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Electrolux EXP26U538HW Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430Cooling capacity:10335 BTU/hMaximum room size:30 m²Maximum noise level:64 dBHeating function:yesCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A+

Electrolux EXP26U538HW 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.

Electrolux EXP26U538HW
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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.
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 68% of portable air conditioners
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

â–²Better than 53%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

55%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.4

Features

15%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 66%
8.0

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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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 64%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Electrolux EXP26U538HW

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

55%

6.9

Performance

30%

7.4

Features

15%

8.2

Design

7.2
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 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
Electrolux EXP26U538HW has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 67.9% of products in this category.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

7.2
Cooling capacity
10,335 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 10,335 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 66.5% 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 higher than 89.9% of portable air conditioners and equal to 8.9% of portable air conditioners.
Heating energy efficiency class
A++
This portable air conditioner has heating energy efficiency class A++, which ranks higher than 91.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 4.2% of portable air conditioners.
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
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
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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Electrolux EXP26U538HW vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • Higher cooling energy efficiency class
    This portable air conditioner has a better cooling energy efficiency class than the average portable air conditioner (A+ vs A).
    A+ vs A
  • 1,335 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (10335 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    10,335 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 6 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (45 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    45 dB vs 51 dB
  • Provides heating
    This portable air conditioner provides heating, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 10.8 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 80 m³/h higher low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (330 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    330 m³/h vs 250 m³/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
  • Higher heating energy efficiency class
    This portable air conditioner has a better heating energy efficiency class than the average portable air conditioner (A++ vs A+).
    A++ vs A+
  • 31.1% more popular
    Electrolux EXP26U538HW is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (7.87 vs 6).
    7.87 vs 6.01
  • 0.6% better value for money
    Electrolux EXP26U538HW offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.17 vs 7.1).
    7.17 vs 7.13
  • Higher cooling energy efficiency class
    This portable air conditioner has a better cooling energy efficiency class than the average portable air conditioner (A+ vs A).
    A+ vs A
  • 1,335 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (10335 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    10,335 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 6 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (45 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    45 dB vs 51 dB
  • 80 m³/h higher low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (330 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    330 m³/h vs 250 m³/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
  • Higher heating energy efficiency class
    This portable air conditioner has a better heating energy efficiency class than the average portable air conditioner (A++ vs A+).
    A++ vs A+
  • Provides heating
    This portable air conditioner provides heating, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 10.8 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    43.2 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.
  • 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
  • 30 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (320 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    320 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 9.6 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (47.6 cm vs 38 cm).
    47.6 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 22.9% more expensive
    Electrolux EXP26U538HW is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£430 vs £350).
    £430 vs £350
  • 0.5% lower 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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    Electrolux EXP26U538HW
    the average portable air conditioner
    Electrolux EXP26U538HW has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.96 vs 8.000).
    7.96 vs 8
  • 26.8% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (130114.6 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    130,114.6 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³
  • 22.9% more expensive
    Electrolux EXP26U538HW is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£430 vs £350).
    £430 vs £350
  • 0.5% lower 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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    Electrolux EXP26U538HW
    the average portable air conditioner
    Electrolux EXP26U538HW has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.96 vs 8.000).
    7.96 vs 8
  • 30 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (320 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    320 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 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
  • 9.6 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (47.6 cm vs 38 cm).
    47.6 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    38.5 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 26.8% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (130114.6 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    130,114.6 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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fnac.com
2020
Summary of the review
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qualescegliere.it
12/02/2019
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Electrolux EXP26U538HW Chillflex Pro 10 Review
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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 Electrolux EXP26U538HW

  • Dual functionality providing both cooling and heating options
  • Highly efficient performance with lower energy consumption
  • Strong cooling capability that quickly lowers room temperature
  • Eco-friendly operation utilizing sustainable R290 refrigerant gas
  • Convenient user features including a functional remote control and smart app integration
  • Good build quality and sturdy portable design with rolling castor wheels

What we don't like about Electrolux EXP26U538HW

  • High operating noise levels that do not significantly decrease at lower fan speeds
  • Lack of an effective ultra-low noise or dedicated quiet sleep mode
  • Exhaust hose can be too short depending on room layout and window placement
  • Bulky physical footprint and heavy unit weight making it difficult to carry up stairs
  • Occasional connectivity issues or downtime with the smartphone companion application

Verdict

The Electrolux EXP26U538HW is a versatile monobloc portable air conditioner and heat pump featuring a 10,335 BTU/h (2.6 kW) cooling capacity and a 2,300 W heating capacity. It is highly energy-efficient with an A+ rating for cooling (3.1 EER) and an A++ rating for heating (3.1 COP), while utilizing eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas. Key pros include its multi-functional design supporting cooling, heating, dehumidifying (1.3 L/h), and ventilation modes, alongside convenient features like a programmable timer, LED display, antibacterial dust filter, and a dedicated silent mode that drops ventilation noise down to 37 dB. On the downside, the unit lacks modern Wi-Fi connectivity and smart app support, features a high peak operating noise level of 64 dB, and is physically heavy at approximately 33 kg.

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