May 2025 - May 2026
Ranked by sentiment
Midea
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Duo Series
Efficient dual-hose inverter; but high-pitched noise, sealing issues.
Hisense
AP0825TW1SAHP Inverter Portable AC Smart with Heat Pump- Dual Hose Tower
Very quiet dual-hose; but inaccurate thermostat and mold.
HAP0824TWD
Quiet, good value; but temp gauge fails, hard to clean.
De'Longhi
Pinguino PACEX105A+++
Meaco
MeacoCool 10K BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater with Remote Control MC10000
Blyss
A018I-09C Local Air Conditioner 9000BTU
Dreo
Dreo Smart Air Conditioner AC318S
LG Electronics
8,000 BTU SACC (12,000 BTU ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner (Model # LP0825WSB)
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