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Taurus 280KT Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Cooling capacity:9000 BTU/hMaximum room size:28 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Taurus 280KT 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
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 74% of portable air conditioners
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

▼Worse than 75%
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
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

55%

5.8

Performance

30%

7.2

Features

15%

7.8

Design

▼Worse than 65%
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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
▼ 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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Best prices
    N/A~ £330
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Taurus 280KT

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

55%

5.8

Performance

30%

7.2

Features

15%

7.8

Design

6.5
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Taurus 280KT 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
6.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

6.9
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
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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
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
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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Taurus 280KT vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 6.1% cheaper
    Taurus 280KT is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£330 vs £350).
    £330 vs £350
  • 6.1% cheaper
    Taurus 280KT is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£330 vs £350).
    £330 vs £350
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 19.2% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (30.4 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    30.4 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 8 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (79 cm vs 71 cm).
    79 cm vs 71 cm
  • 1 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (31 °C vs 32 °C).
    31 °C vs 32 °C
  • 2 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (28 m² vs 30 m²).
    28 m² vs 30 m²
  • 6.01x less popular
    Taurus 280KT is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 6.01x less popular
    Taurus 280KT is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Taurus 280KT offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.87 vs 7.1).
    6.87 vs 7.13
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 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
  • 1 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (31 °C vs 32 °C).
    31 °C vs 32 °C
  • 2 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (28 m² vs 30 m²).
    28 m² vs 30 m²
  • 1 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 51 dB).
    52 dB vs 51 dB
  • 2.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    30 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 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
  • 8 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (79 cm vs 71 cm).
    79 cm vs 71 cm
  • 19.2% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (30.4 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    30.4 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 1.5 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (37 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    37 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 8.2% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (111074 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    111,074 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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quechoisir.org
15/06/2017
Summary of the review
Test Taurus Alpatec AC 280 - Climatiseur mobile - Que Choisir
Q
quechoisir.org
15/06/2017
Summary of the review
Test of the Taurus Alpatec AC 280 / AC 280 KT portable air conditioner - Que Choisir
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Taurus 280KT

  • Efficient cooling performance for spaces up to 28 m²
  • Versatile functionality with 4 operating modes (cooling, night mode, dehumidification, and ventilation)
  • Easy to operate via a modern touch control panel and an included remote control
  • Good air distribution thanks to the automatic horizontal oscillating fins
  • Convenient mobility with integrated transport handles and built-in wheels
  • Includes an integrated dust filter to help improve indoor air quality
  • Helpful 24-hour programmable timer for automated operation

What we don't like about Taurus 280KT

  • High operational noise level (declared at 65 dB), which can be disruptive during sleep
  • Relatively bulky and heavy unit, making it difficult to lift or move over carpets and thresholds
  • Single-hose extraction system can cause negative pressure, pulling warm outside air back into the room
  • Window sealing kit is often not included with the standard package and must be purchased separately
  • Requires regular maintenance, such as manually draining the water tank during high-humidity use

Verdict

The Taurus AC 280 KT is a portable, non-heat pump air conditioner operating at 990W with a cooling capacity of 9,000 BTU/h (2.6 kW), optimized for rooms up to 28 m² or 29 m². It features four operating modes (cooling, dehumidifying up to 30L/24h, fan, and sleep/night mode), three ventilation speeds, an integrated dust filter, and oscillating fins to guarantee uniform air distribution at a maximum airflow of 350 m³/h. Key advantages include an intuitive touch control panel, a 24-hour programmable timer, an included remote control, an eco-friendly design using R410a refrigerant, and convenient mobility provided by a built-in transport handle and castors alongside a 1.5-meter exhaust hose. However, notable drawbacks include its non-inverter compressor type and a relatively high peak noise level reaching 65 dB(A), which can be loud during high-power operation.

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