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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS vs Black+Decker BPACT12HWT

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS
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Our Verdict

Whynter Elite ARC-122DS

Black+Decker BPACT12HWT

The Black+Decker BPACT12HWT and Whynter Elite ARC-122DS are pretty evenly matched portable A/Cs. While the Whynter has an on-paper edge in cooling capacity and efficiency due to its dual hose design, both models are similarly mediocre in terms of performance. The only area where the Whynter pulls ahead is in its lower operating noise, and even then, it's only by a slim margin.

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Variants

  • ARC-122DS (Silver)
  • BPACT12HWT (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 

6.6
6.6
No major differences between these air conditioners for large room. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
7.3

Dimensions Photo  

Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Dimensions Photo
Black+Decker BPACT12HWT Dimensions Photo

Height  

74 cm (29.2")
72 cm (28.2")

Width  

44 cm (17.1")
42 cm (16.5")

Depth  

41 cm (16.1")
33 cm (13.0")

Body  

Type 
 

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

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

28 kg (61 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 
 

6.7
6.8

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

400 ft² (37 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

7,000 BTU/hr
6,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

59 min (0.98 hrs)
59 min (0.98 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
4,615 BTU (1,353 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

366 BTU (107 Wh)
427 BTU (125 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
5,127 BTU/hr (1,504 W)
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Efficiency When Cooling 
 

5.4
5.3

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

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

1,122 Wh (3,826 BTU)
1,197 Wh (4,082 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

4,851 BTU (1,422 Wh)
5,042 BTU (1,478 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.3
4.2
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Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

4.1
3.8

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

963 Wh (3,284 BTU)
1,079 Wh (3,679 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,682 BTU (493 Wh)
1,713 BTU (502 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

1.7
1.6
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Temperature Stability 
 

8.1
7.7

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
0.5 °C (0.9 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

4.0
5.8

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

14.4%pt.
6.0%pt.
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Inside Noise 
 

8.0
7.7

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

57.2dBA
59.8dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

55.4dBA
50.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

54.1dBA
58.1dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

49.7dBA
40.8dBA
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  

Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Controls Picture
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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
No
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BPACT12HWT
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