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Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent vs MeacoCool MC10000CH

A side-by-side look at the Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent and MeacoCool MC10000CH. Winning figures are highlighted.

De'Longhi
Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent
Meaco
MeacoCool MC10000CH
Price from £699 £479.99
Cooling capacity 10700 BTU 10000 BTU
Power draw 930 W 1085 W
Efficiency (EER) 2.6 2.63
Room size up to 40 m² 28 m²
Noise 47 dB 53 dB
Dehumidifies 36 l/day 43.2 l/day
Weight 33 kg 29 kg
Hose type Single hose Single hose
Heating mode No Yes
Warranty 2 yrs 3 yrs

Best value per row highlighted. Prices last checked 15 October 2026.

Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent

The EL98 pairs a strong 10,700 BTU output with De'Longhi's RealFeel humidity control and a low 47 dB(A) silent mode, making it one of the quieter high-output single-hose units you can buy. Bulky at 33kg and priced at a premium, but for open-plan spaces up to around 40m² it delivers reliable, well-controlled cooling.

Full Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent review

MeacoCool MC10000CH

The MC10000CH is the most capable of Meaco's standard MC range and has earned strong reviews for serious cooling at a sensible price. It clears larger living rooms up to 28m², adds genuine winter heating, and ships with both rigid and flexible window kits. Bulky and single-hose, but the performance-per-pound is hard to fault.

Full MeacoCool MC10000CH review