alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Whynter ARC-08WB from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the price and performance. The usability and size also get good views, but many are negative about the design and reliability.

Claiming one of the highest scores we have seen to date and retailing at a great price, the Whynter ARC-08WB easily claimed the Best Buy Award. This unit...

This unit was easy to assemble, and does cool my room, which is why I bought it. However, I'm returning it as soon as I can to my local store. It puts out so much water through the clear plastic hose that I would need to buy a giant bucket to catch it....

The assembly was a little difficult with one person but once it was set up, it worked like a charm. The noise can be a little bothersome (until you get used to it) but it quickly cools the room and hasn't impacted my energy bill too greatly. I highly...

Hose was difficult to install without duct tape. Perhaps we just received a quirky set. Otherwise awesome for our one-room rec room.

We use four of these for the offices and 2 for the conference room. We are in a very old and protected structure so we can't install central or window air. All six have been working as hoped. More than enough to handle the space they are being used in....

Its not that this didn't work very well, it didn't work at all. Followed all directions, guidelines and troubleshooting and it would cycle occasionally (very loudly) but not once did any remotely cool air come out. Gave it a week to kick in....

It cost a little more than others but the product was well made.

Awesome unit... appears to run effortlessly! Cools the room quickly and efficiently! Best Eco-friendly appliance available!!!