Overview
- Demand for portable and plug‑and‑play split air conditioners has surged in mid‑June, with several highly rated models briefly returning to stock before selling out again.
- Mobile split systems such as the Midea PortaSplit deliver split‑type efficiency and lower noise by pairing an indoor and outdoor unit with a flexible refrigerant line, making them a popular alternative to louder monoblock units.
- Midea has introduced a lower‑cost PortaSplit Cool reported to drop the heating function and trim about €300 from the full PortaSplit price, a move that retailers and deal roundups say increases affordability for buyers.
- Retailers and publishers report active promotions and extra discount codes on Amazon and other shops that lower upfront prices for both monoblock bestsellers (Comfee, TCL, WoleixHaus) and plug‑and‑play splits.
- Energy experts and tests cited in coverage note modern split heat pumps reach a COP of about 3 so using them with rooftop or balcony PV can cut running costs substantially, while buyers should remember refrigerant work and final commissioning require certified technicians.