Polocool PQ10 Whisper review
Priced at $795.
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Each air conditioner's overall score is made up of cooling performance (40%), energy efficiency (30%) and ease of use (30%).
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Cooling score
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Our test is performed by an accredited laboratory. Portable air conditioners are tested in a 4.5m x 4m room with a 2.4m insulated ceiling.
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Energy efficiency score
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Based on power used vs the temperature drop achieved in our test. Portable air conditioners don't currently have energy star-rating labels and can't be compared to split systems. The higher the score, the more energy efficient the air conditioner is compared with others on test.
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Ease of use score
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Testers look at stability, portability, installing the window kit, removing and refitting the air filter, water drainage, controls (including remote controls) and instruction manuals.
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Measured cooling power consumption (kWh)
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This is is the average power consumed in one hour during the cooling tests.
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Noise of fan on high
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These results are comparative only and measured in dBA raw figures with a descriptive; what you actually hear depends on the environment.
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Noise description
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How noisy this model is compared to the others in the test.
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Recommended
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We recommend currently available models scoring 70% or above.
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- Tested model
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Price
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Recommended or typical retail, as of October 2019.
- $795
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Running costs
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Approximate cost of operating the unit at maximum capacity for four hours per day for three months in hot weather, based on 30c/kWh.
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Claimed cooling capacity (kW)
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Note: This is not comparable between portable and built-in air conditioners.
- 2.9
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Claimed heating capacity (kW)
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Not all systems have a heating function.
- Not applicable
- Fan speeds
- 2+ Auto
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Weight (kg)
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These units are not designed to be carried. They come with wheels for transporting from room to room.
- 32
- Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
- 78 x 45 x 38
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Length of cord (cm)
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The power cord should be long enough to let the unit reach the window. Extension cables are not recommended as they may overload.
- 180
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Length of duct (cm)
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The hose that directs air from the unit to the window.
- 140
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Maximum length of window kit (cm)
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The maximum length of the filler panel that attaches to the window.
- 124
- Accessories supplied
- Window kit, drain hose, foam seals, cord storage bracket, window security bracket
- Contact
- mypolo.com.au
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Wi-fi app
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Some portable air conditioners can connect to your home network and be controlled via a wi-fi app.
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Sleep timer / with auto temperature adjustment
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In this mode, the air conditioner temperature may increase one or two degrees to aid comfort.
- Yes
- Remote control
- Yes
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Oscillating louvres
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Models with automatically swinging vents, whether horizontal or vertical, may help aid dispersing air around a room.
- Yes