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Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Cooling capacity:8000 BTU/hMaximum room size:20 m²Maximum noise level:63 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P 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.

Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
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80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

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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.
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

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5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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.
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55%

4.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

15%

8.8

Design

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8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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.
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 93%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

55%

4.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

15%

8.8

Design

5.9
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
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:
Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P 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
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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.1
Cooling capacity
8,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 8,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is lower than that of 76.1% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 5.3% 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
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.
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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
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
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
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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Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 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
  • 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).
    47 dB vs 51 dB
  • 11.8% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (22.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    22.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 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
  • 3.5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (34.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 66.5% more popular
    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6.01
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P
    the average portable air conditioner
    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 66.5% more popular
    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6.01
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P
    the average portable air conditioner
    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.67 vs 8.000).
    8.67 vs 8
  • 45.8% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£240 vs £350).
    £240 vs £350
  • 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).
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 11.8% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (22.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    22.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 3.5 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (34.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    34.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 0.7 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70.3 cm vs 71 cm).
    70.3 cm vs 71 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
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (20 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    20 m² vs 30 m²
  • 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
  • 1,000 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (8000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    8,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 31 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (319 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    319 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 37 m³/h lower low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (213 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    213 m³/h vs 250 m³/h
  • 0.2% worse value for money
    Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.12 vs 7.1).
    7.12 vs 7.13
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 10 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (20 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    20 m² vs 30 m²
  • 1,000 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (8000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    8,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 31 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (319 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    319 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 37 m³/h lower low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (213 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    213 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 16.1% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (86099.9 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    86,099.925 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P

  • Cools down small to medium-sized rooms relatively fast
  • Compact and space-saving design makes it easy to fit into smaller areas
  • Equipped with 360-degree rotating wheels and side handles for high portability
  • Features a clear digital touch display and a highly practical remote control
  • Includes multi-functional settings like a built-in dehumidifier, fan, and sleep mode
  • Utilises automatic condensate disposal, reducing the need to manually empty a water tank

What we don't like about Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P

  • Operating noise level can be quite loud and disruptive for light sleepers
  • Struggles to efficiently cool larger open spaces or heavily insulated attic rooms
  • The exhaust hose and its plastic connection attachments can feel fragile or difficult to secure properly
  • The included window sealing kit does not natively fit all standard window types perfectly
  • Customer service response times from the manufacturer can be slow or unresponsive

Verdict

The Olimpia Splendid 01913 Dolceclima Compact 8 P is a monobloc portable air conditioner featuring an 8,000 BTU/h (2.1 kW) cooling capacity, a 2.7 EER energy rating (Class A), and a dehumidification capacity of up to 1.8 liters per hour. Its main characteristics include an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, a 12-hour timer, a digital touch display, and a self-evaporating system for automatic condensate disposal. The primary pros are its space-saving footprint at just 70.3 cm high and 34.5 cm wide, flexible operating modes (cooling, fan, dehumidification, auto, turbo, and sleep), and effortless 360-degree mobility on rotating castors. However, notable cons include a loud maximum sound power level of 63 dB(A) (47-52 dB(A) sound pressure) and a heavy net weight of 22.5 kg.

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