9 best portable air conditioners and coolers to shop in Australia 2023
Omega Altise 2.6kW portable air conditioner, $599 at The Good Guys
With a 2.6kW cooling capacity, there's no doubt this portable AC from Omega will keep you cool on even the hottest summer nights.
"We bought 3 of these units and I have absolutely no complaints! We live in an old Queenslander home with high ceilings and the typical tongue-&-groove walls. The bedrooms are fairly average sized but the high ceilings means more air to cool, and these little units handle it perfectly. For us, the air cons are barely noisy, and much quieter than other portable air cons I've used before," wrote one five-star reviewer.
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SmarterHome 3.5kW portable air conditioner, $429 for First members (usually $699.99) at Kogan
This clever Kogan portable air conditioner connects to your smartphone, Google Home or Amazon Alexa, so that you can control the temperature with your voice or the touch of a finger.
Rinnai 4.1Kw cooling only portable air conditioner, $975 at Appliances Online
Your air will be chilled in no time with Rinnai's portable air con. It has a bunch of great features, including an in-built timer, various operating modes, a washable filter, a convenient water alarm, and you don't even have to empty the water tray because it eliminates condensation through the exhaust duct.
Excel Air 2.62Kw portable air conditioner, $449 at Bing Lee
This unit is solid proof that good things can come in small packages. It's lightweight, easy to transport and works extremely hard to keep your space nice and cool on those stinking hot days.
EWT 9L evaporative cooler, $229 at The Good Guys
With three fan settings to choose from, a timer and a nine-litre tank capacity, this evaporative cooler is a great way to keep cool whenever and wherever you want.
Devanti evaporative air cooler with remote, $410.95 (usually $586.95) at Myer
If you want to cover a large area, look no further than the Devanti evaporative air cooler. This pick boasts a generous 60-litre water tank so that you can keep cool for hours, without having to top up the water often. Hot tip: add ice to the cooler for even better results!
Evapolar evaCHILL personal evaporative air cooler, $149 at Amazon
With almost 2000 five-star reviews on Amazon, this evaporative cooler is perfect for popping on your desk when the office temperature just won't cooperate. You can even use it to cool a small bedroom or space.
Hyundai 4.1Kw smart portable air conditioner, $479 for First members (usually $899.99) at Kogan
Enjoy the perfect temperature in your home with this small air conditioner, which effortlessly connects to Amazon Alexa and Google Home through an app. It also features a built-in fan and dehumidifier with adjustable temperatures from 16°C to 31°C.
Klika pronti evaporative air cooler, $107 (usually $119) at Myer
Featuring a 3.5-litre reservoir, this cooler is great for taking the heat out of the day, no matter what part of the house you're in. The low-power consumption (only 60 watts) translates into incredible savings on energy bills, too.
