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BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£420Cooling capacity:12000 BTU/hMaximum room size:24 m²Maximum noise level:65 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB Review: Compare 44 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 51% of portable air conditioners
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 75%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

55%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

15%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 58%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

55%

6.8

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

15%

8.2

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 66.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

6.9
Cooling capacity
12,000 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 12,000 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is higher than that of 71.3% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 19.7% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
1,350 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 1,350 W, which is higher than the power draw of 91.1% of portable air conditioners.
Cooling-mode power draw.
Cooling Energy Efficiency Class
A
This portable air conditioner has cooling energy efficiency class A, which ranks lower than 10.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 89.4% of portable air conditioners.
Official EU cooling energy efficiency class.
Heating energy efficiency class
?
Number of speeds
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable air conditioner offers 3 fan speeds, which is more than 36.8% of portable air conditioners and equal to 61.1% of portable air conditioners.
Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
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Fan-only mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a fan-only mode. 99.5% of portable air conditioners support this mode.
Airflow direction control
manual
This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, which ranks lower than 53.2% of portable air conditioners and equal to 19.4% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a dedicated night mode. 74.3% of portable air conditioners offer night mode.
Timer
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a built-in timer. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a timer.
Maximum timer duration
24 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 24 hours, which is longer than that of 7.4% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 92.6% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
white
Display
yes
This portable air conditioner includes an integrated display. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a display.
Control type
touch
Remote control
yes
This portable air conditioner comes with a remote control. 99% of portable air conditioners include a remote.
Handles
yes
This portable air conditioner includes built-in handles for easier carrying. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature handles.
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BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 3,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (12000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    12,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 60 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (410 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    410 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 6 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (45 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    45 dB vs 51 dB
  • 2.8 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (35.2 cm vs 38 cm).
    35.2 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3,000 BTU/h higher cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (12000 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    12,000 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 60 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (410 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    410 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 6 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (45 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    45 dB vs 51 dB
  • 2.8 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (35.2 cm vs 38 cm).
    35.2 cm vs 38 cm
  • 350 W higher rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws more power than the average portable air conditioner (1350 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    1,350 W vs 1,000 W
  • 2 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (18 °C vs 16 °C).
    18 °C vs 16 °C
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 6 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (24 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    24 m² vs 30 m²
  • 13.6 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (84.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    84.6 cm vs 71 cm
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • 0.1 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.7 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.7 m vs 1.8 m
  • 3.9 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (39.4 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    39.4 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 6.01x less popular
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 20% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB is more expensive than the average portable air conditioner (£420 vs £350).
    £420 vs £350
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB offers worse value for money than the average portable air conditioner (6.94 vs 7.1).
    6.94 vs 7.13
  • 350 W higher rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws more power than the average portable air conditioner (1350 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    1,350 W vs 1,000 W
  • 2 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (18 °C vs 16 °C).
    18 °C vs 16 °C
  • 6 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (24 m² vs 30 m²).
    Maximum recommended cooling area in m².
    24 m² vs 30 m²
  • 1 dB louder at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is louder at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (65 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    65 dB vs 64 dB
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 3.4 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (29 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    29 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 13.6 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (84.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    84.6 cm vs 71 cm
  • 0.1 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.7 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.7 m vs 1.8 m
  • 3.9 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (39.4 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    39.4 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 11.8% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (28.5 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    28.5 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 14.3% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (117330 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    117,330.048 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB

  • Powerful 12,000 BTU capacity effectively and quickly cools medium to large rooms up to 30 square meters.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 design offers useful cooling, fan-only, and independent dehumidification modes.
  • Equipped with smooth-rolling caster wheels that make it easy to move between rooms.
  • Features a very convenient 24-hour programmable timer and a functional remote control.
  • Self-evaporating system reduces the need for manual water tray drainage during standard cooling.
  • Easily detachable filters allow for quick maintenance and cleaning.

What we don't like about BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB

  • Very noisy operation with a loud compressor hum and plastic case vibrations that do not fade into the background.
  • The unit shakes violently when the compressor cycles off, which can easily disrupt sleep.
  • Heavy and bulky frame makes it difficult to carry upstairs or store away when not in use.
  • Occupies a significant amount of floor space and requires strict placement near a window for the exhaust hose.
  • Single-hose extraction setup makes it less energy-efficient than a dual-hose or traditional window unit.
  • The included window installation kit and drainage system instructions receive mixed feedback for clarity.

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER BXAC40008GB is a powerful 3-in-1 portable climate control unit delivering a 12,000 BTU (3.3 kW) cooling capacity, designed to efficiently manage spaces up to 24m² with an airflow rate of 410 m³/h. Operating on 220-240V with a 1350W power input, this Class A energy-rated appliance functions as an air conditioner, a 3-speed fan, and a high-capacity dehumidifier capable of extracting up to 40 litres of moisture per day into its 1.5L water tray. Key performance pros include an active carbon filter to eliminate odours, an automated self-evaporating system, a 24-hour programmable timer, an overheat protection mechanism, and a silent compressor mode that drops noise levels to 53dB at low speed. However, notable cons include its hefty 28.5 kg frame, a maximum operating sound level that can reach a loud 65 dB, and the common installation requirement of securing an exhaust hose via a window kit.

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