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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT
Whynter Elite ARC-122DS
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TypeSingle-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor TechnologyNon-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)6,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity5,127 BTU/hr (1,504 W)
TypeDual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor TechnologyNon-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)7,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
Our Verdict
Black+Decker BPACT12HWT
Whynter Elite ARC-122DS
The Black+Decker BPACT12HWT and Whynter Elite ARC-122DS are pretty evenly matched portable A/Cs. While the Whynter has an on-paper edge in cooling capacity and efficiency due to its dual hose design, both models are similarly mediocre in terms of performance. The only area where the Whynter pulls ahead is in its lower operating noise, and even then, it's only by a slim margin.
Variants
- BPACT12HWT (White)
- ARC-122DS (Silver)
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Threshold
Large Room
6.6
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Size
7.3
6.7
Dimensions Photo
Height
72 cm (28.2")
74 cm (29.2")
Width
42 cm (16.5")
44 cm (17.1")
Depth
33 cm (13.0")
41 cm (16.1")
Body
Type
Single-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Weight
27 kg (58 lbs)
28 kg (61 lbs)
Power Cord Length
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Performance
Capacity
6.8
6.7
Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
Advertised Coverage
350 ft² (33 m²)
400 ft² (37 m²)
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
6,000 BTU/hr
7,000 BTU/hr
Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C
59 min (0.98 hrs)
59 min (0.98 hrs)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
4,615 BTU (1,353 Wh)
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
Latent Energy Exchanged
427 BTU (125 Wh)
366 BTU (107 Wh)
Tested Capacity
5,127 BTU/hr (1,504 W)
4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
Efficiency When Cooling
5.3
5.4
Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
Electrical Energy Consumed
1,197 Wh (4,082 BTU)
1,122 Wh (3,826 BTU)
Total Energy Exchanged
5,042 BTU (1,478 Wh)
4,851 BTU (1,422 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
4.2
4.3
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
3.8
4.1
Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
Electrical Energy Consumed
1,079 Wh (3,679 BTU)
963 Wh (3,284 BTU)
Energy Exchanged
1,713 BTU (502 Wh)
1,682 BTU (493 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
1.6
1.7
Temperature Stability
7.7
8.1
Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
Temperature Delta
0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
Humidity Stability
5.8
4.0
Humidity Stability Over Time
Humidity Delta
6.0%pt.
14.4%pt.
Inside Noise
7.7
8.0
Inside Noise @ High
Compressor On @ Max Setting
59.8dBA
57.2dBA
Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed
50.9dBA
55.4dBA
Inside Noise @ Low
Compressor On @ Min. Setting
58.1dBA
54.1dBA
Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed
40.8dBA
49.7dBA
Environmental Impact and Features
Environmental Impact
Refrigerant
R410a
R32
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
2,088
675
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
0
0
Features
Controls Picture
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter
Thermostat Type
Digital
Digital
Dehumidification Mode
Yes
Yes
Heat Mode
Yes
No
Remote Control
Yes
Yes
Smart App
No
No
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