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Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Cooling capacity:8000 BTU/hMaximum room size:26 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool 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.

Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

▼Worse than 83% of portable air conditioners
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

▼Worse than 91%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

55%

5.0

Performance

30%

6.7

Features

15%

7.1

Design

▼Worse than 88%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 64%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

55%

5.0

Performance

30%

6.7

Features

15%

7.1

Design

5.8
User score
User score
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 65.8% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

6.5
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
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
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
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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Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 13.44 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (45.8 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    45.84 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 °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
  • 3.9 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (34.1 cm vs 38 cm).
    34.1 cm vs 38 cm
  • 1 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (50 dB vs 51 dB).
    50 dB vs 51 dB
  • 29.7% more popular
    Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (7.79 vs 6).
    7.79 vs 6.01
  • 0.1 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70.9 cm vs 71 cm).
    70.9 cm vs 71 cm
  • 29.7% more popular
    Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (7.79 vs 6).
    7.79 vs 6.01
  • 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 minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (50 dB vs 51 dB).
    50 dB vs 51 dB
  • 13.44 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (45.8 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    45.84 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
  • 3.9 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (34.1 cm vs 38 cm).
    34.1 cm vs 38 cm
  • 0.1 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70.9 cm vs 71 cm).
    70.9 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
  • 80 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (270 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    270 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.
  • 0.6 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.2 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.2 m vs 1.8 m
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 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
  • No installation kit
    This portable air conditioner does not include a window installation kit, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 0.22 m shorter exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.28 m vs 1.5 m
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.48 vs 7.1).
    6.48 vs 7.13
  • 14.3% more expensive
    Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£400 vs £350).
    £400 vs £350
  • 0.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool
    the average portable air conditioner
    Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.94 vs 8.000).
    7.94 vs 8
  • 80 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (270 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    270 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 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
  • 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).
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 4 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (26 m² vs 30 m²).
    26 m² vs 30 m²
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 0.6 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.2 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.2 m vs 1.8 m
  • No installation kit
    This portable air conditioner does not include a window installation kit, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 0.22 m shorter exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.28 m vs 1.5 m
  • 1.9 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (37.4 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    37.4 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 11.9% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (90421.6 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    90,421.606 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool

  • Efficient and rapid cooling performance for small rooms and bedrooms
  • Multi-functional 3-in-1 design supporting cooling, dehumidifying, and fan modes
  • Ultra-compact, space-saving frame that takes up significantly less room than standard units
  • Highly mobile and easy to roll between rooms due to integrated caster wheels
  • Includes a functional remote control and user-friendly 24-hour programmable timer
  • Comes with an included window venting kit for straightforward installation
  • Good energy efficiency rating (Energy Class A) with eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas

What we don't like about Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool

  • High and inconsistent noise levels during compressor cycles, making it difficult for some users to sleep
  • Limited direction control as the air-directing louvers/flaps cannot be fully adjusted upwards
  • Cooling capacity (7000–8000 BTU) is insufficient for larger living spaces
  • Requires frequent monitoring and manual draining when the internal water condensation tank fills up completely

Verdict

The Rowenta AU4010F0 Intense Cool is an ultra-compact 3-in-1 portable air conditioner that cools, dehumidifies (up to 45.98 liters/24h), and ventilates spaces up to 65 m³, operating with an energy-efficient Class A rating, a 2,000 W cooling capacity (7,000 BTU/h), and eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Main advantages include its space-saving design that reduces footprint by 30%, a dust filtration system capturing particles up to 660 microns, easy 2-step setup, integrated caster wheels, 24-hour timer, and convenient remote control. On the downside, it generates a maximum noise level of 56 dB, features a short 1.25-meter exhaust hose that restricts room placement, lacks a dedicated status display on the remote control, and carries a notable physical weight of 22.5 kg.

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