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Taurus 293KT Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£570Cooling capacity:10000 BTU/hMaximum room size:30 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Taurus 293KT 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.

Taurus 293KT
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 51% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% 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
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

55%

6.5

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

15%

9.4

Design

â–²Better than 54%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Taurus 293KT

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

55%

6.5

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

15%

9.4

Design

6.9
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 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 58% of models
Popularity:
Taurus 293KT has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than 57.9% of products in this category.
4.7
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
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

6.5
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
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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
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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Taurus 293KT vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 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
  • 50 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (400 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    400 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 41.2% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (15 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    15 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 8.9 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (62.1 cm vs 71 cm).
    62.1 cm vs 71 cm
  • 3.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (32 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    32 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 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
  • 50 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (400 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    400 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 41.2% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (15 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    15 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 8.9 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (62.1 cm vs 71 cm).
    62.1 cm vs 71 cm
  • 3.5 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (32 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    32 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 8.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 5 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (56 dB vs 51 dB).
    56 dB vs 51 dB
  • 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
  • 7.5 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (45.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    45.5 cm vs 38 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
  • 62.9% more expensive
    Taurus 293KT is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£570 vs £350).
    £570 vs £350
  • 62.9% more expensive
    Taurus 293KT is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£570 vs £350).
    £570 vs £350
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Taurus 293KT offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.46 vs 7.1).
    6.46 vs 7.13
  • 11.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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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    Taurus 293KT
    the average portable air conditioner
    Taurus 293KT has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (7.16 vs 8.000).
    7.16 vs 8
  • 27.1% less popular
    Taurus 293KT is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (4.72 vs 6).
    4.72 vs 6.01
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 5 dB louder minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is louder at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (56 dB vs 51 dB).
    56 dB vs 51 dB
  • 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
  • No night mode
    This portable air conditioner does not include a night mode, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 8.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    24 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 7.5 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (45.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    45.5 cm vs 38 cm
  • 11.9% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (90417.6 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    90,417.6 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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quechoisir.org
07/06/2019
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quechoisir.org
07/06/2019
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quechoisir.org
07/06/2019
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Taurus 293KT

  • Powerful 10,000 BTU cooling capacity that quickly lowers temperatures in rooms up to 30 square meters
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality operating as an air conditioner, dehumidifier, and independent fan
  • High energy efficiency with an A+ rating that keeps electricity consumption down
  • Easy to operate using either the intuitive touch control panel or the included remote control
  • Good air distribution facilitated by automatic oscillating fins on the air outlet
  • Convenient portability thanks to built-in transport wheels and an integrated handle
  • Comes equipped with a full window kit suitable for sliding windows and roller shutters
  • Features a customizable 24-hour timer for automatic scheduled shutoff

What we don't like about Taurus 293KT

  • Noticeable and loud operational noise typical of mobile units, ranging up to 63-65 dB(A) at maximum power
  • Heavy physical footprint weighing approximately 25 kg, which makes lifting difficult despite the wheels
  • Limited exhaust capability with a fixed 1.5-meter hose that restricts how far the unit can be placed from windows
  • Lacks a built-in heating function, making it useful only during warm weather months
  • Requires frequent maintenance, including manual emptying of the water collection tank and regular dust filter cleaning

Verdict

The Taurus AC 293 KT is a 940W 3-in-1 portable air conditioner designed to cool, dehumidify, and ventilates spaces up to 30m² using eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas. It features a cooling capacity of 10,000 BTU/h (2.9 kW / 2500 Frigories) with an A+ energy efficiency rating, a maximum airflow of 400 m³/h across 3 fan speeds, and a dehumidification capacity of 24L/24h. Main pros include its intuitive touch control panel, 24-hour programmable timer, oscillating air outlet slats for optimized air distribution, built-in anti-dust filter, and highly portable design with integrated wheels and a transport handle. However, notable cons include its relatively loud operation with a maximum sound pressure level of 65 dB(A) and the physical constraint of a fixed 1.5-meter exhaust hose that limits placement near windows.

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