Shinco SPF1-12C
#7 in PortableFull review
A budget portable for a bedroom or small living room when price is the priority.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
2.9/5
A basic portable for a small-to-medium room; its real (SACC) capacity is much lower than the headline number.
- 7,000 BTUCooling
- 550 sq ftRoom size
- 1 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$389.90
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Simple to set up and run
- Auto swing louver spreads the air
Cons
- Only 7,000 BTU SACC despite the 12,000 BTU headline
- No Wi-Fi
- Single hose, no inverter
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 | SLPAC12.5 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Type | Portable, single hose |
| Certified capacity | 7,000 BTU |
| ASHRAE rating (95 °F) | 12,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 550 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Heat | No |
| Efficiency and power | |
| Power | 1,150 W |
| Controls and fit | |
| Remote | Yes |
| Dimensions | 32.1 x 17.4 x 13.4 in |
| Weight | 58.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
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