Aussies have rated De’Longhi as the coolest pick in Canstar Blue’s latest portable air conditioner ratings, with five-star reviews for value for money, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares portable air conditioners on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which portable air conditioner they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 503 Australians for their feedback on the portable air conditioner(s) they’ve purchased and used in the last three years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
De’Longhi scored five stars for value for money, ease of use and overall satisfaction, as well as four stars for performance, features and functionality, durability and design.
De’Longhi, perhaps known best for its coffee machines, sells a number of household appliances. The brand’s portable air conditioner range has features such as three fan speeds, a self-evaporating system, is powered by natural gas and has wheels for easy portability.
Rinnai received five stars for performance, features and functionality and design, as well as four stars for value for money, durability, ease of use and overall satisfaction. .
Rinnai is a Japanese brand that has been selling heating and cooling appliances in Australia for over 50 years. It offers a number of portable air conditioner options for small and large rooms, with features such as an inbuilt timer, multiple fan speeds and a washable filter.
Electrolux scored five stars for value for money, durability and design, as well as four stars for features and functionality and ease of use and three stars for performance and overall satisfaction.
Electrolux is a Swedish company that manufactures kitchen, cleaning and laundry appliances.The brand’s portable air conditioner range has features such as a 24-hour timer, remote control and four fan speeds.
Kogan received five stars for value for money and three stars for performance, features and functionality, durability, ease of use, design and overall satisfaction.
Kogan is an Australian online retailer that stocks various home and lifestyle brands, as well as its own brand name items. Kogan’s portable air conditioner range has competitive pricing and features such as smart assistant, dehumidifying and app control capabilities.
Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This article was written by Canstar Blue Home & Lifestyle Content Producer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in a variety of public relations, marketing and communications roles, gaining experience in community management, social media marketing, blog writing and other styles of copywriting. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home and spending time with friends.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
Here are the past winners from Canstar Blue’s portable air conditioner ratings:
Appliances - February 20th
To get maximum efficiency from your air conditioner, you’ll need to make sure it’s clean. Read the top tips for cleaning your air con from Canstar Blue.
– Read more
Appliances - November 29th
Australian summers can be unforgiving, so which air conditioner is best for you – a split-system or portable air conditioner? Canstar Blue’s review can help.
– Read more
Appliances - November 6th
Ducted air conditioning is indisputably the pinnacle of household heating and cooling. Unlike conventional air conditioners which can usually only cool one or two rooms, ducted air con uses vents (or ducts) in the walls …
– Read more
Appliances - October 27th
What is a smart air conditioner? What can they do? Find out all the answers to your smart air conditioner questions at Canstar Blue.
– Read more
Appliances - September 30th
While they’re more commonly used in winter, the air-conditioning can also take its toll on your skin and immune system in summer. Follow our guide to find the right humidifier for you.
– Read more