8.000).
    8.69 vs 8
  • 9.3% better value for money
    ARGO Orion Plus offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.79 vs 7.1).
    7.79 vs 7.13
  • 48.3% more popular
    ARGO Orion Plus is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.91 vs 6).
    8.91 vs 6.01
  • 9.4% cheaper
    ARGO Orion Plus is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£320 vs £350).
    £320 vs £350
  • 4,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (13000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    13,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 12 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    52 dB vs 64 dB
  • 3 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (48 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    48 dB vs 51 dB
  • Provides heating
    This portable air conditioner provides heating, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 280 W higher rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws more power than the average portable air conditioner (1280 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    1,280 W vs 1,000 W
  • 31.4% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (33.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    33.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 9.6 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (47.6 cm vs 38 cm).
    47.6 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 2.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 26.8% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (130114.6 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    130,114.6 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³
  • 280 W higher rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws more power than the average portable air conditioner (1280 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    1,280 W vs 1,000 W
  • 2.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 31.4% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (33.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    33.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 9.6 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (47.6 cm vs 38 cm).
    47.6 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 26.8% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (130114.6 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    130,114.6 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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faz.net
07/07/2026
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ARGO Orion Plus

  • Powerful 13,000 BTU cooling output that effectively lowers temperatures in small to medium-sized rooms
  • Versatile 4-in-1 functionality operating as a cooler, heater, fan, and robust dehumidifier
  • Equipped with a built-in heat pump allowing for useful year-round temperature control
  • Motorized top air-delivery flap features a wide automatic oscillation feature for uniform airflow distribution
  • Easy mobility due to the integration of multi-directional caster wheels and side handles
  • Convenient user controls including an LED digital display, programmable 24-hour timer, and remote control

What we don't like about ARGO Orion Plus

  • High operating noise output reaching up to 64 dB, which can disrupt sleep or conversations
  • Bulky physical footprint and a heavy design weighing around 33.5 kg, making it hard to lift up stairs
  • Exhaust hose assembly is exceptionally wide, somewhat short, and can be difficult to route through windows
  • Significantly less efficient at cooling larger rooms compared to traditional fixed split air systems

Verdict

The Argo Orion Plus is a versatile 4-in-1 portable air conditioner and heat pump featuring a 13,000 BTU/h cooling capacity (Class A energy rated, 3.4 kW nominal) and a 10,000 BTU/h heating capacity (Class A+ energy rated, 2.7 kW nominal), utilizing eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. It processes a maximum airflow of 350 m³/h across 3 fan speeds plus an auto mode and can extract up to 30 liters of moisture per day in dehumidification mode. Main advantages include its year-round utility, a motorized upper flap with wide automatic oscillation for optimized air distribution, a 24-hour programmable timer, automatic condensate vaporization in cooling mode, and multi-directional wheels for easy portability. However, its primary drawbacks are a relatively high maximum sound power level of 64 dB(A), making it noisy for light sleepers, and a heavy net weight of 33.5 kg.

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