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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT vs Whynter Elite ARC-122DS

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      CapacityEfficiency When CoolingEfficiency When Maintaining TemperatureTemperature StabilityHumidity StabilityInside Noise
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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT
Whynter Elite ARC-122DS

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Type
Single-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
6,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
5,127 BTU/hr (1,504 W)
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
7,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
4,933 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 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.

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  • BPACT12HWT (White)
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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

6.6
6.6
No major differences between these air conditioners for large room. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.3
6.7

Dimensions Photo 
 

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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  

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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
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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  

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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
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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  

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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  

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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Temperature Delta 
 

0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
0.4 °C (0.7 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

5.8
4.0

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Humidity Stability Over Time
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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 
 

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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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