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Whynter ARC-14S vs Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN

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Whynter ARC-14S
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Our Verdict

Whynter ARC-14S

Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN

The Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN outclasses the Whynter ARC-14S in almost every respect. The NEX ARC-1230WN's inverter compressor gives it a major advantage in terms of operating efficiency when it comes to maintaining a setpoint, even in under-sized spaces: it can simply drop down to a lower speed to match the required load instead of constantly cycling on and off. It's also much quieter at lower cooling settings.

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Variants

  • ARC-14S (Black)
  • ARC-1230WN (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 

6.8
8.0

Inside Noise 
 

6.5
8.4

Capacity 
 

7.2
7.9

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

5.4
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

5.1
5.3

Dimensions Photo  

Whynter ARC-14S Dimensions Photo
Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN Dimensions Photo

Height  

89 cm (35.1")
85 cm (33.3")

Width  

48 cm (18.9")
48 cm (18.9")

Depth  

41 cm (16.1")
47 cm (18.6")

Body  

Type 
 

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

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

34 kg (74 lbs)
34 kg (75 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

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

Capacity 
 

7.2
7.9

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

500 ft² (46 m²)
600 ft² (56 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

9,500 BTU/hr
12,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

49 min (0.82 hrs)
31 min (0.52 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,680 BTU (1,372 Wh)
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

346 BTU (101 Wh)
297 BTU (87 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

6,154 BTU/hr (1,805 W)
9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
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Efficiency When Cooling 
 

5.6
7.1

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

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

1,061 Wh (3,618 BTU)
621 Wh (2,118 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

5,026 BTU (1,474 Wh)
4,782 BTU (1,402 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.7
7.7
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Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

5.4
8.0

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

600 Wh (2,046 BTU)
298 Wh (1,016 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,696 BTU (497 Wh)
1,737 BTU (509 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

2.8
5.8
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Temperature Stability 
 

8.1
8.5

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
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Humidity Stability 
 

4.6
7.9

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

13.0%pt.
2.0%pt.
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Inside Noise 
 

6.5
8.4

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

61.2dBA
61.7dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

58.3dBA
60.8dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

59.3dBA
47.3dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

53.1dBA
38.0dBA
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Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0

Features  

Controls Picture  

Whynter ARC-14S Controls Picture
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Compressor Technology 
 

Non-Inverter
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

No
Yes
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ARC-1230WN
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