If you don’t have central air, portable air conditioners can be a lifesaver during the intense heat of summer, but they don’t come cheap, and with so many options to choose from, you want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Amazon is home to some of the top brands in portable air conditioners, like Midea, LG, Black+Decker and FrigidAir, and there’s savings to be found all around. Below, we’ve rounded up the best reviewed portable air conditioners on Amazon, according to customer reviews, as well as experts from the New York Times, Forbes and more.

Midea Duo 12,000 BTU (10,000 BTU SACC) HE Inverter Ultra Quiet Portable Air Conditioner - $900. This dual-hose portable unit can smartly adjust to the environment to efficiently cool a room, and it was rated the best overall by reviewers at Wirecutter.

Whynter Elite ARC-122DS 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner - $414. This mighty machine can cool up to 400 square feet, and for what you’re getting, the price can’t be beat. Don’t forget to add a drain hose to your purchase.

LG LP1419IVSM Smart Dual Inverter Portable Air Conditioner - from $649. LG’s top-of-the line technology offers quiet performance, and uses 40% less energy than comparable portable air conditioners. It can even be connected to Alexa or Google assistant via smart features.

Honeywell White/Black 9100 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, 400 Sq. Ft - $339. This is the overall top-rated unit according to Amazon customers. With 4.6/5 stars, customers say it has powerful cooling potential, especially in smaller spaces.

BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT AC with Remote Control - $359 (save 5%). Forbes recommends this machine, which features bucket-less design that evaporates water. This model is perfect for your smaller rooms, and can also function as a fan and humidifier.

Midea 6,000 BTU ASHRAE (5,000 BTU SACC) Portable Air Conditioner - $319. The Spruce reviewed this portable air conditioner as best for small rooms. It even has a quieter sleep mode that’s perfect for your bedroom on those hot summer nights.

Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner - $557.81 (save 13%). This unit was rated 2020′s best air conditioner overall by Good Housekeeping, according to its description on Amazon. Customers have given it 4.5/5 stars, and say it’s good for a bedroom because it doesn’t make too much noise.

Evapolar evaCHILL EV-500 Personal Evaporative Cooler and Humidifier - $99. Forbes rated this it’s best desktop unit, perfect for if you just want to cool your personal space. Units like this cannot cool an entire room, but they can keep you from breaking a sweat at the office.

Of course there are dozens of more options available on Amazon to suit your needs. Search by brand, customer review, price range and more, and stay cool.

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