Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima
(3 reviews)
A reversible, WiFi-connected portable air conditioner from Olimpia Splendid, an Italian benchmark for cooling a room with no building work or fixed installation.
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Key features
- Type: Reversible monobloc portable (cooling/heating), heat pump, built-in WiFi
- Cooling capacity: 2.6 kW (EN14511 standard, about 10000 BTU/h)
- Energy class: A in both cooling and heating (EER 2.6)
- Automatic condensate removal, no bucket to empty, plus stopgap heating for mild seasons
In detail: Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi Portable Air Conditioner
The Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi is part of the portable air conditioner range from this Italian manufacturer, long recognised in the heating and air conditioning market. Unlike a simple evaporative air cooler, this unit has a genuine compressor running on the natural refrigerant R290, capable of genuinely lowering a room's temperature thanks to a cooling capacity of 2.6 kW, around 10000 BTU/h, with energy class A in both cooling and heating.
It needs an exhaust hose, supplied with a window kit, run through a partly open window to expel the hot extracted air outside. This setup remains simple and reversible, with no building work or professional intervention needed, which means the unit can be moved from room to room on its castors, unlike a fixed split air conditioner.
The built-in WiFi, controlled through the OS Home app, allows the unit to be programmed and adjusted remotely from a smartphone, even away from home. Thanks to its reversible heat pump function, the Dolceclima can also serve as stopgap heating during mild seasons, a real advantage over a conventional portable air conditioner limited to cooling only. Another practical benefit: automatic condensate removal means there is no bucket to empty regularly, unlike many competitors.
Like any monobloc portable air conditioner, this model remains noisier (65 dB(A)) and less energy-efficient than a fixed split unit, a trade-off to accept in exchange for avoiding building work. Buyer reviews remain mixed: some praise the cooling power and WiFi control, while others cite an assembly manual considered inadequate or occasional condensate management issues, worth watching out for especially if the unit is tilted during transport.
For anyone looking for genuine reversible air conditioning with no permanent installation, particularly when renting where building work is not an option, the Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi remains a solid choice, backed by Olimpia Splendid's reputation in this field, provided you accept the noise level inherent to any portable air conditioner.
Technical data
Detailed characteristics
Performance
| Type?General technical category the unit belongs to (portable, split, evaporative...). | Reversible monobloc portable (cooling/heating), heat pump, built-in WiFi |
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| Cooling capacity?The unit's cooling power, expressed in kW or BTU/h (British Thermal Unit per hour). | 2.6 kW (EN14511 standard, about 10000 BTU/h) |
| Energy class?European energy efficiency class (from A+++ to G), showing how the unit's consumption compares with similar models. | A in both cooling and heating (EER 2.6) |
| Noise level?Noise emitted by the unit, in decibels (dB(A)). As a reference, a normal conversation is around 60 dB(A). | 65 dB(A) |
| Refrigerant?Gas used in the cooling circuit. R290 and R32 are now favoured for their lower environmental impact. | R290 (natural refrigerant, low climate impact) |
Features and connectivity
| Included accessories?Items supplied with the unit (window kit, remote control, hose...), in addition to the unit itself. | Window kit, flexible exhaust hose, multifunction remote control |
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Dimensions and power supply
| Dimensions?Width, depth and height of the unit (W x D x H). | 35.3 x 35 x 70.5 cm (W x D x H) |
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| Power supply?Electrical voltage and frequency required to run the unit. | 230V |
Comparison
In the 300 to 500 euro range, the Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi regularly comes up against the De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EM82, the other big Italian name in portable air conditioners, in searches like "Dolceclima vs Pinguino". Here is how the two compare, based on the two manufacturers' published specifications.
| Criterion | Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi | De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EM82 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity | 2.6 kW (≈10000 BTU/h) | 2.4 kW (≈9400 BTU/h) |
| Energy class | A (cooling and heating) | A (cooling only) |
| Reversible (heating) | Yes, heat pump | No, cooling only |
| Built-in WiFi | Yes, OS Home app | No |
| Noise level | 65 dB(A) | 63 dB(A) |
| Street price | ≈€312 | ≈€350 to €490 depending on retailer |
In short, the De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EM82 is slightly quieter, but remains a cooling-only unit with no remote control. The Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi bets on versatility: reversible for stopgap heating, WiFi connected, at a generally more affordable price, at the cost of a barely higher noise level.
Frequently asked questions: Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima 10 HP WiFi Portable Air Conditioner
Yes, like any monobloc portable air conditioner, it needs to expel the hot extracted air through the supplied flexible hose, run through a partly open window using the included window kit. That's the trade-off for avoiding installation work.
Yes, thanks to its reversible heat pump function, it can serve as stopgap heating during mild seasons, either alongside or as an occasional replacement for conventional heating, a real advantage over a cooling-only air conditioner.
The unit connects to Olimpia Splendid's OS Home app, which allows the temperature, mode and scheduling to be adjusted remotely from a smartphone, even away from home.
No, the unit automatically removes the condensate produced during operation, which avoids the regular upkeep of a bucket, unlike several competing portable air conditioners.
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Page published on 1 July 2026, updated on 31 July 2026