Velair OPTI 261 OQ
Uses less electricity than 9% of the 1,963 portable air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €99 a year, €991 over ten years.
- EER
- 2.6
- Running cost
- €99 / year
- 350 cooling hours
- Per hour
- €0.28
- 1.00 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 91 % of them need less. A.I&E 21365, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €59 a year. Class A is the most common class in this group (90% of models). Of 2 Velair models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Jul 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 980 of 1,963 portable air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 979 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Oyajia OL-A016JC26N2 350 kWh same
- BLACK+DECKER BXAC9002E 350 kWh same
- Velair OPTI 261 OQ 350 kWh
- Berdsen 358200 350 kWh same
- Berdsen 358300 350 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | OPTI 261 OQ | 21365 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €99 | €40 | −€59 |
| 5 years | €496 | €198 | −€297 |
| 10 years | €991 | €396 | −€595 |
| 15 years | €1,487 | €595 | −€892 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Velair OPTI 261 OQ (this model) | 350 | — |
| 140 | €59 | |
| 210 | €40 | |
| 210 | €40 | |
| 210 | €40 | |
| 210 | €40 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / –
- EER
- 2.6
- Cooling design load
- 2.6 kW
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 64 / – dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290 (GWP 3)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Velair under one model number.
OPTI 261 OQ
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Velair OPTI 261 OQ cost to run?
At 350 cooling hours a year it uses about 350 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €99 a year, or €991 over ten years.