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Black+Decker BPACT14WT Review

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The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is a great portable AC with a wheeled design and intuitive touch control panel. However, it has a slow cooling speed, high noise rating, and high power draw. It also lacks smart features.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is a mid-range 14,000 BTU air conditioner released in 2017, offering a smart “Follow-Me” remote for hassle-free operation. This device is a 2-in-1 AC and dehumidifier. When you are looking for the best-ranked air conditioners, you need to consider the coverage, and the BPACT14WT is rated for rooms of up to 700 square feet.

It’s well-designed and comes with a portable mounting kit suitable for apartments and offices. A top-facing control panel with an LCD enables intuitive operation. The BPACT14WT weighs 59.8 lb. and measures 16.5” × 14.06” × 27.09”. It boasts a 24-hour timer and a 1365-watt power supply. It offers multiple fan speeds, and it also has a swing function.

Consensus

our Verdict

Thanks to its portable design, BPACT14WT is a great air conditioner for small rooms around the house. This model comes with a window mounting kit for hassle-free installation in a wide variety of windows. It offers simple operation thanks to an included remote control and a top-facing LED touch interface that features buttons for adjusting the fan speed, powering off, and displaying the current temperature. This device boasts three different fan speeds and has a humidifier but lacks a mobile app or smart features.

It has a child lock and a basic 24-hour timer for automating operations. This model has a swing function to increase coverage. However, its 7.23 minutes per degree cooling speed ranks in the bottom 25% of air conditioners on our verified tested list. It is also remarkably loud, reaching 58.9 dB. Moreover, its power draw of 1.27 kWh is also high. For a more effective dual-hose air conditioner, please check out our best dual-hose portable air conditioner review.

Reason to Buy

  • User-friendly control panel and remote
    • The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is excellent for small rooms and portable use. It comes with a remote control and also has an intuitive top-facing touchscreen display that enables changing settings easily.

Reason to Avoid

  • Ineffective cooling abilities
    • The Black+Decker BPACT14WT has a tested cooling rate of about 7.23 minutes per degree, which ranks among the bottom 25% of our certified tested air conditioners.

  • High noise rating
    • It produces 58.9 dB of noise at the highest fan speed, ranking among the noisiest 5% of all air conditioners on our verified tested list.

  • Lacks smart features
    • This air conditioner doesn’t have a mobile app and doesn’t support voice assistance.

Black+Decker BPACT14WT Specs

Airflow RateAirflow Rate
App CompatibleApp Compatible
Auto Shut-OffAuto Shut-Off
BTU Cooling RatingBTU Cooling Rating
Cord LengthCord Length
DepthDepth
Energy Efficiency RatioEnergy Efficiency Ratio
Energy Star CertifiedEnergy Star Certified
Form FactorForm Factor
HeightHeight
Integrated HeaterIntegrated Heater
Max Window Opening HeightMax Window Opening Height
Max Window Opening WidthMax Window Opening Width
Min Window Opening HeightMin Window Opening Height
Min Window Opening WidthMin Window Opening Width
Number Of Cool SettingsNumber Of Cool Settings
Number of Fan SpeedsNumber of Fan Speeds
Recommended Room SizeRecommended Room Size
Remote ControlRemote Control
Sleep ModeSleep Mode
TimerTimer
WeightWeight
WidthWidth
Wireless ConnectivityWireless Connectivity

All Specs

Test Results

Cooling Speed (minutes per degree)7.23
Operating Noise (dB)58.9
Power Draw (kWh)1.27
Wind Speed (mph)0

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Black+Decker BPACT14WT Review

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Market Context

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is a mid-range 14,000 BTU air conditioner released in 2017, offering a smart “Follow-Me” remote for hassle-free operation. This device is a…

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is a mid-range 14,000 BTU air conditioner released in 2017, offering a smart “Follow-Me” remote for hassle-free operation. This device is a 2-in-1 AC and dehumidifier. When you are looking for the best-ranked air conditioners, you need to consider the coverage, and the BPACT14WT is rated for rooms of up to 700 square feet.

It’s well-designed and comes with a portable mounting kit suitable for apartments and offices. A top-facing control panel with an LCD enables intuitive operation. The BPACT14WT weighs 59.8 lb. and measures 16.5” × 14.06” × 27.09”. It boasts a 24-hour timer and a 1365-watt power supply. It offers multiple fan speeds, and it also has a swing function.

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT 14,000 BTU air conditioner is better in most respects than the SereneLife SLPAC10, which is a similar portable air conditioner. It cools…

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT 14,000 BTU air conditioner is better in most respects than the SereneLife SLPAC10, which is a similar portable air conditioner. It cools faster and produces less noise than the SLPAC10. However, the 10,000 BTU SereneLife conditioner costs less and has a much lower power draw.

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT has a lower power draw and is more economical to run than the Whynter ARC-14SH. The two air conditioners have nearly identical…

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT has a lower power draw and is more economical to run than the Whynter ARC-14SH. The two air conditioners have nearly identical figures for cooling speed and noise rating, however. Both also lack a mobile app.

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is bigger and has a higher 14,000 BTU capacity than the 8000-BTU Black+Decker BPACT08WT, which is also a portable air conditioner. It…

The Black+Decker BPACT14WT is bigger and has a higher 14,000 BTU capacity than the 8000-BTU Black+Decker BPACT08WT, which is also a portable air conditioner. It has a swing function, unlike the smaller air conditioner. On the other hand, the BPACT08WT is lighter to carry, has a lower power draw, and costs less to buy.

Airflow Rate

n/a

253 CFM

App Compatible

No

No

Auto Shut-Off

n/a

No

BTU Cooling Rating

10,000 BTU

14,000 BTU/hr

Cord Length

Unknown

6"

Depth

17.2

19"

Energy Efficiency Ratio

10.5

6.82

Energy Star Certified

n/a

No

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Expert Score

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Techgear Lab
    91.29

    Category Trust Score

    67
    The Black+Decker BPACT14WT impressed us with some of the best cooling power in our review… read more

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    81.26

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