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BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU for Rooms up to 550 Sq - Ft., Smart Portable AC with Follow Me Remote and Window Kit, BPACT12WT, White 1 Count (Pack of 1)

BLACKDECKER

BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU for...

A solid backup AC that cools well but isn’t quiet or fancy

7.8/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong cooling for bedrooms and medium rooms; can...
- Noticeable noise, especially when the compressor c...
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Duo 14,000 BTU (12,000 BTU SACC) High Efficiency Inverter, Ultra Quiet Portable Air Conditioner, Cools up to 550 Sq - Ft., Works with Alexa/Google Assistant, Includes Remote Control & Window Kit Black 14,000 BTU - dual hose

Midea

Duo 14,000 BTU (12,000 BTU SACC) High Efficiency Inverter, U...

Quiet dual-hose power for people who hate window units

7.8/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Dual-hose and inverter design actually cools a roo...
- Window kit and plastic clips feel flimsy and are e...
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Portable Air Conditioner With Heat & Built-in Dehumidifier 10,000 BTU, Portable Heater & AC For Rooms up to 450 Sq Ft - Remote Control & Window Mount Exhaust Kit Included 10,000 BTU + HEAT

SereneLife

Portable Air Conditioner With Heat & Built-in Dehumidifier 1...

A space-saving unit that cools well but isn’t flawless

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Cools medium-sized rooms effectively and fairly qu...
- Noticeable noise and compressor cycling, not ideal...
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10000 BTU Window Air Conditioners [2023] Remote Control WiFi App Ultra-Quiet Washable Filter Cools 450Sq.Ft for Medium & Large Room AC Unit air conditioner Easy Install White LW1017ERSM1 10000 BTU Wi-Fi Bright White

LG

10000 BTU Window Air Conditioners [2023] Remote Control WiFi...

A WiFi window AC that cools well without sounding like a jet engine

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Cools medium to large rooms (up to ~450 sq ft) rel...
- Remote is basic with no temperature display and fe...
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12,200 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Supplemental Heat, 230/208V, Cools 570 Sq.Ft - (19' x 30' Room Size), Electronic Controls with Remote, 2 Cooling, Heating & Fan Speeds, Slide In-Out Chassis Bright White 12000 BTU Electronic 230V

LG

12,200 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Supplemental Heat, 23...

A practical window AC with heat that mostly just gets the job done

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Packaging ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong cooling and genuinely useful supplemental h...
- Requires a 230V outlet, often needing an electrici...
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12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Air Conditioner Window Unit with Heat and Dehumidifier – Cools up to 550 Sq - Ft., Energy Star Rated, Quiet Operation, Electronic Controls, Remote Control, White 12,000 BTU with Heat

Midea

12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Air Conditioner Window Unit with H...

A quiet workhorse for one big room

8.2/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very good cooling performance for a single large r...
- Heat pump function is limited around 41°F for many...
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11,800 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner, 115V, Cools up to 530 Sq - Ft - for Bedroom, Living Room, Apartment, with Remote, 3 Cool & Fan Speeds, Universal design fits most sleeves, White 11800 BTU Cool Only 115V White

LG

11,800 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner, 115V, Cools up...

Solid cooling, a few quirks you should know about

6.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong cooling for medium spaces (up to ~500 sq ft...
- Installation in older or non‑standard sleeves is f...
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10,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner, 115V, Cools up to 440 Sq - Ft - for Bedroom, Living Room, Apartment, with Remote, 3 Cool & Fan Speeds, Wall AC Unit, White 10000 BTU Cool Only 115V White

LG

10,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner, 115V, Cools up...

Decent cooling if you respect its limits

6.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Good cooling power for small to medium rooms (up t...
- Picky about wall sleeves and ventilation, with ris...
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BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner,12,000 BTU, for Rooms Up To 550 Sq - Ft., Portable AC with Inverter Compressor & Window Kit, BPACT08NM, White White - 12,000 BTU+Wifi

BLACKDECKER

BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner,12,000 BTU, for...

A solid, no-frills workhorse for hot rooms

8.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong, fast cooling for medium-to-large rooms (up...
- Temperature control is not very precise and can le...
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10,000 BTU U Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner - Cools 450 Sq Ft, Ultra Quiet with Open Window Flexibility - Alexa/Google Assistant Compatible - 35% Energy Savings, Remote (Updated) 10,000 BTU (Updated)

Midea

10,000 BTU U Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner -...

Quiet cooling without killing your window or your power bill

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very quiet compared to typical window ACs, especia...
- Heavy unit and slightly more complex install; easi...
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8,000 BTU U Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner - Cools 350 Sq Ft, Ultra Quiet with Open Window Flexibility - Alexa/Google Assistant Compatible - 37% Energy Savings, Remote (Updated) 8,000 BTU (Updated)

Midea

8,000 BTU U Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner - C...

A quiet window AC that actually lets you open the window

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very quiet operation compared to standard window A...
- Heavier and more complex to install than a basic w...
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BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU (5,100 BTU SACC) with Wifi & Remote Control, 3-1-in Air Conditioner, Fan & Dehumidifier with App, Alexa & Google Assistant

BLACKDECKER

BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU (5,100 BTU S...

A compact unit that actually cools a room

7.9/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Cools a bedroom or small office reliably when the...
- Window kit is basic and really only suited for sli...
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