The best mobile air conditioners of 2026

The best portable air conditioners meet a few important criteria. This way, you can choose an appliance that will make your home feel wonderfully fresh in no time, especially when you use the air conditioner correctly. The best portable air conditioners offer:

• Sufficient cooling capacity to cool your space efficiently. The larger the room, the higher the number of BTU (British Thermal Unit) must be to keep your space cool. For a bedroom or small living room, 9,000 to 12,000 BTU is usually fine.
• A built-in thermostat and multiple ventilation settings, so you can easily adjust the temperature and airflow to your preference. Some models also have a timer function, which comes in handy if you want to keep it cool at night as well.

• Quiet operation, practical if you use the air conditioner in your bedroom. Pay attention to the noise level in decibels: the lower, the quieter the air conditioner.
• Energy-efficient operation, for example thanks to energy label A. This not only keeps your head cool but also keeps your energy consumption under control.
• An exhaust hose to exhaust warm air to the outside. You can easily connect this hose to a window or doorway using a sealant.
• A compact design with wheels. Thanks to wheels and a handle, you can effortlessly move the device from one room to another.

Looking for a quiet air conditioner? Then the De'Longhi PAC EL98 Silent Eco Real Feel is recommended. Thanks to the Silent technology, you can enjoy cooling without disturbing noise, which is useful for sleeping and working from home. Thanks to its powerful cooling capacity, it efficiently keeps even larger spaces cool. The handy remote control and the clear LED screen make operation extra easy. With the energy-efficient Eco Real Feel mode, you also use a minimum of energy.