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 rates 4.0 among 12,000 BTU PTAC units; the ACiQ 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC rates 3.8 among 15,000 BTU ones. The ACiQ 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC costs $50 less ($1,149 vs $1,199).
ACiQ 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC
#2 in 15,000 BTUFull review
An inverter heat pump PTAC with certified efficiency well above the minimum. Register it for the compressor warranty.
Amazon $1,149$1,149
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (12,000 BTU and 15,000 BTU), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | ACiQ 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $99.92 per 1,000 BTU ($1,199, 12,000 BTU) | 65 $76.60 per 1,000 BTU ($1,149, 15,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 12.8 EER, 23.1% above the 10.4 federal minimum | 76 10.7 EER, 12.6% above the 9.5 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 100 heat pump, 3.8 COP | 87 heat pump, 3.4 COP |
| Features 10% | 45 remote, inverter compressor | 45 remote, inverter compressor |
| 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 15,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 15,000 BTU |
| EER | 12.8 | 10.7 |
| Federal minimum EER | 10.4 | 9.5 |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Heating | ||
| Heat type | Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Heat pump heating | 12,000 BTU | 13,500 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Remote included | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |