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10 Best Portable Aircons in Singapore to Beat the Heat in 2021!

One of the best ways to fight the heat during the summer season is to have an air conditioner at home/office. However, installing a unit in every room can cost a lot and require a bit of effort — this is where having the best portable aircons in Singapore can be a much better option.

Portable air conditioners in Singapore offer a great alternative if you want a cooling unit that requires near-zero installation effort and that can be wheeled from one room to another. But with the countless options to choose from, how can you find the right one to buy?

We’ll answer that today, besides listing the best portable air cons in Singapore. Whether it’s your first time to buy one or you want to replace an old unit, we’ve listed some of the essential factors that you need to look out for.

So, we’ll start with out buyer’s guide first. After that, we’ll go over the options for the best portable aircons in Singapore.  Let’s begin!

Things to Consider When Buying a Portable Aircon

To prevent yourself from buying a unit that can’t do what you want, you must keep these key features in mind:

1. Size

Portable air conditioner units come with various sizes, just like the fixed ones. To determine which one is the most suitable for your room, you must check its British Thermal Units (BTUs) per hour.

Units with higher BTUs provide more cooling power, giving larger room coverage. Having a model that’s appropriate for the room can help save energy costs so make sure to consider its BTU rating first.

For a standard room with 8-foot ceilings, you may use these estimations:

  • 8,000 BTUs will cover 200 sq. ft. (1,600 cubic feet)
  • 10,000 BTUs will cover 300 sq. ft. (2,400 cubic feet)
  • 12,000 BTUs will cover 400 sq. ft. (3,200 cubic feet)
  • 13,000 BTUs will cover 450 sq. ft. (3,600 cubic feet)
  • 14,000 BTUs will cover 500 sq. ft. (4,000 cubic feet)

But this isn’t a hard-and-fast guide, because environmental factors may affect the required number of BTUs. Areas with heat-producing appliances or insulation might need a unit with a slightly higher BTUs.

For example, if your room is 200 square feet, the guide above says you should pick a unit with 8,000 BTUs. But if your room also happens to be on the second floor (which is always warmer), above a kitchen, and facing the setting sun, you may well need one with at least 10,000 BTUs instead.

That’s why when you’re looking at portable aircon reviews in Singapore, you also have to take into account all the factors that could add heat to your current space. Even the best portable aircons in Singapore won’t help if you pick a machine that’s undersized for your demands of it.

2. Noise

Most electric appliances such as a portable ac in Singapore produce noise as they generate airflow within the room. That’s why it’s also important to compare the decibels (dB) produced by each unit.

If a unit creates noise higher than 55 decibels, then you might need to consider other options. That’s because anything above that can be a serious disturbance to your comfort.

3. Maintenance

This kind of appliance requires maintenance but the amount of work that you need to do varies depending on the unit. Most portable aircons in Singapore contain a tank to collect the water and you just need to pull the tank out and empty it.

There are also units that feature an auto-evaporation system that expels the moisture into the outside air with an expeller hose (these units are commonly placed near a  window). Some offer both methods with continuous drainage. Perhaps you can also consider a portable aircon without exhaust in Singapore. 

It pays to check reviews online for this, as owners of a portable aircon model usually post about the maintenance involved for it.

The Best Portable Aircons in Singapore

Now you have a general idea of how to pick a portable aircon that will meet your needs. In any case, here are few of the best portable aircons in Singapore!

We’ve carefully selected these based on functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, so you’ll surely find the right one for you.

1.   Honeywell MN-10CES Portable Aircon

Best for Continous Operation

Price: $799.00

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The Honeywell MN10CES Portable Aircon features advanced technology that provides excellent cooling , dehumidification, and fresh ventilation. You can control each feature to set up a personalised setting suitable for your space and your preferences.

Moreover, it has an auto-evaporation system that comes with a flexible exhaust hose and easy-to-install window vending kit. With this feature, you can use the unit for continuous operation with no water to drain & no bucket to empty — this is why it can be one of the best portable aircons in Singapore for offices and other work areas.

Highlights

  • 10,000 BTUs
  • 53 dB
  • Fan only mode and dehumidifier mode
  • Washable electrostatic filter
  • Auto-evaporation system
  • 900W

Customer Reviews

Most customers were highly satisfied with the overall features of the Honeywell MN-10CES Portable Aircon.

They said that it can truly cool down a room within a short span of time. They also complimented the effective dehumidifier function as well as the easy installation.

A customer wrote this feedback to explain why he thinks it’s one of the best portable aircons in Singapore:

“This air conditioning unit is very high quality and cools a room down very quickly. It is easy to install and uninstall making it a great pretty unit. It is not silent but the noise is easily tolerable. Dehumidifier also works quite well to get rid of moisture. Great air conditioning unit overall.”

 

2.   Sona SACN6203 Portable Aircon

Best for Multifunctionality

Price: $899

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The Sona SACN6203 Portable Aircon is known for its all-in-one solution where you can cool down, dehumidify, as well as purify the air inside a room. With its automatic horizontal swing louvre, it offers a faster cooling process that’s perfect for the summer season!

This best portable aircon in Singapore can cover medium to large spaces due to its higher BTUs. It also has an auto-evaporation system for easy maintenance.

Highlights

  • 14,000 BTUs
  • 50-54 dB
  • Dehumidifier, air purifier and cooler functions
  • Auto-evaporation system
  • Automatic horizontal swing louvre
  • 1850W

3.   TCL TAC10CPA/H Aircon

Best for Multiple Modes

Price: $429.00

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The TCL TAC10CPA/H Aircon can be set into different types of modes including timer mode, sleep mode, and eco mode.

With the timer mode, you can choose between 24 or 12-hour operation, while for the sleep mode, it’ll automatically adjust the temperature in various time periods so you can comfortably sleep all night.

For the eco mode, the unit will turn off the compressor when the room reaches the desired temperature. The best thing about it is that it has a self-troubleshooting feature where it’ll shut down once an abnormal operation is detected.

Highlights

  • 10,000 BTUs
  • 52 dB
  • Self-troubleshooting feature
  • Filter-cleaning reminder
  • Auto-evaporation system
  • 2850W

Customer Reviews

Customers said that the TCL TAC10CPA/H Aircon is so easy to use because every essential item for maintenance is already included. They also loved the eco mode feature that saves energy costs.

This is why the unit has become one of the best portable aircon in Singapore. Here’s a feedback from a customer:

“Performance wise, it cools like a champ. I’ve had mine since March 2017 and its been running pretty consistent since purchase with the summer inbound here in Southern California. Haven’t had to empty the evaporation water tank once yet (the unit will tell you on the LCD display when its getting full). Everything you would essentially need to mount the exhaust pipe to the window is included. I use it in a medium sized bedroom. If the ambient temperature before activation is around 82F and I set the unit to 78F to cool down to, it would bring it down within minutes and then the compressor would turn off automatically and then attempt to maintain that temp.”

4.   iFan IF9090 Portable Aircon

Best for Minimal Cleaning

Price: $359

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Unlike other options, the iFan IF9090 Portable Aircon has an anti-bacterial water tray inside the unit to prevent the build-up of germs and mould. Together with its washable dust filter, it’ll certainly keep you from long hours of cleaning.

This best portable aircon in Singapore also features a 2-speed selector and sleep function. Moreover, it has an active carbon filter for better air quality.

Highlights

  • 9,000 BTUs
  • 55 dB
  • Active carbon filter
  • Sleep function
  • 1020W

5.  EPAC 14T6 Portable Aircon

Best for Multiple Purification Filters

Price: $849

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The EPAC 14T6 Portable Aircon produces absolute clean air with its purification filters. So, aside from cooling down the room,  it can also help to maintain a healthier environment.

It also has a dual motor for a faster cooling process, making it more energy-efficient. Since it has 14,000 BTUs, it can be the best portable aircon in Singapore for those who need it for medium to large-sized rooms.

Highlights

  • 14,ooo BTUs
  • 50-54 dB
  • HEPA filter
  • 1200 W

6. Avolta A015A Portable Aircon

 

BEST FOR Locally made and eco-friendly option
PRICE $429.00 SGD
COOLING POWER CONSUMPTION 1345 W
DIMENSIONS W321 x D580 x H767 mm
WHERE TO GET IT Shopee Singapore

Avolta is a Singaporean brand that has been designing and creating smart home appliances for over 20 years. Since the company has been founded, they’ve made it a mission to create energy-saving appliances with aesthetics in mind. 

And that’s what we like about the Avolta A015A Portable Aircon. First, it is a 4-in-1 machine. This nifty portable aircon is a cooling, dehumidifying, fan and heating machine. In other words, this portable aircon is handy in any type of weather.

With 3 fan speeds and a cooling capacity of 3,500W, the Avolta A015A Portable Aircon can provide cool temperature to a space or room that’s 16-22 square metres. 

Yet what we love most about this portable aircon is that it has been rated Low GWP (Global Warming Potential), so you can keep your cool without the guilt!

Pros

  • Multi-funcion
  • Powerful
  • Eco-friendly

Cons

  • Not small

Customer Reviews

As Avolta has been around for over 20 years, they have gathered quite a number of online reviews for their portable aircons. They are proudly displayed on the Avolta website. 

Here’s one review from customer Jerald Lim:

Overall can really make the room cold throughout the night like those wall-mounted aircons. Installation was fuss-free. Thanks!

7. Midea Portable Aircon MPPF-09CRN1

 

BEST FOR Those who want an ionizer to come with their portable aircon
PRICE $429.00 SGD
COOLING POWER CONSUMPTION 940 W
DIMENSIONS W435 x D342 x H720 mm
WHERE TO GET IT Shopee Singapore

True to its motto, “Make yourself at home”,  Chinese brand Midea has indeed been making people feel at home in their own homes since 1968. Air cooling / treatment is one of Midea’s specialisations and it is quite evident in their MPPF-09CRN1 Portable Air Conditioner. 

The Midea MPPF-09CRN1 is perfect for those who need their portable air con in Singapore to act as an ionizer as well. The Midea MPPF-09CRN1’s ionizer feature emits charged particles (ions) to help the machine’s filter trap common air contaminants in your indoor space. 

What does this mean for you? Well this is great for those living with allergy, asthma or rhinitis. Even if you don’t have any of those conditions, it’s still great to know that you’re not just being kept cool but also breathing cleaner air around you. 

What we like best about this portable aircon though, is the cool “follow me” function. When you keep the aircon remote near you, it measures the temperature surrounding you, delivering perfectly adjusted cooling. 

Now the key is to never lose that remote!

Pros

  • Reusable and washable filter
  • Has a super ionizer feature
  • Has a timer function which is great for leaving it overnight while sleeping

Cons

  • No advanced features such as WiFi / mobile control

Customer Reviews

Looking at online reviews from Singapore’s local online shopping sites, it seems evident that the Midea Portable Aircon MPPF-09CRN1 is one of the most purchased portable aircons in the market. 

Here’s one review from a customer named Andy G who’s recently purchased a unit:

Great product which cools a normal HDB bedroom within 20mins or so. Excellent customer service support and excellent service delivery service too. Delivery personnel will call an hour before delivery and explain the functions. Will definitely buy from you again. Thanks a lot.

8. Xiaomi Microhoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner

 

BEST FOR People on the go and those who are on a budget.
PRICE $50.27 SGD
COOLING POWER CONSUMPTION 6 watts (maximum power)
DIMENSIONS 24 x 22 x 26 cm
WHERE TO GET IT Shopee Singapore

Sometimes, you just got to take the weather with you. Perhaps you’re someone who’s always on the go. Maybe you travel for work, or maybe you simply need cool air wherever you are.

For this, there’s the Xiaomi Microhoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner. This cool little box that weighs just a mere 1.3 kilograms packs a lot of icy punch. 

First, it has a 1,000ml detachable water tank. This makes water refill a breeze as you can fill it using a bottle (or any water container), or you can simply take the tank to your faucet. 

And get this, it has not one, not two nor three but ninety-nine (yes, 99) fan speed adjustments! It also has natural or sleep wind modes so you can decide how you want your cool breeze delivered. 

It can drop the temperature around you down to 13 degrees Celsius while conserving energy: It only needs less than 5 Watts working power and its water evaporation system is coolant-free. 

We highly recommend this if you want your work space at home extra cool or if you just overall want to keep cool wherever you may be. We can safely say that this is probably the smallest best portable air conditioner in Singapore available in the market. 

Pros

  • Convenient power sources (can run with powerbank if needed)
  • Travel-friendly
  • Affordable
  • No exposed blades

Cons

  • Likely great for individual use

Customer Reviews

Due to its affordability, there are plenty who have already tried the Xiaomi Mini Portable Air Conditioner and their feedback can be seen online. 

Here’s one from a recent buyer from Shopee who wishes to remain anonymous:

Even though it can’t really compare to an actual aircon, it does its job in providing cooling air. Thumbs up! Hopefully it will last!

Singapore blog Girlstyle has this to say when they reviewed the product:

There are many air coolers available in the market but they are overly large in size and usually don’t come cheap. Microhoo is another Xiaomi partner brand on its crowdfunding platform, and they have just introduced a Mini Portable Air Conditioner suitable for hot summer days.

9. Europace 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner

 

BEST FOR Those who want a multi-functional portable aircon
PRICE starts at $345.00 SGD
COOLING POWER CONSUMPTION 1200 W
DIMENSIONS W263 x D506 x H700 mm
WHERE TO GET IT Shopee Singapore

Europace is a Singapore brand founded in 1992. They started out by importing European appliances and now have been specialising in air treatment and cooling. 

But the fact that they’re local isn’t the only reason why we recommend the Europace portable aircon in this review. It’s because their product actually works. In particular, the Europace 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner. 

If you want an air conditioner, fan and dehumidifier all in one unit, then this is for you. We like that the unit has a rather slim build so you can place it anywhere in your living area and it can provide cool air inconspicuously. 

The Europace 3-in-1 is also CFC Free Refrigerant, which means it is climate and Ozone-friendly as it does not use chlorofluorocarbons, known to warm the Earth’s lower atmosphere. In other words, this portable air conditioner does not contribute to global warming while keeping you cool.

Pros

  • Local brand, which means repairs are convenient if needed. 
  • Powerful cooling.
  • Compact sized

Cons

  • Does not have advanced functions like WiFi or touch screen

Customer Reviews

Going through all our portable aircon Singapore reviews, the Europace 3-in-1 Portable Aircon seems to have the most number of reviews from satisfied customers. It has a 4.7 out of 5 rating in Shopee. 

Here’s one review from a recent buyer and user who preferred to remain anonymous:

Tried and seems quite cooling. Have been using this brand for quite some time. Appreciate that the product gets better. Delivery team is good. Make a point to call to update that delivery will be at what time and call when reach. Good job 👍🏼

10. Novita Coolplus 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner NAC14000

 

BEST FOR Those who want a few extra features from a portable aircon and can splurge a little
PRICE $868.00 SGD
COOLING POWER CONSUMPTION 1380 W
DIMENSIONS 450W x 396D x 745H mm
WHERE TO GET IT Shopee Singapore

If you have a spacious living area or common area that needs cooling and you prefer your portable aircon to come with a few extra bells and whistles, you may want to consider the Novita Coolplus 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner NAC14000.

The 3-in-1 function of this unit is that it’s an airconditioner, fan, and dehumidifyer all in one. But that’s just the basic function of this portable aircon. The extra features make your life not just cooler but a little easier too. 

First, it has what they call a Fogging Technology where the unit self-evaporates all moisture and expels it through the hose. What this means for you is there is no need to manually empty the tank. Ever. 

It also has a Smart Mode where you can program the unit to maintain consistent surrounding temperature for continuous comfort for everyone. The remote control also comes in Intuitive Mode where it remembers your favourite settings so there is no need to tinker with the unit settings every time. 

We recommend the Novita Coolplus 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner NAC14000 for medium to large-sized rooms of up to 290 square feet.

Pros

  • The extra features does make things easier and more convenient for users
  • Powerful cooling for large spaces
  • Self-cleaning

Cons

  • Pricier than the average portable aircon

Customer Reviews

Despite being one of the pricier options for portable airconditioning in Singapore, the Novita Coolplus NAC14000 has had a few reviews online by customers. 

Here’s one Novita portable aircon review from Duke M who’s had the unit for a few months now:

Ran it for 2 days now, it does make a big difference to the room temperature especially during warm days. While the cooling is awesome, it also produces a lot of hot air. Best set up by the window/have a tunnel to channel out the hot hair.

And that’s the end of our list of the best portable aircons in Singapore! If you’ve got more options in mind, feel free to share them with us for we may also include them on our list.

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