While this is not the cheapest unit, it does have some serious features and aspects to back its price. In fact, it is very complicated to find a matching competitor to this air conditioner with a price tag below $480.

Besides air conditioning, this unit also cleans the air through its double filtration system, removing unwanted odors and allergens. It can also work as a dehumidifier or just a fan.

It has a timer, so you can program to start or stop at specific times.

The unit’s cooling capacity is 14 000 BTUs, meaning that it can cool a large space in a short time. The manufacturer says that it’s best suited for spaces up to 500 sq. ft., so it should be enough to cover a small flat, a large living room, or even a workshop.

This unit has a dual-hose system, making it more economical and efficient compared to units with only one exhaust hose.

There is a thermostat that turns the compressor on and off to maintain the desired temperature.

The AC has casters underneath the unit for easy moving around.

This AC uses an innovative auto-drain system that pulls moisture out of the air and turns it around to cool the air. Using moisture this way not only helps to save on electricity bills, but it also eliminates the hassle of draining the unit from condensate often.

The ARC-14S has an auto-restart function, meaning that if there is a power outage, it will resume its previous program when the power returns.

Thanks to the blue backlight and large digits, the display is easy to read even from a distance.

The device has an appealing design that will fit well in almost any interior.

The unit comes with a venting kit in the package, so you don’t need to buy anything, except the correct length exhaust hoses and some foam tape.

This AC comes with a remote control, so it can be programmed from a distance.