SereneLife SLPAC12.5
#9 in PortableFull review
A basic portable for a small-to-medium room; its real (SACC) capacity is much lower than the headline number.
Amazon $389.90$389.90
2.8/5
A plain, well-supported 8,000 BTU SACC portable sold directly by Amazon, for people who don’t need app control.
- 8,000 BTUCooling
- CEER 7.2Efficiency
- 550 sq ftRoom size
Check price at Amazon$399.99
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Follow Me remote reads the temperature where you sit
- Window kit handles crank and egress windows, not just sliders
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- Single hose, no inverter
- Heavy at almost 69 lb
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MPPDA-08CRN8-BCG2 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Type | Portable, single hose |
| Certified capacity | 8,000 BTU |
| ASHRAE rating (95 °F) | 12,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 550 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Heat | No |
| Efficiency and power | |
| CEER | 7.2 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | DOE |
| Controls and fit | |
| Remote | Yes |
| Weight | 68.8 lb |
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