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Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Cooling capacity:10000 BTU/hMaximum room size:32 m²Maximum noise level:63 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 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.

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 66% 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 57% of models
Score components

55%

6.1

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

15%

8.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 57%
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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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P

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 57% of models
Score components:

55%

6.1

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

15%

8.8

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

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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:
Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P 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
10,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 10,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 59.6% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 6.4% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
?
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 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 18 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (50.4 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    50.4 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 1,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (10000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    10,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/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
  • 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
  • 9% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (23.2 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    23.2 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 12.9% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£310 vs £350).
    £310 vs £350
  • 1,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (10000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    10,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/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
  • 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
  • 18 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (50.4 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    50.4 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 9% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (23.2 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    23.2 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
  • 55 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (295 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    295 m³/h vs 350 m³/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
  • 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
  • 45 m³/h lower low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (205 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    205 m³/h vs 250 m³/h
  • 6.01x less popular
    Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 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
  • 6.01x less popular
    Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 1% worse value for money
    Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.06 vs 7.1).
    7.06 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
  • 55 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (295 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    295 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 45 m³/h lower low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (205 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    205 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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quechoisir.org
30/04/2020
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quechoisir.org
30/04/2020
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What we like about Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P

  • Effective cooling power (10,000 BTU/h) that quickly lowers room temperatures, even on very hot days.
  • Highly compact footprint (only 70 cm high and 35 cm wide), making it ideal for small spaces and easy to store.
  • Excellent portability due to its integrated side handles and smooth 360-degree rotating castors.
  • Multi-functional 3-in-1 capabilities, including a very powerful standalone dehumidification mode (up to 2.1 L/hour) and separate fan speeds.
  • Tank-free design with an automatic condensate dissipation system, meaning the water tank doesn't require frequent manual emptying during standard cooling.
  • Eco-friendly operation utilizing natural R290 refrigerant gas with low global warming potential.
  • Convenient user interface featuring a clear digital display, a built-in 12-hour timer, and a multi-function remote control.

What we don't like about Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P

  • Noticeable operating noise level (up to 63 dB) common to monoblock portable units, which some users find too loud for light sleeping.
  • The lower internal condensation container can fill up quickly in extremely humid environments or dedicated dehumidification mode, requiring manual draining.
  • The included window insulation kit can be difficult to handle, adjust, or fit properly onto non-standard window systems.
  • The exhaust hose and its attachments can feel fragile, sometimes disconnecting easily if the unit is moved.
  • The airflow direction louvers are fixed, lacking an automatic or manual option to adjust the vertical wind direction.

Verdict

The Olimpia Splendid 01921 Dolceclima Compact 10 P is a 3-in-1 portable air conditioner, dehumidifier, and fan featuring an eco-friendly R290 natural refrigerant and an Class A energy efficiency rating. It delivers a nominal cooling capacity of 2.64 kW (10,000 BTU/h) and a high moisture removal rate of up to 2.1 liters per hour. Main pros include its space-saving compact footprint (70.3 cm height by 34.5 cm width), automatic condensation disposal that eliminates the need for a drainage water tank, and effortless mobility provided by 360-degree rotating castors and side handles. However, cons include a maximum sound power level of 63 dB which can feel loud or disruptive in quiet rooms, a basic window installation kit that might require extra modifications for non-sliding windows, and a relatively short 12-hour programmable timer instead of a full 24-hour cycle.

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