Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN 14,000 BTU
#2 in PortableFull review
A strong pick for a large room where a window unit won’t work: efficient inverter cooling and a hose-in-hose design that doesn’t fight itself.
Amazon $608.37$608.37
4.3/5
The portable to get if you need real cooling from a unit that sits on the floor: the dual-hose duct and inverter compressor make it far more efficient than ordinary portables.
- 10,000 BTUCooling
- CEER 14.7Efficiency
- 450 sq ftRoom size
- 42 dBNoise
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$579Check price at Midea$498.79
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- One hose-in-hose duct brings in outside air, so it doesn’t pull hot air in under doors
- Inverter compressor cools a room much more efficiently than typical single-hose units
- Quiet enough on low for a bedroom
- App and voice control
Cons
- Over 70 lb and tall, so moving it between rooms is a chore
- Costs more than basic single-hose units of similar size
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | MAP12S1TBL |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Type | Portable, dual hose |
| Certified capacity | 10,000 BTU |
| ASHRAE rating (95 °F) | 12,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 450 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | Yes |
| Heat | No |
| Noise | 42 dB |
| Efficiency and power | |
| CEER | 14.7 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote | Yes |
| Window width | 19.1 to 63.8 in wide |
| Drain | drain hose for dry mode; bottom tray with full alarm |
| Dimensions | 32.48 x 19.53 x 16.73 in |
| Weight | 72.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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