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Avalla S-290 Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Cooling capacity:10000 BTU/hMaximum room size:40 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Avalla S-290 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.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
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Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of portable 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 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.
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 53%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components

55%

6.3

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

15%

9.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 60%
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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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £250
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Avalla S-290

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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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Score components:

55%

6.3

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

15%

9.6

Design

6.6
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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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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Popularity:
Avalla S-290 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
7.2/ 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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Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.2
Cooling capacity
10,000 BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 10,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 59.6% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 6.4% 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
2
This portable air conditioner offers 2 fan speeds, which is fewer than 63.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 36.3% 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
none
This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, which ranks lower than 73.1% of portable air conditioners and equal to 26.9% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
no
This portable air conditioner does not include 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
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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Avalla S-290 vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 1,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (10000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    10,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 10 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (40 m² vs 30 m²).
    40 m² vs 30 m²
  • 9.3% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (23.1 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    23.13 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 1.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (69.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    69.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 4.5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (33.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    33.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 40% cheaper
    Avalla S-290 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£250 vs £350).
    £250 vs £350
  • 0.8% better value for money
    Avalla S-290 offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.19 vs 7.1).
    7.19 vs 7.13
  • 40% cheaper
    Avalla S-290 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£250 vs £350).
    £250 vs £350
  • 0.8% better value for money
    Avalla S-290 offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.19 vs 7.1).
    7.19 vs 7.13
  • 1,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (10000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    10,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 10 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (40 m² vs 30 m²).
    40 m² vs 30 m²
  • 9.3% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (23.1 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    23.13 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 1.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (69.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    69.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 4.5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (33.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    33.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 8.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 40 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (310 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    310 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 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
  • 3 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (54 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    54 dB vs 51 dB
  • 6.01x less popular
    Avalla S-290 is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 6.01x less popular
    Avalla S-290 is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 40 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (310 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    310 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 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
  • 3 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (54 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    54 dB vs 51 dB
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 8.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 26.3% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (75668.1 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    75,668.125 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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What we like about Avalla S-290

  • Highly effective and rapid cooling capability
  • Excellent value for money and budget-friendly
  • Versatile multi-season use with built-in 24L/day dehumidifier and fan modes
  • Easy to set up and works straight out of the box
  • Compact and easily maneuverable form factor
  • Useful features such as a 24-hour timer, child lock, and remote control

What we don't like about Avalla S-290

  • Significantly noisy operational volume during high cooling modes
  • The included window sealing kit is basic and primarily designed for sash windows, requiring alternatives for standard double glazing
  • Exhaust hose length can be too short, forcing the unit to sit very close to a window
  • Heavy unit weight makes it cumbersome to transport between different floors
  • Can occasionally trigger float switch or water drainage blockages (E2 errors)

Verdict

The Avalla S-290 is a versatile 3-in-1 portable air conditioner that combines a 10,000 BTU maximum cooling capacity, a 2-speed fan with a 310 m³/h airflow rate, and a powerful 24L/day dehumidifier. It features an Energy Class A efficiency rating using eco-friendly R-290 refrigerant, an auto-sensing temperature mode capable of cooling down to 16°C, a 24-hour timer, a child lock, a washable filter, and easy mobility via built-in casters. Major pros include its ability to cover large multi-room spaces up to 100 m³, an inclusion of a specialized sash window installation kit, and relatively quiet real-world operations reaching down to 54dB. On the downside, the unit weighs a heavy 23.13 kg, can feel somewhat loud on its highest settings according to some user feedback, and its required exhaust hose installation can initially feel slightly gimmicky or tricky to secure.

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