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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 1114 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 21 July 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.

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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.

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