The Best Portable Air Conditioners 2024

1. Keystone KSTAP12CG 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

The Keystone portable air conditioner with a stylish, smooth-curve design cools a room up to 300 square feet. It has electronic controls with LED display and a remote control with on-board storage. Auto swing double air deflectors allow for uniform air distribution. Omni-directional casters roll the unit easily from room to room. This portable, self-evaporative unit includes a window venting kit for simple setup. In October 2017, the Department of Energy implemented a new test procedure to determine the BTU rating of portable air conditioners. The procedural change has adjusted the amount of BTUs allowed to be claimed downward by as much as 50%. There have been no internal changes to these units, and the functionality remains the same. Please refer to room size guidelines to find the portable air conditioner that best meets your needs.

Keystone KSTAP12CG 12,000-BTU 115V Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control, White/Gray: {POWERFUL COOLING FOR MEDIUM ROOMS} ? This Keystone portable air conditioner is best used in medium-sized rooms up to 450 sq. ft, such as apartments, family rooms, living rooms, or dorm rooms. It?s rated as 12,000 BTUs based on the ASHRAE-128 standard and 7,700 BTUs based on the 2017 DOE standard. {THOUGHTFUL TECHNOLOGY} ? Our front auto-swing air flow louvers move air around the room while cooling, making all parts of your room more comfortable. Sleep mode gradually increases room temperature, saving you energy and money while you sleep. Auto-restart saves your settings during a power outage and turns the unit back on when power is restored. {CLEAN FILTER ALERT} ? The dual filters on this portable air conditioner keep your air conditioner free of dust, debris, and contaminants, which means they get dirty. The clean filter alert notifies you when it?s time to wash or vacuum the filter to keep your AC running at its highest level. {3 FUNCTIONS IN 1} ? Cooling, dehumidification, and fan circulation, all in one unit. 3 fan speeds and 3 cooling speeds are pre-programmed and can be customized via a 24-hour on/off timer. Continuous dehumidification mode is supplemented by a drain hose connection point that allows up to 5.3 pints per hour to drain via gravity into sump pumps or floor drains. {PLUGS INTO STANDARD 115V OUTLET} ? The 8.7 ft. grounded LCDI plug is compatible with all standard household 115V electrical outlets and gives you more placement flexibility in your room. The unit runs on 1350 watts and 12 amps. Portable air conditioner with self evaporative system 12000 BTU (ASHRAE-128 Standard) / 7400 BTU (DOE 2017 Standard) Uses standard 115V electrical outlet Cools a room up to 300 sq. ft. Up to 5.3 pints per hour dehumidification Electronic controls with LED display Remote control with on-board storage 3 cooling speeds, 3 fan speeds, plus Auto Programmable 24-hour on/off timer cools on your schedule Sleep mode gradually increases room temperature after being activated Auto-restart saves your settings when power is restored to the unit Auto-swing double-air deflectors allow for uniform air distribution Easy-clean, lift out mesh filter with "clean filter" alert Omni-directional caster wheels easily rolls unit from room to room Flexible exhaust hose with window vent kit included Dimensions: 17.1"L x 13"W x 28.3"H Model# KSTAP12CG

2. Frigidaire - 3-in-1 Portable Room Air Conditioner - White

500 sq. ft. cooling capacity; 10.8 amps; digital controls; auto drain technology; dual-hose operation; LCDI plug; 3 fan settings; activated-carbon air filter; washable prefilter

The Frigidaire 10,000 BTU 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable when and where you need it. Enjoy more cooling flexibility with two different fan speeds plus dehumidifying Dry Mode to keep your room cool and comfortable while also removing excess moisture from the air.

3. Frigidaire - 3–in-1 Portable Room Air Conditioner - White

500 sq. ft. cooling capacity; 10.8 amps; digital controls; auto drain technology; dual-hose operation; LCDI plug; 3 fan settings; activated-carbon air filter; washable prefilter

The Frigidaire 12,000 BTU 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable when and where you need it. Enjoy more cooling flexibility with two different fan speeds plus dehumidifying Dry Mode to keep your room cool and comfortable while also removing excess moisture from the air. Plus, cool your room anywhere, anytime from your smart device with the Frigidaire app.

4. Whirlpool - 250 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

Cools an area up to 175 sq. ft.; angled LED control panel; 3 speeds; 300 cfm airflow; carbon/dust filter

Cool a hot room with this Whirlpool portable air conditioner. Its remote control lets you operate the two cooling and fan speeds from across the room, and the 8,000 BTUs of power chill and dehumidify rooms up to 250 sq. ft. Easily move this Whirlpool portable air conditioner to different rooms with its rolling caster wheels.

5. LG - 250 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

500 sq. ft. cooling capacity; 10.8 amps; digital controls; auto drain technology; dual-hose operation; LCDI plug; 3 fan settings; activated-carbon air filter; washable prefilter

This portable air conditioner is a great choice for versatile cooling! This quiet unit is ideal for cooling medium rooms up to 250 sq. ft. The unit has 2 cooling and fan speeds and a 24 hour timer to create a cooling schedule. The auto-swing air vent helps direct the flow of air where it's needed most whether cooling, dehumidifying or just circulating air. If there is a power outage, the auto restart feature will automatically turn your unit back on when power is restored. Easy rolling casters allow you to efficiently move the unit to another location. Other features include an LCD remote control, easy window venting installation kit, removable/washable filter and a check filter alert.

6. LG - 350 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

500 sq. ft. cooling capacity; 10.8 amps; digital controls; auto drain technology; dual-hose operation; LCDI plug; 3 fan settings; activated-carbon air filter; washable prefilter

This portable air conditioner is a great choice for versatile cooling! This quiet unit is ideal for cooling medium rooms up to 350 sq. ft. The unit has 2 cooling and fan speeds and a 24 hour timer to create a cooling schedule. The auto-swing air vent helps direct the flow of air where it's needed most whether cooling, dehumidifying or just circulating air. If there is a power outage, the auto restart feature will automatically turn your unit back on when power is restored. Easy rolling casters allow you to efficiently move the unit to another location. Other features include an LCD remote control, easy window venting installation kit, removable/washable filter and a check filter alert.

7. Amana - 450 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - Black/Gold

450 sq. ft. cooling capacityRemote Control10.1 amps

Cool up to a 300 sq. ft. room with this 10,000 BTU Amana portable air conditioner. Its 5.9-foot power cord and caster wheels let you conveniently move this unit around to different areas of the home or office as needed. The remote control with digital display makes operation of this Amana portable air conditioner effortless.

8. Keystone - 200 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

200 sq. ft. cooling capacityRemote Control5.9 amps

Enjoy a stable environment with this 6000 BTU Keystone portable air conditioner. Its remote control lets you adjust settings wherever you are, and its self-evaporative system lets you easily cool a room up to 200 sq. ft. The window venting kit included with this Keystone portable air conditioner makes setup simple.

9. LG - 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner - Silver

Cools an area up to 175 sq. ft.; angled LED control panel; 3 speeds; 300 cfm airflow; carbon/dust filter

Enjoy portable climate control with this LG LP1414GXR air conditioner that features 3 fan and 3 cooling speeds to suit diverse cooling needs. The 14,000 BTU performance cools rooms up to 600 sq. ft. to promote a comfortable environment.

10. Frigidaire - Cool Connect Smart Portable Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi Control for a Room up to 600-Sq. Ft. - White

Cool Connect Smart Portable Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi Control for a Room up to 600-Sq. Ft.

Frigidaire’s air conditioners with Wi-Fi control maintain the preset room temperature so you will remain comfortable at all times. With three different fan speeds, the unit offers cooling flexibility to suit your needs. Wi-Fi control allows you to operate your air conditioner from anywhere at your convenience with Frigidaire’s Smart Appliances app. The built-in timer allows you to preset the unit to turn on and off in half-hour increments. Use it to customize times that fit your schedule for immediate comfort when you get home.