Whynter ARC-1230WNH vs Whynter ARC-1230WN
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 12000 Btu/h, CEER 14.2, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 12000 Btu/h, CEER 13.8, 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 | Whynter ARC-1230WNH | Whynter ARC-1230WN | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12000 Btu/h | 12000 Btu/h | 30% |
| DOE CEEROfficial DOE combined energy efficiency ratio in Btu/Wh. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 14.2 | 13.8 | 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. | Yes | No | 8% |
| Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (DOE SACC) | 12000 Btu/h | 12000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 14.2 Btu/Wh | 13.8 Btu/Wh | info |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Dual-duct | Dual-duct | info |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | Yes | 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 | 12000 Btu/h | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 845 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 870 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | ARC-1230WNH | ARC-1230WN | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | ARC-1230WNH | ARC-1230WN | info |
| CoolPick score | 9.8/10 | 8.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Whynter ARC-1230WNH
Better published figure on: DOE CEER, Heating function.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 14.2
- 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
- DOE record lists a heating function
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Whynter ARC-1230WN
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 13.8
- 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
Verdict
Both official Whynter records list 12,000 Btu/h SACC, a dual-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. The ARC-1230WN record lists a CEER of 13.8 and no heating function. The ARC-1230WNH record lists a CEER of 14.2 and a heating function.
- Whynter ARC-1230WNH: U.S. DOE CCMS: ARC-1230WNH
- Whynter ARC-1230WNH: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- Whynter ARC-1230WN: U.S. DOE CCMS: ARC-1230WN
- Whynter ARC-1230WN: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners