9 Best Air Conditioner Brands 2023

A wall-mounted air conditioner isn’t for everyone, which is where portable air conditioners come in handy. This powerful pick has a dual hose, which means that it uses air from outside versus inside air, so it can lower the temp even quicker than usual. Other cool features are that it doubles as a dehumidifier that captures dust from the air and is easy-to-clean with a washable filter. There’s also the option to purchase a model that comes with a heater if you’re planning ahead for cooler days.

• Dimensions: 16″D x 19″W x 35.5″H
• Weight: 80 lbs.
• BTU: 14,000 ASHRAE
• Cooling Area: 500 sq. ft.

THE REVIEWS: “This is the first time I buy a window A/C and all I got to say is that I love it!” wrote one shopper. “For the price I got this, I gotta say it has been working perfectly and passing my expectations with flying colors. If you are looking for an a/c that is affordable, effective, and simple this A/C unit is for you then.”

Being able to connect your A/C to wifi is honestly such a game changer. Although it’s a specification that you might not exactly keep top of mind while shopping, it proves to come in handy when you’re coming home after a long day and want to plan ahead for your arrival. Instead of entering a stuffy room, you’ll be able to be immediately greeted by a crisp chill with this stylish model from July. To use, control your July with the remote control and digital LED display, through the July app, or connect your July with smart devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home to control via voice. Moreover, you can set it to have a scheduled time to turn on before you get home. And because this isn’t a regular air conditioner, it’s a cool one, you can also purchase some fun aesthetically pleasing covers that come in various colors.

• Dimensions: 14” H X 19” W X 19” D
• Weight: 55 lbs.
• BTU: 8000
• Cooling Area: N/A

MY REVIEW: “The design of this air conditioner from July won me over. As opposed to its clunky, larger, and downright *whispers* uglier brothers and sisters, this one is sleek and has a minimalist profile.”

Small apartment hive, rise up!! We don’t need much for it to make a biggggg difference. This portable air conditioner from DeLonghi will be able to keep us nice and cool all season (and beyond). You’ll also get to choose between your ideal comfort settings throughout the day with 3-in-1 functions, directional airflow capabilities, and intuitive controls.

• Dimensions: 15.4″D x 17.5″W x 31.7″H
• Weight: 83.3 lbs.
• BTU: 14000
• Cooling Area: 700 sq. ft.

THE REVIEWS: “Through the years, I have not been able to find an air conditioner that can effectively cool down my space. I decided to try this portable air conditioner from DeLonghi, and it has worked very well so far,” notes one shopper. “We’ve had a number of 90+ days, and this air conditioner has really cooled my very hot loft space.”

A true why-not-both moment, this sweet Honeywell fan both keeps you cool and can be used as a humidifier. While it’s not an air conditioner per se, it is more than your average fan. The versatile find is compact enough that it makes an easy addition into any space. When using, you can set it to evaporative cooling or a more gentle fan-only breeze during warmer days. As for the humidifier, you can keep air hydrated during the colder, winter months.

• Dimensions: 13.9″D x 13.9″W x 43.5″H
• Weight: 19.6 lbs.
• BTU: N/A
• Cooling Area: 426 sq. ft

THE REVIEWS: “This was super easy to set up and use which I’m very happy about! I live in dry, dry Colorado so an evaporative cooler has two important functions: cool the air and add some humidity to painfully dry air,” notes one reviewer. “My apartment has A/C in the living room but nothing in the bedroom so I’ll be using this to cool the bedroom and since it’s made to cool an area about 100 sq ft it should do fine in there. It’s also quiet, much quieter than my best fan or the A/C.”

This might be controversial, but I feel as though having a loud and noisy air conditioner is almost worse than having no air conditioner at all. Agree? I thought so. The Midea U Smart Inverter A/C unit has been said by reviewers to be quieter than traditional units. Credited to its U-shape design, it uses your window to block noise outside and the high efficiency Inverter system warrants ultra low noise and vibration. Never have an interrupted sleep again.

• Dimensions: 19.17″D x 21.97″W x 13.46″H
• Weight: 55.6 lbs.
• BTU: 8000
• Cooling Area: 350 sq. ft

THE REVIEWS: “Buy it. Let me just start with that. If you’re thinking about buying this unit, stop thinking and click that “Add to cart” button now,” wrote one shopper. “I hesitated and waffled before I bought it, then I stalled on installing it because I thought it would be hard. This unit COOLS and is QUIET! I have had this air conditioner running at full speed in my office while I was on conference calls. It’s not *whisper* quiet, but it’s quieter than some fans I’ve owned. And the noise it does generate is mostly lower frequency so it doesn’t interfere with conversation.”

It doesn’t take a brain scientist to know that having a larger space means you’ll have to tap in more manpower. If you’re looking to cool a whole house, office unit, or a larger area; you need to check out this big boi from BLACK+DECKER. For moments when you need to move it around, there are casters on the bottom and side handles on this small air conditioner.

• Dimensions: 17.1 x 28.1 x 13.8 inches
• Weight: 68.3 lbs.
• BTU: 14000
• Cooling Area: 700 sq. ft

THE REVIEWS: “This thing is going strong for four summers now,” wrote one shopper. “I use it pointed slightly upward into the main part of my studio apartment with a fan at the opposite end oscillating in opposite direction (evenly distributes the cool air rather than cool air in front and stale warm air behind it). I never have to drain it but I’ll pop open the cap occasionally to make sure.”