De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 at a glance
In short: the De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 scores 8,8/10 in our portable air conditioner review (from €480). Biggest strength: A+++ most economical. Main compromise: highest price.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- A+++ most economical: Best energy class in the comparison, lowest electricity cost per hour of cooling
- Strongest cooling: 10,000 BTU for rooms up to 40 m², also for the living room
- EcoRealFeel: Regulates temperature and humidity together, feels cooler
- Quiet Eco operation: Pleasant noise level on the low setting
- De’Longhi brand quality: High standard, good build quality
Points of criticism
- Highest price: about €480, the most expensive device in the comparison
- Big & heavy: A premium monobloc needs floor space
- No app: Controlled by remote, not by smartphone
Specifications in detail
| Design | Monobloc (1 exhaust hose) |
| Cooling capacity | 10,000 BTU / about 2.4 kW |
| Room size | up to about 40 m² (100 m³) |
| Energy class | A+++ |
| Functions | Cooling · Dehumidifying · Fan |
| Technology | EcoRealFeel (temperature + humidity) |
| Timer | 24 hours |
| Refrigerant | R290 (environmentally friendly) |
| Controls | Display + remote control |
| Noise level | quiet (Eco mode) |
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 in everyday use: A+++ most economical (best energy class in the comparison, lowest electricity cost per hour of cooling) and strongest cooling (10,000 BTU for rooms up to 40 m², also for the living room). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: highest price, about €480, the most expensive device in the comparison.
If you set the device up to save space, allow ventilation clearance of at least 5 cm at the sides and 10 cm at the rear, otherwise the compressor may overheat.
Who is the De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Living rooms up to 40 m²
- ✓Anyone who wants to minimise electricity costs (A+++)
- ✓Anyone who needs maximum cooling power
Less suitable for:
- ✕Tight budget
- ✕Very small rooms (oversized)
- ✕Anyone who wants app control
De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 compared with alternatives
Head-to-head with the top alternatives from our portable air conditioners comparison
| Feature | De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 | De’Longhi Pinguino PAC N82 ECO | Comfee Easy Cool 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity | 10,000 BTU | about 8,000 BTU | 7,000 BTU |
| Room size | up to 40 m² | up to about 32 m² | up to 25 m² |
| Energy class | A+++ | A | A |
| Noise level | quiet (Eco) | quiet (night mode) | Sleep mode |
| Smart/app | no | no | App + Alexa |
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Verdict: is the De’Longhi Pinguino PAC EX105 worth it?
A safe choice in its class: if you can live with the highest price, from €480 you get mainly one thing: A+++ most economical. It suits best: living rooms up to 40 m².
If you want to compare alternatives, you will find detailed data and reviews on our portable air conditioners comparison page.
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