#1
£459.99
BTU: 10,000Power: 1,000WWeight: 25 kg
Excellent cooling for medium to large rooms
Quieter than most competitors
Not cheap — mid-range pricing
No smart app or voice control
British summers are getting hotter, and most UK homes were never built for it. A portable air conditioner is the fastest way to make a room liveable in a heatwave — no installation, no drilling through walls, and no waiting weeks for a fitter. We’ve tested and compared everything from budget 7,000 BTU bedroom units to powerful 16,000 BTU models for large living rooms, scoring each on cooling performance, noise, energy efficiency and value for money.
Whether you’re cooling a small bedroom overnight or tackling a sun-baked open-plan living space, our reviews help you choose the right unit without overspending or undercooling.
Our top 10 portable air conditioners reviewed
Ranked by our team based on performance, value and real customer feedback.
#2
£529.99
BTU: 11,000Power: 1,100WWeight: 33 kg
Excellent cooling with intelligent climate control
A+ efficiency — the most energy-efficient here
Expensive
Very heavy at 33kg
#3
£599.99
BTU: 16,000Power: 1,712WWeight: 36 kg
The most powerful portable AC we’ve tested
Heats as well as cools — year-round use
Expensive
Noisy at full power (53 dB)
#4
£399.99
BTU: 7,500Power: 800WWeight: 22.5 kg
Exceptionally quiet — ideal for sleeping
Best smart features in this price range
Only 7,500 BTU — won’t cool large rooms
Pricey for the BTU output
#5
£259.99
BTU: 9,000Power: 1,005WWeight: 22 kg
Outstanding value — cheapest proper AC here
Effective cooling for bedrooms and small rooms
Noisier than premium models (65 dB on full)
No smart app or Wi-Fi
#6
£479.99
BTU: 10,000Power: 1,100WWeight: 28 kg
Full smart home integration at a mid-range price
Cooling and heating in one unit
Noisier than Meaco and De’Longhi equivalents
Less established brand in the UK
#7
£649.99
BTU: 12,000Power: 1,350WWeight: 30 kg
Powerful 12,000 BTU for large rooms
Full smart control with app and voice
Expensive at £650
Frequently sells out in summer
#8
£299.99
BTU: 9,000Power: 1,000WWeight: 24 kg
Affordable with strong build quality
Backed by world’s largest AC manufacturer
No smart app or voice control
Covers smaller rooms than the rated 9,000 BTU suggests
#9
£449.99
BTU: 12,000Power: 1,350WWeight: 29 kg
Strong 12,000 BTU output at a mid-range price
Trusted household brand
No smart app or Wi-Fi
Not the quietest at full power
#10
£549.99
BTU: 12,000Power: 1,350WWeight: 28 kg
Best-looking portable AC in this roundup
Strong 12,000 BTU cooling
Less well-known brand in the UK
Pricier than Black+Decker for similar BTU
Compare at a glance
Sort and compare every portable air conditioner side by side.
| # | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MeacoCool MC Series 10000 BTU Meaco | £459.99 | ||
| 2 | De'Longhi Pinguino PAC EL112 CST De'Longhi | £529.99 | ||
| 3 | Meaco Pro 16000 BTU Meaco | £599.99 | ||
| 4 | Dreo 318S Smart Portable Air Conditioner Dreo | £399.99 | ||
| 5 | VonHaus 9000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner VonHaus | £259.99 | ||
| 6 | Devola 10000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner Devola | £479.99 | ||
| 7 | Pro Breeze 12000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner Pro Breeze | £649.99 | ||
| 8 | Midea Comfee MPPH-09CRN7 Midea/Comfee | £299.99 | ||
| 9 | Black+Decker BXAC40008GB 12000 BTU Black+Decker | £449.99 | ||
| 10 | Klarstein Grandbreeze Pro 12K Klarstein | £549.99 |
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