ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
#1 in 12,000 BTUFull review
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 $1,199$1,199
The ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC is the better PTAC unit overall, rated 4.0 to 3.3. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC leads on efficiency and features. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump wins on value. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump costs $300 less ($899 vs $1,199).
ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
#3 in 12,000 BTUFull review
A cheap heat pump PTAC with a remote and a long compressor warranty. Register it online, since the parts cover is short.
Amazon $899$899
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 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC for efficiency (12.8 EER, 23.1% above the 10.4 federal minimum vs 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum) and features (remote, inverter compressor vs remote).
- Choose the ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump for value ($74.92 per 1,000 BTU ($899, 12,000 BTU) vs $99.92 per 1,000 BTU ($1,199, 12,000 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 12,000 BTU PTAC unit; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $99.92 per 1,000 BTU ($1,199, 12,000 BTU) | 91 $74.92 per 1,000 BTU ($899, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 12.8 EER, 23.1% above the 10.4 federal minimum | 6 10.5 EER, 1% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 100 heat pump, 3.8 COP | 60 heat pump, COP not published |
| Features 10% | 45 remote, inverter compressor | 30 remote |
| Warranty 20% | 50 1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system | 50 1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | ACiQ 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| EER | 12.8 | 10.5 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 12,000 BTU | - |
| Heat pump COP | 3.8 | - |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Remote included | Yes | Yes |
| Sleeve and grille included | - | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 46 dB(A) | - |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor |