10 best-selling portable air conditioners to keep you cool through the mini heatwave

Although summer is a favourite time of year for many, those sweaty, sleepless nights and uncomfortably warm WFH days can make the beautiful weather harder to appreciate. Make sure you have everything you need to keep your space cool and comfortable with a powerful but compact portable air conditioner. During last year’s heatwave, air conditioners around the country sold out and people were left working from home in a house turned hot box for weeks on end. Don’t let yourself suffer the same fate by getting in early and snagging one of these best-selling portable air conditioners before they’re all gone.

4.3 stars from 1,091 ratings

Cool your room for up to 12 hours at a time with this portable air conditioner that doubles as a dehumidifier.

The device comes with a remote control so you can set it up in the corner of your room and adjust between the three fan speeds throughout the day.

Promising review:

“Works so well. Cools my entire house! Very quiet. SO worth every penny”.

RRP: £499.99

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4.8 stars from 49 ratings

This portable air conditioner is a cost-effective option for those who are on a budget and need something to keep a small room cool.

The small size of the device means you can keep it on your desk to keep your cool while you work, or on your bedside table for bedtime.

The 700ml water tank is leak-proof and can help the temperature drop somewhere between 8 and 15 degrees.

Promising review:

“Small size so it can be placed almost anywhere. It’s portable and compact with very little to no noise, this will definitely come in handy during the summer hot days. Amazing value for money, as it cools you down in no time. Very impressive and highly recommend it. It also has an automatic timer where you can set it to be turned on for a period of time so it’s safe to use overnight”.

RRP: £39.99

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4.6 stars from 214 ratings

This multi-use device will keep the temperature of your home comfortable all year round and can be used as a heater, fan, and air conditioner.

The 24-hour timer installed in this portable air conditioner means you can set it and forget it, and let it work intermittently throughout the day to keep your house from overheating.

Promising review:

“The family were laughing at me when I first ordered this, but we had a hot week in May and suddenly everyone wanted to be in the living room with this on. I researched many models before buying this one due to value for money, features and the fact it would look good in the house. I wish it was quieter, and it’s also too heavy to repeatedly take up and down the stairs… but both of these are not the fault of the product as the same will be true for any decent air conditioner. Overall very pleased with the purchase and now looking forward to summer!”.

RRP: £459.99

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4.2 stars from 354 ratings

This air conditioner, while still portable, is fairly large. But with its size comes significant power, and it is able to cool down even extra-large spaces by up to 16 degrees.

The device can be synced up with your phone so you can control the temperature, timer, and various other functions through the app.

The four operating modes, heating, dehumidifying, fan only, and air cooling, make it a lifesaver all year round.

Promising review:

“I usually take my time making decisions on cooling products, but after the recent hot spell, I decided to move early this summer! This air conditioner was delivered quickly and I was able to set it up extremely easily. All I needed to do was click the venting pipe into place and run it out of the window and within minutes the air in my living room was ice cold. The fan speed can be changed depending on the power and noise level that you are comfortable with and the remote control makes it easy to operate across the room. I have my unit running all day during the very hot weather and I have not had any issues with it. It seems extremely powerful for its size and is perfect for our medium-sized living room. Highly recommend this product and great value for money in my opinion”.

RRP: £669.99, on sale now for £529.99 – you save £140

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4.6 stars from 73 ratings

The perfect summer companion, this budget-friendly air cooler can also be used as a humidifier and purifier, so your air is cool and fresh all summer long.

The small size, adjustable blowing direction, and low noise level make it a perfect desk companion that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.

Promising review:

“I bought it during the recent heatwave in the UK. To be honest, this is my best purchase this year! It’s small, so only a small part of you cools down, but that’s all I need! It uses water and a fan to keep you cool. I use reusable ice cubes and wet and freeze the filter inside before using it, which is perfect!”.

RRP: £35.99

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4.5 stars from 43 ratings

Cool small to medium-sized rooms with this multi-use air conditioning device.

Switch from the air conditioner when your room needs cooling, fan when you need a breeze, and dry mode when the room is too humid.

Promising review:

“This is a very good unit, I like its design and fits into the room perfectly. The controls are super easy to use. The unit is very quiet and I have this running most days. Even my wife is happy with this. I believe it is very efficient also as seems to use very little electricity. It is quite heavy as expected but they have done awesome wheels so moving it around is very easy. I use it in both my living room and bedroom. If you are looking for a very good quality air conditioner that really does not break the bank this will be perfect”.

RRP: £299.99

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4.9 stars from 16 ratings

The most compact air conditioner on this list, this device packs a punch without taking up too much space.

You can use it as a humidifier, air cooler, and fan, with three levels of wind so you can switch things up as the weather calls for it.

Promising review:

“Easy to operate personal air conditioning. This is a small unit so it can be situated on a desk or bedside cabinet. There’s a flap at the back where you add water and or ice. You can have the fan running without the A/C and then just press another button and there is a cool mist in the air stream. There are three fan speed settings but even on the fastest setting, it is not overly noisy. For me, it will be ideal to use it to cool down while working at my desk in summer or to keep cool at bedtime”.

RRP: £52.99

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5 stars from 24 ratings

Cool down your living spaces significantly with this environmentally friendly air cooler that doubles as a fan.

This fan, air conditioner hybrid is safe to use around children and pets, as all the blades are built inside the machine so they cannot be touched from the outside.

The high-power silent motor of this machine gives you extra cooling power without any annoying excess noise.

Promising review:

“Bought it for my mother for her living room as she needed something for the hot days and this is the right product as it gives out the right temperature as per adjustments and no damp. Needed cool wind to come through on hot days and this is perfect with adjustable settings. And definitely a bonus with the low noise”.

RRP: £149.99

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3.8 stars from 9 ratings

The small size and handle on this device allow you to move it from room to room so you can keep cool all day as well as throughout the night.

The device purifies the air as well as cooling it, so you can enjoy the cool, fresh air that never feels stale.

Promising review:

“I bought this urgently for the heatwave this week and have found it very easy to use. It’s very quiet for working at your desk, even on the maximum wind speed setting. The instructions are really clear, I was worried about water leaking but it’s been two days and I’ve not had any problems so far and it’s made working from home much more pleasant”.

RRP: £27.99

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