Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN vs NEX ARC-1030WN

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 28, 2026 03:13 PM

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Type Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Compressor Technology Inverter

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 12,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)

Type Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Compressor Technology Inverter

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 10,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 7,462 BTU/hr (2,188 W)

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Our Verdict

Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN

Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

ARC-1230WN (White)

ARC-1030WN (White)

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ARC-1230WN

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Main Differences for

Large Room

Threshold

0.10

Large Room

8.0

0.0

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

Full Comparison

Large Room

8.0

0.0

Bedroom/Small Room

7.6

0.0

Combined Efficiency

7.7

0.0

Oversizing Tolerance

8.1

0.0

Noise

8.4

0.0

Design

Size

5.3

N/A

Dimensions Photo

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Height

85 cm (33.3")

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Width

48 cm (18.9")

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Depth

47 cm (18.6")

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Body

Type

Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Locked

Material

Plastic

Locked

Weight

34 kg (75 lbs)

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Power Cord Length

1.8 m (5.9 ft)

Lock m (Lock ft)

Performance

Capacity

7.9

N/A

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C

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Advertised Coverage

600 ft² (56 m²)

Lock ft² (Lock m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE)

12,000 BTU/hr

Lock BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C

31 min (0.52 hrs)

Lock min (Lock hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged

4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged

297 BTU (87 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Tested Capacity

9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)

Lock BTU/hr (Lock W)

Efficiency When Cooling

7.1

N/A

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

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Electrical Energy Consumed

621 Wh (2,118 BTU)

Lock Wh (Lock BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged

4,782 BTU (1,402 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio

7.7

Lock

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature

8.0

N/A

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature

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Electrical Energy Consumed

298 Wh (1,016 BTU)

Lock Wh (Lock BTU)

Energy Exchanged

1,737 BTU (509 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio

5.8

Lock

Temperature Stability

8.5

N/A

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

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Temperature Delta

0.3 °C (0.5 °F)

Lock °C (Lock °F)

Humidity Stability

7.9

N/A

Humidity Stability Over Time

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Humidity Delta

2.0%pt.

Lock%pt.

Inside Noise

8.4

N/A

Inside Noise @ High

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Compressor On @ Max Setting

61.7dBA

LockdBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed

60.8dBA

LockdBA

Inside Noise @ Low

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Compressor On @ Min. Setting

47.3dBA

LockdBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed

38.0dBA

LockdBA

Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact

Refrigerant

R32

Locked

Global Warming Potential (GWP)

675

Lock

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

Lock

Features

Controls Picture

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Compressor Technology

Inverter

Locked

Thermostat Type

Digital

Locked

Dehumidification Mode

Yes

Locked

Heat Mode

Locked

Remote Control

Yes

Locked

Smart App

Yes

Locked

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