BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner vs Whynter ARC-122DS Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner
A small to mid-size room with a 20.5 to 59 inch window opening
A single-hose 10,000 BTU ASHRAE unit that also dehumidifies and runs as a fan, with R32 refrigerant, a washable slide-out filter, castor locks and MIST evaporation that usually leaves nothing to drain. Its manual gives a usable 64 to 95 degree Cool range, but published DOE capacity figures for it vary from 5,500 to 6,300, so check the EnergyGuide label.
Published specifications
- All sources: 10,000 BTU ASHRAE 128; DOE figure published variously as 5,500, 5,550 and 6,300
- Manual: Cool 64-95 F and Dry 64-95 F room temperature range
- Manual: window opening 20.5-59 in; 12 in clear all round, 12-36 in from the window wall
- Maker pages: R32 refrigerant, 15.3 x 14 x 24.8 in, 47.3 lb (the manual's own table differs)
- Manual: MIST evaporation, ft full-tank stop, drip pan and drain hose included
- Manual warranty: 1 year labour, 1 year parts, 5 years compressor part only, via W Appliance Co
Strengths
- Wide 64 to 95 degree Cool range in its own manual, unlike the larger BPACT12 and 14 pair
- MIST evaporation means draining is normally an end-of-season job, with a drip pan supplied
- Five-year compressor coverage and a broad 20.5 to 59 inch window range
Caveats
- Published DOE capacity ranges from 5,500 to 6,300 depending on which source you read
- Single hose, so exhausted air is replaced by air drawn in from the rest of the house
- Warranty excludes transferred, refurbished and as-is units, and the model is not sold in California
Read the full BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner guide
Whynter ARC-122DS Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
A humid 400 sq ft room with a drain point for the upper gravity port
An Elite dual-hose unit rated 12,000 BTU ASHRAE and 7,000 BTU SACC for 400 square feet, with 82 pints a day of dehumidifying, R32 refrigerant, a 61-89 degree thermostat and both upper and lower drain ports. The intake hose can be capped to run it like a single-hose unit on hot or rainy days, and the continuous-drain hose is sold separately.
Published specifications
- Maker: ARC-122DS, 12,000 BTU ASHRAE and 7,000 BTU SACC, 400 sq ft
- Maker: 115 V, 1,200 W max, 10.5 A; CEER 6.88, EER 9.15; R32; 68 lb
- Manual: 5.9 in exhaust hose and 5.0 in intake hose, each up to 60 in; 9 ft total limit
- Manual: window kit 6.5 in W, 20 in min, 46 in max; maker page says 56 in max
- Manual: 20 in clearance all round; separate 15-amp circuit; no extension cord or power strip
- Manual: upper gravity drain port for continuous use, drain hose sold separately
Strengths
- Upper gravity drain port allows uninterrupted running without emptying a tank
- True dual hose, and the intake can be capped to run single-hose in hot or wet weather
- 82 pints a day of dehumidifying and both ASHRAE and SACC ratings published by the maker
Caveats
- The hose for continuous drainage is sold separately, not in the box
- Whynter's manual and product page disagree on the window kit maximum, 46 versus 56 inches
- No humidistat, so Dehumidify mode cannot be set to a target humidity level
Read the full Whynter ARC-122DS Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner guide
How to choose between them
Choose the BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner if your situation matches: A small to mid-size room with a 20.5 to 59 inch window opening. Its main caveat: Published DOE capacity ranges from 5,500 to 6,300 depending on which source you read.
Choose the Whynter ARC-122DS Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner if your situation matches: A humid 400 sq ft room with a drain point for the upper gravity port. Its main caveat: The hose for continuous drainage is sold separately, not in the box.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- BLACK+DECKER brand product page for the exact model BPACT10WT Source for BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner
- BLACK+DECKER appliances support article with specifications for BPACT10WT Source for BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner
- Instruction manual for BPACT08 and BPACT10 supplied on the listing Source for BLACK+DECKER BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner
- Whynter product page for the exact model ARC-122DS, with specification block and accessories Source for Whynter ARC-122DS Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
- Whynter user manual for the exact model ARC-122DS, 2022 revision Source for Whynter ARC-122DS Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
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