Portable Air Conditioners: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
Whynter ARC-14SH 14
~$649
★★★★ 4.4/5
8.6/10 avg
#2
BLACK+DECKER 8
~$299
★★★★ 4.2/5
8.2/10 avg
#3
Midea MAP08R1CWT 8
~$259
★★★★ 4.0/5
7.8/10 avg

Whynter ARC-14SH 14 vs BLACK+DECKER 8 vs Midea MAP08R1CWT 8

MetricWhynter ARC-14SH 14BLACK+DECKER 8Midea MAP08R1CWT 8
Quality9.0/10 Best
8.6/10
8.2/10
Features8.7/10 Best
8.3/10
7.9/10
Ease of Use8.5/10 Best
8.1/10
7.7/10
Value8.3/10 Best
7.9/10
7.5/10
Price~$649~$299~$259
Rating4.4/54.2/54.0/5

Score Breakdown

Quality
14
9.0
8
8.6
8
8.2
Features
14
8.7
8
8.3
8
7.9
Ease of Use
14
8.5
8
8.1
8
7.7
Value
14
8.3
8
7.9
8
7.5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Whynter ARC-14SH 14
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.0/10

Whynter ARC-14SH 14
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.3/10

BLACK+DECKER 8
Strength

Strongest in quality with 8.6/10

BLACK+DECKER 8
Watch Out

Trails in value at 7.9/10

Midea MAP08R1CWT 8
Strength

Strongest in quality with 8.2/10

Midea MAP08R1CWT 8
Watch Out

Trails in value at 7.5/10

Our Verdict
Whynter ARC-14SH 14

The Whynter ARC-14SH 14 takes our top spot, but the BLACK+DECKER 8 is a compelling alternative if you prioritize different features. Check our full rankings for the complete picture.

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