Best Air Conditioner 2019 – Buyer’s Guide

Able to offer a pretty instant relief to your stuffy room, this air conditioner is one of the most eco-friendly on the market at the moment.

It uses R290 gas, which is up to 690 times more planet-friendly than some others around. This will be the new standard from 2020 onwards, so this is a futureproof purchase.

There is a compact design which prefers height to width, which makes it perfect for smaller spaces. Casters will allow you to wheel it around should you want to move it from room to room, and you also get a remote control so you can change the settings from the comfort of the sofa.

The LED Display will let you view and switch between modes, set the temperature & view it in either °F & °C. It can come with the exhaust pipe and adapters needed to run it through the window or exit to outside, if you choose this option at the checkout.

Designed to cool rooms of around 15-25m² in size, this is the perfect solution for those heatwaves which make your home or office a stuffy box.

It gives you localised cooling, as well as removing the moisture which gives the air that sticky feeling. This will in turn increase comfort and allow you to pop down the book you’re using as a fan.

If you ever need to move it around, say you want to take it upstairs when you go to bed, there are castors to wheel it along. Plus, it is only 24kgs in weight so can be carried. The timer function will cool a room before you need to use it, and there’s also a sleep mode which will allow it to work without disturbing you.

An appliance which will create the perfect conditions in your home, this AEG model can tackle any issues to boost your climate.

You can either control everything fully by yourself or leave it up to the appliance to best determine what needs to be done. It can automatically sense the temperatures and conditions to change the fan speed. This will keep you comfortable without having to constantly adjust everything.

Because of the size, it is perfect for moving around the house and cooling down the rooms as it goes. It can also be used all year round, as it can even make your home warm when winter temperatures hit or dehumidify a muggy environment.

When you are watching a movie and don’t want to miss a scene, you can use the remote to turn the appliance off or change the settings, so you don’t have to move. An LCD display will let you know which temperature it is aiming to get your room down to. Lights will also let you know which settings it is currently working to.

There is also a sleep option, a timer, a swing option to cover a wider area and a warning light which will let you know when the filter needs clearing or replacing.

It may be pricier than AEG’s other options out there. But it combines so many various products all into one device which is perfect if your home is constantly facing all of the climate issues throughout the year. It is also rated A for energy efficiency, so once it has been purchased, running costs are going to be low. Worth it for a more comfortable atmosphere.

While air conditioners aren’t bought for their fancy style and aesthetic purposes, for some people it may still be nice to have a model which isn’t bulky and ugly to look at.

This model doesn’t only look the part, but it performs too. 1000W of power noticeably drops the temperature in the room, and there are three speeds as well so you can always leave it ticking over to maintain the coolness.

Like the pressure to be taken off a little? With auto-mode, the temperature will automatically be monitored, so the fan speed is adjusted to suit without you having to lift a finger. You can even control it when you are in the supermarket or on the train home from work thanks to the Wi-Fi capability, which lets you make adjustments to keep everything perfect for when you get home.

You also get a dehumidify setting as a bonus, so if it is so stuffy in your home that condensation is starting to build up, you can give this option a boost for a few minutes and then switch back once everything is clear.

It is at the very high-end of the price scale, but it does look great. And it is packed with features which make it the perfect accompaniment to helping your home atmosphere and keeping things ticking over comfortably.

Even on the hottest days (as rare as they can be), the 1000W output from this handy air conditioner can cool your room right down.

This doesn’t come at a price though, as the A energy rating makes it a very efficient appliance when it comes to cost. There are three speeds to choose from so whether you need a little breeze or a complete wind tunnel, you have the choice at your fingertips.

If you need the cool air, but you also need a dehumidifier to rid the room of excess moisture, then the dedicated mode will have you covered. This saves you having to purchase and store two separate appliances. A remote control will let you switch between modes and also boost the power if need be.

It is perfect for any rooms up to 18 m³, and the timer function will allow you to safely keep it running overnight or get it going before you arrive home from work. There are two filters which you need to regularly clean with water and dry fully, and at the back, there are two water tanks which will need emptying if using the dehumidifier setting. Other than that, it is hassle-free and simple.

A good 4-in-1 product if you want to spend your money on an item which can not only cool the room in summer but also heat it in winter.

On top of this, there is a humidifier/air purifier function, which can tackle that stuffy, muggy feeling and also rid the room of any pollutants and allergens. This makes it a great all-rounder for getting your room in perfect condition.

An alarm will let you know when the water is running low, so you can top it up – no need to keep checking on it every 15 minutes or risk it all going wrong. A 7.5-hour timer can also be set, which is ideal if you want something overnight but don’t want to worry about it being left on as you dash out for work, or if you want it to come on for a few hours before you get home.

There is also a sleep mode, so you can set it to boost its cooling power until it gets down to a reasonable temperature, and then only turn on again when it is needed.

It will make an impact in rooms up to 15m2, and if there are windows which can be opened to prevent humidity building up when used as air con. We will, however, say that if it is primarily an air conditioner you are after, then this isn’t actually the strongest function with this model.

Cooling is what it is best at, especially if you use cold water and ice to get it going. Still, the multi-use function will come in handy for anyone just wanting something to tide them over. It can be bought for slightly less without the heating function too.

If your main priority is to keep your bedroom cool when you are trying to get a good night’s sleep, the technology packed into this machine will do the trick.

There is a sleep mode, which is pretty clever. It basically means the unit slowly increases cooling power for the first two hours of use, then stays at the same temperature for five hours before switching off. So, it works hard to reduce the temperature then maintains it for optimum comfort. Plus it keeps running costs lower.

It will recycle the condensate water into the condenser, so you don’t have to empty it every ten minutes if it is working on overload. The water actually plays a part in cooling the room, which is perfect if you hate waste.

The hose is on the shorter side, and it isn’t the quietest when running so even though it is great for anyone who needs it when sleeping, it isn’t for you if you’re easily disturbed. But it does get temperatures down around 10 °C in around an hour, so there is no denying the flaws may be worth it.

Able to get your rooms cool and fresh in moments, this air conditioner is ideal if you want something on the more compact side but still packing plenty of power.

There is a 24-hour timer, and you can set it to switch on and off automatically. This will keep your room cool when it is needed, turning off during the in-between times, saving you energy use. An auto-swing function disperses the air throughout the entire room as well, so you can really feel the benefit wherever you are.

Should anything go wrong, the air conditioner can detect this before it causes any issues, turning itself off and displaying the correct error code. When the technician comes to repair it, they will know exactly what happened. If there is a power cut, the appliance will remember the previous settings, so it can pick up where it left off.

It has an A energy rating, so won’t cost an excessive amount to run. You get a remote with it so you can alter the power when you’re settled on the sofa watching a movie, and the BTU and airflow rates are both very generous for a product of its size and price.

The first domestic air conditioning unit to achieve an A++ energy efficiency rating, this Pinguino model will run effectively without making too much of a dent in your energy bills.

It is also a great improvement in technology compared to its predecessors. The climate light indicator gives the user a constant update on the conditions of the room via the LED display. There are also three light stages – orange for uncomfortable conditions, green for acceptable and blue for optimal.

You can use this unit on dehumidify-mode only, making it versatile for whatever you need. Handles and castors also make it very easy to move around, despite it being on the heavier side.

The included bio-silver filter will remove pollutants and allergens from the air, making it ideal for hayfever sufferers in the summer months.

Low noise emissions are guaranteed even when it is on the maximum setting, so if you want to leave it running overnight, it will not disturb your sleep. The maximum cooling capacity is very high, so it won’t leave you struggling in the heat.

It is the most expensive of our picks by far, but if an air conditioner is vital and you want the best of the bunch, then this is your top pick.

Recycling warm air into cold air, the Challenge 5K provides enough power for a room size up to 7~10m².

The self-evaporative system will draw excess moisture from the air, helping to keep the ideal temperature. Omni-directional castors make it easy to move between rooms, so you have complete freedom wherever you wish to spend your day.

Controlling the appliance is made easy with an LED display, 1-hour timer function and remote.

It is supplied with a 150cm hose, which should be long enough for most windows and external ventilation options.