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A monoblock sits entirely inside the room and pushes warm exhaust air outside through a thick hose – while warm air constantly seeps back in through gaps. A permanently installed split system is efficient and quiet, but it needs a core-drilled hole, a refrigeration technician and usually your landlord's consent.

The mobile split sits in between: the outdoor unit hangs on the windowsill or stands on the balcony, and the indoor unit rolls on castors. The two are connected by a pre-filled refrigerant hose only a few centimetres thick that fits through a tilted window. No drilling, no installer, and you take everything with you when you move.

The market is small: the Midea PortaSplit (12,000 BTU, 3.5 kW) is the best-selling unit, alongside models such as the Remko RKL 495 DC with more power for large rooms. What matters is cooling capacity matched to the room size, how loud the indoor unit is, and whether you also want to heat.

If you rent, want to cool a room or a small flat on a regular basis and find a monoblock too loud or too inefficient, this is for you. The extra cost over a monoblock pays off on your electricity bill because no warm air is drawn back in. If you only need cooling on a few days a year, or want to wheel one unit between several rooms, a budget monoblock is often the more sensible choice.