Keystone KSTAP10PINV vs Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6
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 10000 Btu/h, CEER 14.7, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 10000 Btu/h, CEER 14.7, certified as dual-duct
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Keystone KSTAP10PINV | Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 10000 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. | 14.7 | 14.7 | 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 | No | 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) | 10000 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 14.7 Btu/Wh | 14.7 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 | Not listed on the DOE record we used | info |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation | Auto-evaporation | info |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | 10000 Btu/h | Not listed | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 680 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 680 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | KSTAP10PINV | DPA100B9IWDB-6 | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | KSTAP10PINV | DPA100B9IWDB-6 | info |
| CoolPick score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Keystone KSTAP10PINV
Better published figure on: Variable-speed compressor.
What we like
- Highest official DOE CEER in this comparison (14.7)
- 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
Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Highest official DOE CEER in this comparison (14.7)
- 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
Verdict
Both official records list 10,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 14.7 and a dual-duct test configuration. The Keystone KSTAP10PINV record marks a variable-speed compressor as Yes. The Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6 record does not list a variable-speed compressor, so that criterion is scored as no.
- Keystone KSTAP10PINV: U.S. DOE CCMS: KSTAP10PINV
- Keystone KSTAP10PINV: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6: U.S. DOE CCMS: DPA100B9IWDB-6
- Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners