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Self Evaporative Portable Air Conditioners

Self-evaporative portable air conditioners cool your space while reducing the need to empty collected moisture manually, though drainage may still be necessary in humid conditions. Compare models by cooling capacity, recommended room size, noise level, and controls to find a fit for your room. Check each unit’s exhaust venting requirements, window compatibility, and drainage instructions before choosing.

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  1. TCL - 450 Sq. Ft. 10,000 BTU 3-in-1 Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J36QYTRL89

    Great Portable A/C...I love this a/c. Its the best portable i have owned....Sleep mode is awesome too and I love the auto shut off. The best portable IMO...The best floor air conditioner ever!!!I love...

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    A smart white portable air conditioner with AC, fan, and dehumidifier modes, app and voice control.
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    Your price for this item is $599.99

  2. Insignia™ - 250 Sq. Ft. 6,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J2FPJKPFLW

    Love this air conditioner! The price was great, the product is great, the performance is great....Best buy always has the best prices and products....Great works as described love it thanks Best Buy never...

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    A white portable air conditioner with 6,000 BTU cooling, remote control, fan, and dehumidifier functions.
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    Your price for this item is $299.99

  3. Insignia™ - 350 Sq. Ft. 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J2FPJKPFLS

    Love it...After a year this is working great, best purchase I've made in a while...Love the poratable AC...Very Cooll items perfect and the best!! Recommended

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    A white portable air conditioner with 8,000 BTU cooling, dehumidifier, fan, remote, and auto shut-off.
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    Your price for this item is $369.99

  4. TCL - 300 Sq. Ft. 7,000 BTU 3-in-1 Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J36QYTT3GW

    GREAT! so happy I got this...allow you to choose high, low, and auto, and I like the low setting it’s really quiet but still works great

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    A smart white portable air conditioner with AC, fan, and dehumidifier modes, app and voice control.
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    Your price for this item is $357.45
    Save $42
    The previous price was $399.99

  5. TCL - 250 Sq. Ft. 6,000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 with AC, Fan & Dehumidifier - White

    SKU: J36QYTHLJ2

    Great product. Very conevenoent to use at a great price presented by Best Buy...Love it and cools great. Way better than being hot and sticky

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    A white smart portable unit that cools, fans, and dehumidifies rooms up to 250 sq. ft.
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    Your price for this item is $329.99

  6. LG - 450 Sq. Ft. 10,000 BTU DOE (14,000 BTU ASHRAE) Dual Inverter Portable Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi - White

    SKU: J7G5655S3V

    Love my Lg ac...Love it great investment cool down quick noise level is low but can be loud for others so far the best...The best one...The best quality and work very well love it thank you ….,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(,,,...

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    A smart white portable air conditioner offering ultra-quiet operation, Wi-Fi control, and energy-efficient cooling.
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    Your price for this item is $590.99
    Save $109
    The previous price was $699.99

  7. TCL - 450 Sq. Ft. 10,000 BTU Q-Series Ultra-Quiet Dual Hose Inverter Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J36QYTHGYH

    Best solution in best price....I love this air conditioner....I was on a search hi and low for a ac unit during the hot months and landed at Best Buy....Great cost with potential finance plans. 10/10...

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    An ultra-quiet white portable air conditioner with dual hose inverter, smart controls, and three-in-one operation.
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    Your price for this item is $549.99

  8. TCL - 350 Sq. Ft. 8,000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 with AC, Fan & Dehumidifier - White

    SKU: J36QYTHGYC

    Best Buy is my go to place for quality and great customer service. Dr. G....GREAT UNIT...We love this portable unit! Cools efficiently and the dehumidifier is quite an added feature!

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    A white 3-in-1 portable unit that cools, circulates, and dehumidifies with smart app compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99

  9. TCL - 450 Sq. Ft. 10,000 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 with AC, Fan & Dehumidifier - White

    SKU: J36QYTHGYY

    Great AC...This is the best portable AC unit I have ever had....I love that I can control it with an app and it does a great job....The PAC works great. No surprises and excellent cooling....Best Buy...

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    A white 3-in-1 portable unit that cools, dehumidifies, and circulates air with smart app compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $499.99

  10. GE - 300 Sq. Ft. 7,500 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J7645SYS7S

    Made in USA, is what I was looking for, Very Well built portable A/C, I Love the ease of use also the...Best window adaptor I've ever used. will Recommend this Brand to Friends and Family!...Also great...

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    A smart, portable white air conditioner with app control, remote, and three cooling speeds for flexible comfort.
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    Your price for this item is $230.99
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    The previous price was $459.99

  11. Whynter - ARC-1230WN 600 Sq.Ft Smart NEX Inverter Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J3R8H97YTP

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    A smart white portable air conditioner with Wi-Fi control, inverter technology, and dehumidifies up to 87 pints daily.
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    Your price for this item is $609.99

  12. GE - 350 Sq. Ft. 8,500 BTU Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J7645SYS7X

    The best thing I ever bought cools my house great I use it to cool my living room and kitchen...Did not expect to work this good but this is the best money I've spent all summer!...Love it!!

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    A smart, portable white air conditioner offering app control, remote, and three cooling speeds for medium rooms.
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    Your price for this item is $285.99
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    The previous price was $569.99

  13. Whynter - 350 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J3RP95Y3C9

    I absolutely love my Whitner 11,000 BTU dual hose portable AC!...I would recommend this to my best friends and family members....Again, overall it is excellent quality for a great price!...Excellent quality...

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    A portable white dual hose air conditioner with remote control, carbon filter, and efficient cooling for 350 sq. ft.
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    Your price for this item is $539.00

  14. Whynter - ARC-131GD 13,000 BTU (6,345 BTU SACC) Dual Hose Cooling Portable Air Conditioner up to 420 sq ft in - Gray

    SKU: J3RP95Y3CK

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    A gray dual-hose portable air conditioner with dehumidifier, remote control, and touchpad for rooms up to 420 sq. ft.
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    Your price for this item is $373.39
    Save $126
    The previous price was $499.99

  15. Costway - 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 Floor AC Unit with Fan & Dehumidifier - White

    SKU: J9VXQ43RRQ

    We love this unit!...Very nice, love it

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    A versatile white 3-in-1 portable unit offering air conditioning, fan, and dehumidifier functions with remote control.
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    Your price for this item is $239.99
    Save $199
    The previous price was $439.98

  16. LG - 350 Sq. Ft. 8,350 BTU DOE (12,000 BTU ASHRAE) Smart Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J7G565558V

    Best Portable AC with LG ThinQ 300-350sqft!...Best Portable AC unit for 300-350sqft and with LG ThinQ I can control both upstairs and downstairs with...Air conditioner works really well and cools down...

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    A smart white portable air conditioner offering app control, voice compatibility, dehumidifier, and multiple fan speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99
    Save $40
    The previous price was $439.99

  17. Aeric - 700 Sq. Ft Portable Air Conditioner with 10,000 BTU Supplemental Heat Function - White

    SKU: J39H9CHJ9G

    Great use of space saving...This ac/ heater allin one is great for my house love it....from start ti finish when i turn it on the noise level was none existed it was very quiet and and the great...part...

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    A portable white air conditioner and heater with 10,000 BTU, dehumidifier, timer, and remote control.
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    Your price for this item is $529.99

  18. Whirlpool - 700 Sq. Ft 14,000 BTU ASHRAE (10,000 BTU SACC) Portable Air Conditioner with 10,000 BTU Supplemental Heat Function - White

    SKU: J39H83WQ63

    LOVE THIS PORTABLE AC KEEPS MY ROOM VERY COOL AND LOVE THAT IT HAS A THERMASTAT...Great performance very powerful. Runs extremely well. Very minimal noise easy to set up....Love that its on wheels makes...

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    A portable white air conditioner with supplemental heat, digital controls, and dehumidifies up to 108 pints daily.
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    Your price for this item is $509.99
    Save $90
    The previous price was $599.99

  19. Costway - 8200 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 Floor AC Unit with Fan & Dehumidifier - White

    SKU: J9VXQ43RS5

    Great...This product is amazing,give the best air inside my bedroom...Love it.

    Product Description

    A versatile white 3-in-1 portable unit offering air conditioning, fan, and dehumidifier functions with remote control.
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    Your price for this item is $219.99
    Save $179
    The previous price was $399.98

  20. Costway - 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Cools up to 250 sq.ft 3 -in-1 Air Cooler Dehumidifier Fan 24H Timer 5000 BTU - White

    SKU: J9VXH3748Z

    Really great air conditioner...I think this is one of the best air conditioners I’ve purchased, it is a little loud, but it can cool...Great portable unit for our garage while working in it

    Product Description

    A white 3-in-1 portable air conditioner with dehumidifier, fan, remote control, and washable filter.
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    Your price for this item is $219.99
    Save $179
    The previous price was $399.98

  21. Costway - 8000 BTU ASHRAE Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 Air Cooler w/Dehumidifier & Fan Mode - White

    SKU: CTFFCWTPHJ

    Great deal on great device....Great size. Great capacity. Happy with the product....Great bedroom addition...Set up was easy, the dehumidifier function works great, and it cools my bedroom down really...

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    A white 3-in-1 portable air conditioner with dehumidifier, fan modes, remote, and washable filter.
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    Your price for this item is $223.99
    Save $185
    The previous price was $409.98

  22. Costway - 8000 BTU ASHRAE Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 Air Cooler w/Dehumidifier & Fan Mode - Gray

    SKU: CTFFC62C6Y

    job of cooling my office while not being so powerful with my other acs that it pops the circuit.. love...Great company support...But, great service by Costway. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from them again!...

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    A gray 3-in-1 portable air conditioner with dehumidifier, fan mode, remote, and washable filter.
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    Your price for this item is $234.99
    Save $164
    The previous price was $399.98

  23. Aeric - 700 Sq. Ft Portable Air Conditioner - White

    SKU: J39H9CHJSH

    Love it...Great buy

    Product Description

    A white portable air conditioner with dehumidifier, auto-evaporation, remote control, and three airflow speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $499.99

  24. Frigidaire - 450 Sq. Ft. 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Wifi - White

    SKU: J7CJ366GX6

    My first portable & the best A/C Unit I've ever owned!...I absolutely love this AC unit. It cools really well & it's very quiet running on high....Love that it's also on wifi, love the app & that I can...

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    A portable white air conditioner with Wi-Fi control, 3-in-1 modes, and quiet operation for large rooms.
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    Your price for this item is $549.99
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Self-evaporative portable air conditioners offer flexible room cooling while reducing the need to manually empty collected condensation. Unlike portable AC units that store most moisture in an internal tank, self-evaporating models reuse some of the condensation during the cooling process and discharge moisture through an exhaust hose. This design can make everyday operation more convenient, especially in bedrooms, home offices and other spaces that need supplemental cooling. The amount of water evaporated varies by model and indoor humidity, so even a fully self-evaporating portable air conditioner may require drainage in particularly humid conditions or during certain operating modes. These units also need proper outdoor ventilation, typically through a compatible window vent kit, to release heat. A self-evaporative portable AC is different from an evaporative air cooler: it uses a refrigerant-based system to lower room temperature rather than relying on water evaporation alone. Choosing the best self-evaporative portable air conditioner for your space starts with matching its cooling capacity to the room’s square footage and conditions. Look for the manufacturer’s recommended room size and the unit’s DOE-rated seasonally adjusted cooling capacity, or SACC, which helps you compare portable air conditioner performance under standardized conditions. Sun exposure, ceiling height and heat-producing electronics can also affect your cooling needs. Features such as adjustable fan speeds, a programmable timer, sleep mode and a remote control can help you tailor operation to your routine, while select smart portable air conditioners offer Wi-Fi connectivity for compatible app-based controls. A dual-hose design can reduce the amount of warm outdoor air drawn into the room compared with a single-hose unit, and a properly sealed window installation helps limit unwanted heat entering the space. Before purchasing, check the exhaust hose requirements, window kit compatibility, noise rating and drainage instructions. Routine filter cleaning, clear airflow around the unit and maintenance according to the manufacturer’s directions help keep a self-evaporating portable air conditioner ready for dependable seasonal cooling.

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A self-evaporative portable air conditioner reuses moisture collected during cooling and releases some or all of it as water vapor through its exhaust hose. Depending on the model and operating conditions, some condensation may still collect in an internal reservoir.

Some models require occasional draining, especially during humid weather or when using dehumidifier mode. Others offer continuous drainage through a separate drain hose. Check the model’s specifications and manual for its drainage options.

Yes, self-evaporative portable air conditioners use an exhaust hose to release warm air and evaporated moisture outdoors during cooling. Most connect to a window vent kit, though installation options vary by model. The self-evaporative feature does not eliminate the need for outdoor venting.

Common modes include cooling, fan-only operation and dehumidification. Some models also offer automatic, sleep or heating modes. Condensation handling can vary by mode, so dehumidifier operation may require a different drainage setup than cooling.

Routine care generally includes cleaning washable filters or replacing disposable ones as directed, wiping the exterior and removing dust from accessible air grilles. The reservoir and drain components may also need cleaning. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning methods and frequency.