AC Infinity AC-ACN10 vs Dreo DR-HAC010S
Two of the portable air conditioners in our best portable air conditioners comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
Affiliate disclosure: We earn a commission if you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our rankings, which come from the published scoring formula. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more.
Best for: Official DOE SACC 12000 Btu/h, CEER 12.8, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 10000 Btu/h, CEER 12.2, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | AC Infinity AC-ACN10 | Dreo DR-HAC010S | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12000 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | 30% |
| DOE CEEROfficial DOE combined energy efficiency ratio in Btu/Wh. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12.8 | 12.2 | 32% |
| Dual-duct certificationYes when the official DOE record lists a dual-duct configuration used for testing. Single-duct or unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Variable-speed compressorYes when the official DOE record marks a variable-speed compressor as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Heating functionYes when the official DOE record lists a heating function. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 8% |
| Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (DOE SACC) | 12000 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 12.8 Btu/Wh | 12.2 Btu/Wh | info |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Dual-duct | Dual-duct | info |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | No | No | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (DOE) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation | Auto-evaporation | info |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | 12000 Btu/h | 10100 Btu/h | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 938 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 820 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | AC-ACN10 | DR-HAC010S | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | AC-ACN10 | DR-HAC010S | info |
| CoolPick score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
AC Infinity AC-ACN10
Better published figure on: DOE SACC, DOE CEER.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 12.8
- Highest official DOE SACC in this comparison (12000 Btu/h)
- Certified to DOE as a dual-duct configuration
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Dreo DR-HAC010S
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 12.2
- Certified to DOE as a dual-duct configuration
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Verdict
The AC Infinity AC-ACN10 DOE record lists 12,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 12.8, a dual-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. The Dreo DR-HAC010S record lists 10,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 12.2, a dual-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. Neither lists a heating function.
- AC Infinity AC-ACN10: U.S. DOE CCMS: AC-ACN10
- AC Infinity AC-ACN10: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- Dreo DR-HAC010S: U.S. DOE CCMS: DR-HAC010S
- Dreo DR-HAC010S: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners