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Whynter ARC-14S
Whynter Elite ARC-122DS
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TypeDual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor TechnologyNon-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)9,500 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity6,154 BTU/hr (1,805 W)
TypeDual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor TechnologyNon-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)7,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
Our Verdict
Whynter ARC-14S
Whynter Elite ARC-122DS
The Whynter ARC-14S is simply flat-out better than the Whynter Elite ARC-122DS. The ARC-14S does take up a little more room, with a taller, wider body, but its slightly higher capacity mostly pays dividends in most situations. It's faster to cool most rooms, and its compressor isn't stressed as hard when cooling bigger spaces, improving overall energy efficiency. That said, the Elite ARC-122DS does pull ahead in terms of operating noise.
Variants
- ARC-14S (Black)
- ARC-122DS (Silver)
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Walmart.comMain Differences forLarge Room
Large Room
Threshold
Large Room
6.8
6.6
Inside Noise
6.5
8.0
Capacity
7.2
6.7
Full Comparison
Design
Size
5.1
6.7
Dimensions Photo
Height
89 cm (35.1")
74 cm (29.2")
Width
48 cm (18.9")
44 cm (17.1")
Depth
41 cm (16.1")
41 cm (16.1")
Body
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Weight
34 kg (74 lbs)
28 kg (61 lbs)
Power Cord Length
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Performance
Capacity
7.2
6.7
Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
Advertised Coverage
500 ft² (46 m²)
400 ft² (37 m²)
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
9,500 BTU/hr
7,000 BTU/hr
Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C
49 min (0.82 hrs)
59 min (0.98 hrs)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
4,680 BTU (1,372 Wh)
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
Latent Energy Exchanged
346 BTU (101 Wh)
366 BTU (107 Wh)
Tested Capacity
6,154 BTU/hr (1,805 W)
4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
Efficiency When Cooling
5.6
5.4
Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
Electrical Energy Consumed
1,061 Wh (3,618 BTU)
1,122 Wh (3,826 BTU)
Total Energy Exchanged
5,026 BTU (1,474 Wh)
4,851 BTU (1,422 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
4.7
4.3
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
5.4
4.1
Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
Electrical Energy Consumed
600 Wh (2,046 BTU)
963 Wh (3,284 BTU)
Energy Exchanged
1,696 BTU (497 Wh)
1,682 BTU (493 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
2.8
1.7
Temperature Stability
8.1
8.1
Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
Temperature Delta
0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
Humidity Stability
4.6
4.0
Humidity Stability Over Time
Humidity Delta
13.0%pt.
14.4%pt.
Inside Noise
6.5
8.0
Inside Noise @ High
Compressor On @ Max Setting
61.2dBA
57.2dBA
Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed
58.3dBA
55.4dBA
Inside Noise @ Low
Compressor On @ Min. Setting
59.3dBA
54.1dBA
Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed
53.1dBA
49.7dBA
Environmental Impact and Features
Environmental Impact
Refrigerant
R32
R32
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
675
675
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
0
0
Features
Controls Picture
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter
Thermostat Type
Digital
Digital
Dehumidification Mode
Yes
Yes
Heat Mode
No
No
Remote Control
Yes
Yes
Smart App
No
No
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ARC-14S
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ARC-122DS
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