Side by side on cooling power, efficiency, heating and noise. Winners are highlighted per row.
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Frigidaire
Frigidaire FHPW122AC1 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
82
SCORE
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Whynter
Whynter ARC14SH 14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
79
SCORE
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| Performance | ||
| Cooling Capacity | 12000 BTU/h | 14000 BTU/h |
| Cooling BTU Output | 8000 BTU/h | 9200 BTU/h |
| Provides Heating | ✗ | ✓ |
| Heating Type | None | Heat Pump |
| Dehumidification | Dry Mode | 71 pints/day |
| Cooling Area | 550 sq ft | 500 sq ft |
| Heating Capacity | — | 13000 BTU/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| CEER | 7.2 | — |
| ENERGY STAR | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wattage | 1050 W10501300 | 1300 W10501300 |
| Energy Saver Mode | No | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Volts | 115V | 115V |
| Amps | 9 A911.6 | 11.6 A911.6 |
| Frequency | 60 Hz. | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 | 1 |
| Plug Type | LCDI 515P | LCDI |
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| Eco-Friendly Refrigerant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Width | 16.57 in1616.57 | 16 in1616.57 |
| Height | 27.9 in27.935.5 | 35.5 in27.935.5 |
| Depth | 13.82 in13.8219 | 19 in13.8219 |
| Weight | 707085 | 85 lbs7085 |
| Air and Filtration | ||
| Maximum Air Flow | 240 CFM222240 | 222 CFM222240 |
| Number of Cooling Speeds | 3 | 3 |
| Adjustable Air Direction | ✓ | ✗ |
| Air Filter Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Easy-to-Clean Washable Filter | Activated Carbon + Washable Pre-filter |
| Washable/Antimicrobial Filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vented Outside | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of Air Directions | — | 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Decibel Rating | 52 dB5256 | 56 dB5256 |
| Low dBA | 49 dB4951 | 51 dB4951 |
| Controls and Smart | ||
| Wireless Remote | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Includes Thermostat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sleep Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Restart | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-In WiFi | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Appliance | Yes | — |
| Control Type | Electronic | Digital and Remote |
| Certifications | ||
| AHRI Certified | — | No |
| UL Listed | — | Yes |
| General | ||
| Color | White | Platinum and Black |
| Indoor Unit Type | Portable | Portable |
| Window Compatible | Yes | — |
| Commercial Use | ✗ | ✗ |