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Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent vs MeacoCool MC7000CH

A side-by-side look at the Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent and MeacoCool MC7000CH. Winning figures are highlighted.

De'Longhi
Pinguino PAC EL98 ECO Silent
Meaco
MeacoCool MC7000CH
Price from £699 £308.95
Cooling capacity 10700 BTU 7000 BTU
Power draw 930 W 780 W
Efficiency (EER) 2.6 2.63
Room size up to 40 m² 22 m²
Noise 47 dB 53 dB
Dehumidifies 36 l/day
Weight 33 kg 21 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 MC7000CH

The MC7000CH is a sensible small-room all-rounder: quiet enough for a bedroom, cheap to run on R290 refrigerant and backed by a 3-year warranty. Heating mode makes it useful outside summer, though at 7,000 BTU it will struggle in anything larger than a small lounge.

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