Whynter · Updated September 2026
Whynter ARC-122DS: price, specs & release date
Whynter ARC-122DS, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: whynter.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Whynter ARC-122DS is listed at $549.99 on whynter.com as of 2026-07-25, #10 cheapest of 14 portable air conditioners (median $525); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 25/100 pay-blind standing, #17 of 18 in class.
Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Is the Whynter ARC-122DS a good buy?
At $550, the Whynter ARC-122DS is #10 cheapest of the 14 portable air conditioners we track, where the median is $525. On the spec sheet, its coverage of 400 sq ft is the lowest of the 17, its cooling btu ashrae of 12000 is below the median of the 18, and its cooling btu sacc of 7000 is below the median of the 18.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $549.99 Whynter official store (shopwhynter.com) regular price $549.99 USD; no separate retail MSRP published on the manufacturer product page. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Whynter |
| Released | 2022 |
| Cooling btu ashrae | 12000 |
| Cooling btu sacc | 7000 |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 400 |
| Hose config | dual |
| Heat mode | No |
| Smart Wi-Fi | No |
| Noise dba | 52 |
Source: whynter.com (read 2026-07-10) · corroborated by shopwhynter.com (read 2026-09-21). Whynter's official product page (whynter.com) and Whynter's official Shopify store (shopwhynter.com) both list the exact ARC-122DS spec table: 12,000 BTU ASHRAE / 7,000 BTU SACC, Dual Hose, 400 sq ft coverage, Heat Mode: No, three operational modes (Cool/Dehumidify/Fan) with digital + remote control only (no WiFi/smart), and Noise level <47 low / <52 high dBA (52 taken as the high-speed max per catalog convention). The official store shows a regular price of $549.99 USD. Release year 2022 is taken from the "ARC-122DS ... User Manual 2022" referenced on whynter.com, consistent with this catalog's manual-date convention (cf. the Midea entries). Model identity confirmed as the exact ARC-122DS — not the single-hose ARC-12S, the 14,000 BTU ARC-14S, or the heat/inverter siblings. Verified 2026-07-10.
Is the Whynter ARC-122DS worth it vs cheaper portable air conditioners?
Whynter ARC-122DS against its closest cheaper and pricier portable air conditioners on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Cooling btu ashrae | Cooling btu sacc | Coverage (sq ft) | Hose config | Heat mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whynter ARC-122DS this | $549.99 | 12000 | 7000 | 400 | dual | No |
| GE APCA14YBMW | $549 | 14000 | 9850 | 550 | single | No |
| Whynter ARC-1230WN | $609.99 | 14000 | 12000 | 600 | dual | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Whynter ARC-122DS cost?
The Whynter ARC-122DS has a US price of $549.99 (Whynter official store (shopwhynter.com) regular price $549.99 USD; no separate retail MSRP published on the manufacturer product page.), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Whynter ARC-122DS compare on price?
At $550, the Whynter ARC-122DS is #10 cheapest of the 14 portable air conditioners we track, where the median is $525.
When was the Whynter ARC-122DS released?
The Whynter ARC-122DS was released 2022.
What are the Whynter ARC-122DS's key specs?
Whynter ARC-122DS (Whynter): cooling btu ashrae 12000, cooling btu sacc 7000, coverage sqft 400, hose config dual, heat mode No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
Price of record: $549.99 at whynter.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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