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De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Cooling capacity:9400 BTU/hMaximum room size:32 m²Maximum noise level:63 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco 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 PACN82 Eco
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
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 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of portable air conditioners
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components

55%

6.1

Performance

30%

6.1

Features

15%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 75%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Ranked #77 of 191 models in Portable Air Conditioners (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

55%

6.1

Performance

30%

6.1

Features

15%

7.2

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.1% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

6.6
Cooling capacity
9,400 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 9,400 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 57.5% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 0.5% 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
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
grey
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 PACN82 Eco vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 400 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (9400 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    9,400 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 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
  • 1 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (63 dB vs 64 dB).
    63 dB vs 64 dB
  • 2 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (32 m² vs 30 m²).
    32 m² vs 30 m²
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco
    the average portable air conditioner
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 66.5% more popular
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (10 vs 6).
    10 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
  • 1 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (34.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco
    the average portable air conditioner
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 66.5% more popular
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6.01
  • 400 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (9400 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    9,400 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 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
  • 1 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (63 dB vs 64 dB).
    63 dB vs 64 dB
  • 2 m² larger room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a larger room area than the average portable air conditioner (32 m² vs 30 m²).
    32 m² vs 30 m²
  • 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
  • 1 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (34.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    34.5 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
  • 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.
  • 29.4% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (33 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    33 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
  • 6.9 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44.9 cm vs 38 cm).
    44.9 cm vs 38 cm
  • 4 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (75 cm vs 71 cm).
    75 cm vs 71 cm
  • 8% worse value for money
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.6 vs 7.1).
    6.6 vs 7.13
  • 8% worse value for money
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.6 vs 7.1).
    6.6 vs 7.13
  • 37.1% more expensive
    De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£480 vs £350).
    £480 vs £350
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (32 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    32 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 29.4% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (33 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    33 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
  • 6.9 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44.9 cm vs 38 cm).
    44.9 cm vs 38 cm
  • 4 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (75 cm vs 71 cm).
    75 cm vs 71 cm
  • 13.2% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (116178.8 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    116,178.75 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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galaxus.ch
06/08/2020
Summary of the review
De'Longhi air conditioner tested: loud, not really mobile, but nice and cool
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galaxus.at
05/08/2020
Summary of the review
De'Longhi air conditioner tested: loud, not really mobile, but nice and cool
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galaxus.de
06/08/2020
Summary of the review
De'Longhi air conditioner review: Loud, not really mobile, but beautifully cool - Galaxus
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quechoisir.org
28/07/2020
Summary of the review
De'Longhi PAC N82 ECO Air Conditioner Review - Que Choisir
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galaxus.ch
06/08/2020
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De'Longhi air conditioner review: noisy, not really mobile, but keeps you cool
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01/07/2020
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Review of the De'Longhi PAC N82 ECO by Testachats
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galaxus.ch
06/08/2020
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De'Longhi air conditioner review: noisy, not quite mobile, but pleasantly cool
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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 PACN82 Eco

  • Cools spaces quickly and effectively, noticeably lowering room temperatures within 15 minutes.
  • Energy efficiency class A rating helps keep power consumption lower.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality operating as an air conditioner, dehumidifier, and a standard fan.
  • Eco-conscious design utilizing R290 natural refrigerant gas.
  • User-friendly controls featuring an intuitive touch-sensitive interface and a convenient remote control.
  • Includes smooth castor wheels making it easy to roll across flat floors.

What we don't like about De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco

  • High noise output during maximum cooling performance, making it difficult for some users to sleep through.
  • Heavy and bulky unit profile at over 30kg, which makes lifting it up flights of stairs highly strenuous.
  • The included window seal kit is often insufficient or missing depending on the regional packaging variation.
  • Awkward handle placement reduces ease of lifting or steering the unit comfortably.
  • Noticeable dripping or trickling noise immediately after switching the machine off.

Verdict

The De'Longhi Pinguino PACN82 Eco is a Class A energy-efficient 3-in-1 portable air conditioner featuring a 9,400 BTU (2.4 kW) cooling capacity that efficiently handles spaces up to 80m³. It operates with eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas and versatilely functions as a cooler, a 3-speed fan with up to 350m³/h airflow, and a powerful dehumidifier pulling up to 32 liters of moisture per day. Key pros include convenient features like a 12-hour electronic timer, soft-touch digital control panel, integrated thermostat, remote control, and easy mobility thanks to built-in handles and castors. However, notable cons include its hefty 30 kg weight and a maximum operating noise level reaching up to 63 dB(A), which can feel disruptive in quiet environments like bedrooms.

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