Recommended Portable Air Conditioners

Portable air conditioners both cool and dehumidify rooms and small areas without the need for permanent installation. Moreover, they can be more energy efficient than many standard air conditioning units, and many models even offer heating and purifying features as well.

When choosing a portable air conditioner, keep in mind certain factors such as the size of the area you wish to cool, energy consumption, and maintenance requirements. We've compiled a list of some of our best air portable air conditioners below:

Most Compact	NewAir AC-10000E ($299)	The NewAir AC-10000E is our lightest portable AC unit and leaves a compact footprint. Best of all, it offers 10,000 verified BTUs of cooling power!
Most Affordable	NewAir ACP-1000E ($319)	The ACP-1000E by NewAir is a great bargain and offers a built-in ionic purifier, air filter, timer, and remote control.
Best Buy	NewAir ACP-1400H ($499)	The NewAir ACP-1400H features 14,000 BTUs of cooling, an ionizer, and even a built-in space heater. It's also one of our editor's picks for best portable AC buys.
Energy Efficient	NewAir AC-12000E ($369)	The NewAir AC-12000E offer powerful cooling and is also energy efficient. It boasts an EER of 14.4, making it one of the most energy efficient models in its class.
Perfect for Server Rooms	NewAir ACP-1400E ($479)	The NewAir ACP-1400E is not only great for homes, but it's also perfect for server rooms because it features an automatic restart function for power outages.
Quietest	Soleus PE2-07R-62DB ($289)	The PE2-07R-62DB by Soleus has a cooling capacity of 7,000 BTU's and is almost whisper-quiet at 40 db.
Best Multi-Functional AC	NewAir ACP-1400H ($499)	In addition to offering 14,000 BTUs of cooling, the NewAir ACP-1400H comes with a built-in heater and ionizer. It also dehumidifies and acts as a fan!
Best Portable AC with Heat Pump	Soleus LX-140 ($499)	The LX-140 not only cools, but it also utilizes heat pump technology to offer efficient heating at just a fraction of the cost of other portable ACs with space heaters.

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