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Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
9,500 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
10,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
Yes
Our Verdict
Whynter ARC-14S
Hisense AP1022HW1GD
The Whynter ARC-14S and the Hisense AP1022HW1GD are pretty evenly matched A/Cs overall. Both are non-inverter, portable, dual-hose units designed for larger spaces, with near-identical cooling capacity. That said, the Hisense is also quieter and takes up less room.
Variants
- ARC-14S (Black)
- AP1022HW1GD (Black)
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Main Differences for
Large Room
Large Room
Threshold
Large Room
7.2
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Size
5.1
6.9
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Height
89 cm (35.1")
72 cm (28.1")
Width
48 cm (18.9")
45 cm (17.5")
Depth
41 cm (16.1")
39 cm (15.4")
Body
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Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Weight
34 kg (74 lbs)
32 kg (70 lbs)
Power Cord Length
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
1.5 m (5.0 ft)
Performance
Capacity
8.1
8.1
Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Advertised Coverage
500 ft² (46 m²)
550 ft² (51 m²)
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
9,500 BTU/hr
10,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
5,784 BTU/hr (1,696 W)
5,900 BTU/hr (1,730 W)
Efficiency When Cooling
6.4
6.1
Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Electrical Energy Consumed
653 Wh (2,227 BTU)
726 Wh (2,476 BTU)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
2,892 BTU (848 Wh)
2,950 BTU (865 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
4.4
4.1
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
5.8
5.6
Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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Electrical Energy Consumed
351 Wh (1,197 BTU)
391 Wh (1,333 BTU)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
1,114 BTU (327 Wh)
1,165 BTU (342 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
3.2
3.0
Temperature Stability
8.0
7.5
Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Temperature Delta
0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
0.6 °C (1.1 °F)
Humidity Stability
6.1
6.4
Humidity Stability Over Time
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Humidity Delta
2.7%pt.
2.5%pt.
Inside Noise
6.5
7.2
Inside Noise @ High
Compressor On @ Max Setting
61.2dBA
59.6dBA
Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed
58.3dBA
56.6dBA
Inside Noise @ Low
Compressor On @ Min. Setting
59.3dBA
57.5dBA
Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed
53.1dBA
52.0dBA
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
Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter
Thermostat Type
Digital
Digital
Dehumidification Mode
Yes
Yes
Heat Mode
No
Yes
Remote Control
Yes
Yes
Smart App
No
Yes
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