The best portable air conditioners keep rooms cool when a window unit isn't an option. We test ACs for cooling ability, noise, and energy efficiency.

This mini portable air conditioner is on sale for $85 during Amazon’s Fourth of July sale. Add water to it and turn it on to create a small breeze to a small area like a nightstand, desk, or kitchen counter. With a built-in handle, the tiny cube is easy to move around.

Whether you’re in the market for a window unit or portable option, these ACs will help you beat the summer heat.

Together with trusty fans that keep us from melting in the heat, portable air conditioners will come in handy when our homes become impossibly hot. And, if you want to bag a cool saving on the top models,

The best portable air conditioners make it easy to cool your home on hot days, even if you have oddly shaped windows. You can buy portable ACs from brands like LG, Midea, Black+Decker, and more at stores like Amazon,