BLACK+DECKER Portable ACs: 8,000 BTU and Smart Options

The BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner BPP05WTB is the core 8,000 BTU ASHRAE model, rated at 5,000 BTU SACC. The listing sizes it for rooms up to 350 sq. ft., and it can push air down to 61 degrees at the coolest setting with three fan speeds and an automatic up and down air swing that spreads cool air across the room.

For a gaming setup, noise matters, and this unit lists 52 dB on its highest setting. It also dehumidifies up to 50 pints per 24 hours, which helps a stuffy room feel cooler. You control it with a full-function LCD remote and a top-mounted muted white LED display with a 24-hour timer, and the washable filter slides out for a rinse twice a month. It measures 17.32 by 13.2 by 27.2 inches and weighs 51.1 lbs, with four wheels, side handles, a 4-foot-11-inch hose and a 70.8-inch power cord. It uses R-32 refrigerant and a standard non-inverter compressor.

This is the answer for most small rooms and the easiest pick if you want a black decker portable AC with remote control. If your room tops 350 sq. ft. or runs particularly hot, the BPP06WTB is the step up.

• 8,000 BTU ASHRAE, 5,000 BTU SACC
• Cools to 61 degrees with auto air swing
• 50 pints per day dehumidifying
• LCD remote and 24-hour timer

Best for
Smallest footprint for tight rooms

The BLACK+DECKER 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with remote control shares the same 8,000 BTU ASHRAE and 5,000 BTU SACC/CEC rating and the same 350 sq. ft. coverage, but in a noticeably slimmer body of 13 by 11 by 26.8 inches. That smaller footprint makes it easier to tuck beside a desk or between a bed and a wall.

The trade-offs are in the details. Its coolest setting is 64 degrees rather than 61, and the listing gives 55 dB, the loudest figure of the four, although a sleep mode is described as extra quiet. It has a simple remote, an LED display with a 24-hour timer, a slide-out filter and bucket-less, self-evaporating operation. Rolling castors and side handles make it easy to move between rooms. The listing does not specify weight, dehumidifying capacity or cord length, and notes it works only in double hung or sliding windows.

Choose this one if floor space is tight in an 8,000 BTU portable AC small room setup, such as a dorm or a compact home office. If quiet operation during late-night sessions matters more, the BPP05WTB lists a lower noise figure.

• Compact 13 x 11 x 26.8-inch body
• Sleep mode
• Self-evaporating, bucket-less operation

Best for
Larger spaces and app control

The BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner BPACT08NM is the BLACK+DECKER smart portable AC of the group, with Wi-Fi and smartphone app compatibility so you can start cooling your room before you sit down to play. It also has an inverter compressor, which varies its speed to hold the set temperature instead of cycling fully on and off, saving energy and keeping cooling consistent.

The listing’s cooling numbers conflict. The title and first bullet describe it as 8,000 BTU SACC/CEC, while the spec table lists 12,000 BTU and a color option labeled 12,000 BTU plus Wi-Fi, so check which version you are selecting. The listing covers rooms up to 550 sq. ft., the largest here, with 52 dB noise and 950 watts of power. It is a 3-in-1 cooler, dehumidifier and fan. The listing does not specify a remote, timer, weight or dehumidifying capacity.

This suits larger living spaces, open-plan apartments and anyone who wants app control. For a small bedroom, the standard 8,000 BTU models are simpler. For another app-connected option, see our dual hose inverter portable AC review.

• Wi-Fi and smartphone app control
• Inverter compressor
• Rooms up to 550 sq. ft.

The BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner BPP06WTB is the bigger sibling of the BPP05WTB: 10,000 BTU ASHRAE, 6,000 BTU SACC/CEC, and coverage for rooms up to 450 sq. ft. It shares the same 17.32 by 13.2 by 27.2-inch body, 61-degree coolest setting, auto air swing, three fan speeds, LCD remote and 24-hour timer.

It dehumidifies more, up to 60 pints per 24 hours, and adds bucket-less, self-evaporating operation. It still lists 52 dB on its highest setting and weighs 54.8 lbs. Installation is the same wheel-in, window-kit routine with a 4-foot-11-inch hose and 70.8-inch cord, and the washable filter cleans the same way.

Pick this if your room is on the upper floor, faces the sun or houses a high-wattage gaming PC. If your room is under 350 sq. ft. and not unusually hot, the BPP05WTB covers it with less bulk.

• 10,000 BTU ASHRAE, 6,000 BTU SACC
• 60 pints per day dehumidifying
• Self-evaporating operation