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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN
Whynter ARC-14S
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TypeDual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor TechnologyInverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)12,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
TypeDual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor TechnologyNon-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)9,500 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity6,154 BTU/hr (1,805 W)
Our Verdict
Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN
Whynter ARC-14S
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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Large Room
Threshold
Large Room
8.0
6.8
Inside Noise
8.4
6.5
Capacity
7.9
7.2
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
8.0
5.4
Full Comparison
Design
Size
5.3
5.1
Dimensions Photo
Height
85 cm (33.3")
89 cm (35.1")
Width
48 cm (18.9")
48 cm (18.9")
Depth
47 cm (18.6")
41 cm (16.1")
Body
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Weight
34 kg (75 lbs)
34 kg (74 lbs)
Power Cord Length
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Performance
Capacity
7.9
7.2
Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
Advertised Coverage
600 ft² (56 m²)
500 ft² (46 m²)
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
12,000 BTU/hr
9,500 BTU/hr
Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C
31 min (0.52 hrs)
49 min (0.82 hrs)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
4,680 BTU (1,372 Wh)
Latent Energy Exchanged
297 BTU (87 Wh)
346 BTU (101 Wh)
Tested Capacity
9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
6,154 BTU/hr (1,805 W)
Efficiency When Cooling
7.1
5.6
Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
Electrical Energy Consumed
621 Wh (2,118 BTU)
1,061 Wh (3,618 BTU)
Total Energy Exchanged
4,782 BTU (1,402 Wh)
5,026 BTU (1,474 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
7.7
4.7
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
8.0
5.4
Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
Electrical Energy Consumed
298 Wh (1,016 BTU)
600 Wh (2,046 BTU)
Energy Exchanged
1,737 BTU (509 Wh)
1,696 BTU (497 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
5.8
2.8
Temperature Stability
8.5
8.1
Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
Temperature Delta
0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
Humidity Stability
7.9
4.6
Humidity Stability Over Time
Humidity Delta
2.0%pt.
13.0%pt.
Inside Noise
8.4
6.5
Inside Noise @ High
Compressor On @ Max Setting
61.7dBA
61.2dBA
Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed
60.8dBA
58.3dBA
Inside Noise @ Low
Compressor On @ Min. Setting
47.3dBA
59.3dBA
Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed
38.0dBA
53.1dBA
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
Inverter
Non-Inverter
Thermostat Type
Digital
Digital
Dehumidification Mode
Yes
Yes
Heat Mode
No
No
Remote Control
Yes
Yes
Smart App
Yes
No
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