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Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor Technology
Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
12,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Tested Capacity
9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
Type
Single-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor Technology
Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
10,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Tested Capacity
4,064 BTU/hr (1,192 W)
Our Verdict
Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN
LG DUAL Inverter LP1419IVSM
The Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN outclasses the LG DUAL Inverter LP1419IVSM in every respect. The Whynter's dual-hose design gives it a massive advantage in terms of cooling efficiency, allowing it to cool a room much faster and with much lower energy consumption. The LG is a little more compact, but it's still a fairly bulky appliance.
Variants
- ARC-1230WN (White)
- LP1419IVSM (White)
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Main Differences for
Large Room
Large Room
Threshold
Large Room
8.0
7.2
Capacity
7.9
7.2
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
8.0
6.6
Efficiency When Cooling
7.1
5.1
Full Comparison
Design
Size
5.3
6.0
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Height
85 cm (33.3")
78 cm (30.7")
Width
48 cm (18.9")
50 cm (19.5")
Depth
47 cm (18.6")
45 cm (17.7")
Body
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Back Picture
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Single-Hose Portable A/C
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Weight
34 kg (75 lbs)
31 kg (68 lbs)
Power Cord Length
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
1.3 m (4.2 ft)
Performance
Capacity
7.9
7.2
Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Advertised Coverage
600 ft² (56 m²)
450 ft² (42 m²)
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
12,000 BTU/hr
10,000 BTU/hr
Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C
31 min (0.52 hrs)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
Latent Energy Exchanged
297 BTU (87 Wh)
Tested Capacity
9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
4,064 BTU/hr (1,192 W)
Efficiency When Cooling
7.1
5.1
Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Electrical Energy Consumed
621 Wh (2,118 BTU)
660 Wh (2,251 BTU)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
4,782 BTU (1,402 Wh)
2,032 BTU (596 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
7.7
3.1
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
8.0
6.6
Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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Electrical Energy Consumed
298 Wh (1,016 BTU)
212 Wh (723 BTU)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
1,737 BTU (509 Wh)
848 BTU (249 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
5.8
4.0
Temperature Stability
8.5
7.5
Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Temperature Delta
0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.6 °C (1.1 °F)
Humidity Stability
7.9
7.9
Humidity Stability Over Time
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Humidity Delta
2.0%pt.
1.3%pt.
Inside Noise
8.4
8.4
Inside Noise @ High
Compressor On @ Max Setting
61.7dBA
59.7dBA
Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed
60.8dBA
55.4dBA
Inside Noise @ Low
Compressor On @ Min. Setting
47.3dBA
52.1dBA
Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed
38.0dBA
43.8dBA
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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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN
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