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Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Cooling capacity:9000 BTU/hMaximum room size:30 m²Maximum noise level:64 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 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.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 73% 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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 58%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 64% of models
Score components

55%

5.3

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

15%

8.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 64%
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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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    N/A~ £260
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

55%

5.3

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

15%

8.9

Design

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<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:
Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 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%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.4

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
?
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
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.
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
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
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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Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK 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
  • 6.2 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29.3 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29.3 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 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
  • 7.8% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (23.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    23.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 3 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (35 cm vs 38 cm).
    35 cm vs 38 cm
  • 34.6% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£260 vs £350).
    £260 vs £350
  • 0.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    70.5 cm vs 71 cm
  • 34.6% cheaper
    Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£260 vs £350).
    £260 vs £350
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6.2 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29.3 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29.3 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 7.8% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (23.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    23.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 3 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (35 cm vs 38 cm).
    35 cm vs 38 cm
  • 0.5 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    70.5 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).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 65 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (285 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    285 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
  • 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
  • 6.01x less popular
    Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 29.6% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (72297.8 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    72,297.75 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.09 vs 7.1).
    7.09 vs 7.13
  • 6.01x less popular
    Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.09 vs 7.1).
    7.09 vs 7.13
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 65 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (285 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    285 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
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • 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
  • 29.6% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (72297.8 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    72,297.75 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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What we like about Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK

  • Cools down small to medium-sized rooms and bedrooms effectively
  • Compact and space-saving design with a very small footprint
  • Easy to move around thanks to the 360-degree swivel wheels and built-in side handles
  • Automatic condensate disposal system removes the need to constantly empty a water tank during summer cooling
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality covering cooling, dehumidifying, and ventilation
  • Convenient remote control featuring an integrated temperature sensor for precise climate management
  • User-friendly digital control panel and straightforward interface

What we don't like about Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK

  • Relatively loud and noisy during operation, which can disturb light sleepers in a bedroom
  • Air hose attachments and window installation kits can feel flimsy or difficult to secure properly
  • Airflow direction cannot be adjusted manually or automatically due to fixed louvers
  • Customer service response times from the manufacturer can be slow or unresponsive when troubleshooting issues

Verdict

The Olimpia Splendid 02571 Dolceclima Compact 9 SS UK is a portable air conditioner featuring a 9,000 BTU/h (2.34 kW) cooling capacity, Class A energy efficiency, and eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas. This ultra-compact unit measures just 70.5 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, and 29.3 cm deep with a weight of 23.5 kg, making it easy to maneuver via its 360-degree rotating castors and side handles. Its standout pros include a built-in dehumidifier with a 58.56 l/24h removal rate, a 24-hour timer, a "Follow Me" remote control that acts as a localized thermostat, and automatic condensate disposal that eliminates the need for an internal water tank. However, its primary cons are a maximum sound power level of 64 dB, which some users find too noisy for light sleeping, and a fairly basic included window kit that may require a separate adapter depending on the window type.

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