Side by side on cooling power, efficiency, heating and noise. Winners are highlighted per row.
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GE
GE APFA08YBMW 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
70
SCORE
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Sunpentown
Sunpentown WAS1005H 13500 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
71
SCORE
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|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Capacity | 8000 BTU/h | 13500 BTU/h |
| Cooling BTU Output | 8000 BTU/h | 10000 BTU/h |
| Provides Heating | ✗ | ✓ |
| Heating Type | None | Heat Pump |
| Dehumidification | 50 pints/day | 2.3 liters/hour |
| Cooling Area | 150 sq ft | 350 sq ft |
| Heating Capacity | — | 11000 BTU/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| EER | 6.16.19.89 | 9.896.19.89 |
| CEER | 6.16.17.83 | 7.836.17.83 |
| ENERGY STAR | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wattage | 800 W8001365 | 1365 W8001365 |
| Electrical | ||
| Volts | 115V | 115V |
| Amps | 7 A711.9 | 11.9 A711.9 |
| Frequency | 60 Hz. | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 | 1 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P | NEMA 5-15P |
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| Eco-Friendly Refrigerant | — | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Width | 12 in1218.39 | 18.39 in1218.39 |
| Height | 26.25 in26.2530.12 | 30.12 in26.2530.12 |
| Depth | 11.25 in11.2515.63 | 15.63 in11.2515.63 |
| Weight | 58 lbs5878.7 | 78.7 lbs5878.7 |
| Air and Filtration | ||
| Maximum Air Flow | 175 CFM175332 | 332 CFM175332 |
| Number of Cooling Speeds | 223 | 323 |
| Adjustable Air Direction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air Filter Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Easy Access / Permanent Mesh | Washable air filter |
| Washable/Antimicrobial Filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vented Outside | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of Air Directions | — | 2 |
| Noise | ||
| Decibel Rating | 53 dB5357.5 | 57.5 dB5357.5 |
| Low dBA | 50 dB | — |
| Controls and Smart | ||
| Wireless Remote | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programmable Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Includes Thermostat | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sleep Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Restart | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-In WiFi | ✗ | ✗ |
| Smart Appliance | No | — |
| Control Type | Digital / Tactile Variable LED Display with Nightlight | LCD control panel with remote |
| Certifications | ||
| AHRI Certified | No | — |
| ETL Listed | Yes | — |
| UL Listed | — | Yes |
| General | ||
| Chassis Type | Portable | — |
| Color | White | White |
| Window Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Window Type | Extended Length Window Kit (20" - 46"), double-hung or sliding | — |
| Commercial Use | ✗ | ✗ |
| Indoor Unit Type | — | Portable |