For those moments when you’re not benefitting from central air-conditioning, know that you can still keep cool this summer with a top-rated portable air conditioner. Ahead, we’ve collected 11 personal AC units that are highly rated by customers across the web. Bring a mini air cooler with you to a day at the beach or an outing to the park, and all eyes will be on your sweet summer ’fit instead of your shvitzing brow. Regardless of living space, occasion, or budget, these air conditioners, coolers, and fans are ready to keep you chill all summer long.
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Best Tabletop Multi-Purpose Air Cooler
Thehomeuse Portable Air Conditioner Fan
This three-in-one personal fan can be used as an air cooler, humidifier, and night light. It even comes with six ice-packs (three are replacements) to freeze and place inside behind its cover for the most crisp, chill air.
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars; 455 ratings
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "USB powered and rechargeable battery for true portability. Generous water tank that lasts all day long. Quiet, efficient misting — works perfect in my workspace to keep me cool all day long. The ice packs are a nice feature for really hot days." —P Rod, Amazon reviewer
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Thehomeuse Portable Air Conditioner Fan, $, available at Amazon
Best Small Fan
Vornado 630 Mid-Size Whole Room Air Circulator Fan
Small- to medium-size fans are a match made in heaven for hot sleepers, desk workers, and anyone looking to cool down in short bursts throughout the day (and save some money). This mini Vornado's airflow can reach up to 70 feet and is perfect for placing beneath your desk or near the bed.
The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars and 7,087 ratings
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "At first glance, it looks like a generic $20 plastic fan, but everything from the packaging to the construction, to the feel of the three-position switch, feels much more solid. The weighty base dampens vibration and the tilt pivot stays put where you point it. It definitely moves a lot more air than my $20 fan it replaced without being much noisier. It's in a 10 by 11-foot bedroom now, but could easily cool a bigger room if needed." —AJ Kandy, Amazon reviewer
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Vornado 630 Mid-Size Whole Room Air Circulator Fan, $, available at Amazon
Best Large Fan
Vornado Air Circulator Tower Fan with Remote Control
For those looking to cover more surface area without the high price of an air-conditioner unit, large fans are your best bet. In Vornados' fans we trust — its Versa-Flow technology and 85-foot air coverage make this gadget 100% worth it.
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 911 ratings
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "The fan works very well, you can feel the air from 12 feet. Noise level is good except for highest speed but [it's] not that bad. The remote is a nice feature and works well from 12 to 15 feet." —Michael Lastihenos, Amazon reviewer
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Vornado Air Circulator Tower Fan with Remote Control, $, available at Amazon
Best Dyson Fan
Dyson Air TP01 Multiplier 40-Inch Bladeless Tower Fan
You can't really go wrong with buying a Dyson anything (vacuum, hair dryer, etc.), but we suggest this tower fan for surviving summer heatwaves. The absence of blades makes it easy to clean; it's one of Dyson's cheapest options; and according to reviews, it can help you survive sweltering summer heat.
The Hype: 4.1 out of 5 stars and 153 reviews
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "In the summer it keeps me cool and the winter it keeps me warm. I have really bad allergies and it’s the only fan I find that doesn’t set them off. I absolutely love it." —Ginger, Bed Bath & Beyond reviewer
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Dyson Air TP01 Multiplier 40-Inch Bladeless Tower Fan, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Large Air Cooler
NewAir 3-Speed Portable Evaporative Cooler
This large air cooler can cover up to 250 square feet with its power cyclone circulation and can easily be moved around the house with its lightweight design.
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 33 reviews
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "I love this evaporative air cooler. It works great. The power of the fan is amazing — it’s kind of big but it’s actually pretty light. Most importantly it’s an effective cooler fan. Keep adding the ice packs on a hot day and it’s great. I even use it outside in shade and bring inside at night. Great buy." —Cayman G., Overstock reviewer
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NewAir Evaporative Air Cooler and Portable Cooling Fan, $, available at Overstock
Best Tower Air Cooler
HiFresh Evaporative Air Cooler Bladeless Tower Fan
Tower air coolers cover more area than smaller machines without taking up nearly as much space as large evaporators. HiFresh's unit excels with its bladeless interior (aka, less noise), eight-hour run time, and 250-square-feet cooling radius.
The Hype: 4.1 out of 5 stars and 214 ratings
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "This fan is great! It has a remote, works really well, and blows super cold air. [There are] four water bottles to freeze so the breeze is even cooler. I put it in my dining room — super quiet and cooooool. Highly recommend!" —Jason, Amazon reviewer
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HiFresh Evaporative Air Cooler Bladeless Tower Fan, $, available at Amazon
Best Air Conditioner Window Unit
July Air Conditioner
You can't walk a block in NYC without seeing at least 10 air-conditioner window units in every building. These machines, especially this ergonomic window sill unit, are the closest you can get to central air conditioning. July's prized AC stands above the rest due to its appealing design, easy install instructions, and smartphone controls.
The Hype: 4.9 out of 5 stars (review count not listed)
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "First of all, it's the best working AC ever. My NYC apartment actually gets cool — in August! It's quiet, efficient, and I'm obsessed with the WiFi capability that makes my phone a remote. The installation was seamless, quick, and extremely pleasant." —Grace, July reviewer
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July Air Conditioner, $, available at July
Best Affordable Air Conditioner Window Unit
GE 115 Volt Mechanical Window Air Conditioner
Window units are expensive, but according to reviews, this GE air conditioner is affordable and top-notch. Although it won't make your entire apartment a winter wonderland, it can cool down up to 150 square feet.
The Hype: 4.6 out of 5 stars and 1,137 reviews
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "I finally decided to invest in an air conditioner unit and for the price and size, I chose this one. My expectation was that it would at least cool half my apartment (over 1000 square feet) and it did that and more. On days where it's 90 degrees or higher and humid, one half of my place is a sauna and the other is an icebox." —jbif78, Wayfair reviewer
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GE 115 Volt Mechanical Window Air Conditioner, $, available at Wayfair
Best Portable Air Conditioner
Black + Decker Portable Air Conditioner
From coffee makers to air conditioners, Black + Decker tech keeps customers satisfied. This portable unit comes with a quiet-yet-powerful sleep mode, is easy to move around thanks to its wheels, and is an all-around good buy for shoppers looking for something simple.
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 34,894 ratings
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "I love this machine. It is a literal lifesaver! You do need to vent it through a window (which is easy for me and I can’t put hardly anything together) but otherwise super simple set up...[It] keeps a single room nice and chilly and I haven’t had it freeze on me yet. Keep in mind it won’t keep your whole house cool. Great for a bedroom, or a living room, but not your whole first floor or anything. But damn the air is cool and it doesn’t quit out. I love this thing!"
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BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, $, available at Amazon
Best Smart Portable Air Conditioner
Midea Smart Portable Air Conditioner
This mobile AC unit is easily controlled by your smartphone, responds to voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and can cool a room up to 380 square feet.
The Hype: 4.2 out of 5 stars and 1,192 ratings
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "It really works. We bought a high end name brand for our bedroom and two of this one for our kids rooms. These work better. They also have smart capabilities for the same price point as non-smart name brands do. I just say 'Hey Google, set all air conditioners to 70' and both my kiddos rooms turn on and start chugging away to 70 degrees." —Kindle Customer, Amazon reviewer
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Midea Smart Portable Air Conditioner, $, available at Amazon
Best Air Conditioner For Bedrooms
BedJet Climate Comfort Sleep System
If you could care less about breaking a sweat while on the move but can't get a wink of sleep under hot sheets, BedJet has come to the rescue. This remote-controlled gadget creates a refreshing breeze under your covers all night long with a sleek air nozzle and fancy cloud sheets.The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars and 2,860 reviews
Easy-Breezy Buyers Say: "Trying to describe the feeling to my friends...When you're under your sheets and 'parachute' them up so they land back softly on you. That split-second where you get a quick breeze and the sheet is just about to touch your skin — it's that feeling, but all night and it's amazing." —Anonymous, BedJet reviewer
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BedJet Climate Comfort Sleep System, $, available at BedJet
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