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Scinex Personal Air Cooler Personal Air Conditioner for Office Desk Small Portable AC Air Conditioner Mini Air Conditioner Room Cooler with Built In LED Night Light
Last Updated: May 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.1
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Total Reviews
412
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72 meters
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USB
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Review Analysis - 404 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cooling
121air, room, cold, hot, cooling
+86%
-14%
" ... It's perfect for hot nights, I sleep so much better since I have this amazing little air cooler! ... "
" ... I can't sleep unless I am cold so I have been absolutely loving this personal air conditioner. ... It's like a two in one, it cools me down and also acts as a humidifier by putting moisture in the air. ... "
" ... It's powerful enough to cool me down while I'm waiting for the room's unit to be put in ... "
" ... The air that comes out is definitely cool. ... "
" ... It cools the room by 4 to 5 degrees (see pic). ... "
" ... It worked great and kept us cool when sitting in the hot tent. ... "
" ... I love sleeping in the cold so this this was the perfect purchase for me because I don't have to cool down the entire apartment throughout the night ... "
" ... My fan cools me better then this. ... "
Capacity
69cool, ac, office, house, hot
+91%
-9%
" ... I carry this room to room and it helps me save some money. ... "
" ... This AC is a must have for me in the office. ... "
" ... I bought this for my dorm room. ... "
" ... It's got a relatively small footprint so it's great for my cramped office but still is powerful enough to cool down the room. ... "
" ... My desk is right next to the window and my office gets so hot in the afternoon. ... "
" ... This has been such a great addition to my dorm room. ... "
" ... A using in my bedroom at night I keep my room cool it works perfectly ... "
" ... It cools a room my bedside very well even when I am 10 feet away. ... "
Size
43portable, desk, size, super, compact
+100%
" ... I was not expecting it to have this much power but needed a fan that was this size due to the size of my desk. ... "
" ... Its also super small so I can bring it almost anywhere. ... "
" ... The LED lights of this conveniently portable unit are a nice little feature that isn't too distracting, at least for me. ... "
" ... Highly recommend this small portable AC unit . ... "
" ... It is cheap, small, and super portable. ... "
" ... The size it small but it is still powerful enough to cool you down. ... "
" ... This thing is a great size for portability. ... "
" ... It is small and quiet. ... "
Water Usage
31easy, tank, put, plug, leaked
+45%
-55%
" ... By the time 3 minutes was up, there was water all over my desk and very little left in the tank. ... "
" ... Product leaked water before I could even use it. ... "
" ... It was placed inside the water reservoir and was difficult to remove. ... "
" ... I bought 2 and one constantly leaks water. ... "
" ... On low it uses about 12 oz of water every 3 hours. ... "
" ... I really wanted this to work out but everytime I put water in it all the water leaked out onto the counter. ... "
" ... Water leaks right out the bottom! ... "
" ... Within three minutes of filling with water, there was water all over my work desk. ... "
Product Reliability
30worked, first, junk, issues, long time
+30%
-70%
" ... This item never worked! ... "
" ... Was okay for 2 days till it started leaking. ... "
" ... Finally after several attempts, Unit stopped working. ... "
" ... It's defective and does not work. ... "
" ... I just wish it lasted a little longer, but it is off by the time I wake up. ... "
" ... Used the day we received it, everything worked fine, wouldn’t turn on the second day. ... I sent it back, total waste. ... "
" ... Had this fan for 4 hours and already printed the return label. ... "
" ... Light quit working ... "
Ease of Use
26easy to use, use, set, works, well
+92%
-8%
" ... It is very easy to use and seems to put off a decent amount of air. ... "
" ... It is small, great price, easy to use, and works really well. ... "
" ... It's so easy to use and does wonders. ... "
" ... It is very easy to move around as well. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and portable which is a plus. ... "
" ... It works well for its size and is very easy to use. ... "
" ... It's really easy to use and I recommended it to all my coworkers. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to set up, use, and move. ... "
Price
26waste, would, worth, value, save
+46%
-54%
" ... Don't waste your money! ... "
" ... I didn’t have high expectations. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... It was not worth the price that I paid. ... "
" ... I probably could have got it at walgreens for 20 bucks, and still would of had to modify it, ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... I just threw in the trash 40 dollars. ... Do not waste your money on this. ... "
" ... It is a waste of money. ... ABSOLUTE WASTE OF MONEY. ... "
Sleep Tracking
20night, better, sleeping, much, use
+100%
" ... We are able to sleep on out own sides of the bed with the temperature we prefer. ... "
" ... I like the lights function, it is good for my kid when he goes to sleep as it works as a night light. ... "
" ... I don't have central air in my apartment, however, since implementing this during summer nights I have been able to sleep much better. ... "
" ... I like to sleep in the cold at night but hate having the air conditioner running all night long so now I use this personal air conditioner and it has been absolutely amazing! ... "
" ... I bring it with me whether I am going to sleep in the living room or at work. ... "
" ... I'm from Brazil, where the nights can be very hot and this device is a great help to sleep better. ... "
" ... Finally can sleep well in my dorm! ... "
" ... It is refreshing and keeps me very comfortable throughout my sleep. ... "
Returns
20returning, something, pay, one, item
-100%
" ... If you want to return it YOU pay for shipping. ... "
" ... I will be returning this item. ... "
" ... I want to return the item but is 17 days past the return period. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Needless to say I am returning it. ... "
" ... Also made me pay for return label. ... "
" ... Sent a return for it. ... "
" ... My wife had to return. ... "
Features
20light, led, features, feature, cool
+95%
-5%
" ... This AC device is lighter, more eco-friendly, cheaper, more intricate with features, smaller, and it lights up (just a plus). ... "
" ... The addition of a filter to this AC unit is a nifty feature that has helped me during allergy season. ... "
" ... The light is beautiful and size is great ... "
" ... The LED lights are pretty cool for a little bit. ... "
" ... I love this product because you're getting 2 great features into 1 product. ... "
" ... It's also not heavy so I can take it anywhere which is a great feature. ... "
" ... The amount of features this product has is endless. ... I was blown away at all the features it had and I'm so happy I decided to buy it because it lived up to my expectations of keeping me cool when it gets too hot out. ... "
" ... I love the LED light! ... "
Water Resistance
18put, tank, leaked, let, hours
+22%
-78%
" ... I tried less water and it still leaked. ... "
" ... also, the instructions mention that the water would take about 8 hours per fill up. ... I am not sure how it would work in a tent camping. ... "
" ... Within three minutes of filling with water, there was water all over my work desk. ... "
" ... I really wanted this to work out but everytime I put water in it all the water leaked out onto the counter. ... "
" ... I used as directed with Distilled water so I will be sending this back this weekend and trying a different product ... "
" ... When I went to turn it on all the water had leaked out. ... "
" ... I have to constantly turn it on and off to "res-start" it and the humidifier does not work -- same water that is only supposed to last 8 hours is still in tank. ... "
" ... I can only surmize condensation killed it ... This is not intended for use outside and there's electronics placed under the water reservoir which is a super poor design. ... "
Build Quality
17way, something, loose, floor, also
+24%
-76%
" ... It's also cheaply made. ... "
" ... Very cheaply made. ... "
" ... Multiple internal plastic pieces were also broken upon arrival. ... "
" ... - The unit is cheaply made and it feels that way when you handle it ... "
" ... Product was cheaply made! ... "
" ... 40 dollars for a 120mm computer fan and a plastic box. ... "
" ... Had to open up and see what was loose. ... "
" ... Falling apart and not delivering the desired result. ... "
Ports
16plug, cord, wall, uses, use
+75%
-25%
" ... I usually have it when I am working in the garage but it's portable enough to use it anywhere else with a wall plug. ... "
" ... I bought this because it has USB so I could plug it right into my gaming comp and it works really great. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and begin using. ... "
" ... For a USB powered device, I didn't think it was gonna be a powerful/long lasting machine but boy it is no Iphone. ... "
" ... It also uses a USB plug in so that’s great! ... "
" ... All I needed was a little adaptor to plug it on the wall. ... "
" ... I love that I can move it around with ease and it can be plugged into a USB port. ... "
" ... It is easy to plug into any USB just aim it at yourself and you have a constant flow of cool and humid air coming at you. ... "
Comfort
15work, sweating, hot, money, design
+67%
-33%
" ... Thanks to this unit, I'm able to be comfortable without having had to shell out a lot of money. ... "
" ... which not only makes me feel better about not screwing with the environment but it also is just easier. ... "
" ... Air is very comfortable. ... "
" ... It has been a total game changer for those hot summer nights when I can't fall asleep because of how uncomfortable I am in the heat. ... "
" ... We just wanted to make sure she was comfortable and getting a good airflow during the nighttime. ... "
" ... I love the design, it fits nicely with my curtains (they are light blue). ... "
" ... My office runs warm (maintenance could not fix anything)and I added this little unit to help me be more comfortable. ... "
" ... I really needed this to cool me down to be comfortable at work. ... "
Sound Quality
14make, quiet, loud, lot, little
+64%
-36%
" ... If that sounds useful to you then by all means, get one. ... "
" ... I know this sounds ridiculous, but the air conditioning in my car broke a while ago and I have just never gotten it fixed, it's to expensive. ... "
" ... Not only is this fan exactly what I was looking for but it was super super quiet. ... "
" ... It does not use much energy but exerts a tone of powerful cool air. ... "
" ... It is small and quiet. ... "
" ... My husband did not want a loud annoying purifier so I was happy when he plugged this in and was fine with the sound. ... "
" ... The most important feature for me is the noise, this one makes little noise compare to my other ac and I can stay focused when on the computer all day. ... "
" ... -Causes a good amount of white noise (pro for me) ... "
Volume
12room, small rooms, small, like, cool
+58%
-42%
" ... It's perfect for small rooms. ... "
" ... This is really handy for a small room like mine. ... "
" ... However if you have a smaller room to use it in, it works so much better in there. ... "
" ... Good portable Air Conditioner for small rooms. ... "
" ... I would recommend this for a small room. ... "
" ... My husband did not want a loud annoying purifier so I was happy when he plugged this in and was fine with the sound. ... "
" ... Fills up my little room. ... "
Storage
12cool, water, small, good, would
+50%
-50%
" ... The small white pad inside was also not in its place. ... "
" ... Guess I’m still gonna stuck my head in the freezer for those moments. ... "
" ... doesn't cool down space at all. ... "
" ... The water you put in the side compartment leaks out of the holes on the bottom. ... "
" ... I filled the small container on the side with crushed ice and cold water from the refrigerator and wasn't much difference than the room temperature difference. ... "
" ... regular size swamp coolers arent like that, after sealing the holes in the bottom and places where it clips together and around the water tray its much better, the usb port should be in a higher location, how hard is it for the company to add a few more inches of wire to put it in a different spot, the fan out put is not as strong as i had hoped, so i put another fan to use with it for better air flow and removed the front panel of the unit, and also placed the unit in a small plastic serving tr ... "
For Travel
11trip, tent, went, trips, hot
+91%
-9%
" ... I'm going camping soon and it gets to be pretty hot in the afternoon in the tents. ... "
" ... I went to Peru for vacation last month. ... "
" ... This was awesome to have as a portable humidifier for a recent trip I took. ... "
" ... The tent can get quite stuffy overnight especially when camping in warmer places. ... We took a camping trip and brought this along and it made all the difference in our ability to sleep in the tent comfortably. ... "
" ... Saved out camping trip! ... "
" ... My husband wants it in the study, since he already has power banks so we are taking one or two on our camping trip in spring. ... "
" ... Bought this for a camping trip and it was awesome. ... "
" ... I have taken this on two camping trips and it has been dropped a couple of times in the process of packing and unpacking. ... "
Speed
10room, cool, feet, away, area
+100%
" ... It cools great. ... "
" ... It cools a room my bedside very well even when I am 10 feet away. ... "
" ... It cools the room by 4 to 5 degrees (see pic). ... "
" ... This ac cools off my area and doesn't distract me from my work. ... "
" ... It has a very strong blow and will cool a single person down in just a few minutes. ... "
" ... It cools me down and also humidifies the air of the room really well. ... "
" ... To try to cool my room down ... "
" ... I bring it room to room with me in my house and it's keeps me cool all day long. ... "
Design
10lights, cool, well, really, look
+90%
-10%
" ... It is like a strong fan that feels cool. ... "
" ... I love the design, it fits nicely with my curtains (they are light blue). ... "
" ... The LED lights are pretty cool for a little bit. ... "
" ... Not only does this perform very well it has a really nice look to it. ... "
" ... It is so small and cute as well and looks nice, and has LED lights which makes it look super futuristic. ... "
" ... The design is cool and the lights really make it nice at night. ... "
" ... I do definitely feel cooler when I use it, but I feel it could be slightly better. ... "
" ... Has cool lights as well which looks nice when it gets dark. ... "
Battery Life
10long time, lasts, run, pack, hours
+90%
-10%
" ... I got this unit when I saw that it can run off of a portable battery charger. ... "
" ... After a full charge it last for an entire day pretty much. ... "
" ... I hooked it up to a battery charger and it worked like a charm. ... "
" ... I hope it lasts a long time! ... "
" ... He especially likes that it doesn't need batteries to use. ... "
" ... It's also so easy to use and I love how it has no batteries. ... "
" ... It lasts almost all night while I'm sleeping and I don't wake up in the middle of the night sweating anymore. ... "
" ... Once it is plugged in it lasts a long time (8 hours on med blast). ... "
Overall performance
9thing, speed, expectations
+89%
-11%
" ... And comes fast! ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... This little thing really does a great job! ... "
" ... I love having this mini air cooler by my desk. ... "
" ... It meets and exceeds any and all expectations. ... "
" ... Now, I just plop this unit down like 6 feet away from me and it does the job. ... "
" ... It is smaller than I expected and really gets the job done. ... "
" ... Wow, this personal cooler works wonders!! ... "
Marketplace
9first, fault, amazon, worthless, wait
+22%
-78%
" ... The seller knows this and refuses to stand behind their product. ... "
" ... I can't believe a company with a conscience can sell such a worthless product. ... "
" ... I received a defective product and I am returning it to Amazon/Seller. ... "
" ... First of all, I had no idea it was shipping from China. ... "
" ... Disappointed in item. ... "
" ... First, ive never written a review for anything ive bought on amazon, its not amazons fault, its the manufacturer of such products, the few products i have gotten were good as can be, but this ac unit is . ... "
" ... Then I have to wait for it to be shipped there and have to wait for one to be shipped back. ... "
Fit
9something, nice, loose, keep, desk
+56%
-44%
" ... I love the design, it fits nicely with my curtains (they are light blue). ... "
" ... I bought this mini a/c and it fits on the floor of the passenger seat perfect and gets the job done. ... "
" ... I keep this in my car so I have it just in case. ... "
" ... Thankfully this portable filter can go right on my passenger seat. ... "
" ... I keep it in my office, it is nice and compact so it fits right under my desk for when I'm not using it but when I do I am nice and refreshed. ... "
Cables
8usb, tried, chord, wall, use
+25%
-75%
" ... However, when I went to set it up I noticed that they give you a USB cord to use, however they do not give you the wall adapter to put the USB cord into. ... "
" ... Not happy with the way the power cord was packed. ... "
" ... Then had to fight to get USB cord to connect, clearly a defect somewhere inside the fan because I tried both their cord and my own. ... "
" ... Cord kept coming out and wasn’t as cold as expected. ... "
" ... We did not receive the USB cord but tried one of our own. ... "
" ... However there was no chord with it and it was supposed to come with the cord I thought. ... "
Freezer
7ice, air, put, nothing, filled
+43%
-57%
" ... I filled the small container on the side with crushed ice and cold water from the refrigerator and wasn't much difference than the room temperature difference. ... "
" ... I filled with Ice and water to little effect. ... "
" ... I knew I was not buying an "air conditioner" but I figured ice water + fan, better than nothing. ... Nothing any better than a regular fan even when filling the reservoir with mostly ice cubes and water to make the water cold. ... "
" ... I added ice and water to the tank and i can not tell a difference in air quality. ... "
Charging
6charger, battery, usb, unit, charging
+100%
" ... I got this unit when I saw that it can run off of a portable battery charger. ... "
" ... All you need is a USB portable charger. ... "
" ... I hooked it up to a battery charger and it worked like a charm. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use and my favorite part about it is that it doesn't need batteries just a simple USB charging port! ... "
For Running
5+60%
-40%
" ... I use this in my home gym when I am working out and it keeps it cool enough to workout in. ... "
" ... It is really nice to have this running next to my bed. ... "
" ... I use mine daily during the summer and it helps me stay cool. ... "
Setup
4easy
+25%
-75%
" ... Plugged it in per instructions, put the water in, waited a full hour and NOTHING. ... "
" ... Followed the directions for use and nothing! ... "
" ... Instructions are very minimal. ... "
For Kids
4get, daughter
+100%
" ... My son loved this for the one day he was able to get it to turn on. ... "
" ... My kid likes his nightlight on, so this was the perfect all in one solution. ... "
" ... And then my daughter will fight him for it and get into an argument. ... "
" ... I am going to get another one of these for my daughter. ... "
Power Consumption
4ac
+75%
-25%
" ... The ac is good so far. ... "
" ... Save on electricity and can take anywhere. ... "
" ... I got this mini a/c to help with the electric bill and it does wonders. ... "
Delivery
4finally
-100%
" ... Unit rattled when it arrived. ... "
" ... The product delivered to me makes no attempt at being functional. ... "
" ... Took over a month to arrive. ... "
" ... I had to reattach 2 of the "flaps" in front, upon opening the box. ... "
Defective Delivery
4-100%
" ... I was very excited for this product, but upon arrival it was defective. ... "
" ... Unit rattled when it arrived. ... "
" ... I received a defective product and I am returning it to Amazon/Seller. ... "
" ... I had to reattach 2 of the "flaps" in front, upon opening the box. ... "
Heating
4summer, heat, always
+75%
-25%
" ... This mini AC is extremely helpful in the summer heat. ... "
" ... I don't have to worry about over heating at work at all. ... "
" ... This makes it really hot and stuffy. ... "
Drying
4trips, leave, everywhere, bringing
+75%
-25%
" ... The mini ac is portable, has lights on the sides, adds humidity to the air to keep it from drying out, and it has a USB charging port. ... "
" ... I bought this fan to go in my copy room which is super small hot and dry. ... "
" ... A really good alternative to sleeping in dry heat. ... "
Gaming
3gaming, fan, usb, plug
+100%
" ... For someone with asthma like myself this is a true game changer. ... "
" ... This is a great fan for anyone who uses their pc to game. ... "
" ... As you know PC gaming can get very intense and sometimes very hot has your device waits for the fan to kick in. ... I bought this because it has USB so I could plug it right into my gaming comp and it works really great. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 72 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LED
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