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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Whynter
Whynter ARC14SH 14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
79
SCORE
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| Performance | ||
| Cooling Capacity | 8000 BTU/h | 14000 BTU/h |
| Cooling BTU Output | 8000 BTU/h | 9200 BTU/h |
| Provides Heating | ✗ | ✓ |
| Heating Type | None | Heat Pump |
| Dehumidification | 50 pints/day | 71 pints/day |
| Cooling Area | 150 sq ft | 500 sq ft |
| Heating Capacity | — | 13000 BTU/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| EER | 6.1 | — |
| CEER | 6.1 | — |
| ENERGY STAR | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wattage | 800 W8001300 | 1300 W8001300 |
| Electrical | ||
| Volts | 115V | 115V |
| Amps | 7 A711.6 | 11.6 A711.6 |
| Frequency | 60 Hz. | 60 Hz |
| Phase | 1 | 1 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15P | LCDI |
| Refrigerant Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| Eco-Friendly Refrigerant | — | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Width | 12 in1216 | 16 in1216 |
| Height | 26.25 in26.2535.5 | 35.5 in26.2535.5 |
| Depth | 11.25 in11.2519 | 19 in11.2519 |
| Weight | 58 lbs5885 | 85 lbs5885 |
| Air and Filtration | ||
| Maximum Air Flow | 175 CFM175222 | 222 CFM175222 |
| Number of Cooling Speeds | 223 | 323 |
| Adjustable Air Direction | ✓ | ✗ |
| Air Filter Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Type | Easy Access / Permanent Mesh | Activated Carbon + Washable Pre-filter |
| Washable/Antimicrobial Filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vented Outside | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of Air Directions | — | 1 |
| Noise | ||
| Decibel Rating | 53 dB5356 | 56 dB5356 |
| Low dBA | 50 dB5051 | 51 dB5051 |
| 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 | Digital and Remote |
| Certifications | ||
| AHRI Certified | ✗ | ✗ |
| ETL Listed | Yes | — |
| UL Listed | — | Yes |
| General | ||
| Chassis Type | Portable | — |
| Color | White | Platinum and Black |
| Window Compatible | Yes | — |
| Window Type | Extended Length Window Kit (20" - 46"), double-hung or sliding | — |
| Commercial Use | ✗ | ✗ |
| Indoor Unit Type | — | Portable |