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The Boréal 107 or a split air conditioner: which one?
Both spec sheets side by side, and what really separates them.
Line by line
| The Boréal 107 | a split air conditioner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ten-year cost | €200 to €650, fitting included | €2,800 to €5,000 (purchase, fitting, energy, servicing) |
| Power draw | 5 to 30 W | around 2,500 W |
| Electricity per summer | around €2 | around €300 (8 h a day) |
| Noise level | 28 to 32 dB on night speed | 35 to 45 dB continuous, peaks at 55 dB |
| In winter | 5 to 15 % less heating (reverse mode) | no such benefit |
| Installation | on the existing light point, around 30 minutes | outdoor unit, drilling, certified fitter |
What the other one does better
Air conditioning genuinely cools the air, a fan does not. Above a sustained 32 °C, in a poorly insulated home or for a vulnerable person, it remains the right answer.
The full guide →The Boréal 107
Retractable blades · Ø 107 cm · LED ceiling light & silent fan
138 GBP
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