OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Portable Air Conditioners Methodology v1.0
Portable Air Conditioners Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Portable Air Conditioners Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Portable Air Conditioners Methodology v1.0

Belaco BELPAC9B1 Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Cooling capacity:9000 BTU/hMaximum room size:20 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Belaco BELPAC9B1 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.

Belaco BELPAC9B1
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of portable air conditioners
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 58%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

55%

5.2

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

15%

10

Design

â–¼Worse than 67%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 74%
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
  • belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
belaco-belpac9b1
Best prices
*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Belaco BELPAC9B1

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

55%

5.2

Performance

30%

7.1

Features

15%

10

Design

6.5
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
Belaco BELPAC9B1 has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than 88.4% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.1
Cooling capacity
9,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 9,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 26.6% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 30.3% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
950 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 950 W, which is lower than the power draw of 66.1% 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
?
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.
Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
Show more
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.
Show more
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.
Show more

Belaco BELPAC9B1 vs the average portable air conditioner

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 19.6% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (20.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    20.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 6.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 50 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (950 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    950 W vs 1,000 W
  • 2.4 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (68.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    68.6 cm vs 71 cm
  • 5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (33 cm vs 38 cm).
    33 cm vs 38 cm
  • 55.8% more popular
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (9.36 vs 6).
    9.36 vs 6.01
  • 12.9% cheaper
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£310 vs £350).
    £310 vs £350
  • 55.8% more popular
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (9.36 vs 6).
    9.36 vs 6.01
  • 12.9% cheaper
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£310 vs £350).
    £310 vs £350
  • 50 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (950 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    950 W vs 1,000 W
  • 19.6% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (20.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    20.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 6.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 2.4 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (68.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    68.6 cm vs 71 cm
  • 5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (33 cm vs 38 cm).
    33 cm vs 38 cm
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (20 m² vs 30 m²).
    20 m² vs 30 m²
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 14 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 51 dB
  • 4.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (28 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    28 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 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).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 1 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (31 °C vs 32 °C).
    31 °C vs 32 °C
  • 3.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Belaco BELPAC9B1
    the average portable air conditioner
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.73 vs 8.000).
    7.73 vs 8
  • 3.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Belaco BELPAC9B1
    the average portable air conditioner
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.73 vs 8.000).
    7.73 vs 8
  • 0.9% worse value for money
    Belaco BELPAC9B1 offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.06 vs 7.1).
    7.06 vs 7.13
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (20 m² vs 30 m²).
    20 m² vs 30 m²
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 14 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 51 dB
  • 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).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 1 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (31 °C vs 32 °C).
    31 °C vs 32 °C
  • 4.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (28 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    28 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 36% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (65650.2 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    65,650.2 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Third-party reviews

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

What we like about Belaco BELPAC9B1

  • Provides fast and powerful cooling for small to medium rooms up to 215 sq ft.
  • Versatile 4-in-1 functionality including cooling, fan, night mode, and dehumidifier.
  • Easy to set up and use right out of the box with the included window kit.
  • Quieter operation compared to older or alternative portable air conditioning models.
  • Highly portable and easy to slide across flat surfaces due to integrated castor wheels.
  • Eco-friendly and energy-efficient performance with an Class A rating using R290 refrigerant.

What we don't like about Belaco BELPAC9B1

  • Output tube fixing rings are not deep enough and only use a single screw, making the plastic hose detach easily when moved.
  • Heavy unit weight (around 25 kg) makes it difficult to transport up or down stairs without assistance.
  • Limited effectiveness in expansive rooms or open-concept layouts due to the 9,000 BTU capacity threshold.
  • Creates negative pressure that pulls air in from nearby gaps and cracks, such as underneath doorways.

Verdict

The Belaco BELPAC9B1 is a 4-in-1 portable air conditioner featuring a 9,000 BTU cooling capacity, an integrated dehumidifier, a 2-speed fan, and a built-in 24-hour digital timer. Designed to efficiently cool spaces up to 215 square feet (20 square meters) using eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, this Class A energy-efficient unit measures 29 x 33 x 68.6 cm and includes a remote control, a digital display, and a dual-window installation kit. Key advantages include fast cooling performance, multi-functional versatility, and convenient mobility provided by its built-in castor wheels and compact frame. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of smart app connectivity, a operating noise level of up to 65 decibels, a heavy 20.5 kg dry weight, and reports of a flimsy exhaust hose attachment that can detach during adjustments.

Compare Belaco BELPAC9B1 with other products in the Portable Air Conditioners category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Belaco BELPAC9B1 and other products in the Portable Air Conditioners category

No results found