A cheap, simple cooler for a porch, garage or large dry climate room, with a hose hookup.
Amazon $101.90
For a garage, service bay or patio where a quiet, wall hugging cooler with app control is worth paying extra for.
- 1,600 CFMAirflow
- 1,350 sq ftCooling area
- 22 galTank
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Slim front intake design fits against a wall and still throws air 60 ft
- Oscillating louvers plus Wi-Fi app control and scheduling
- A 22 gallon tank and 3/4 in hose hookup for long runs
- A 3 year parts warranty and lifetime housing warranty
- Only 1,600 CFM for its price, so it costs far more per CFM than big budget coolers
- At 88 lb it is a roll around unit
The Portacool APEX family
Every Portacool APEX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own airflow.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portacool APEX 500 | 1,400 CFM | 3.7/5 | $1,096.37 |
| Portacool APEX 700 (this one) | 1,600 CFM | 3.7/5 | $1,499 |
| Portacool APEX 1200 | 6,250 CFM | 4.0/5 | $1,875 |
| Portacool APEX 2000 | 9,000 CFM | 4.1/5 | $2,899 |
| Portacool APEX 4000 | 13,350 CFM | 4.2/5 | $3,500 |
| Portacool APEX 6500 | 25,000 CFM | 4.3/5 | $4,609 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its airflow. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PACA07001A1 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Airflow | 1,600 CFM |
| Cooling area | 1,350 sq ft |
| Cooling pads | Rigid cellulose |
| Tank | 22 gal |
| Hose hookup | Yes |
| Controls and build | |
| Fan speeds | 5 |
| Oscillation | Yes |
| Remote | No |
| Weight | 88 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2023-10 |
Alternatives in this airflow
For a small shop, garage bay or patio where floor space and noise matter and you want app control and a long warranty.
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