Magnavox: 4 DOE certified models
Magnavox has 4 portable AC basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 5,300 to 8,350 BTU/h SACC. One is the same unit as models filed under other brands. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified cooling capacity among its portable ACs: Magnavox 132004 at 8,350 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 |  | Magnavox132004filed as TCL H8P36W |
| 8,350SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 7 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | MagnavoxP- |
| 8,200SACC, up to 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft | 7.3 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 3 | MagnavoxP- |
| 6,500SACC, up to 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft | 6.7 | Single hose | No | 1 | ||
| 4 | MagnavoxP- |
| 5,300SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 1 |
How efficient are Magnavox portable ACs?
Of the 4 Magnavox portable ACs, none files a higher CEER than the class median: 2 match it and 2 fall below it.
| Class | Magnavox models | Above median | Class median | Best Magnavox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single hose portable ACs (1,044) | 4 | 0 | CEER 7.3 | P- |
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Magnavox 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.
Magnavox shares one unit with 6 other brands. Its other 3 basic models are filed by Magnavox alone. The other brands:
| Basic model | Magnavox model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC- | 132004 | No known prefix | 7 |
How much does a Magnavox portable AC cost to run?
While cooling, Magnavox portable ACs draw about 815 to 1,144 W (certified SACC divided by CEER). That's 15¢ to 21¢ an hour, or $35.54 to $49.85 for 30 days at 8 hours a day. The lowest is Magnavox P-09NPE (5,300 BTU/h SACC, CEER 6.5) and the highest Magnavox 132004 (8,350 BTU/h SACC, CEER 7.3).
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 Magnavox
- Is Magnavox a good portable AC brand?
- How its 4 portable ACs compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. One of them is the same unit as another brand's model. 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 Magnavox portable AC cool?
- Its models certify 5,300 to 8,350 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 150 to 350 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Which Magnavox portable AC is the most efficient for its size?
- Magnavox P-14NPE and Magnavox 132004 tie at CEER 7.3: higher than 392 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. At the other end is Magnavox P-09NPE, at CEER 6.5, higher than 108 of the 1,044 in its class.
- Is Magnavox the same as Comfort Zone?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (TAC-08CHPD/DM1(LC)). The other 3 Magnavox basic models aren't filed by Comfort Zone. Compare the 7 brands of TAC-08CHPD/DM1(LC).