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

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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

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Our Verdict

Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN

Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN

The Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN and Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN similar units, but not identical. In the real world, the ARC-1230WN offers around 25% more cooling capacity, making it the better option for larger spaces, and all without taking up any more room. The ARC-1230WN's higher capacity also keeps it from having to work as hard in cooling a space. That being said, the ARC-1030WN's lower capacity makes it a slightly better option for smaller spaces, where its compressor can work in a lower band while inducing smaller shifts in temperature and humidity.

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Variants

  • ARC-1230WN (White)
  • ARC-1030WN (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

8.0
7.7

Capacity 
 

7.9
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

5.3
5.6

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

85 cm (33.3")
83 cm (32.7")

Width  

48 cm (18.9")
47 cm (18.5")

Depth  

47 cm (18.6")
47 cm (18.5")

Body  

Type 
 

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

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

34 kg (75 lbs)
33 kg (73 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.8 m (5.9 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

7.9
7.5

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Temperature 28°C -> 21°C

Advertised Coverage 
 

600 ft² (56 m²)
500 ft² (46 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

12,000 BTU/hr
10,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

31 min (0.52 hrs)
39 min (0.65 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

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

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

297 BTU (87 Wh)
235 BTU (69 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

9,256 BTU/hr (2,714 W)
7,462 BTU/hr (2,188 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

7.1
6.6

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

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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

621 Wh (2,118 BTU)
738 Wh (2,517 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

4,782 BTU (1,402 Wh)
4,850 BTU (1,422 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.7
6.6

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.0
7.4

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

298 Wh (1,016 BTU)
347 Wh (1,183 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,737 BTU (509 Wh)
1,757 BTU (515 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.8
5.1

Temperature Stability 
 

8.5
9.4

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.9
8.7

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN Humidity Stability Over Time
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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

2.0%pt.
0.5%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.4
8.5

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

61.7dBA
60.1dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

60.8dBA
57.2dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

47.3dBA
50.6dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

38.0dBA
39.1dBA
Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0

Features  

Controls Picture 
 

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Compressor Technology 
 

Inverter
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes

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ARC-1030WN
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ARC-1230WN
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ARC-1030WN
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ARC-1030WN
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ARC-1230WN
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ARC-1030WN
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ARC-1230WN
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ARC-1030WN
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