VCK: 1 DOE certified model
VCK has one portable AC basic model certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 5,100 BTU/h SACC. It's the same unit as a model filed under 11 other brands. How its efficiency compares with its DOE class is below.
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 |  | VCKLE- |
| 5,100SACC, up to 150 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 6.5 | Single hose | No | 12 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient is the VCK LE-PAC002?
VCK LE-PAC002 files CEER 6.5 Btu/Wh. The median among the 1,044 single hose portable ACs is 7.3, so it's below the median: higher than 108 of the 1,044.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes VCK 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.
VCK shares its basic model with 11 other brands. The other brands:
| Basic model | VCK model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHS- | LE- | No known prefix | 12 |
How much does a VCK portable AC cost to run?
For VCK LE-PAC002, 5,100 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 6.5 is about 785 W while cooling. That's about 14¢ an hour ($34.20 for 30 days at 8 hours a day).
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.
How does VCK LE-PAC002 compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Within 1,000 BTU/h of its size, highest CEER: Antarctic Star AC7290-10K, 5,500 BTU/h SACC. Up to 150 sq ft, single hose, CEER 7.9: about 18% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: Dreo DR-HAC008S, 5,200 BTU/h SACC. Up to 150 sq ft, single hose, CEER 6.6.
- Nearest bigger unit: AKIRES OL-A016JE06N3, 6,250 BTU/h SACC. Up to 250 sq ft, single hose, CEER 7.2.
Questions about VCK
- Is VCK a good portable AC brand?
- Its one portable AC basic model, VCK LE-PAC002, certifies 5,100 BTU/h SACC, and its CEER of 6.5 is higher than 108 of the 1,044 single hose portable ACs certified to DOE. It's 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 VCK portable AC cool?
- VCK LE-PAC002 certifies 5,100 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 150 sq ft. Every one was tested single hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.
- Is VCK the same as AOBOSI?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (JHS-A019K-05KR-D3). Compare the 12 brands of JHS-A019K-05KR-D3.