WhynterInverter Portable Air Conditioner 14,000 BTU with Dual Hose, Dehumidifier, Cooling Fan & Smart Wi-Fi for 600 Sq Ft Rooms, NEX ARC-1230WN (12,000 SACC), White

I am very pleased with this unit. It moves a lot of air. I tried a smaller unit and returned it before I invested in this one. It cools for the square footage that it is advertised to work. I am using it in a room that is approximately 450 square feet. It is reducing the temperature in the room on a 95 degree day and holding that temperature at 70 degrees. As a rule of thumb an air conditioner works if it is able to hold the temperature between 25 and 30 degrees. This one is actually lowering the temperature while working against the growing outside heat.The unit is extremely quiet. I have to check to make sure it is still running because I can't hear it. The only noise it makes is when it initially starts. I love the inverter tech on this unit. I hope this will keep my bills down. The controls are intuitive. I have not connected it to the wifi smart ap, nor my home assistant (I use Alexa)I really like the hose-in-hose design. I have one complaint with the unit. I am venting through a sliding window on the vertical. The adapter fitting for vertical installation is hard to use, and there are gaps in the adapter. I improvised with some painter's tape in covering those gaps. This approach is effective, but it is also unsightly. this does not apply for horizontal venting. This unit is attractive other than the gaps in the adapter plate. Even though I do have mild criticisms for this design flaw, I really love the unit and how effectively it works. Considering how portable AC units used to be very inefficient this unit shows how far the technology has evolved.

The Whynter ARC-1230WN portable air conditioner delivers impressive performance and a strong feature set, making it one of the best options I’ve tested in the 12,000 BTU (SACC) range. Rated at 14,000 BTU (ASHRAE), this unit effectively cools rooms up to 600 square feet and does so faster than many of its competitors thanks to its dual-hose “hose-in-hose” design. It also dehumidifies and circulates air well, offering a three-in-one solution for hot, muggy spaces. The added bonus of smart Wi-Fi connectivity—compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home—makes operation intuitive and flexible, especially when used through the NetHome Plus app.In terms of real-world performance, the ARC-1230WN impressed me by lowering room temperatures by nearly 12°F within an hour, a result that outperformed popular models like the Black+Decker BPACT14WT. The inverter compressor not only helps achieve rapid cooling but also keeps energy usage relatively moderate at about 1.293 kWh per hour during heavy operation. While it’s not the absolute most efficient unit available, it certainly holds its own in the premium category and justifies the power draw with its cooling speed and stability.What really sets this model apart is its remarkably quiet operation. On high fan mode, it registered just 58.4 dBA at a distance of four feet, which is notably low for a unit of this size and power. I found it unobtrusive even while working or sleeping nearby, which is often a dealbreaker for portable units. The fan and compressor operate smoothly, and the sleep mode helps maintain comfort with minimal noise fluctuations throughout the night.Overall, the Whynter ARC-1230WN strikes an excellent balance between performance, usability, and comfort. Its quick cooling, smart integration, and low noise levels make it well worth the price for users who need reliable temperature control in medium to large rooms. While it does come at a premium, I found the combination of features and performance compelling enough to recommend it without hesitation.

This unit has 3 things that you want in a portable AC:- Inverter, so it's relatively quiet (The fan is still kind of loud, but the actual cooling loop is quiet)- Dual hoses, so hot air is actually removed from your room (Unlike the single hose units you'll find for a couple hundred bucks less that dump the hot air from the heat exchange process BACK into your room)- Hose-in-hose (So you don't have to deal with routing 2 different hoses)I slogged through 2 summers in my current apartment without A/C and finally bit the bullet this year and my god I wish I did earlier. It's currently 85 outside and I am sitting inside with a sweatshirt on at <65.If you have casement style windows, I recommend finding a local shop that will cut some 1/4" acrylic to the size of your window to get a good seal. Same can be accomplished with cardboard and duct tape, but plexiglass looks much better.

Our new portable air conditioner does a good job of cooling our room and part of the house. The temperature in Florida has been unusually high for this time of the year. The portable AC helps our central air to run less and stay a few degrees lower than it normally would run. However, because we live in Florida the portable AC pulls quite a bit of condensation out of the air, and I have to empty a drip container at least twice a day. I do like that this AC is easy to use and the controls are easy to understand. Installation did take a bit of work, because we aren't able to put the unit directly under the window we're using. Time will tell if we are completely happy with the product, but we are sleeping a little better with the AC in our room. On low fan, it is quiet and still does a good job of cooling the room.