SereneLife SLPAC8 vs Black+Decker BPACT12HWT

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Our Verdict

SereneLife SLPAC8

Black+Decker BPACT12HWT

The Black+Decker BPACT12HWT is a better portable A/C unit than the SereneLife SLPAC8 for the most part. The Black+Decker offers significantly more cooling capacity in a roughly similarly-sized package, all the while producing less noise. The SereneLife's lower capacity can work to its advantage in oversized spaces, in the sense that its compressor being forced to work constantly will minimize swings in humidity and temperature. However, this also increases energy requirements and places more wear and tear on the unit.

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Variants

  • SLPAC8 (Black/White)
  • BPACT12HWT (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 

5.1
6.6

Capacity 
 

5.3
6.8

Inside Noise 
 

4.4
7.7

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.5
7.3

Dimensions Photo  

SereneLife SLPAC8 Dimensions Photo
Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Dimensions Photo

Height  

67 cm (26.4")
72 cm (28.2")

Width  

37 cm (14.6")
42 cm (16.5")

Depth  

38 cm (14.8")
33 cm (13.0")

Body  

Type 
 

Single-Hose Portable A/C
Single-Hose Portable A/C

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

18 kg (40 lbs)
27 kg (58 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.9 m (6.2 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
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Performance

Capacity 
 

5.3
6.8

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

215 ft² (20 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

4,000 BTU/hr
6,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

70 min (1.17 hrs)
59 min (0.98 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

3,575 BTU (1,048 Wh)
4,615 BTU (1,353 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

316 BTU (93 Wh)
427 BTU (125 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

3,335 BTU/hr (978 W)
5,127 BTU/hr (1,504 W)
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Efficiency When Cooling 
 

5.2
5.3

Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

962 Wh (3,280 BTU)
1,197 Wh (4,082 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

3,891 BTU (1,141 Wh)
5,042 BTU (1,478 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.0
4.2
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Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

4.7
3.8

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

781 Wh (2,663 BTU)
1,079 Wh (3,679 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,720 BTU (504 Wh)
1,713 BTU (502 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

2.2
1.6
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Temperature Stability 
 

9.0
7.7

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.2 °C (0.4 °F)
0.5 °C (0.9 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

8.2
5.8

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

1.4%pt.
6.0%pt.
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Inside Noise 
 

4.4
7.7

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

63.8dBA
59.8dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

63.4dBA
50.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

62.3dBA
58.1dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

61.8dBA
40.8dBA
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Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R410a

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
2,088

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0
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Features  

Controls Picture  

SereneLife SLPAC8 Controls Picture
Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Controls Picture

Compressor Technology 
 

Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
Yes

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

No
No

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