De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EL112CST

When the room is large or open-plan, the EL112CST is the more capable choice - and it earns second place on features and outright cooling rather than value. It is an 11,000 BTU 3-in-1 (AC, dehumidifier, fan) with an A+ energy rating and a room rating up to 110 m3, well beyond the 9,000 BTU Meaco at #1. It also carries the most complete smart package here: WiFi app plus Alexa and Google voice control, and myEcoRealFeel auto-comfort, with the maker claiming up to around 30% energy saving via smart sensing. Expert Reviews puts noise in the region of 52-63 dB with roughly a 50% reduction from top to minimum speed via its 'Silent' technology. The trade-off against the Meaco is real: it is expensive, and at about 33 kg with a 1.2 m hose it is a powerful but stay-put unit whose capacity is wasted in a small bedroom. Its price is indicative and varies by retailer, so confirm the live figure before buying.