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 3.2. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC leads on efficiency, value and warranty. The ACiQ 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC costs $221 less ($1,199 vs $1,420).
Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump
#6 in 12,000 BTUFull review
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 $1,420$1,420
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 11.5 EER, 10.6% above the 10.4 federal minimum), value ($99.92 per 1,000 BTU ($1,199, 12,000 BTU) vs $118.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,420, 12,000 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 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 PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $99.92 per 1,000 BTU ($1,199, 12,000 BTU) | 31 $118.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,420, 12,000 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 12.8 EER, 23.1% above the 10.4 federal minimum | 71 11.5 EER, 10.6% above the 10.4 federal minimum |
| Heating 15% | 100 heat pump, 3.8 COP | 80 heat pump, 3.3 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 12,000 BTU Inverter PTAC | Amana PTH 12,000 BTU PTAC Heat Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Cooling at 230V | 12,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 208V | - | 11,600 BTU |
| EER | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| 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 | 11,000 BTU |
| Heat pump COP | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| 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 | - | 108 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year parts, 7 years compressor | 1 year parts, 5 years compressor |