BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU
A budget 5,000 BTU unit for buyers who accept a louder sleep mode.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU is the better battery-powered portable air conditioner overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU leads on value. The BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU costs $222.90 less ($299.99 vs $522.89).
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MEGAWISE RZ 618-3
A small 110 V cool-and-heat unit for a tent or truck cab, sold by Amazon itself.
Amazon $522.89$522.89
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU for value ($60 per 1,000 BTU ($299.99, 5,000 BTU) vs $109.46 per 1,000 BTU ($522.89, 4,777 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 110 V AC for power stations battery-powered portable air conditioner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU | MEGAWISE RZ 618-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $60 per 1,000 BTU ($299.99, 5,000 BTU) | 63 $109.46 per 1,000 BTU ($522.89, 4,777 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 100 12.5 BTU per watt (400 W rated) | 100 11.4 BTU per watt (420 W rated) |
| Noise 15% | 10 58 dB rated | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| BAYKUL SOG-1 5000 BTU | MEGAWISE RZ 618-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling and power | ||
| Cooling capacity | 5,000 BTU | 4,777 BTU |
| Heating capacity | - | 2,730 BTU |
| Rated cooling power | 400 W | 420 W |
| Power input | 110 V AC | 110 V AC |
| Battery | Not included | Not included |
| Size and noise | ||
| Noise | 58 dB | - |
| App control | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |