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De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£960Cooling capacity:13000 BTU/hMaximum room size:48 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent 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.

De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of portable air conditioners
5.2

Value for money

Value for money
5.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

1.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

55%

7.5

Performance

30%

5.2

Features

15%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 61%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

55%

7.5

Performance

30%

5.2

Features

15%

6.2

Design

6.6
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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 76% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 76.3% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

1.4

Price

5.2
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
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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
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.
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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
12 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 12 hours, which is shorter than that of 93.1% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 5.3% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
black
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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De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent 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
  • 18 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (48 m² vs 30 m²).
    48 m² vs 30 m²
  • 4 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (47 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    47 dB vs 51 dB
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner can be set to a higher temperature than the average portable air conditioner (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 38.8% more popular
    De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.34 vs 6).
    8.34 vs 6.01
  • 38.8% more popular
    De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.34 vs 6).
    8.34 vs 6.01
  • 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
  • 18 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (48 m² vs 30 m²).
    48 m² vs 30 m²
  • 4 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (47 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    47 dB vs 51 dB
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner can be set to a higher temperature than the average portable air conditioner (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • 2 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (18 °C vs 16 °C).
    18 °C vs 16 °C
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 12 hours shorter maximum timer
    This portable air conditioner supports a shorter timer duration than the average portable air conditioner (12 hours vs 24 hours).
    12 hours vs 24 hours
  • 38.8% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (35.4 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    35.4 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 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
  • 0.3 m shorter exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.2 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 2.74x more expensive
    De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£960 vs £350).
    £960 vs £350
  • 37% worse value for money
    De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (5.2 vs 7.1).
    5.2 vs 7.13
  • 3.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent
    the average portable air conditioner
    De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.75 vs 8.000).
    7.75 vs 8
  • 2 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (18 °C vs 16 °C).
    18 °C vs 16 °C
  • 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
  • 15 m³/h lower low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (235 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    235 m³/h vs 250 m³/h
  • 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.
  • 12 hours shorter maximum timer
    This portable air conditioner supports a shorter timer duration than the average portable air conditioner (12 hours vs 24 hours).
    12 hours vs 24 hours
  • 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
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 38.8% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (35.4 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    35.4 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 0.3 m shorter exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.2 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 9.5 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (80.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    80.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 6.5 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    44.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3.5 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (39 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    39 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 36.1% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (139707.8 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    139,707.75 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 De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent

  • Powerful 13,000 BTU cooling capacity that lowers room temperatures very quickly
  • EcoRealFeel technology automatically balances temperature and humidity efficiently
  • Comparatively quieter operation than many standard portable air conditioners on the market
  • Sleek and modern aesthetic with an intuitive LED soft-touch control panel
  • High-quality build with robust handles and smooth-rolling castors for easy mobility
  • No-Drip technology automatically recycles internal condensation to minimize manual draining

What we don't like about De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent

  • Can still be quite loud and noticeable when the compressor runs at maximum capacity
  • Extremely heavy unit weighing over 30 kg, making it very difficult to carry between floors
  • The included exhaust hose is relatively short and severely restricts window placement
  • The condensate re-evaporation process can occasionally produce a loud, disruptive noise
  • Emptying the residual water manually from the lowest drain plug can be awkward and difficult
  • Standard window adapter kit does not fit non-standard, tall, or super-wide windows properly

Verdict

The De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EX130 Silent is a 3-in-1 monobloc portable air conditioner featuring cooling, fan-only, and dehumidifying modes with a high capacity of 13,000 BTU/h (3.3 kW), making it highly effective for rooms up to 120 m³ (~35 m²). It relies on eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas, operates at a 2.6 W/W energy efficiency rating, and features a BioSilver air filter alongside innovative Eco Real Feel technology that automatically optimizes temperature reduction and humidity. Key pros include rapid cooling, smooth-rolling casters for easy relocation, automated condensate recycling that prevents frequent manual draining, and an optimized airflow design that targets a quiet noise pressure level between 47 and 50 dB(A). However, notable cons include its bulky 32 kg frame, difficult manual draining of residual water at the end of the season, and a maximum sound power level that can reach a loud 65 dB under high compressor loads.

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