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Whirlpool PACW212CO Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Cooling capacity:12000 BTU/hMaximum room size:30 m²Maximum noise level:64 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:A

Whirlpool PACW212CO 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.

Whirlpool PACW212CO
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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.
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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 60% of portable air conditioners
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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.
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–²Better than 69%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

55%

7.4

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

15%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 56%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 80%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Whirlpool PACW212CO

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

55%

7.4

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

15%

7.2

Design

6.9
User score
User score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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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Popularity:
Whirlpool PACW212CO has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 70% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.4
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
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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.
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.
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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
none
This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, which ranks lower than 73.1% of portable air conditioners and equal to 26.9% 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
12 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 12 hours, which is shorter than that of 93.1% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 5.3% 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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Whirlpool PACW212CO 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
  • 0.2 m longer exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a longer exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.7 m vs 1.5 m
  • 30 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (380 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    380 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 50 m³/h higher low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (300 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    300 m³/h vs 250 m³/h
  • 3 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (48 dB vs 51 dB).
    48 dB vs 51 dB
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner can be set to a higher temperature than the average portable air conditioner (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 3.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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.
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    the average portable air conditioner
    Whirlpool PACW212CO has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.29 vs 8.000).
    8.29 vs 8
  • 33.6% more popular
    Whirlpool PACW212CO is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.02 vs 6).
    8.02 vs 6.01
  • 3.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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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    Whirlpool PACW212CO
    the average portable air conditioner
    Whirlpool PACW212CO has a higher user score than the average portable air conditioner (8.29 vs 8.000).
    8.29 vs 8
  • 33.6% more popular
    Whirlpool PACW212CO is more popular than the average portable air conditioner (8.02 vs 6).
    8.02 vs 6.01
  • 3.1% better value for money
    Whirlpool PACW212CO offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.35 vs 7.1).
    7.35 vs 7.13
  • 6.1% cheaper
    Whirlpool PACW212CO is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£330 vs £350).
    £330 vs £350
  • 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
  • 30 m³/h higher high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (380 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    380 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • 50 m³/h higher low-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers higher low-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (300 m³/h vs 250 m³/h).
    300 m³/h vs 250 m³/h
  • 3 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (48 dB vs 51 dB).
    48 dB vs 51 dB
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner can be set to a higher temperature than the average portable air conditioner (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 0.2 m longer exhaust hose
    This portable air conditioner has a longer exhaust hose than the average portable air conditioner (1.7 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.7 m vs 1.5 m
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • 5 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (21 °C vs 16 °C).
    21 °C vs 16 °C
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 49% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (38 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    38 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 12 hours shorter maximum timer
    This portable air conditioner supports a shorter timer duration than the average portable air conditioner (12 hours vs 24 hours).
    12 hours vs 24 hours
  • 4.5 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (40 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    40 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 6.8 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44.8 cm vs 38 cm).
    44.8 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3.4 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (74.4 cm vs 71 cm).
    74.4 cm vs 71 cm
  • 5 °C higher minimum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a higher minimum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (21 °C vs 16 °C).
    21 °C vs 16 °C
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides none airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    none vs automatic
  • 12 hours shorter maximum timer
    This portable air conditioner supports a shorter timer duration than the average portable air conditioner (12 hours vs 24 hours).
    12 hours vs 24 hours
  • 1.2 l/24 h lower dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers lower moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (31.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    31.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 49% higher weight
    This portable air conditioner is heavier than the average portable air conditioner (38 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    38 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 4.5 cm deeper cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is deeper than the average portable air conditioner (40 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    40 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 6.8 cm wider cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is wider than the average portable air conditioner (44.8 cm vs 38 cm).
    44.8 cm vs 38 cm
  • 3.4 cm taller cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is taller than the average portable air conditioner (74.4 cm vs 71 cm).
    74.4 cm vs 71 cm
  • 29.9% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (133324.8 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    133,324.8 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Whirlpool PACW212CO

  • Powerful 12000 BTU cooling that lowers room temperature rapidly
  • Effective multi-functional modes including dedicated dehumidifying and fan settings
  • Convenient 6th Sense and Around U technology that automatically adjusts temperature based on localized sensors
  • User-friendly digital interface and straightforward remote control operation
  • Equipped with a highly efficient HEPA filter that filters out allergens and pollen
  • Easy to transport between rooms thanks to built-in glide wheels

What we don't like about Whirlpool PACW212CO

  • Noticeable operating noise that can be disruptive, especially when first starting up
  • Bulky physical footprint and heavy unit weight around 30-37 kg
  • The included window kit is primarily suited for sliding windows, making configuration difficult for other types
  • Potential long-term reliability issues with cooling efficiency or fan motor components over several years of use
  • Short or stiff standard plastic exhaust hose that is prone to cracking or breaking

Verdict

The Whirlpool PACW212CO is a monobloc mobile air conditioner and dehumidifier designed for rooms up to 30 m², featuring a maximum cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU/h (3,500 W), a 2.6 W/W energy efficiency ratio (EER), and Class A energy certification with an hourly consumption of 1.4 kWh. Key advantages include an integrated HEPA filter that removes 99.9% of bacteria, 6th Sense technology that automates operational modes via smart sensors, an "Around U" remote control sensor for localized climate regulation, and physical portability supported by castor wheels across its 448 x 400 x 744 mm, 34 kg frame. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high operating noise level that reaches up to 51–64 dB depending on the fan speed setting, an exhaust hose setup that creates substantial radiating heat, and user complaints regarding a poorly translated, complex instruction manual.

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