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Whynter · Updated July 2026

Whynter ARC-122DS: price, specs & release date

BronzeDeskmark25/100#17 of 18 in class

The Whynter ARC-122DS costs $549.99, #10 cheapest of 14 portable air conditioners (median $525). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 25/100 pay-blind standing, #17 of 18 in class.

Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Whynter ARC-122DS, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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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.
BrandWhynter
Released2022
Cooling btu ashrae12000
Cooling btu sacc7000
Coverage (sq ft)400
Hose configdual
Heat modeNo
Smart Wi-FiNo
Noise dba52

Source: whynter.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by shopwhynter.com. 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 →

ProductPriceCooling btu ashraeCooling btu saccCoverage (sq ft)Hose configHeat mode
Whynter ARC-122DS this$549.99120007000400dualNo
GE APCA14YBMW$549140009850550singleNo
Whynter ARC-1230WN$609.991400012000600dualNo

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.

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