The best portable air conditioners keep rooms cool and offer a degree of air filtration. We test for cooling ability, noise, ...

We've tested the top options to help you choose the best one for your needs. Here are CNET's picks of the best portable air conditioners for 2025.

Portable air conditioners account for almost 20 percent ... not a single model earns a recommendation in our ratings. So our first and best advice is to buy a window unit, which can be both ...

"One of the best portable air conditioners I’ve used. Definitely worth every cent," raved a fan. "It cooled down my bedroom room real quick. (The) outside temp was around 32°C (and) it got my ...

The best portable air conditioners keeps things cool, calm and non-sticky throughout the year. No one wants to sit at home uncomfortable and slick with sweat, and that's where a portable AC unit ...

Now, let's talk testing. The process of testing window air conditioners is identical to how we tested portable AC units. First, we heated a climate-controlled room to 92 degrees Fahrenheit.

Portable air conditioners can be moved from home to home with little setup. Renting, or simply don't want to do home renovations to put in a split-system air conditioner? You might be in the market ...