Brand · Italy
De'Longhi
Primary question · Are De'Longhi's Pinguino portables genuinely better than the supermarket boxes?
The best-executed portable AC brand in the UK; Pinguino remains the default if a portable really is your only option.
The five questions
Is this right for me?
De'Longhi is the right brand if you value: best portable build quality.
What will it cost?
Brand pricing tracks the category; see the product pages for installed bands.
Advantages
- Best portable build quality
- R290 eco-refrigerant range
- Decent controls and apps
Trade-offs
- Still a portable; all the portable trade-offs apply
- Window kits look awful in most UK sashes
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House Summary
De'Longhi: best portable build quality, but watch out for still a portable; all the portable trade-offs apply. The specific units above are where the editorial story lives.
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