Portable ACs that cool 550 sq ft by certified SACC
550 sq ft needs 12,000 BTU/h on ENERGY STAR's sizing chart. Ranked by DOE certified SACC, not the box BTU. DOE data as of 2026-11-03 · DOE source
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- 150 sq ft1,369 certified204 listed
- 250 sq ft1,220 certified170 listed
- 350 sq ft1,023 certified126 listed
- 450 sq ft619 certified76 listed
- 550 sq ft137 certified17 listed
- 700 sq ft1 certified1 listed
- 1,378certified portable ACs
- 137reach 12,000 SACC
- 17with a matched listing
Key findings
- Of 137 portable ACs whose DOE certified SACC covers 550 sq ft, the highest cooling capacity (SACC) is Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE at 16,000 BTU/h (DOE data as of 2026-11-03). The median is 12,000 BTU/h.
- 17 of the 137 portable ACs whose DOE certified SACC covers 550 sq ft are matched to an Amazon listing as of 2026-11-03.
- 4 of the 137 portable ACs whose DOE certified SACC covers 550 sq ft are filed under two or more brand names: the same unit sold as different brands.
All 17 listed models that fit
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| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | KeystoneKSTAP121HINV |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | MideaMAP14HS1TBL- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | | KeystoneKSTAP12PINV |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 | | MideaMAP14AS1TWT- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 | | MideaMAP14S1TBL- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 6 | | WhynterARC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 7 | | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 8 | | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 9 | | Antarctic StarYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 5 | Check price on Amazon |
| 10 | | Della048- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 11 | | DomankiDAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 12 | | HUMHOLDHDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 13 | | TanoxoTAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 14 | | SereneLifeSLACHT168 |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.3 | Dual hose | Yes | 2 | Check price on Amazon |
| 15 | | AgtanaAGPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 16 | | HUMHOLDHDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
| 17 | | Tripp LiteSRCOOL24KE |
| 16,000SACC, up to 700 sq ft | 700 sq ft | 9.8 | Single hose | No | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
120 more certified models fit, with no Amazon listing matched
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper&HunterCH- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | ElementEHPC12D |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | Midea1014619933 |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 4 | MideaMAP14HS1TBL |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 5 | MideaMAP14HS1TWT- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 6 | MideaMPT1412HVRU |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 7 | Toshiba318747168 |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 8 | WhynterARC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 9 | DanbyDPA120CBIMBDB- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 10 | MideaMAP14S1TBL |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 11 | MideaMAP14S1TBL- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 13.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 12 | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 13 | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 14 | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 15 | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 16 | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 17 | AC InfinityAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 18 | AgtanaAGPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 19 | AgtanaBFPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 20 | AgtanaPACFC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 21 | AgtanaPACWD- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 22 | AgtanaWMPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 23 | Antarctic Star90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 24 | Antarctic Star90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 25 | Antarctic StarA9092R- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 4 | |
| 26 | Della048- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 27 | Della048- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 28 | DomankiDAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 29 | DomankiDAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 30 | DomankiDMAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 31 | DomankiDMAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 32 | Electactic90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 33 | Electactic90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 34 | EQUATORPAC 162R |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 35 | EQUATORYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 2 | |
| 36 | FosawdFCCEC12- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 37 | FosawdFDCEC12- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 38 | FosawdHXPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 39 | FosawdLXTCEC12- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 40 | FosawdWMCEC12- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 41 | HUMHOLDHDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 42 | HUMHOLDHDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 43 | HUMHOLDHMPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 44 | HUMHOLDHMPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 45 | KamlamKAMCEC12AC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 46 | KamlamKAMCEC12AC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 47 | KamlamKMCEC12AC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 48 | KamlamKMCEC12AC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 49 | KISSAIR90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 50 | KISSAIR90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 51 | KoolSilnHAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 52 | KoolSilnHAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 53 | KoolSilnHAC903 |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 54 | KoolSilnHAC903WF |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 55 | LcxmtvGDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 56 | LcxmtvGDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 57 | LcxmtvGDPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 58 | LcxmtvLMPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 59 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 60 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 61 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 62 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 63 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 64 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 65 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 66 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 67 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 68 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 69 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 70 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 71 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 72 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 73 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 74 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 75 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 76 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 77 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 78 | RniceYAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 79 | TanoxoPACGZ- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 80 | TanoxoPACGZ- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 81 | TanoxoPACGZ- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 82 | TanoxoPACGZ- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 83 | UpstremanI12- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 84 | UpstremanP116- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 85 | UpstremanPI16- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 86 | UpstremanPI16- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 87 | UpstremanPI16- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 88 | ZAFRO90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 89 | ZAFRO90038EAC0- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.8 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 90 | TCL344286217 |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.3 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 91 | MideaMAP12DV1XWT- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12.1 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 92 | Hisense6517277 |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 12 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 | |
| 93 | AgtanaAGBP- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 94 | AgtanaAGBP- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 95 | AgtanaAGPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 96 | DomankiDKPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 97 | DomankiDKPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 98 | DomankiDMPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 99 | DomankiDMPAC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 | |
| 100 | FosawdFDCEC- |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 11.2 | Dual hose | No | 1 |
20 more certified models without a listing are in the free dataset and on their brand pages.
Questions
- How many BTU does a 550 sq ft room need?
- 12,000 BTU/h on ENERGY STAR's room air conditioner sizing chart. Add about 10% for a sunny room and 4,000 BTU/h for a kitchen.
- Will a portable AC sold as 16,000 BTU cool 550 sq ft?
- Only if its DOE certified SACC is at least 12,000 BTU/h. Box figures are often the older ASHRAE rating, which reads higher than SACC for the same unit. Every model on this page is listed by its SACC.