ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
The most efficient PTAC at its size here, for rooms used most of the year where running cost matters. Register it for the compressor warranty.
Amazon $1,149$1,149
The ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 3.9 to 3.2. The ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC leads on efficiency, value and warranty. The ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC costs $190 less ($1,149 vs $1,339).
Amana PTH 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
A quieter, more efficient Amana for owners happy to run it from a wall thermostat or phone. It costs well above the budget brands.
Amazon $1,339$1,339
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC for efficiency (13.5 EER, 19.5% above the 11.3 federal minimum vs 12.4 EER, 9.7% above the 11.3 federal minimum), value ($127.67 per 1,000 BTU ($1,149, 9,000 BTU) vs $148.78 per 1,000 BTU ($1,339, 9,000 BTU)) and warranty (1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system vs 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 7,000 to 9,000 BTU PTAC unit; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | Amana PTH 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 46 $127.67 per 1,000 BTU ($1,149, 9,000 BTU) | 25 $148.78 per 1,000 BTU ($1,339, 9,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 13.5 EER, 19.5% above the 11.3 federal minimum | 65 12.4 EER, 9.7% above the 11.3 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 100 heat pump, 4 COP | 100 heat pump, 3.6 COP |
| Features 10% | 45 remote, inverter compressor | 40 phone app |
| Warranty 20% | 50 1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| ACiQ 9,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | Amana PTH 9,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 9,000 BTU | 9,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | - | 9,000 BTU |
| EER | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Federal minimum EER | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 9,000 BTU | 8,200 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 4 | 3.6 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | - | Yes |
| Remote included | Yes | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | - | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 46 dB(A) | - |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | - | 102 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |