Portable air conditioners account for almost 20 percent of the room air conditioner market, but our lab tests reveal that they deliver only mediocre performance. In fact, not a single model earns ...

Portable air conditioners can be moved from home to home with little setup. Renting, or simply don't want to do home renovations to put in a split-system air conditioner? You might be in the market ...

Among the best air conditioners, portable units come with slightly higher operational and upfront costs but boast several advantages compared to window ACs. They are often allowed in rentals where ...

Looking to beat the heat without breaking the bank? Here are the top portable air conditioners, tested by CNET's experts. Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the ...