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Midea
4-in-1 PortaSplit 3.5 kW Portable Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier
84% positive of 118 users
Quiet, efficient split; but mold issues and bulky.
Pinguino Compact Arctic Whisper Portable Air Conditioner (PAC EM375WRC)
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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: Jun 20, 2026
Reddit Reviews
20 of 20 reviews
3rd_Floor_AgainWe shamelessly bought a portable one here in Switzerland, De'Longhi Pinguino, pretty good.
CraigIsAwakeMy De'Longhi was still going fine when I put it out for hard rubbish after about 20 years.
Diligent-Apricot-416I love Black & Decker. Used to love Pingüino when Costco sold them.
dry-brushedWe used a portable refrigerative air con temporarily (with removable window kit & tubing), which did the job for the master bedroom when we had a newborn (waiting on the ducted installer).
Pretty sure ours was a Delonghi, but this was many years ago - so there could be better options out there today
FN-BoredDe’longhi penguino portable A/C units. Are really good $300-$500. But must be careful. Have to have a pan under them, at some point it will leak.
kombuchaqueeenDeLonghi Penguino portable AC we have and it definitely works. Cools the bedroom very well. Loud as hell though.
Top Portable Air Conditioners on Reddit
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Midea
Duo Series
81% positive of 99 users
Efficient dual-hose inverter; but high-pitched noise, sealing issues.
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Whynter
ARC-1230WN
100% positive of 15 users
Smart dual-hose inverter; struggles in extreme heat.
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Whynter
ARC-14S
83% positive of 18 users
Durable dual-hose; but drainage, power, struggles in heat.
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LG Electronics
10,000 BTU (SACC) / 14,000 BTU (ASHRAE) DUAL Inverter Smart Wi-Fi Portable Air Conditioner (LP1419IVSM)
82% positive of 11 users
Very quiet dual inverter; not for whole-house.
Rankings by Use Case
Best for Extreme heat and sun-exposed rooms
Ranked #1
Midea - 4-in-1 PortaSplit 3.5 kW Portable Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier
Users in high-heat climates (100°F+) or top-floor apartments with west-facing windows and significant solar gain.
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Ranked #1
Midea - 4-in-1 PortaSplit 3.5 kW Portable Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier
People living in small apartments or shared spaces who need to sleep while the unit is running.
See rankings → Best for Van life and mobile living
Ranked #1
EcoFlow - WAVE 2 Portable Air Conditioner
Digital nomads and campers living in vans, trucks, or small RVs relying on battery or solar power.
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