5 best budget mini air conditioners no more than 3000 rubles

Is it worth buying a cheap mini air conditioner? Which model to take if the budget for a full-fledged air conditioner is not enough, but you want to make life more comfortable in the heat? Here are 5 options no more than 3,000 rubles that will save you from the summer heat in the workplace and at home.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Nexfan Ultra Air Cooler 3X 4.35
Can work without electricity
2 Arctic Air Ultra New 3.95
The most successful
3 Arctic Air Ultra 2X 3.75
Lightweight and small
4 Take Easy Arctic Air 3.65
Best price
5 Arctic Ultra Arctic Air Ultra 3.55
The most popular

A mini air conditioner is a portable compact device that can cool the air in a room. The main difference between a mini-air conditioner and a regular one is that the first one is made in a monoblock format - it does not have a separate device for mounting outside on the facade of the house. Cheap mini air conditioners costing up to 3,000 rubles are not even air conditioners. Rather, they are table fans, some may also have the function of a humidifier and a night light.

Chinese models from our rating are perfect for such purposes:

  • air cooling at the workplace of an office employee;
  • use in the country or at home in small rooms;
  • cooling at night at the bedside.

If you need an air conditioner, but compact and without a remote unit, we recommend paying attention to more expensive options: they can cool rooms ranging from 20 to 60 square meters and are able to lower the temperature by several degrees in the first hour of operation.

Top 5. Arctic Ultra Arctic Air Ultra

Rating (2022): 3.55
Accounted for 48 reviews from resources: Otzovik, Ozon, IRecommend, Yandex.Market, ROZETKA
The most popular

This model is interested in more often than any other in the category of mini-air conditioners.

  • Average price: 1119 rubles.
  • Power: 7.5W
  • Cooling area: 5 m2
  • Weight: unknown

Cheap mini air conditioner with 4 functions. These are cooling, humidification, air purification and a night light. There are three fan speed settings. From above access to a compartment with water is provided. The 200 ml reservoir is enough for approximately 10 hours of humidifier operation. The manufacturer pays special attention to the filter. Despite the fact that the model is budgetary, it does not have a paper, but a reusable sponge filter. It can be washed and used further. In the reviews, they are dissatisfied with the build quality and materials, and they also complain about the low fan power. If a light breeze and moisture is enough for you, this model will do.

Pros and cons
  • Attractive price
  • There is a night light
  • Reusable filter
  • low power
  • Poor performance

Top 4. Take Easy Arctic Air

Rating (2022): 3.65
Best price

The model can be found at the lowest price. Other options from our rating are more expensive than this one.

  • Average price: 1295 rubles.
  • Power: 10W
  • Cooling area: 10 m2
  • Weight: 860 g

A classic cube that draws in dry and hot air, cools it, humidifies it and blows it out with a fan. The manufacturer advises pouring not only water, but also ice cubes into the water tank, and this way the cooling process will be more efficient. Technical characteristics and appearance are the same as those of the competitor of the same name, which is produced under the Arktika brand. There are no differences, except for the price: in some stores, Take Easy products can be found cheaper than any other mini air conditioners. A great option when you need to cool the space around you. Bonuses: backlight and humidification function.

Pros and cons
  • Great price
  • Large water tank
  • Poor quality materials and assembly
  • Big difference in price in stores

Top 3. Arctic Air Ultra 2X

Rating (2022): 3.75
Lightweight and small

One of the lightest and most compact mini air conditioners in the cheap price segment.

  • Average price: 1930 rubles.
  • Power: 10W
  • Cooling area: 10 m2
  • Weight: 860 g

An improved version of the popular "Arctic". Here the power of the device has increased and the body has become stronger. Inside, you can fill up to 750 ml of water, and this volume is enough for 8 hours of operation of the humidifier. A fan works inside the case, but it does not just drive hot air around the room, but creates a cooled and humidified flow. It is weak and is felt only at a distance of up to two meters, but sufficient to create a comfortable temperature environment near you. Typically, Arctic Air Ultra 2X is bought for arranging a workplace in the office and at home, as well as for use during sleep. There are many disadvantages: users complain about the still poor build quality, poor cooling (with a whole room of 20 sq.meters will not cope), the lack of a power plug in the kit (only a USB cable).

Pros and cons
  • Large volume water tank
  • Thicker body plastic
  • Simple control
  • Poor build quality
  • Poor equipment

Top 2. Arctic Air Ultra New

Rating (2022): 3.95
The most successful

The model is more convenient than competitors: the water tank is larger, the body is stronger, the buttons are neater.

  • Average price: 2290 rubles.
  • Power: 7.5W
  • Cooling area: 10 m2
  • Weight: 1400 g

Mini air conditioner, which can be called the best in terms of functionality among inexpensive options. Here the case has become larger and heavier, a convenient large power button on the top edge, side lighting has appeared. There is an indication of modes. You can turn on humidification and cooling, backlight. It is available in several colors and is customizable: either the colors just slowly change each other, or one specific color is lit. If the tank runs out of water, the indicator light will flash. The fan speed is adjustable: there are three modes. It is not too quiet at the third speed, so it can interfere with office work or sleep. If you need a cheap desktop mini air conditioner with good functionality, pay attention to this model.

Pros and cons
  • Updated design
  • Convenient operation and large power button
  • Indication
  • Not able to cool the room
  • More expensive than competitors

Top 1. Nexfan Ultra Air Cooler 3X

Rating (2022): 4.35
Can work without electricity

This mini air conditioner is endowed with a powerful 10000 mAh battery. It can run on battery for 12 hours.

  • Average price: 1526 rubles.
  • Power: 7.5W
  • Cooling area: 6 m2
  • Weight: 989 g

One of the best inexpensive mini air conditioners, but it is not able to cool a 20 sq. m completely. The form factor and functionality are similar to other models, but the appearance has changed. The manufacturer also draws attention to the increased power of the device and the built-in battery. It provides battery life up to 12 hours in a row. There were no bad reviews for this model, but there are still few positive ones. Judging by the ratio of price and technical characteristics, this is the most convenient of the options up to 3000 rubles. If you are looking for a small and affordable mini air conditioner that can cool efficiently, this is the model to buy.

Pros and cons
  • Good cooling
  • Can work without electricity
  • Expensive
  • Untested model - few reviews
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