What is mini air conditioner? Should I buy a mini air conditioner?

Mini air conditioners are also popular cooling devices on hot days, not inferior to conventional fans and air conditioners. If you are wondering about whether to buy a mini air conditioner for your upcoming needs, then this article will be very helpful for you!

What is mini air conditioner?

Mini air conditioner is a cooling device, has the same operating mechanism as wall-mounted air conditioners and standing cabinet air conditioners but is much simpler to operate.

In addition, the mini air conditioner has a compact design, so it is easy to move when used, even convenient to carry around. You can meet 2 types of mini air conditioners with different structures as follows:

Portable mini air conditioner

The portable mini air conditioner has a plastic shell with bright colors, and is designed with a compact size for convenient carrying.

In addition, the inside of the machine also contains scent particles to help create fragrance along with a bottle containing about 50ml of water and an absorbent sponge.

Some portable mini air conditioners are now also designed with an extra freezer compartment or equipped with heating and cooling functions on the same device.

Portable mini air conditioner

Portable mini air conditioner has a design like a miniature version of a tree conditioner . Therefore, this model of air conditioner has the form of a standing cabinet and is equipped with a wheel system below for convenient movement.

Working mechanism of mini air conditioner

Although collectively called mini air conditioners, portable mini air conditioners and portable mini air conditioners have different structures, so their operating mechanism is different. As follows:

Portable mini air conditioner

To work, the portable mini air conditioner must get power from the USB cord connected to the laptop. Therefore, some people call this air conditioner mini USB air conditioner. Moreover, portable mini air conditioners can also use power from AA batteries installed on the back of the machine.

Portable mini air conditioner

To work, portable mini air conditioners need to use refrigerant solvents and use power directly from the electrical outlet, not through a USB port or AA batteries like portable mini air conditioners.

Features of portable mini air conditioner

Advantage

• Compact design, easy to carry around.
• Various and bright colors, suitable for every user’s personality.
• Simple to use, easy to control.
• You can use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries, or the laptop’s USB port is convenient.
• The price is soft, from 100 to 200 thousand VND (the price was updated in February 2023).

Defect

• Small cooling range, for personal use only.
• Cooling capacity is limited, can be comparable to conventional electric fans.
• Short cooling time with small water tank capacity.

Features of portable mini air conditioner

Advantage

• Compact design, does not take up much space when installed.
• Good cooling capacity, equivalent to conventional air conditioners.
• Equipped with a number of modern features, useful for users such as timer, fan mode, …
• The price is less than 4 million VND (the price was updated in February 2023), much cheaper than the air conditioner but more expensive than the portable mini air conditioner.

Defect

• The capacity is still quite small, about 1 – 1.5 HP , so it is suitable for a room area of less than ^20m2 .
• The utility of course is not much compared to wall-mounted air conditioners and conventional standing cabinet air conditioners.

Should I buy a mini air conditioner?

Depending on the cooling needs and economic conditions of each person, consider whether to buy a mini air conditioner or not?

For example, if you are looking for a device that needs instant cooling for yourself, is convenient for moving and has the lowest cost, then portable mini air conditioner is the right choice.

On the contrary, if you are looking for a cooling device capable of cooling a room with a small area (less than ^20m2 ) that you often change your place of residence and want to spend the lowest cost compared to buying an air conditioner. Normally, choosing a portable mini air conditioner is the most reasonable.

Moreover, with portable mini air conditioners, you can choose to buy reputable brands such as Gree, Casper, Midea, … with a clear product warranty that gives you peace of mind when using, while the air conditioner is in. mini handhelds, most of them do not have a clear brand.

Compare mini air conditioners and wall-mounted air conditioners

With the above information, you can see that the structure and principle of the portable mini air conditioner is quite similar to the wall mounted air conditioner. Here are some criteria that can help you quickly compare these 2 chillers:

Mini air conditioner	Wall mounted air conditioner
Design	Monolithic design, including indoor and outdoor units.	Monolithic design, including indoor and outdoor units.
Installation	Installation is as simple as: – The indoor unit can be connected to many bellows going out . – The outdoor unit can be connected to the outlet pipe or placed next to the machine . – Drain the water through the chicken intestine.	Installation requires expertise, more complex: – Indoor unit mounted inside the room, house. – Outdoor outdoor unit installed. – Drain the water through the chicken intestine.
Convenience level	– Easy to move with wheels on the bottom of the machine. – Large water tank capacity, use up to 12 hours .	– Cannot be moved, because of fixed installation on the wall. – Use it anytime.
Efficient feature	– One-way operation. – Suitable for small room area under 20m 2 because capacity ranges from 1 – 1.5 HP . – Can change the wind direction.	– 1-way or 2-way operation (heating and cooling). – Suitable for any room area with diverse capacity (0.8 HP, 1 HP, 1.5 HP, 2 HP, 2.5 HP and above 2.5 HP). – Fast cooling, can adjust the cooling speed and maintain the humidity of the room. – Equipped with a pleasant wind blowing mode, a convenient night sleep mode for older users.
Power consumption	On average from 400 – 500 W / h , some mini air conditioners only consume about 230 W / h.	Average from 800 – 2000 W/h.
Price	Cheaper, less than 4 million VND (price updated in February 2023).	Diversity, from 6 million or more (price updated in February 2023).

Hopefully, the above sharing has helped you better understand what a mini air conditioner is as well as decide whether to buy a mini air conditioner for your upcoming needs!