Buying guide
How to choose portable air conditioners: what actually differs across the range
Published 21 September 2026. Prices and stock last checked 21 September 2026.
The short answer
Decide which features you need first, then set a budget. Placid Deals has 8 portable air conditioners in stock priced from $51.95 to $834.95, and half of them cost $552.45 or less. They differ mostly in features: 5 are listed as portable.
5 options in stock now
3-in-1 Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 7000BTU
$344.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: The lowest-priced of the 8 in this range, at $344.95.
Devanti Window Air Conditioner 1.7kW
$529.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: Priced at $529.95, close to the middle of this range (the median is $552.45).
Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 12000BTU
$529.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: In stock at $529.95.
Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 14000BTU
$574.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: In stock at $574.95.
Midea Portable Air Conditioner
$589.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: In stock at $589.95.
Side by side
| Product | Price | Delivery | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-in-1 Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 7000BTU | $344.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| Devanti Window Air Conditioner 1.7kW | $529.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 12000BTU | $529.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 14000BTU | $574.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| Midea Portable Air Conditioner | $589.95 | By postcode | In stock |
What portable air conditioners cost
Across the 8 portable air conditioners in stock on 22 September 2026, prices start at $51.95 for the 1Pcs DC12V Semiconductor Fridge/Refrigeration Cooling System DIY and run to $834.95 for the CARSON 3.5kW Portable Air Conditioner. The middle half of the range sits between $483.70 and $614.95.
Under $100: 1 in stock $250 to $500: 1 in stock $500 and over: 6 in stock
Features the listings state
Portable: 5 of 8, for example the 3-in-1 Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan
Picks by what you need
1. 3-in-1 Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 7000BTU: The lowest-priced of the 8 in this range, at $344.95. 2. Devanti Window Air Conditioner 1.7kW: Priced at $529.95, close to the middle of this range (the median is $552.45). 3. Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 12000BTU: In stock at $529.95. 4. Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan 14000BTU: In stock at $574.95. 5. Midea Portable Air Conditioner: In stock at $589.95.
Where they ship from
7 of the 8 ship from an Australian warehouse, including the 3-in-1 Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan; the rest ship from overseas, and each product page shows which before you pay.
Common questions
How much do portable air conditioners cost at Placid Deals? Portable air conditioners at Placid Deals run from $51.95 to $834.95 across the 8 in stock, with a median price of $552.45 (checked 22 September 2026).
Do these ship from an Australian warehouse? 7 of the 8 ship from an Australian warehouse, including the 3-in-1 Devanti Portable Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan; the rest ship from overseas, and each product page shows which before you pay.
How many are portable? 5 of the 8 are listed as portable.
What this guide cannot tell you
We have not tested these products and there are no reviews or ratings behind anything above. Specifications are only those a listing states; where a detail matters to you, check the product page or ask us before you buy.
How this page was put together
How this guide is made. It is generated from the live Placid Deals catalogue for this one shelf: every in-stock product with a price and a photo, one entry per product rather than per colour.
Numbers are counted from what each listing states. Nothing is inferred, and nothing is ranked by margin, sponsorship or supplier payment. Picks are chosen by an objective fact shown next to each one.
The page is rechecked automatically; when prices or stock change, the figures and picks change with them.
Feature, material, size and brand counts come from what each listing's own title states; a product not listed with a feature may still have it. Prices include GST, and delivery is calculated for your postcode on each product page before you pay.
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