The JML Arctic Air Portable Personal Space Air Cooler is an air cooler that you may recognise from seeing it on TV. The Evapolar evaCHILL Air Cooler is a portable, multifunctional air cooler with a built-in filter mesh that also plucks out dust particles from the surrounding air.

A remote control allow you to change the speed setting of the fan and set a timer among other functions. Its quick cooling technique and energy-efficiency make it one of the best portable air coolers in the market right now.It may look like an unassuming white box on the outside, but take a peek inside ProBreeze’s cooler and you’ll see where the magic happens. Measuring the IG9703 with 50% relative humidity in 32ºC of heat, the output stream was a respectable 26. This compact air cooler is designed for cooling a limited personal space in front of the appliance and is capable of continuously working for up to 9 hours. The Igenix features a 3-speed oscillating fan, 5 litre water tank, caster wheels and a 7-hour timer. Ideal for stuffy summer days, it has a generous 6-litre water tank with three convenient power settings and an automatic oscillation .

We liked that it featured a buckle to lock the water tank in place and that we could control the 7-hour timer and sleep modes using the included remote.Unfortunately, summer months are not only about sunshine and rainbows and at times, you want the chilly weather to come back.

A powerful cooling solution, this attractive air con tower has a five-litre removable water tank and powerful air flow of 330m3/hr. All of the functions are replicated in the remote control, which can be placed in the handy recess on top for safe storage.

While it doesn’t come with casters like the other models on this list, it’s so light that we could just pick it up and move it around. Cooling performance is a degree or two warmer than from the best evaporative coolers, but the Igenix Air Cooler IG9703 has decent range and blows out cooler air to help on a hot day. An air-conditioner does not need constant refilling of a water tank whereas an air cooler can’t function without water.

We found it easier to fill the tank with water while it was still partially inside the machine, rather than untangling the pump and taking the whole thing out.A lightweight or wheeled one could be the best option, allowing you to move it from room to room if you need to. Keep your home cool and comfortable with this Igenix 5 Litre Air Cooler with LED Display and remote control. The IGFD4009W Air Circulator Turbo Fan has 32 wind speeds and 3 wind modes  normal, natural and sleep. The modern-looking machine can be controlled with the touch-control buttons on the top, the remote or the Smart Life app, which we already use a lot at home (so no learning new applications).