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Daewoo COL1316 Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Cooling capacity:5000 BTU/hMaximum room size:12 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Daewoo COL1316 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.

Daewoo COL1316
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 88% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 88% of portable air conditioners
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 75%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

55%

4.5

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

15%

8.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 93%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 65%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Daewoo COL1316

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

55%

4.5

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

15%

8.9

Design

5.6
User score
User score
7.9/ 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 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 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 66% of models
Popularity:
Daewoo COL1316 has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 65.8% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.9
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
585 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 585 W, which is lower than the power draw of 94.6% 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.
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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
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
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
physical
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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Daewoo COL1316 vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 415 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (585 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    585 W vs 1,000 W
  • 41.2% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (15 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    15 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 8.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (27 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    27 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 6 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (32 cm vs 38 cm).
    32 cm vs 38 cm
  • 2.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (68.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    68.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Daewoo COL1316 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£210 vs £350).
    £210 vs £350
  • 29.5% more popular
    Daewoo COL1316 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (7.77 vs 6).
    7.77 vs 6.01
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Daewoo COL1316 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£210 vs £350).
    £210 vs £350
  • 29.5% more popular
    Daewoo COL1316 is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (7.77 vs 6).
    7.77 vs 6.01
  • 415 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (585 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    585 W vs 1,000 W
  • 41.2% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (15 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    15 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 8.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (27 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    27 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 6 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (32 cm vs 38 cm).
    32 cm vs 38 cm
  • 2.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (68.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    68.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 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
  • 18 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (12 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    12 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).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 18.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (14 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    14 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • No installation kit
    This portable air conditioner does not include a window installation kit, while the average portable air conditioner does.
    Window/installation kit is absent or sold separately.
  • 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
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Daewoo COL1316 offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.9 vs 7.1).
    6.9 vs 7.13
  • 0.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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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    Daewoo COL1316
    the average portable air conditioner
    Daewoo COL1316 has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.93 vs 8.000).
    7.93 vs 8
  • 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
  • 18 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (12 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    12 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).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 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).
    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
  • 2.5 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (53.5 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    53.5 dB vs 51 dB
  • 18.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (14 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    14 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • No installation kit
    This portable air conditioner does not include a window installation kit, while the average portable air conditioner does.
    Window/installation kit is absent or sold separately.
  • 42.3% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (59184 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    59,184 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

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

What we like about Daewoo COL1316

  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality (effectively operates as an air conditioner, fan, and dehumidifier)
  • Highly portable and easy to move around on its castor wheels
  • Simple and straightforward installation process with the included 1.5m extraction hose
  • User-friendly with remote control, a 24-hour programmable timer, and multiple fan speeds
  • Self-evaporative system reduces the need to constantly empty the water tank

What we don't like about Daewoo COL1316

  • At 5000 BTU, it is only suitable for small rooms (typically around 16 square meters) and won't cool large, open-concept spaces
  • Like most single-hose portable AC units, it can create negative pressure which pulls warm outside air into the room
  • Like most portable ACs, the compressor can be noisy when operating at maximum capacity
  • Requires proper venting out of a window, which may require additional window seal kits depending on the setup

Verdict

The Daewoo COL1316 is a 3-in-1 portable air conditioner offering cooling, fan, and dehumidifier modes with a 5000 BTU cooling capacity (1.48 kW) and a power consumption of approximately 561W-569W. Rated Class A for energy efficiency, it features two fan speed settings, a 24-hour programmable timer, an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant system, a clear LED display, a 14L/day dehumidifying extraction rate, and an included remote control. Main advantages include its high portability supported by sturdy castor wheels, an easy setup process using the included 1.5m air extraction hose, a self-evaporative condensate system, and a handy water-full safety indicator. However, its primary downsides are its limited effective range, as it is only suitable for small rooms up to 12 square meters, and a moderately loud operational noise output that ranges between 53.5 dB and 65 dB depending on the setting.

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