8 Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2022

Key Specs

• Modes: Cool, fan only, dehumidify
• Hose, fully extended: Not noted
• Electrical/BTU: 8.7 amps, 6,100 BTU

With a rated cooling area of about 250 square feet, this little GE appliance is a perfect fit for the home office. Its front grill and louver design have a distinct horizontal discharge bias. That means its most effective cooling zone is directed right about where you’re seated at your desk. Plus, its 24-hour timer allows you to set it up to begin cooling in the early morning. It’s a great way to start your work day in an office that’s already cool, dry, and comfortable. Weighing only 44 pounds, it’s a snap to wheel out of the way and stash it in a corner.

Key Specs

• Modes: Cool, fan only, dehumidify
• Hose, fully extended: Not listed
• Electrical/BTU: 8 amps, 11,000 BTU

Sleek styling, high efficiency, and convenient features all meet in Delonghi’s PACEM360, rated to cool and dehumidify rooms up to 400 square feet. Given the respectable performance we’ve seen from DeLonghi appliances in other tests, we’re inclined to think that it’s rated cooling capacity is accurate. We like the handy placement of its remote—on top and easily visible. The appliance’s 24-hour timer can help you manage your cooling load, and the low setting is especially designed for night time comfort and to help you get a good sleep.