SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC
The cheapest unit here, for a small tent or a sleeping cab.
Amazon $229.98$229.98
The SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC is the better battery-powered portable air conditioner overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC leads on value, noise and weight. The SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC costs $170.01 less ($229.98 vs $399.99).
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$399.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC for value ($57.49 per 1,000 BTU ($229.98, 4,000 BTU) vs $114.28 per 1,000 BTU ($399.99, 3,500 BTU)), noise (46 dB rated vs 50 dB rated) and weight (29 lb vs 33 lb).
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 | SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC | DgtlMstr C11 3500 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $57.49 per 1,000 BTU ($229.98, 4,000 BTU) | 60 $114.28 per 1,000 BTU ($399.99, 3,500 BTU) |
| Efficiency 25% | 75 10 BTU per watt (400 W rated) | 50 rated cooling power not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 15% | 70 46 dB rated | 50 50 dB rated |
| Weight 10% | 60 29 lb | 49 33 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SamFansar 4000 BTU Camping AC | DgtlMstr C11 3500 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling and power | ||
| Cooling capacity | 4,000 BTU | 3,500 BTU |
| Rated cooling power | 400 W | - |
| Power input | 110 V AC | 110 V AC |
| Battery | Not included | Not included |
| Size and noise | ||
| Weight | 29 lb | 33 lb |
| Noise | 46 dB | 50 dB |
| App control | No | No |