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Avalla S-80 Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Cooling capacity:5000 BTU/hMaximum room size:14 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Avalla S-80 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.

Avalla S-80
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of portable air conditioners
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 66%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

55%

4.0

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

15%

10

Design

â–¼Worse than 97%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Avalla S-80

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

55%

4.0

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

15%

10

Design

5.5
User score
User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 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
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Avalla S-80 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 81.6% of products in this category.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.0
Cooling capacity
5,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 5,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is lower than that of 97.3% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 2.1% 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
Market range: <0 – >5
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
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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Avalla S-80 vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 25.7% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (18.9 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    18.94 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 6.5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (31.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    31.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 4.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (31 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    31 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 75% cheaper
    Avalla S-80 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£200 vs £350).
    £200 vs £350
  • 1 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70 cm vs 71 cm).
    70 cm vs 71 cm
  • 5.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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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    Avalla S-80
    the average portable air conditioner
    Avalla S-80 has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.46 vs 8.000).
    8.46 vs 8
  • 43.3% more popular
    Avalla S-80 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.6 vs 6).
    8.6 vs 6.01
  • 1 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (50 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    50 dB vs 51 dB
  • 75% cheaper
    Avalla S-80 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£200 vs £350).
    £200 vs £350
  • 5.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Avalla S-80
    the average portable air conditioner
    Avalla S-80 has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.46 vs 8.000).
    8.46 vs 8
  • 43.3% more popular
    Avalla S-80 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.6 vs 6).
    8.6 vs 6.01
  • 1 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (50 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    50 dB vs 51 dB
  • 25.7% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (18.9 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    18.94 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 6.5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (31.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    31.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 4.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (31 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    31 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 1 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70 cm vs 71 cm).
    70 cm vs 71 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
  • 4,000 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (5000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    5,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 16 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (14 m² vs 30 m²).
    14 m² vs 30 m²
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 20.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (12 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    12 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 60 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (290 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    290 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
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Avalla S-80 offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.95 vs 7.1).
    6.95 vs 7.13
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Avalla S-80 offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.95 vs 7.1).
    6.95 vs 7.13
  • 4,000 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (5000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    5,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 16 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (14 m² vs 30 m²).
    14 m² vs 30 m²
  • 60 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (290 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    290 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
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • 20.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (12 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    12 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 33.4% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (68355 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    68,355 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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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 Avalla S-80

  • Efficient cooling performance in medium-sized rooms and bedrooms
  • Versatile 4-in-1 functionality including dehumidifier, fan, and sleep modes
  • Self-evaporating system reduces the need to constantly empty water
  • Includes a helpful window kit suitable for sash-style windows
  • Built-in thermostat helps save energy by shutting off the compressor when the target temperature is reached

What we don't like about Avalla S-80

  • Can be noticeably loud and disruptive if sitting close to the unit during conversational or TV use
  • Single-duct exhaust design can cause negative air pressure, drawing outdoor heat back inside through gaps
  • Heavy build makes it somewhat physically demanding to lift or carry between floors
  • Included window kit requires modification or third-party seals to fit standard hinged/casement windows properly

Verdict

The Avalla S-80 is a 4-in-1 portable air conditioner featuring a 5,000 BTU cooling power and 1,500W maximum capacity, tailored for medium rooms up to 34m³ with an airflow rate of 290m³/h. It offers versatility through dedicated cooling, fan, and sleep modes, alongside an industrial-class dehumidifier capable of extracting 12L of moisture per day. Key pros include a built-in thermostat that targets temperatures down to 16°C, a self-evaporating moisture system, eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, an included sash window kit, a 24-hour programmable timer, and a compact footprint measuring 31.5D x 31W x 70H cm with a weight of 18.94kg. However, notable cons include a fixed fan speed during dehumidifier mode and operational noise that settles around 50dB, which some users find too loud when sitting in close proximity.

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