A compact evaporative cooler built around a 28 W DC motor and a 5 L tank. Cecotec publishes 12 fan speeds, three ventilation modes (Normal, Nature, Sleep), 360° oscillation, a 9-hour timer, and both a remote control and a touch-and-LED display panel.
The bottom line The EnergySilence 5000 Cool Wave is a sensibly specified small evaporative cooler: a genuinely efficient DC motor, unusually granular speed control, and both remote and touch controls at a price close to the bottom of this family. The 5 L tank is the trade-off for that price, and the missing airflow and noise figures mean you're taking Cecotec's word on how strong and how quiet it actually is. It suits a single room in a dry climate — not a substitute for air conditioning, and not a fit for a already-humid space.
What the 28 W DC motor actually buys you
Cecotec’s specification sheet — consistent across the German, Italian, and Spanish Amazon listings for this ASIN — states a 28 W DC motor, a figure repeated in the product description as well as the bullet features on all three catalogues. That’s a low draw for a cooling appliance: it costs little to run continuously, though continuous running also means more frequent tank refills on a unit this size. Cecotec doesn’t publish a comparable airflow rating (m³/h) or a decibel figure, so there’s no way to confirm room coverage or how audible the fan is at top speed from the listing alone — a gap worth knowing about before buying for a shared space.
Twelve speeds, three modes, one small tank
The headline spec is granularity: 12 fan speeds and three ventilation modes (Normal, Nature, Sleep), which is more adjustment than most coolers in this tank-size bracket offer. Oscillation covers a full 360°, wider than the 60–120° typical of similarly priced units. All of that is paired with a 5 L tank — modest next to the 15 L and 25 L coolers in this family — so the trade-off is refill frequency in exchange for a compact, easy-to-place unit and precise control over the airflow.
Controls and the display
Cecotec lists both a remote control and a touch-and-LED control panel on the unit itself, letting you adjust settings from across the room or directly at the machine. A 9-hour timer switches the cooler off automatically, useful for leaving it running overnight without worrying about the tank running dry unattended.
A listing mismatch worth flagging
The same ASIN, B0CV7S942M, shows a different specification on Amazon’s French and UK catalogues: a 3.5 L tank, manual controls (no remote), 65 W, and only three speeds — matching a separate, smaller variant in Cecotec’s EnergySilence 5000 range rather than the 5 L remote-control model described above. Because of that mismatch, this page lists the ASIN only for the German, Italian, and Spanish marketplaces, where the description is consistent. If you’re buying from a French or UK Amazon listing under this same reference, check which tank size and control type the page actually shows before ordering.
Where evaporative cooling works — and where it doesn’t
Like every product in this family, the EnergySilence 5000 cools by evaporating water into the airstream, not by refrigeration. That works well in dry heat, where the added moisture evaporates quickly and the air genuinely feels cooler. In a room that’s already humid, the air can’t absorb much more moisture, so the cooling effect drops off — this is a fan with a water tank, not a substitute for an air conditioner, and it’s worth setting that expectation before buying.
Verdict
For a single room in a dry climate, the combination of a low-power motor, fine speed control, and dual controls makes the EnergySilence 5000 a reasonable entry point into evaporative cooling — as long as you’re buying it from the German, Italian, or Spanish listing where the 5 L specification is confirmed, and you accept that Cecotec hasn’t published airflow or noise figures to check against.
Where this one sits in its aisle
At 102 €, it is the 1 cheapest of the 4 models in this category published here.
Cheapest in the aisle102 €
Median139 €
Dearest in the aisle182 €
What we like, and what we don't
Strengths
Low-power DC motor (28 W) keeps running costs down for spot cooling
12-speed adjustment is unusually fine-grained for this tank size
Remote control plus a touch panel and LED display cover both ends of the room
360° oscillation, rather than the narrower arc common on small coolers
9-hour timer switches the unit off automatically overnight
Compromises
5 L tank needs refilling more often than the larger units in this range
Cecotec does not publish an airflow figure (m³/h) or a noise level (dB) for this model
Amazon's French and UK listings for this same ASIN currently show a different, smaller 3.5 L manual-control variant's description — worth double-checking the tank size shown before ordering from those marketplaces
Like all evaporative coolers, it cools by adding moisture to the air, so it loses effectiveness once the room is already humid
Specifications
Tank capacity
5 L
Motor power
28 W (DC motor)
Fan speeds
12
Ventilation modes
3 — Normal, Nature, Sleep
Oscillation
360°
Timer
up to 9 hours
Controls
Remote control + touch panel with LED display
Weight
4.2 kg
Amazon reference
B0CV7S942M (DE / IT / ES — identical specification on all three)
Questions people actually ask
Is the Cecotec EnergySilence 5000 an air conditioner?
No. It's an evaporative cooler: a fan draws air through a water-soaked pad, and the water absorbs heat as it evaporates, cooling the air that passes through. It doesn't run a compressor or a refrigerant loop, so it can't lower a room's temperature below outdoor air the way an air conditioner does — and it works best in dry air, not humid air.
How long does the 5 L tank last on a single fill?
Cecotec doesn't publish a run-time figure for this capacity. Autonomy depends on fan speed, room temperature, and ambient humidity, so the honest answer is: not published by the manufacturer.
Does it come with a remote control?
Yes, on the 5 L / remote-control version listed under this ASIN (B0CV7S942M) on the German, Italian, and Spanish Amazon catalogues. A separate 3.5 L manual-control variant also exists in Cecotec's range.
Our score
7.3/ 10
The EnergySilence 5000 Cool Wave is a sensibly specified small evaporative cooler: a genuinely efficient DC motor, unusually granular speed control, and both remote and touch controls at a price close to the bottom of this family. The 5 L tank is the trade-off for that price, and the missing airflow and noise figures mean you're taking Cecotec's word on how strong and how quiet it actually is. It suits a single room in a dry climate — not a substitute for air conditioning, and not a fit for a already-humid space.
Who this one is for
A single bedroom or home office in a dry or moderate climate, for someone who wants fine speed control rather than raw airflow.
Compared with its closest rivals
Same category, nearest prices. Only the specifications every one of them states are shown — a half-empty column compares nothing.
Model
Price
Tank capacity
Fan speeds
Oscillation
Amazon reference
Cecotec EnergySilence 5000 Cool Wave (08199)
102 €
5 L
12
360°
B0CV7S942M (DE / IT / ES — identical specification on all three)
B0GZKWHDVV (same listing on DE, FR, IT and ES — live pricing confirmed on DE, IT and ES; the FR page exists with no current offer at the time of checking)
What separates these models
If price decides: this model, at 102 €.
Highest Tank capacity in the table: SereneLife SLACL25WHGY (25 L, removable).
Highest Fan speeds in the table: this model (12).
This model holds the table’s highest figure for Fan speeds.
If this one is not the right fit
If you need more Tank capacity: SereneLife SLACL25WHGY states 25 L, removable. see the review
Guides that feature it
The Best Evaporative Air Cooler 2026 | AirVerdict
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: Germany, Italy, Spain. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on August 24, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
An unbranded 15 L evaporative cooler sold on Amazon France, listed under Amazon's generic catalogue entry rather than a named manufacturer. It publishes a concealed 15 L tank, ice-block cooling, three fan speeds, remote-controlled oscillation, a 7.5-hour timer, and 360° casters.
Best for: A French-market buyer who wants a bigger 15 L tank than the compact tower coolers in this range, and who's comfortable with an unbranded product and unpublished power specifications.
The largest tank in SereneLife's evaporative range: a 25 L reservoir with four included ice packs, rated for rooms up to about 84 m². SereneLife publishes 80 W power draw, roughly 2 900 m³/h airflow, three speeds, two modes, 60/120° oscillation, a 1–12 hour timer, and 65 dB or lower noise, on 360° casters with a carry handle.
Best for: A living room or larger space in a dry climate, for buyers who'd rather refill a tank every few days than every few hours.
A tower-style evaporative cooler with a 5 L dual-fill tank, four reusable ice boxes, and a washable dust filter. SereneLife publishes 80 W power draw, 1 000 m³/h airflow, three speeds, three modes (Normal, Natural, Sleep), 60° oscillation, and under-60 dB operation, controlled by remote or a top touch panel.
Best for: A bedroom or home-office desk in a dry or moderate climate, where the tower's small footprint matters more than long runtime.
