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We don’t all have the resources for centralised air conditioning, but on especially hot days sometimes fans just aren’t up to the challenge. A portable air conditioner is a good midway point

(both in terms of price and cooling power) between these two devices and will help lower the temperature of your room by a significant degree.

In order to help you find the best portable air conditioner for you, we’ll run you through everything you need to know before you start looking, as well as talk you through the 10 best

portable air conditioners in the UK for 2021.

One of the main features people look for in portable air conditioners is a low noise level, as the more old fashioned models were famously loud. These days, you can expect the noise to range

from decibels in the early 30s to the early 60s.

For context, that's a scale from the noise you can expect inside a library to the noise you can expect in a quiet neighbourhood - neither of which should disturb you during the day, and

unless you’re an extraordinarily light sleeper, should be easy enough to sleep through at night.

How expensive your portable air conditioner is to run will depend on factors like its size, energy efficiency, and how long you plan to run it during the day.

If you buy a large model that has a low energy rating and then run it continuously for days on end, you can safely expect to see your energy bill go up by quite a bit. However, if you invest

in an energy-efficient model and use it sparingly as the temperature calls for it, it shouldn’t make a significant difference in your bill.

A major benefit price-wise of using a portable air conditioner rather than a central air conditioning system is that you are only cooling a relatively small area rather than your entire

home, which saves you money by not cooling unused spaces.

The price for portable air conditioners varies hugely. If you opt for a no-frills, budget-friendly option you can pick one up for under £30 - but be warned, really you do get what you pay

for. While these models do have an effect on the temperature, they aren’t nearly as sturdy or powerful as their more expensive competitors.

Some of the more expensive options on the market come in at about £600, and these models come with all the power, longevity, and fan speed variations you could want. The more expensive fans

usually have a higher BTU (British Thermal Unit) which refers to how high the cooling capacity is.

But rest assured, there are plenty of models in between these price points with varying features and cooling power, so there is something for an array of budgets.

Most high-quality portable air conditioners need to be vented out the window with an exhaust hose in order to remove the hot, moist air from your room and keep the temperature cool.

If you don’t vent it out the window, it won’t cool your room nearly as powerfully and will just circulate the warm air - which is not what you’re after during a heatwave.

For this reason, you should make sure there’s an area free that’s near a window if you want to get the most out of your device.

If you don’t have window space, a good alternative to vented air con is evaporative coolers. These have a water tank that you fill with ice-cold water, which the device passes warm air

through in order to cool it down and distribute through the room.

Now you know the basics of what you’re looking for, we’ll talk you through the 10 best options for an array of needs and price points - so keep scrolling.

If you’re a light sleeper struggling to get to sleep in the heat, the noise level of your portable air conditioner is probably top prosperity - and understandably so. Some models marketed as

‘quiet’ are anything but, and the rumbling noise can keep you up all night.

This smart, Wi-Fi compatible portable air conditioner has LED display and can be controlled from anywhere using your smartphone, and works with Amazon Echo and Alexa so you can also operate

it from your voice (especially handy when you want to change it from bed).

The EcoSilent Portable Air Conditioner also comes with innovative SMART COOL mode, a setting where the fan speed is automatically adjusted to suit the temperature.

Designed for large spaces, like big bedrooms, living rooms, and offices, this energy-efficient and eco-friendly model has a quiet fan balancing operation with high cooling performance.

Energy rating: A | Dimensions: 42 x 72 x 36cm | Weight: 29kg | Power: 220-240V 50hz | Fan speeds: 5 | Noise level: