If you’re shopping a portable air conditioner for a small room, such as your bedroom, it’s important to invest in a unit that can cool the room down efficiently but won’t take up so much space. Below, we picked out some of the smallest portable air conditioners on the market that we think are worth your money.
Most of these small portable air conditioners weigh less than 55 pounds and come in sleek dimensions that are around 28 inches high on average. They are much smaller than the normal portable air conditioners that have the same BTU and have the advantage of using less energy while producing less noise. These portable AC units are also easy to use and relatively cheap.
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Honeywell MO08CESWK | 8000 | 14.6" x 13.5" x 27.7" | 43 lbs | 700W |
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NewAir AC-10100E Ultra Compact | 10000 | 12.1" x 15.1" x 29.7" | 48.4 lbs | 909W |
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Haier HPP08XCR | 8000 | 12" x 13.3" x 28.1" | 51 lbs | 900W |
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LG LP0814WNR | 8000 | 13.9" x 11.8" x 29.75" | 47.6 lbs | 880W |
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Amana AMAP121AD | 12000 | 16.9" x 14.2" x 28.7" | 60.63 lbs | 1420W |
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LG LP0817WSR | 8000 | 16.9" x 12.8" x 27.4" | 58.42 lbs | 1040W |
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Frigidaire FFPA0822R1 | 8000 | 13.5" x 14" x 27.7" | 50 lbs | 895W |
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Whynter ARC-08WB Eco-Friendly | 8000 | 13.7" x 13.2" x 28.9" | 47.5 lbs | 910W |
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Whynter CoolSize ARC-101CW | 10000 | 17" x 14" x 28" | 53 lbs | 1000W |
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Haier HPB08XCM | 8000 | 13.75" x 12.9" x 27.5" | 40.3 lbs | 700W |
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Keystone KSTAP06E | 6000 | 13.6" x 14" x 27.7" | 41.9 lbs | 670W |
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SPT WA-8070E | 8000 | 15" x 13.8" x 29.5" | 51 lbs | 900W |
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Koldfront PAC802W | 8000 | 18.75" x 15.75" x 34.5" | 57.2 lbs | 900W |
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EdgeStar AP8000W | 8000 | 19.2" x 13.2" x 24.75" | 56 lbs | 840W |
#1. Honeywell MO08CESWK Compact Portable Air Conditioner – Best Small Portable AC Overall
If you’re looking for a compact yet powerful portable air conditioner, the Honeywell MO08CESWK Compact Portable Air Conditioner is one of the best to buy. This air conditioning unit is the latest 3-in-1 portable air conditioner that covers all bases in rooms up to 350 square feet. An air conditioner and a multi-speed fan keep you cool in summer, a dehumidifier ensures your space stays dry during wetter, potentially mold-inducing months. The auto-evaporation system allows for hours of continuous operation with no water to drain (depending on the humidity level at your location).
As the name suggests, the Honeywell MO08CESWK is very compact and lightweight. With a net weight of 43 pounds and just about 27.7 inches high, 14.6 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep, you can take this compact model just about anywhere. This isn’t the smallest portable air conditioner in the list, but this is one of the quietest and most efficient models we’ve found. Rated at only 700 watts maximum power consumption, the MO08CESWK uses less energy than most other 8,000 BTU portable air conditioning units. On the highest fan setting and with the cooling mode turned on, it runs at just 54 dB. That’s 3-4 dB quieter than the average. Most portable air conditioners on the market in the 55 dB to 65 dB range.
In addition to a compact design and quiet operation, the Honeywell MO08CESWK compact portable air conditioner is very easy to use and set up. comes with everything needed including a flexible exhaust hose and an adjustable window venting kit. Setting up it takes just minutes, so you’ll be cooling and dehumidifying your space in no time. This unit uses a thermostat to maintain your ideal room temperature and also features multiple draining methods for convenient operation. It also includes a fully-functional remote control and LED displays for simple setting changes.
Overall, the Honeywell MO08CESWK is one of the best options if you’re looking for a small portable air conditioner for cooling small spaces. Its quiet operation makes it a great cooling solution for the bedroom. You can also use it in a recreational vehicle (RV), in case you don’t want to use your RV air conditioner. Because this small Honeywell’s portable AC only consumes 700 watts per hour, you can power it by any 1500 to 3000 watt RV inverter generator that you have.
#2. NewAir AC-10100E Ultra Compact Portable Air Conditioner 10000 BTU
Keeping cool is easy with the NewAir AC-10100E ultra-compact portable air conditioner. Offering 10,000 BTUs of cooling capability – that’s enough power to cool down up to 325 square feet quickly and efficiently, it’s ideal for providing spot cooling in bedrooms, small apartments, offices and other small spaces. 218 CFM provides optimal airflow and advanced dehumidifying capacity reaches up to 50.64 pints of moisture removal per day. Smart features like a 24-hour timer and programmable sleep mode are combined with an efficient auto-evaporative cooling system to provide you with all the customized comfort you crave.
The NewAir AC-10100E is one of the smallest portable air conditioners on the market. It’s slightly bigger than our top pick, but is rated at higher BTU rating. The small size of this portable air conditioner means it can it fit even in tight spaces. And it features rolling casters and a convenient handle that make it easy to move from room to room, wherever you need cooling. Installation is easy and can be moved and set up in any room that needs a little extra cooling.
This small portable AC is equipped with 2-speed settings and adjustable louvers for targeting airflow where you need it most. Fan only option provides maximum ventilation and automatic restart means the AC will restart and continue to cool after a power outage. With an electronic control panel and LCD display, you’ll find it easier than ever to program the AC to provide the exact level of coolness you want. Features like a 12-hour timer, sleep mode and an auto-fan function automatically maintain your set temperature automatically. This portable AC unit is self-evaporating, so you empty the water less often and has a washable permanent mesh filter, so you won’t be running out to buy more.
#3. Haier HPP08XCR 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
The Haier HPP08XCR 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner isn’t a powerful unit, but we believe it’s one of the smallest, if not the smallest, portable air conditioners you can buy. It weighs about 51 pounds and only takes up a very small amount of space. Built-in casters allow it to be conveniently moved to the areas that need cooling the most—its design and non-permanent installation also allow for quickly moving from place to place.
The Haier HPP08XCR is most effective in areas up to 200 square feet. It provides three modes of operation for year-round use: Cooling, dehumidifying, and fan. It also includes a programmable timer, which allows the user to select continuous air conditioning, or timer can be used to schedule specified periods of cooling 24 hours a day. Like any other small portable air conditioners in this list, the Haier HPP08XCR comes with a full function remote which allows you to control your air conditioner from across the room. Other highlights include self-evaporation, slide-out washable filter for an easier maintenance.
Overall, the Haier HPP08XCR is small, lightweight, and comes with many great features. It seems to be a decent option to consider. The only downside is that it consumes more power than most other models of the same cooling capacity.
#4. LG Electronics LP0814WNR 115-volt Portable Air Conditioner
The LG Electronics LP0814WNR is one of the smallest portable air conditioners offered by LG. It weighs just 47.6 pounds, while provides 8000 BTU of cooling capacity that can cool a room up to 200 square feet. Made from high-quality materials, it looks really sturdy and strong, so you can expect it to last at least 5 years. Its white casing features sleek curves which give this unit an elegant modern look that really looks the part in any modern living space. In addition, owing to 4 comfortable caster wheels that are specifically designed to glide smoothly across any floor surface, you can easily move it around on tile, parquet or carpet without causing any damage.
This small LG portable air conditioner doesn’t feature automatic louvers, it has 4-way air direction so you can manually adjust the direction of the air both vertically and horizontally by simply adjusting the louvers at the front of the unit. It’s dehumidification capabilities allow it to dehumidify a room at a rate of 2 pints per hour, which is a very good rate for a portable air conditioner. LG has designed the controls on this model to be simple to operate, so user-friendliness is given high priority here. The topside control panel features six large buttons and an LED display which produces a bright, clear readout of the temperature and other settings.
Additionally, the LG LP0814WNR features an Auto Cool setting that lets you pre-set the unit to your desired temperature so the thermostat will monitor the room temperature and adjust the fan speed accordingly. This in turn helps conserve energy because it ensures that the fan speed always runs at its optimal setting. The auto evaporation system allows for continuous use without removing any water and with the programmable 24-hour on/off timer, you can control the temperature even when you’re not there.
Overall, we think this is one of the best small portable air conditioners for you if you are looking for a portable air conditioner that has elegance, simplicity and quick proficient cooling ability. However, this portable AC unit is quite expensive, it’s likely the most expensive unit in this list.
#5. Amana AMAP121AD Portable Air Conditioner – Best Small Portable AC for Large Rooms
If you have a large room to cool but only want to use a small portable air conditioner there, grab the Amana AMAP121AD Portable Air Conditioner. This small portable AC delivers powerful cooling, dehumidification, and fresh air circulation to rooms up to 400 square feet. It’s rated at 12,000 BTU but just as small as an 8,000 BTU unit. It’s perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and other residential and light commercial spaces. This portable AC is available in 2 color combinations, Silver/Gray and Gold/Black. Be sure to select your desired color.
The Amana AMAP121AD features onboard electronic controls with 3 speeds and a 24-hour timer, plus a handy remote control with LCD display and an auto-swing option. The auto-swing louvers with Omni-Flo multiple air direction control deliver better air distribution making sure there are no “hot spots” in the room. Plus, easy-rolling caster wheels allow you to conveniently move the unit from room to room, providing cool air when and where you need it most. With the included window exhaust kit, it only takes a few minutes to uninstall and reinstall.
The Amana AMAP121AD has many great functions and a beautiful design. It also has an affordable price. However one of the major disadvantages of this small portable air conditioner is that it consumes up to 1420 watts per hour, which is higher than most 14,000 BTU portable air conditioners on the market.
#6. LG LP0817WSR 115V Portable Air Conditioner – Quietest Small Portable AC
The 8000 BTU LP0817WSR, manufactured by LG, is one of the best-selling portable air conditioners in North America. This small portable air conditioner is our favorite AC because we think it has the best cooling performance among all of the units here. This unit is also one of the quietest portable AC units we have found. On the highest setting, it cools the rooms significantly faster than its closest competitors but the noise level is just 53 dB, which is quieter than a normal conversation.
The LG LP0817WSR boasts 2-way up/down air deflection that circulates air evenly to eliminate hot spots, providing ample airflow to cool spaces up to 150 square feet. It features both an electronic touch control panel and included a remote control. It also features a dehumidifier that removes up to 1.8 pints of excess moisture per hour from your air. In addition to multiple operating modes and a multi-speed fan, this unit features caster wheels for moving it from room to room with ease, and a washable air filter improves indoor air quality by capturing common household allergens. Typically, collected moisture should automatically exhaust thanks to the unit’s auto evaporation system. In the event more water is collected than can be removed, this small LG portable air conditioner will collect in a water bucket inside of the unit, and an indicator light will let you know when the bucket is full.
The LG LP0817WSR is well-equipped to suit your needs. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a small portable air conditioner to cool your bedroom, as it runs quietly even on the highest fan speed.
#7. Frigidaire FFPA0822R1 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Frigidaire is one of our favorite brands. The Frigidaire FFPA0822R1 is one of the smallest portable air conditioners that Frigidaire offers to the customers. This small portable AC features Frigidaire’s unique SpaceWise design, which gives you all of the features without compromising the space of your room. A generous 8,000 BTU’s of cooling power and 369 CFM of air circulation make this AC a standout choice for home cooling. Plus, This Frigidaire’s portable air conditioner is designed to not only cool air but purifies the air with a special antibacterial filter that eliminates odors and other airborne particles. It will alert you when the filter needs to be cleaned.
The FFPA0822R1 is designed to provide refreshing chilled air for spaces up to 350 square feet. It offers three fan speeds to regulate airflow, while a swinging louver (with optional stop) evenly distributes air throughout the room. Ready-select controls allow you to choose options at the touch of a button, while a full-function remote control enables precise regulation of the temperature and fan speed from across the room. A 24-hour timer permits activation of the freestanding unit before you get home for instant relief from stifling heat, at the same time conserving electricity by not running all day.
The Frigidaire FFPA0822R1 cools the room quickly and is easy to maneuver. It’s a little on the loud side but not bad. Overall we think it’s a decent option to consider.
#8. Whynter ARC-08WB Eco-Friendly Portable Air Conditioner
With the Whynter ARC-08WB Portable Air Conditioner, you can cool practically any space without the need for permanent installation. This 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner is ideal for lowering temperatures in small bedrooms, office stalls and personal spaces up to approximately 250 square feet in area. An incredibly-compact design also makes this unit the perfect cooling solution for areas with limited floor space.
This small Whynter portable air conditioner features ECO-FRIENDLY CFC-free GREEN R-410A refrigerant and lead-free RoHS compliant components. It is equipped with a washable Pre-Filter that removes large particles such as dust, pet hair and dander, and an Activated Carbon filter that is designed to neutralize smoke and other odors. It also features a Dry mode that enables the portable air conditioner to be used as a room dehumidifier if needed – up to 45.6 pints of moisture per day.
#9. Whynter CoolSize ARC-101CW Compact Portable Air Conditioner
Small of stature, but large on cooling capacity, the Whynter CoolSize ARC-101CW Portable Air Conditioner is the ideal choice for handling summer heat in spaces up to 300 square feet like a bedroom, small home office or apartment. A rounded profile makes it a perfect companion in any room, and the expandable 5-foot exhaust hose and rolling casters allow for smooth and easy placement. This small, yet powerful portable air conditioner can also function as a 70-pint dehumidifier to remove excess humidity from the air, allowing the ambient air to feel even cooler and improving air comfort.
The Whynter CoolSize ARC-101CW is one of the best small portable air conditioners on the market for many reasons. It utilizes eco-friendly CFC-free R-410A refrigerant and is constructed of lead-free RoHS compliant components. With an energy efficiency rating (EER) of 10, it operates more efficient than most other models in the list. Typically, portable air conditioners with EERs over 10 are considered the most energy efficient and cost-effective cooling options.
The CoolSize ARC-101CW also features Whynter’s patented advance auto drain technology which recycles and utilizes the moisture collected during the cooling process, making this unit fully self-evaporative in most climates. This means almost no maintenance is required when you’re cooling your home. Plus, it has an activated carbon filter to control indoor odors.
#10. Haier HPB08XCM Portable Air Conditioner
Weighs just 40.3 pounds, the Haier HPB08XCM is the lightest portable air conditioner on the market. With 8000 BTU cooling capacity, this small portable air conditioner is most effective in areas up to 215 square feet. This is not the most powerful unit, but it works well in small spaces such as the bedroom or kid’s room. It cools the room down quite fast and the noise seems to be very quiet. We like the low-speed fan control which allows you to run quieter while sleeping.
This small Haier portable AC features the ability of cooling, heating and dehumidifying in a single unit, and features three cooling/fan speeds for customized comfort level. It also features a front type air discharge, 24 Hour On/Off Timer that allows you to create a cooling schedule and a remote control for easy temperature adjustment from across the room. A Quick-Install Window Kit is included for exhausting the unit through any horizontal or vertical opening window and fully-directional casters provide mobility. Its fully self-evaporative design makes operation hassle-free.
Overall, not only is the Haier HPB08XCM one of the lightest and smallest portable air conditioners you can buy, it’s one of the quietest and most efficient models that we review.
#11. Keystone KSTAP06E 115V Portable Air Conditioner 6000 BTU
If you have a very small room, this small yet quiet portable air conditioner is a perfect choice. The Keystone KSTAP06E Portable Air Conditioner provides only 6000 BTU cooling capacity, it’s most effective in areas less than 150 square feet. This small portable AC isn’t a powerful unit, in fact, it cools the room much slower than other models that are being listed here. But if you use it in a small room, it will work well. Also, when on the low setting it is exceptionally quiet (50 dB), allowing you to get a good night’s sleep.
The Keystone KSTAP06E portable air conditioner features 3 modes to keep you comfortable – cool, fan and dry. It’s small, lightweight and can be easily moved from one room to another on multi-directional casters. It features the louvered front panel which allows you to control air direction for a more concentrated coolness factor. The easy-to-read LED display allows you to choose between cool, fan, or dry settings right from your remote control.
This small portable AC is great for a small bedroom or small living room. If you are looking for something that will cool a larger area, this conditioner is not for you.
#12. SPT WA-8070E Single Hose Portable AC
The SPT WA-8070E isn’t the smallest portable air conditioner you can buy, nor is it the most efficient unit on the market. But it cools the room powerfully, very easy to install, and gets the job done with little fuss and no water draining (in most cases). Furthermore, it brings a very solid suite of design features and functionality at a terrific price – making it available to just about anyone who needs a little refuge from the heat, but doesn’t want to spend a load of cash in the process.
The SPT WA-8070E portable air conditioner is most effective in areas up to 250 square feet. It features two fan speeds, a programmable timer and remote control allow convenient climate regulation. Leveraging self-evaporating technology, where water is extracted from the air into the unit during the cooling process, it recycles most of the water to chill the cooling coils and make it run more efficiently. Plus, its digital temperature display allows for precision in choosing the desired amount of cooling, while daily temperature programming is made easy with the 24-hour programmable timer.
#13. Koldfront PAC802W Portable Air Conditioner
The Koldfront PAC802W is the biggest unit among all of the portable air conditioners that we’re reviewing here. But it’s still smaller than most competing air conditioners. It features a minimal-clearance design that allows you to optimize nearly any room in your home with precision cooling. One of the major advantages of this small portable air conditioner is its extremely quiet operation, only about 49 dB on the lowest fan setting, which is less than the average dishwasher, making it a nice choice for a bedroom or office where you want to keep the noise to a minimum.
The Koldfront PAC802W is well-equipped to suit your specific needs, offering up to 8000 BTUs of cooling power and a moisture removal capacity of 61 pints/day. It’s ideal for keeping rooms up to 250 square feet cooled. The 3-speed fan with directional louvers allows you to position the air and the flow rate to achieve optimal comfort. The direct drain option lets you run the air conditioner 365 days a year without ever having to empty condensate tray. You can modify the temperature settings and operative modes through the top-facing control panel, as well as from afar with the included remote control.
With such many great features combined with an extremely quiet operation, the Koldfront PAC802W is for sure one of the best small portable air conditioners for you. It’s also one of the top-rated portable ACs on Amazon.com.
#14. EdgeStar AP8000W Portable Air Conditioner
The EdgeStar AP8000W is a well-designed portable air conditioner with numerous operating modes, so you can customize it to your comfort level. Its lightweight design and casters allow you to easily move it around your home to keep different areas comfortable. For a portable AC in this price point, it has a nice feature package, though it’s slightly louder than other 8,000 BTU models.
This small portable air conditioner can effectively cool a room up to 350 square feet, as it can produce 8,000 Btu. It weighs in at 56 pounds, and it is shorter than most units, at just 24.7 inches high. It’s nearly 19.2 inches in width, which is larger than average. However, it’s narrower than most, only 13.2 inches, so it doesn’t make as intrusive a presence as other portable ACs can be.
Like every portable air conditioner, the EdgeStar AP8000W includes a window kit and hose that you attach to an open window to vent the hot exhaust. The window kit extends up to 49 inches, meaning you can use this model with large windows. The vent hose extends up to 5 feet, so you can move the AC away from the window and point it in any direction you’d like. This unit also comes with a remote control and has a programmable timer.
