Honeywell - HL10CESWK Portable Air Conditioner

Small apartment, no window units allowed, and needed something solid for a bedroom. For your budget ($300–400), you're in a pretty good range for a quality single-hose unit. But if you can stretch to \~$450–500, dual-hose units are *definitely* worth it. They cool faster, more efficiently, and don’t create negative air pressure like single-hose ones do. Here are some solid picks: * Whynter ARC-122DS – Dual hose, energy efficient, super reliable for \~300 sq ft. It's a bit over your budget but often goes on sale (I got mine for \~$450). * BLACK+DECKER BPACT08WT – Good single-hose option under $400. Not the most efficient, but does the job well if you keep the room sealed. * Honeywell HL10CESWK Sleek design, decent cooling for bedrooms, and it’s quieter than most. Things worth paying extra for: * Dual hose * Dehumidifier mode (helps a ton with that sticky summer air) * Remote control or smart features (Wi-Fi models are awesome if you like automation) * Decent noise levels – check reviews for this; some are LOUD Brands to avoid? No major red flags, but I’d be cautious with really off-brand units on Amazon that have a ton of weirdly generic reviews.

LG 14,000 or a Honeywell will cool off an entire place without raising electric bill

I bought a Honeywell from best buy, it's saved me over the summers for years, it does have a hose that goes on a window but other than that it's a portable room ac, on wheels

Bought mine from a guy who had a storage room full of costco merchandise. It's been 5+ years and still going strong, not a hisense brand but a Honeywell would highly recommend

I actually bought two different brands last summer to compare (returned one). The De'Longhi Pinguino was WAY quieter than the Honeywell I tried, but about $100 more expensive. If you're a light sleeper, the extra money for a quieter unit is worth every penny.

I have a Honeywell in my living room. It works well.

Keep an eye on Amazon this month, they usually have good sales on ACs as summer approaches. I got my Honeywell for 30% off last April.