Hisense HIAP0825TWD vs BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM
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.
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Best for: Official DOE SACC 8000 Btu/h, CEER 13.5, certified as dual-duct
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 8000 Btu/h, CEER 12, 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 | Hisense HIAP0825TWD | BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 8000 Btu/h | 8000 Btu/h | 30% |
| DOE CEEROfficial DOE combined energy efficiency ratio in Btu/Wh. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 13.5 | 12 | 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 | No | 20% |
| Variable-speed compressorYes when the official DOE record marks a variable-speed compressor as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | No | 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) | 8000 Btu/h | 8000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 13.5 Btu/Wh | 12 Btu/Wh | info |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Dual-duct | Single-duct | info |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | No | No | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (DOE) | No | Yes | info |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation | Auto-evaporation | info |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | Not listed | 8000 Btu/h | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 593 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 667 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | HIAP0825TWD | BPACT08NM | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | HAP0825TWD | BPACT08NM | info |
| CoolPick score | 6.0/10 | 4.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Hisense HIAP0825TWD
Better published figure on: DOE CEER, Dual-duct certification.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 13.5
- Certified to DOE as a dual-duct configuration
Watch out for
- DOE record does not list a variable-speed compressor (unstated counts as no)
- DOE record does not list a heating function
BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM
Better published figure on: Variable-speed compressor.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 12
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- Certified to DOE as a single-duct configuration
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Verdict
The Hisense HAP0825TWD / HIAP0825TWD DOE record lists 8,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 13.5, a dual-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. The BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM record lists 8,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 12, a single-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor.
- Hisense HIAP0825TWD: U.S. DOE CCMS: HIAP0825TWD
- Hisense HIAP0825TWD: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM: U.S. DOE CCMS: BPACT08NM
- BLACK+DECKER BPACT08NM: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners