Best portable air conditioners June 2026
A portable air conditioner is a flexible and effective way to cool your home during the hottest days. To help you find the right model for your space and budget, we have compared the best options on the market. Our independent ranking makes it easy to see the pros and cons of each unit.
Last updated: 23 June 2026
Portable Air Conditioners: Top 5
1
Midea PortaSplit
from £999.991 store
from £999.99
1 store
2
DeLonghi PAC ES72
from £459.991 store
from £459.99
1 store
3
Black & Decker BXAC40023GB
from £929.641 store
from £929.64
1 store
4
DeLonghi Pinguino PAC EX100 Silent
5
TCL 7000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
The Midea PortaSplit is a powerful and feature-rich unit offering 12000 BTU of cooling power, suitable for rooms up to 40 m². Uniquely, it also includes a heating function, making it useful all year. With Wi-Fi control and a relatively low noise level of 53 dB, it's a versatile and convenient choice.
Pros
Powerful 12000 BTU cooling
Includes a heating function for year-round use
Controllable via built-in Wi-Fi
Relatively quiet operation (53 dB)
Covers rooms up to 40 m²
Cons
Heavy unit at 28 kg
Lacks stepless fan control
The DeLonghi PAC ES72 is an energy-efficient portable air conditioner with an impressive claimed coverage area of 60 m². While its 7000 BTU cooling power is more modest, its A-rated efficiency makes it a cost-effective option for large spaces. It includes essentials like a timer and a display.
Pros
Rated for a very large area (60 m²)
Energy efficient (A-rated)
Includes a timer and display
Cons
Lacks a remote control
Modest 7000 BTU cooling power
This Black & Decker model is a compact air conditioner with 5000 BTU of cooling power, making it suitable for small rooms or personal cooling. Despite its basic nature, it includes the convenience of a remote control and a timer.
Pros
Includes a remote control
Features a programmable timer
Cons
Low 5000 BTU cooling power
Only suitable for very small rooms
The DeLonghi Pinguino PAC EX100 Silent stands out for its exceptional A++ energy efficiency, which helps keep running costs down. It also functions as a powerful dehumidifier. However, despite its name, its maximum noise level is quite high at 64 dB.
Pros
Excellent A++ energy efficiency
High Energy Efficiency Ratio (3.6)
Powerful dehumidifier function (32 L/day)
Cons
Relatively loud at 64 dB
Heavy to move at 30 kg
Limited to 25 m² coverage
The TCL 7000 BTU portable air conditioner is a basic model focused on its primary function. It provides a standard level of cooling power suitable for small to medium-sized rooms, but comes with very few specified features.
Pros
Standard 7000 BTU for small-medium rooms
Cons
Very few specifications provided
Lacks common features like a remote
Compare specifications
| Cooling effect | 3500 W | 2100 W | — | 2500 W | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working area (max) | 40 m² | 60 m² | — | 25 m² | — |
| Type | Single-unit AC | Single-unit AC | — | Single-unit AC | — |
| Cooling effect | 12000 BTU | 7000 BTU | 5000 BTU | 10000 BTU | 7000 BTU |
| Max. noise level | 53 dB | 65 dB | 56 dB | 64 dB | — |
How we built the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular with our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert reviews. Specifically, we take into account how many users follow a product through price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in stores. No products are paid placements — the ranking is governed solely by data.
