ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
- Noise
- 51–56 dB
- Capacity
- 9,500 BTU/h
- Rated input
- 1300 W
- Room
- Up to 500 sq ft
Maximum-input illustration: about 22¢/hour at 17¢/kWh.
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Quietest Portable Air Conditioners US
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Ordered by verified maximum indoor noise, then minimum indoor noise. We do not convert manufacturer specifications into a claim of silence or an independent acoustic test.
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. There are no paid positions or affiliate links in this shortlist.
WhynterARC-12SD 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
- Noise
- 51.5–56 dB
- Capacity
- 6,936 BTU/h
- Rated input
- 1100 W
- Room
- Up to 400 sq ft
Maximum-input illustration: about 19¢/hour at 17¢/kWh.
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