COBY: 6 DOE certified models
COBY has 6 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 6,500 to 10,800 BTU/h SACC. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: COBY CBPAC1080 and COBY CBPAC1080H tie at 10,800 BTU/h SACC.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.
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Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | COBYCBPAC1080 |
| 10,800SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 8.1 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | COBYCBPAC815 |
| 8,150SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | | COBYCBPAC815H |
| 8,150SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 | COBYCBPAC1080H |
| 10,800SACC, up to 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 8.1 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 5 | COBYCBPAC710 |
| 7,100SACC, up to 300 sq ft | 300 sq ft | 7 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 6 | COBYCBPAC650 |
| 6,500SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.8 | Single hose | No | 1 |
How efficient are COBY portable ACs?
Of the 6 COBY portable ACs, 2 file a higher CEER than the class median, 2 match it and 2 fall below it.
| Class | COBY models | Above median | Class median | Best COBY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 6 | 2 | CEER 7.3 | CBPAC1080 CEER 8.1 |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes COBY portable ACs?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
None of the 6 COBY basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to COBY alone.
How much does a COBY portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, COBY portable ACs draw about 956 to 1,333 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 17¢ to 24¢ an hour, or $41.66 to $58.11 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is COBY CBPAC650 (6,500 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.8) and the highest COBY CBPAC1080 (10,800 BTU/h SACC, CEER 8.1).
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
Questions about COBY
- Is COBY a good portable AC brand?
- How its 6 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 6 are filed under COBY alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- How big a room will a COBY portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 6,500 to 10,800 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 250 to 450 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which COBY portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- COBY CBPAC1080 and COBY CBPAC1080H tie at CEER 8.1: higher than 992 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is COBY CBPAC650, at CEER 6.8, higher than 234 of the 1,044 in its class.