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Best portable air conditioner deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale 2023
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Heads up, thrifty shoppers. Here with a whole host of sizable savings on the likes of home appliances, TVs, mattresses, Apple products and much, much more, Amazon Prime Day is underway.
The two-day shopping bonanza started yesterday (11 July) and will run until midnight today (Wednesday 12 July). For shoppers hoping to snap up a hefty discount on big-ticket items and smaller, everyday household essentials, it’s not one to be missed.
Follow live: The best and latest Amazon Prime Day deals
If you’re looking to save on a portable air conditioner this summer, the Prime Day sale could be a wise time to buy. Without a discount, some of the best air conditioners can set you back anywhere between £300 to £1,000 (depending on the model and its British Thermal Units, or BTUs – the higher the number, the more oomph).
Whether it’s an air conditioner, air fryer, vacuum cleaner or new electric toothbrush on your Prime Day wish list, it’s fair to say the deals can be tricky to navigate and compare, which is why the IndyBest team is here to help sort the top-tier discounts from the duds.
For the best deals on portable air conditioners in the Amazon Prime Day sale, keep reading.
Best Amazon Prime Day portable air conditioner deals
Logik LAC10C22 portable air conditioner: Was £377.95, now £303.96, Amazon.co.uk
Landing a spot in our review of the best portable air conditioners, this Logik model “cooled our room down quickly and efficiently”. “It has 10,000 BTUs, so is ideal for small to medium rooms, and the casters underneath made it easy to wheel around”. Snap it up before the next heatwave.
De’Longhi pinguino PACEM77: Was £569.99, now £499.99, Amazon.co.uk
Looking comparatively sleek and contemporary when compared to some other models on the market, this De’Longhi air conditioning unit has been discounted by a humble 12 per cent. We featured a very similar model in our round-up of the best portable air conditioners, which our tester praised for being much quieter than most of the other units they tried, and by far the best looking. This pinguino model features three fan speeds and it comes with a remote control, castor wheels and handles which should make it easy to move around.
Costway 5-in-1 portable air conditioner: Was £310.95, now £257.95, Amazon.co.uk
Cool bedrooms, living rooms, home offices and other spaces with the help of this AC unit. With five modes – cooling, heating, dehumidifying, fan and sleep – the temperature settings range from 16C to 32C. It also comes with a smart option to connect to your phone, so you can control the temperature or set a timer with a simple click.
Ellees portable desktop air conditioner: Was £29.99, now £23.99, Amazon.co.uk
Much smaller than many models you might find during the sale, this desktop option should slot into your home or office set-up neatly, owing to the appliance measuring in at 17.8cm x 5cm x 13.5cm. Now with a 20 per cent discount, this especially portable air conditioner features three wind speeds, including one for sleep, plus a natural and stronger wind option. Complete with two nightlights, once completely charged it should last for up to six hours of use.
KGOGO portable portable 4-In-1 air conditioning unit: Was £349.99, now £279.99, Amazon.co.uk
Reduced by 20 per cent, this air conditioning unit has four different modes. You can drop the temperature to 16C when it gets hot, improve the indoor air circulation with two fan speeds, or dehumidify the indoor air to keep the humidity between 40 and 60 per cent. A multi-function control panel allows you to set a timer, adjust the temperature value and switch modes.
Ariston MOBIS 9 UK portable air conditioner: Was £275.99, now £219.99, Amazon.co.uk
This portable air conditioner is billed by the brand for being highly efficient and especially quiet. Discounted by 20 per cent in the Prime Day sale, the appliance will arrive with a remote control, included batteries to get you started, and an anti-odour filter, which is said to oust bacteria and airborne allergens from your living space.
HoMedics PAC-35WT-EU2 personal space cooler: Was £24.99, now £19.99, Amazon.co.uk
You can currently save 20 per cent on this compact desk cooling fan. It can reach a distance of up to 1.8m and has three different settings. Thanks to the water that goes in the top compartment, it also has a cooling effect of up to 8C. It runs for up to six hours too and only weighs 2.22kg, so it can be moved easily around the house.
Olimpia Splendid 1960 01960 dolceclima compact: Was £279, now £223.19, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re looking for a compact air conditioner, consider this one. It’s only 70cm in height and 35cm wide, but despite its small stature, the brand states that the unit can cool up to 2.1kW. It has two fan speeds as well as a multi-function control panel for ease of use. Moving it from room to room is simple thanks to the side handles and wheels.
Darmai portable personal mini air conditioner: Was £39.99, now £26.98, Amazon.co.uk
This personal mini air conditioner promises to be lightweight meaning it’s easy to carry around and take anywhere, be that work, a picnic or a beach trip. The air cooler features a handy spray function, three wind modes and comes with a 600ml water tank that can be used for up to six hours. If you need a hand keeping cool while you sleep, the unit also doubles up as a night light.
Do you need an Amazon Prime subscription for Prime Day?
The short answer is yes – if you want to access the Amazon Prime Day deals, you will need an Amazon Prime account. An Amazon Prime membership will cost £8.99 a month and gives you access to benefits beyond the Prime Day sale, such as free shipping and early access to the retailer’s lightning deals. If you’re not sure whether you want to sign up just yet, you can choose to sign up for a free 30-day trial, which means you can cancel it at any time before the 30 days are up.
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