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Ducasa PTLF 28 Review | 44 Data compared

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

Ducasa PTLF 28 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.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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 63% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of portable air conditioners
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 58%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components

55%

5.6

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

15%

8.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 55%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices
    N/A~ £310
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Ducasa PTLF 28

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

55%

5.6

Performance

30%

7.8

Features

15%

8.7

Design

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Ducasa PTLF 28 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 66.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 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
1,000 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 1,000 W, which is lower than the power draw of 50% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 10.7% 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
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.
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
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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Ducasa PTLF 28 vs the average portable air conditioner

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 1.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (69.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    69.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 3 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 12.9% cheaper
    Ducasa PTLF 28 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£310 vs £350).
    £310 vs £350
  • 12.9% cheaper
    Ducasa PTLF 28 is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£310 vs £350).
    £310 vs £350
  • 1.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (69.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    69.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 3 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    32.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 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 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (17 °C vs 16 °C).
    17 °C vs 16 °C
  • 12 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (63 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    63 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
  • 13.7% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (29 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    29 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 6 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44 cm vs 38 cm).
    44 cm vs 38 cm
  • 6.01x less popular
    Ducasa PTLF 28 is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 6.01x less popular
    Ducasa PTLF 28 is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    Ducasa PTLF 28 offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.09 vs 7.1).
    7.09 vs 7.13
  • 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 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (17 °C vs 16 °C).
    17 °C vs 16 °C
  • 12 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (63 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    63 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
  • 13.7% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (29 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    29 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 6 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44 cm vs 38 cm).
    44 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3.2% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (99385 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    99,385 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Ducasa PTLF 28

  • Compact and highly mobile design with side handles and built-in wheels
  • Effective 2600W cooling performance suitable for small to medium-sized rooms
  • Multi-functional capabilities including dedicated dehumidifier and fan-only modes
  • Energy-efficient operation supported by an Inverter DC compressor and DC turbine motor
  • Convenient user features such as a 24-hour ON/OFF timer and a multi-function remote control
  • Self-evaporating condensation system that reduces the need for manual water drainage
  • Auto-restart memory function that automatically restores previous settings after power cuts
  • Includes a basic window installation kit for immediate setup out of the box

What we don't like about Ducasa PTLF 28

  • High operating noise levels peak around 63 to 65 dB(A)
  • Significant overall unit weight of 29 kg makes it difficult to lift or carry across floors
  • Cooling capacity is limited strictly to targeted spaces and cannot cool a whole house
  • Lacks modern Wi-Fi connectivity or dedicated mobile app control integration

Verdict

The Ducasa PTLF 28 is a compact, cooling-only portable air conditioner that delivers 2600W of cooling capacity while consuming 1000W of power, utilizing eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Main characteristics include a 320 m³/h internal air circulation rate, a built-in dehumidifier capable of extracting 1.6 liters per hour, an adjustable 3-speed fan, an ON/OFF timer, and a sleep mode. Key pros include its high portability, wide air dispersion angle, a digital display console, and a user-friendly multifunction remote control accompanied by a basic window kit for easy temporary installation. On the downside, its single-duct configuration can lead to negative room pressure by pulling in external air, and its 20.8 kg weight and typical operational noise mean it can be heavy to lift and loud during nighttime use.

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