TCL 12000 BTU

TCL 12000 BTU Portable AC

TCL
R 6,899
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Price: R 6,899

Description

Quickly portable and easy to setup, the TAC-12CHPB/MZ will keep you cool no matter which room you are in. Featuring an impressive 3.5kW of cooling power and heating, this unit will have you living, and sleeping comfortably on even the hottest summer night. Equiped with castors, the window venting kit is included with adjustable window bracket. it could be easily moved and put into operation everywhere.

Key features

  • (Automatic vents + Wifi)
  • Easy to install
  • Adjustable feet to guarantee perfect stability of the appliance, even on uneven floors, to avoid vibrations and parasitic noise.
  • Sleep Mode
  • With a precise automatic control system, the sleep mode adjusts the temperature for a quiet sleeping night with energy saving.
  • Washable Dust Filter
  • To keep your air conditioner effeciently working our washable filter is easy to remove and washable in tap water
  • Low Noise
  • TCL portable air conditioners operate at sound levels , eliminating unnecessary noise for smooth operation that you'll barely notice.
  • Heating and cooling
  • Simple to set up & portable
  • Easy washable filter
  • Aircon Type
  • Portable
  • Electronic Controls
  • No
  • Heating Function
  • Yes
  • Room Size
  • Finish
  • Polypropylene
  • Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr)

Specifications

  • TCL 12000BTU Portable Air Conditioner TAC-12CHPB/MZ
  • 24 hour timer
  • 2 fan speeds
  • 3.5KW cooling capacity
  • 25 m'b2
  • 12000

Product Information

Categories Appliances / TCL
Brand TCL
Model TAC-12CHPB/MZ
Type Portable
Cooling Capacity 12000 BTU/hr (3.5kW)
Heating Function Yes
Fan Speeds 2
Timer 24 hour
Room Size 25 m²
Finish Polypropylene
Features Wi-Fi, Automatic vents, Sleep Mode, Washable Filter
Barcode 6955324303273

Customer reviews

4.0
Marthie25 Mar 2026

Everything I expected from a portable Aircon.

Kim11 Jan 2026

Great to take the edge off

Quietest portable A/C in my experience - have tried others, and this is the only one that you can have on while sleeping / work calls etc. Pretty effective to take the heat edge off, have one in the living room and bedroom and use it daily. Not too bad on electricity, uses around 8 - 10 units a day.

Danzil Alexander10 Jan 2026

TCL PORTABLE AIRCON

This was a best buy for us. It cools down the whole apartment and you can move it from room to room.

Bertus26 Dec 2025

It is small and powerful. Have to switch off at time because it is getting too cold. It was a good buy for me.

Dan28 Nov 2025
Craig25 Nov 2025
TCL 12000 BTU…
75 Reviews
  • MarthieReviewed on 25 Mar 2026

    Everything I expected from a portable Aircon.

  • Great to take the edge off

    KimReviewed on 11 Jan 2026

    Quietest portable A/C in my experience - have tried others, and this is the only one that you can have on while sleeping / work calls etc. Pretty effective to take the heat edge off, have one in the living room and bedroom and use it daily. Not too bad on electricity, uses around 8 - 10 units a day.

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    Danzil AlexanderReviewed on 10 Jan 2026

    This was a best buy for us. It cools down the whole apartment and you can move it from room to room.

  • BertusReviewed on 26 Dec 2025

    It is small and powerful. Have to switch off at time because it is getting too cold. It was a good buy for me.

  • DanReviewed on 28 Nov 2025
  • CraigReviewed on 25 Nov 2025
  • YusufReviewed on 14 Jul 2025
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    JENEANReviewed on 21 May 2025

    It made the summer months much more bearable

  • JigneshReviewed on 22 Apr 2025
  • Amazing fresh crisp air

    tawfeeqReviewed on 18 Mar 2025

    Amazing fresh crisp air Amazing fresh crisp air Amazing fresh crisp air Amazing fresh crisp air Amazing fresh crisp air

  • Very happy

    ZeldaReviewed on 10 Mar 2025

    Great small compact Aircon, I use it in my office and definitely does the job.

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    MUHAMMEDReviewed on 08 Mar 2025

    A Cooling Game-Changer!*
    I recently gifted the TCL Portable Aircon 12000BTU to a friend, and they're absolutely loving it!

    *Effective Cooling*: This portable air conditioner delivers on its promise of providing effective cooling. It quickly cools down the room, even on hot summer days. My friend's been enjoying a comfortable temperature, and it's been a lifesaver during heatwaves.

    *Easy to Use*: The TCL Portable Aircon 12000BTU is incredibly user-friendly. The intuitive controls and clear display make it simple to adjust settings and monitor the temperature.

    *Portable and Convenient*: The compact design and built-in wheels make it easy to move the air conditioner around, allowing my friend to direct the cooling exactly where it's needed.

    *Energy Efficiency*: We've been impressed with the TCL Portable Aircon 12000BTU's energy efficiency. It's designed to provide effective cooling while minimizing energy consumption.

    *Value for Money*: Considering its performance, features, and portability, I believe the TCL Portable Aircon 12000BTU offers excellent value for money.

    My friend's been raving about this portable air conditioner, and I'm thrilled to have made such a great gift choice!

    Highly Recommended!

  • Great Purchase!

    CharleneReviewed on 06 Mar 2025

    works very well! better than expected. window kit only for US sliding windows- not SA tilt windows, but other than that perfect.

  • Portable air conditioner

    EsmeReviewed on 06 Mar 2025

    Very good trusted product

  • AnandhreeReviewed on 27 Feb 2025
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    AlainReviewed on 19 Feb 2025

    Does a great job for a portable aircon. Keep doors and windows closed and feel the chill

  • LidaReviewed on 16 Feb 2025

    Best thing air conditioner ever is the second one that I bought and I’m extremely happy with it no problems at all the first one is now about three years old and I just bought a new one this week

  • eduardReviewed on 14 Feb 2025
  • Works Well

    AntonReviewed on 13 Feb 2025

    Helps to keep my house a bit more comfortable. Noisier than I expected.
    Would have liked if the fins could point upward instead of blowing cold air into the floor.

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    SabineReviewed on 10 Feb 2025

    Works really very, cooling down and fan mode. excellent buy!

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    GwynnethReviewed on 10 Feb 2025

    Besides the Louvre not working, it does the job well enough in a small room. Not as quiet as I thought it would be, but it's tolerable.

  • works ok

    GideonReviewed on 10 Feb 2025

    works best for small rooms. use it in my gaming room and it keeps the place nice and cool

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    LarissaReviewed on 09 Feb 2025

    very satisfied!! Helps with beating the heat. the outlet air pipe is just a bit stubborn at times but the buy is worth it

  • ChristaReviewed on 09 Feb 2025

    We bought the portable air conditioner. I absolutely love it. It keeps the room nice and cool and we can actually have a good night’s sleep in the heat

  • A Good Aircon

    SifisoReviewed on 06 Feb 2025

    This product delivered exactly what I needed. The cool function cooled down the room in MINUTES. Installing the exhaust pipe was a bit tricky but once I figured it out the aircon worked like a dream.

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    AndrewReviewed on 06 Feb 2025

    Cools a small room quickly.. Only downsides I found with this product is there is a swivel option on the remote but does not swivel even after pushing the button, does nothing.. And the exhaust pipe doesn't come with the option to put in a lever window or standard open window.. It's for sliding windows.. Otherwise a decent product. Reviewed by Andrew

  • it's ok

    ShirazReviewed on 01 Feb 2025

    decent and small but does not keep a room cool unless it's pointed directly onto you, the blades do not move so that cold air can circulate around the room.

  • ZeldieReviewed on 31 Jan 2025

    works amazing, easy to setup and user friendly

  • Excellent product 100 Percent

    GeraldReviewed on 30 Jan 2025

    using the TCL Aircon has quiet a bit of Upsides

    1. Energy efficiency
    2. Fast Cooling..if used correctly.
    3. although a 2 Speed.. has a powerful blowing action.

    I recommend this product for those who appreciates the portability of moving a air-conditioner.. between places

  • DavidReviewed on 29 Jan 2025
  • works well

    KunalReviewed on 27 Jan 2025

    have used it everyday without issue. i just wish it had more levels for adjusting the height of the air flow. it does work well other than that.

  • RionReviewed on 26 Jan 2025
  • Cool as ice

    darenReviewed on 25 Jan 2025

    Bought this for our apartment, works like a bomb 💣, haven't tried the heating function but it's a neat square box not taking too much space.

  • works well

    ThorstenReviewed on 23 Jan 2025

    the heat exchanger pipe is made for sliding windows, so we needed to make some modifications to use it effectively.

  • ndivhuwoReviewed on 21 Jan 2025

    Very nice,am enjoying my aircon

  • Imtiaz Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

    Works well
    Makes the whole room cold

  • JulioReviewed on 12 Jan 2025
  • WillReviewed on 11 Jan 2025

    Cools the room down great and it’s much less quiet than other portable AC that I’ve used before.

  • Perfect cooling

    ElleReviewed on 10 Jan 2025

    What a great unit! It cools the whole lounge and suitable for the smaller bedroom.

    Cools down to 18° and toasty for Winter. Easy to use digital pad and comes with a remote (batteries included). Lightweight and easy to wheel around. Only downside the window fitting does not fit older windows.

  • it cools good

    WilburReviewed on 08 Jan 2025

    very nice portable a/c works great cools nicely

  • serves it's purpose

    soniaReviewed on 08 Jan 2025

    works well and cools the bedroom. the outlet pipe will suite a sliding window though. if u have any other type of window you have to make a plan and cover around the pipe so that air from the outside doesn't get in

  • Portable Air Conditioner

    WillieReviewed on 07 Jan 2025

    The product has a good quality feel from buttons to construction. Heavier than you would think and works well. Easy to setup and to use. Instructions included in packaging is easy to understand and to follow. Chills a room relatively well and we are enjoying the product.

  • Unsuitable for burglar barred windows

    WendyReviewed on 07 Jan 2025

    I had to send this back a day after collection. Realized very soon that the hose wouldn't work with burglar bars (diagonal) on the windows.

  • ZameerReviewed on 05 Jan 2025

    Absolutely amazing product. It cools my apartment and is super quiet

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    MemReviewed on 03 Jan 2025

    Extremely quick delivery from Takealot (considering it was a week before Christmas) I am so impressed with this standalone Air-con. It was easy to set up, with the bonus of adjustable panels to block air from getting out of the window. Quiet and effective running for the room during summer allowing work to be more productive. Also able to use as a heater during winter. Has a remote control to operate from your desk. Best purchase this summer.

  • Great but very loud

    Jo-AshReviewed on 03 Jan 2025

    Works as advertised, but in a small room, it is very loud, it's not louder than advertised but something you really need to get used to if you're a light sleeper that enjoys a quiet bedroom.

    A few notes:
    - If you don't have a sliding window, you will have to DIY something to get the extractor pipe to sit nicely out of your window.
    - Very loud, takes some time to get used to
    - Uses A LOT of electricity - just be weary of that that

    None of these were deal breakers and essentially I am very happy with the product, just takes some getting used to.

  • GNReviewed on 31 Dec 2024

    I love my unit, it does exactly what I had hoped and what is advertised, makes life bearable for a wannabe Eskimo like me, who finds himself in a heatwave.

  • love it

    RenierReviewed on 31 Dec 2024

    Works amazingly in our big lounge and ofcourse our bedroom

  • Perfect mini ice machine

    WianReviewed on 28 Dec 2024

    Contemplated about 4-5 years buying a portable aircon.
    This unit has made my dreams come true.

    Not much noisier than your standard split units according to me, pushes out the same cold air at 18 degrees than their wall mounted counterparts.

    Obviously the warm air exhaust hose does need some love and care when finding a place to put it. But when you do, you will not mind the extra care it needs.

    Don’t think twice if you considering getting one. Worth the money without a doubt.

  • excellent product

    Christelle Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

    This is a good product and is cools a room very fast. it doesn't make lots of noise. Very happy good quality

  • delivery

    lillianReviewed on 27 Dec 2024

    This product is outstanding
    Value for money.
    I will still buy it again if I could

  • CharlesReviewed on 27 Dec 2024

    The small size of the aircon drew our attention as it was initially purchased for our Bushlapa camper. It is a bit of an overkill considering the size of the camper, but it really works well.

    When we are not out camping, it is used daily in the study, what a machine, it really does the job.
    So far very happy with this product and good quality also.

    It only has 2 speed settings which are both quite powerfull, I would have considered a third which could have been for a lower speed

  • LindaReviewed on 26 Dec 2024

    Works very well. Very happy with my purchase

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    CarineReviewed on 26 Dec 2024

    Received it within 2 days. Fairly easy to assemble (helps to read the manual 😊). Works well even in a bigger room.

  • ZReviewed on 26 Dec 2024

    Good product so far. Only drawback is the "window cover" is for a window that slides up and down and not a normal window

  • Well priced

    RubenReviewed on 26 Dec 2024

    Does what it's made to do. 2 fan speeds. Does not have a swing function. Cools down a decent size room. Exactly what I needed. Dont buy this if you're expecting insane feature, this is a budget aircon that works great for its price

  • worth it

    HannesReviewed on 25 Dec 2024

    Amazing little aircon, we get to 40 degrees plus and this little thing cools my open plan lounge/kitchen down to about 24 degrees. I know it doesn't sound great but it is a big area that gets full sun in the morning. It does take a while but not the air cons fault, more the size of the room and the sun. Only negative I can think of is the louvers, they basically point down and if the unit is bumped they tend to drop down all the way but overall I'm very happy!

  • ChristiaanReviewed on 25 Dec 2024

    The Air Pipe is a pain but trust me you wil need it when it blows what feels like boiled air out the back of the machine. This is the best solution I have found that requires no installation. I now own x3 of these. Here are some things I wish I had known prior to purchase: They are a bit noisy and they do not go below 18 Degrees. And also they do not swivel, they just blow air in one direction (forward) They do come with a handy remote to operate it from a distance.

    I can not recommend this product enough. I have searched for years to find a genuine aircon 12000BTU or higher amd this is exactly what I was hoping to get.

  • Great little worker

    MichelleReviewed on 24 Dec 2024

    Smaller than expected, but really does a great job. Before our room was HOT on these summer days, especially at night. Now we sleep with ease and comfort. Nights that aren't so hot, we just put on the fan and it helps a lot as well.

    Just some info not included in the description, it uses more or less 1.3 units per hour on the cooler mode.

  • Outstanding

    JohanriReviewed on 24 Dec 2024

    The machine runs well, better than I hoped. It is quiet while running, cools down a small sized room without any issues. I am very satisfied with this product as this is my first time buying a portable aircon and I was unsure what to look for.

  • AndyReviewed on 21 Dec 2024

    I had a few doubts but am so impressed. It works great on the caravan, fits under the table out of the way. Cooles down quickly. I use it in the bedroom when not camping. I made a small fitting and moving it is now plug and use.

  • Ac

    HcReviewed on 20 Dec 2024

    Not to bad, it does the job well..easy setup and yea just put the drain hose out the window immediately after start up.

  • Good Portable Aircon

    MichaelReviewed on 19 Dec 2024

    This aircon works amazing. Very easy setup.

  • Great little machine

    DenzilReviewed on 18 Dec 2024

    *2 Year review* Decent cooling from a very compact unit. Heat outlet is obviously a pain, but once you sort out a window covering, its set and forget. Used a wooden board for that with a hole cutout. Manual operation of louvres, but its a non issue. Works best when room temp is below ~37°C, and ceilings aren't super high. Would suggest watching the video essay by Technology Connections on YouTube to decide if portable is what will work for you.

  • 200% recommend

    marykeReviewed on 03 Dec 2024

    This mobile aircon is so much more of what i expected. it cools down a large area just like the wall mounted aircons and for the price!! you will definitely smile all the way staying cool and fresh in the hot hot summers. love it

  • JohanReviewed on 20 Nov 2024

    Swing mode on remote doesn’t work, but the little beast does what it’s supposed to do, blowing out that sweet cool air… the big snorkel is a but clunky and is a pain in the neck, only works with slide windows, direct it away from the room you want to cool down, because it blows out dragons breath…

  • very happy

    CarienReviewed on 19 Nov 2024

    I would recommend this to anyone.

  • A beast

    TiaanReviewed on 18 Nov 2024

    This aircon is a beast and can cool down my living room and open plan kitchen very fast. It's very loud but you learn to get used to it, just don't expect to be able to hear your music or TV properly. Other than that, I highly recommend this aircon.

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    HannelieReviewed on 14 Nov 2024

    What an excellent purchase. Works so well. Very happy with the product.

  • Not as quiet as I expected by reading previous reviews

    VanessaReviewed on 12 Nov 2024

    It is a nice size and neat and compact. The setup was easy . We only just received it , so we are running it to see how it goes. Not ideal weather today in Gauteng to test an aircon as it is cool outside. The louvres dont move although there is an option on the remote to do so , I guess it is not for this model. It is quite noisy and I cant imagine sleeping with it on. We actually bought if to use in Durban in December . When the heat is unbearable I guess we will bear with the noise . Lets wait and see how it performs in Durban weather in December .

  • JuleneReviewed on 09 Nov 2024

    Best thing ever!!! I you are melting in summer like me, you need this!

  • KaylaReviewed on 04 Nov 2024
  • Portable air conditioner

    AlishjaReviewed on 28 Oct 2024

    This is a very nice product for the summer. No problems so far. And what is nice is it is portable. You can move it from one place to another. Very happy with this.

  • Worth It!

    ConradReviewed on 28 Oct 2024

    I just had to bite the bullet. It becomes unbearable when it's too hot to sleep, and all the fan does is move hot air around the room. The A/C cools the room down perfectly, and I now sleep like a rock. Even my wife can't believe that I'm sleeping this well with the difference in room temperature.

    Worth every cent!

  • JohannesReviewed on 25 Oct 2024

    excellent works great 👍 wife loves it