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 3.0. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC leads on efficiency, features and warranty. The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC wins on value. The Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC costs $220 less ($979 vs $1,199).
Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC
#8 in 12,000 BTUFull review
A plain heat pump PTAC for replacing an old unit in a standard sleeve. It heats cheaply, but has no remote or app and short full coverage.
Amazon $979$979
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), features (remote, inverter compressor vs wall control or thermostat only) and warranty (1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system vs 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system).
- Choose the Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC for value ($81.58 per 1,000 BTU ($979, 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 | Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $99.92 per 1,000 BTU ($1,199, 12,000 BTU) | 80 $81.58 per 1,000 BTU ($979, 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 | 73 heat pump, 3.2 COP |
| Features 10% | 45 remote, inverter compressor | 0 wall control or thermostat only |
| Warranty 20% | 50 1-year parts, 7-year compressor or sealed system | 30 1-year parts, 5-year compressor or sealed system |
Specifications
| ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | Amana Distinctions DHP 12,000 BTU PTAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | - | 11,800 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 | 10,800 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Electric heater | 3.5 kW | 3.5 kW |
| Controls and install | ||
| Phone app | - | No |
| Remote included | Yes | No |
| Sleeve and grille included | - | No |
| Indoor noise, high fan | 46 dB(A) | - |
| Voltage | 208/230 V | 208/230 V |
| Weight | - | 110.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |