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  1. 1 Recommendation

    1. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      8.0
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.6
      Combined Efficiency
      7.7
      Oversizing Tolerance
      8.1
      Noise
      8.4
      Type
      Dual-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      12,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
      1. Recommended in:
      2. Portable
    2. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL7 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      7.7
      Combined Efficiency
      7.3
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.8
      Oversizing Tolerance
      8.4
      Noise
      8.6
      Type
      Dual-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      10,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      7,533 BTU/hr (2,209 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
      1. Recommended in:
      2. Portable
    3. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      SereneLife SLPAC80 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      5.1
      Bedroom/Small Room
      6.2
      Combined Efficiency
      4.9
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.5
      Noise
      4.4
      Type
      Single-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      4,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      3,335 BTU/hr (978 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
      1. Recommended in:
      2. Portable
    4. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Midea MAW12HV1CWT0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      8.2
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.7
      Combined Efficiency
      7.8
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.4
      Noise
      8.7
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      12,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      11,277 BTU/hr (3,307 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
      1. Recommended in:
      2. Window
    5. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Frigidaire FHWC054TE10 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      7.0
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.7
      Combined Efficiency
      8.0
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.6
      Noise
      7.5
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      5,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      4,809 BTU/hr (1,410 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
      1. Recommended in:
      2. Window
    6. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Toshiba RAC-WK0512CMRU0 
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      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      6.9
      Combined Efficiency
      7.8
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.6
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.6
      Noise
      7.4
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      5,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      4,681 BTU/hr (1,373 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
      1. Recommended in:
      2. Window

  2. No Recommendations

    1. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      LG DUAL Inverter LP1419IVSM1 
      SEE PRICE
      BestBuy.com
      Large Room
      6.8
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.1
      Combined Efficiency
      4.5
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.3
      Noise
      8.4
      Type
      Single-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      10,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      5,240 BTU/hr (1,537 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
    2. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Hisense HAP0824TWD0 
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      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      7.1
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.2
      Combined Efficiency
      6.1
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.8
      Noise
      7.1
      Type
      Dual-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      8,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      6,969 BTU/hr (2,044 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
    3. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      De'Longhi Pinguino Compact PACEM360-6ALWH0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      5.8
      Bedroom/Small Room
      6.8
      Combined Efficiency
      4.5
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.4
      Noise
      6.7
      Type
      Single-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      6,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      3,739 BTU/hr (1,096 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    4. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A1 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      8.0
      Bedroom/Small Room
      8.6
      Combined Efficiency
      8.4
      Oversizing Tolerance
      9.1
      Noise
      9.3
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      8,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      7,516 BTU/hr (2,204 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
    5. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Hisense AP1022HW1GD0 
      SEE PRICE
      BestBuy.com
      Large Room
      6.9
      Bedroom/Small Room
      5.9
      Combined Efficiency
      4.8
      Oversizing Tolerance
      4.2
      Noise
      7.2
      Type
      Dual-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      10,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      6,502 BTU/hr (1,907 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    6. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Hisense AW1422CW1W0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      7.6
      Bedroom/Small Room
      5.9
      Combined Efficiency
      6.6
      Oversizing Tolerance
      5.7
      Noise
      5.3
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      14,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      14,646 BTU/hr (4,295 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    7. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Toshiba RAC-WK0612CRRU0 
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      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      7.0
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.2
      Combined Efficiency
      7.6
      Oversizing Tolerance
      6.9
      Noise
      7.0
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      6,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      5,356 BTU/hr (1,571 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    8. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      GE AHEF06BC0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      7.2
      Bedroom/Small Room
      6.8
      Combined Efficiency
      7.6
      Oversizing Tolerance
      5.6
      Noise
      7.2
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      6,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      5,870 BTU/hr (1,721 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    9. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      LG LP0721WSR0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      5.6
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.0
      Combined Efficiency
      4.5
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.7
      Noise
      6.7
      Type
      Single-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      7,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      3,540 BTU/hr (1,038 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    10. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Whynter Elite ARC-122DS2 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      6.6
      Combined Efficiency
      4.5
      Bedroom/Small Room
      6.4
      Oversizing Tolerance
      5.1
      Noise
      8.0
      Type
      Dual-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      7,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    11. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Black+Decker BPACT12HWT0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      6.6
      Combined Efficiency
      4.3
      Bedroom/Small Room
      6.6
      Oversizing Tolerance
      5.8
      Noise
      7.7
      Type
      Single-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      6,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      5,127 BTU/hr (1,504 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    12. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT6 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      8.4
      Combined Efficiency
      7.8
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.9
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.4
      Noise
      9.0
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      12,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      12,038 BTU/hr (3,530 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Inverter
    13. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Frigidaire FFRA051WAE0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      6.7
      Bedroom/Small Room
      7.3
      Combined Efficiency
      7.6
      Oversizing Tolerance
      7.2
      Noise
      6.9
      Type
      Window A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      5,000 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      4,622 BTU/hr (1,355 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter
    14. Tested Jun 06, 2025 Updated Jun 06, 2025 Methodology v1.0
      Whynter ARC-14S0 
      SEE PRICE
      Amazon.com
      Large Room
      6.8
      Bedroom/Small Room
      5.8
      Combined Efficiency
      5.5
      Oversizing Tolerance
      5.7
      Noise
      6.5
      Type
      Dual-Hose Portable A/C
      Advertised Capacity (DOE)
      9,500 BTU/hr
      Tested Capacity
      6,154 BTU/hr (1,805 W)
      Compressor Technology
      Non-Inverter

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