Hisense HAP0825TWD vs Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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Hisense HAP0825TWD
Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S

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Updated Oct 14, 2026 03:27 PM

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Our Verdict

Hisense HAP0825TWD

Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S

The Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S is a more capable portable A/C than the Hisense HAP0825TWD. The Dreo offers greater overall cooling capacity and does a significantly better job of holding your room's temperature at your desired level. That said, the Hisense is a little smaller and a little quieter, particularly at higher fan speeds.

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  • HAP0825TWD (White)
  • Portable Air Conditioner 740S (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

7.6
8.0

Capacity 
 

7.6
8.2

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.1
7.0

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

72 cm (28.3")
72 cm (28.3")

Width  

45 cm (17.7")
44 cm (17.3")

Depth  

34 cm (13.5")
37 cm (14.6")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Type 
 

Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

24 kg (53 lbs)
25 kg (56 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.5 m (5.0 ft)
2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

7.6
8.2

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Hisense HAP0825TWD Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load

Advertised Coverage 
 

350 ft² (33 m²)
400 ft² (37 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

8,000 BTU/hr
10,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

4,692 BTU/hr (1,376 W)
6,364 BTU/hr (1,866 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

6.7
6.7

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Hisense HAP0825TWD Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

485 Wh (1,654 BTU)
656 Wh (2,237 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

2,346 BTU (688 Wh)
3,182 BTU (933 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.8
4.9

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.0
6.6

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Hisense HAP0825TWD Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

199 Wh (679 BTU)
323 Wh (1,101 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

926 BTU (272 Wh)
1,291 BTU (379 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.7
4.0

Temperature Stability 
 

7.5
9.2

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Hisense HAP0825TWD Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.6 °C (1.1 °F)
0.2 °C (0.4 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.9
9.8

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Hisense HAP0825TWD Humidity Stability Over Time
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Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

1.3%pt.
0.1%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.6
8.3

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

56.8dBA
58.4dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

52.7dBA
56.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

52.2dBA
53.5dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

44.2dBA
44.8dBA
Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0

Features  

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Compressor Technology 
 

Inverter
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes

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Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 740S

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