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Hisense HIAP0825TWD

Ranked #23 of 35 in Best Portable Air Conditioners (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#23

Hisense HIAP0825TWD

Best for: Official DOE SACC 8000 Btu/h, CEER 13.5, certified as dual-duct

6.0/10

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

Score breakdown

DOE SACC 30%
DOE CEER 32%
Dual-duct certification 20%
Variable-speed compressor 10%
Heating function 8%
DOE SACC8000 Btu/h
DOE CEER13.5
Dual-duct certificationYes
Variable-speed compressorNo
Heating functionNo
Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (DOE SACC)8000 Btu/h
Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER)13.5 Btu/Wh
Duct configuration used for testing (DOE)Dual-duct
Presence of heating function (DOE)No
Variable-speed compressor (DOE)No
Primary condensate removal (DOE)Auto-evaporation
Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE)Not listed
Estimated cooling power (computed)593 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER
Certified individual model numberHIAP0825TWD
Basic model number (DOE)HAP0825TWD
PriceCheck price

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