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MC61M 5,300 CFM 3-Speed Portable Evaporative Cooler

Hessaire

MC61M 5,300 CFM 3-Speed Portable Evaporative Cooler

The swamp cooler that actually moves real air (but drinks water fast)

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong airflow and genuinely cool output in dry cl...
- Uses a lot of water and needs refilling every 3–4...
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Portable Swamp Coolers - 1300 CFM MC18M Evaporative Air Cooler with 2-Speed Fan, 53.4 dB - 500 sq - ft - Coverage Evaporative Air Cooler Portable High Velocity Outdoor Cooling Fan by Hessaire - White

Hessaire

Portable Swamp Coolers - 1300 CFM MC18M Evaporative Air Cool...

A no-frills swamp cooler that actually cools (if your air is dry enough)

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Genuinely noticeable cooling in hot, dry climates...
- Chews through water in about 3–4 hours per tank; f...
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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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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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5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control, Cools Up to 150 Sq - Ft., Quiet Operation, Eco Mode, 3 Fan Speeds, Auto Restart, White 5,000 BTU Electronic Controls

Frigidaire

5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control, Cools...

A small bedroom unit that mostly just gets the job done

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Cools small rooms (up to ~150 sq ft) reliably and...
- Can short-cycle if the thermostat sensor wire is t...
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5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner, Cools Up to 150 Sq - Ft., Quiet Operation, Effortless Temperature Control, 2 Fan Speeds, Auto Restart, White 5,000 BTU Mechanical Controls

Frigidaire

5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner, Cools Up to 150 Sq...

A basic little workhorse for small rooms

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Cools small rooms (up to ~150 sq. ft.) quickly and...
- Noise is noticeable; not loud enough to be a probl...
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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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6000-BTU Window Air Conditioner, Up to 250 Sqf, Window AC Units with Cool and Fan Functions, Washable Filter, Adjustable Window Kit, Digital Temperature Display, Remote Control, White White 6000 BTU

Amazon Basics

6000-BTU Window Air Conditioner, Up to 250 Sqf, Window AC Un...

Cheap, cold, and a bit noisy

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Packaging ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Cools small to medium rooms (up to ~250 sq ft) eff...
- Noticeable noise level, especially on high fan, no...
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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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