The best air coolers in Malaysia 2021 are the next best thing to portable air conditioners! Allowing you to comfortably get through hot days without racking up the electricity bill!
As for the prices of air coolers, reliable models can cost as low as RM200. With high end models costing twice the amount!
Kick off your search with these air cooler reviews!
11 Best Air Coolers In Malaysia 2021
Want to know our opinion on which air cooler is best in Malaysia?
- Editor’s Choice: Khind Air Cooler EAC600 (Value)
- 2nd Best: MORGAN MAC-COOL1A Air Cooler (Budget)
- 3rd Best: Honeywell’s 30L Portable Air Cooler TC30PEUI (Quality)
1. Sharp 6L Evaporative Air Cooler PJA36TVW
Relatively light (7kg) and with wheels, as well as a remote control:
The affordable Sharp 6L Evaporative Air Cooler PJA36TVW comes in either black or white. You can top it up with the included ice packs for a cooling effect!
What We Like:
- Variable speed settings (including sleep mode)
- Water lacking protection
- Timer for up to 15 hours
- Auto side swing louvers (75°)
What We Don’t Like:
- Strong airflow but only able to cool a small room (~10 m²)
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 6L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: 320m³/hr (CFM) | Effective Area: – | Power: 65W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM280
2. Vaarenta 4.5L Air Cooler GS-N1
With the Vaarenta Air Cooler, mind that you replace the cooling pad in correctly, otherwise water will leak out.
This air cooler is not that expensive. And is capable of projecting cool(not cold) air!
What We Like:
- You can change the speed and fan mode
- There is a timer (0.5-7.5 hours), eco mode and sleep mode
- Adding ice is not an issue (2 ice packs)
- Has a HEPA filter
- Mobile (with wheels)
What We Don’t Like:
- Just acceptable quality (some screws may rust)
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 4.5L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: – | Effective Area: – | Power: 65W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM230
3. Midea 15L Ionizer Air Cooler MAC-215F
Popular for its multifunctional use (including ionizer and aromatizer):
The Midea 15L Ionizer Air Cooler MAC-215F effective increases air flow in small to medium spaces!
However, the cooling effect is minimal, even with ice packs.
What We Like:
- Speed control (3 speeds)
- Low refill frequency
- Value for money
- Auto shut off (when tank is empty)
- Timer (up to 7 hours)
- Comes with a remote control
What We Don’t Like:
- Quite heavy (11.3kg net weight)
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 15L | Air Flow: – | Effective Area: – | Power: 60W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM350
4. MORGAN 5L MAC-COOL1A Air Cooler
This air cooler has a sleek tower design that is shorter than it looks (~2.6ft). With a total weight of only 5.6kg, it’s not surprising that the build is not very sturdy!
However, the MORGAN MAC-COOL1A Air Coolercan function as an air purifier and humidifier too.
What We Like:
- Very light
- Adjustable speed
- Includes 2 ice packs
- Resulting air is cool (especially with the ice packs)
- Not very loud
What We Don’t Like:
- Small water capacity (tank lasts for ~6 hours)
- No remote control
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 5L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: 1150m³/hr | Effective Area: 20-25m² (215.3-269.1ft²) | Power: 75W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM200
5. Khind 6L Air Cooler EAC600
Small rooms will cool down (better than with just a regular fan) with the Khind Air Cooler EAC600!
You can move it from room to room easily. Since it has a handle on top and wheels!
Another nice thing to appreciate about it is that it automatically shuts off when there is no more water in the tank!
What We Like:
- Long warranty
- 3 speeds
- 7-hour timer
- Sold together with ice packs and remote control
- Weighs 7kg (not heavy)
- Quiet
What We Don’t Like:
- Need extra care when refilling the tank
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 6L | Air Flow: 300m³/hr (177CFM) | Effective Area: 10m² (107ft²) | Power: 65W | Warranty: 2 years | Price: ~RM300
6. Honeywell 10L Indoor Air Cooler TC10PEUI
Besides air purifiers, Honeywell makes evaporative air coolers too.
Like their Honeywell 10L Indoor Air Cooler TC10PEUI for small rooms or spot cooling! You can tell it’s a quality product. With durable caster wheels!
Refill it through a smaller drawer as needed.
What We Like:
- Built-in ionizer
- Washable dust filter
- Considerable air flow (range of ~1.5m)
- Low water level alert
- Lightweight
- 3 speed settings
- Compact body
- Has a remote control
- Very quiet
What We Don’t Like:
- Small water capacity (lasts around 4 hours)
- Takes time to cool a room
- No dedicated drawer for adding in ice packs
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 10L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: 330m³/hr (194CFM) | Effective Area: 11m² (120ft²) | Power: 40W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM350
7. Sharp 20L Air Cooler PJA200TVB
Sharp 20L Air Cooler PJA200TVB looks premium with its all-black exterior. Assembly is straightforward too.
If you use the 4 ice packs that come with this evaporative air cooler, there will be a noticeable drop in the temperature of a small to medium sized room!
What We Like:
- Water lacking protection
- 4 fan speeds and a sleep mode
- With a remote control
- Portable (has a handle and wheels)
- Water level can be seen from the front
What We Don’t Like:
- A bit noisy at the higher fan speeds
- Appears to make the environment more humid
- Bulky for a small room (Dimensions WxHxD : 350 x 880 x 390mm)
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 20L | Air Flow: 750m³/hr (441CFM) | Effective Area: – | Power: 145W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM500
8. Honeywell 30L Portable Air Cooler TC30PEUI
As with the smaller model, there’s no ice compartment for the Honeywell 30L Portable Air Cooler TC30PEUI.
Despite that, the air that comes out of it is moderately cool. It’s superb for spot cooling. And just adequate for a medium sized room/ area.
You can manually adjust the humidity level too!
What We Like:
- Built-in Ionizer
- Has castor wheels
- Not that heavy (8.9kg)
- Speed is adjustable (3 levels)
- Sleep mode
- Washable carbon dust filter
- Alerts you when the water level is low
- Dedicated compartment to keep the remote control
- Huge water capacity (only need to refill every 3-4 days)
What We Don’t Like:
- Quite expensive
- Water refill spout is narrow
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 30L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: 800m³/hr (470CFM) | Effective Area: 26m² (280ft²) | Power: 120W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM500
9. NIPPON 30L Air Cooler NAC-130D
Cooling medium to large rooms is fine with the NIPPON 30L Air Cooler NAC-130D. For one thing, you don’t have to refill the water tank often!
It has wheels but you don’t have to push it to a hose to refill. As there is a nifty refill slot!
What We Like:
- There are compartments for the ice packs
- Doubles as an ionizer
- Substantial airflow to cool a medium-sized room
- Water tank is detachable for convenient cleaning
- Comes with a remote control
What We Don’t Like:
- Short warranty for the price
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 30L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: 1400m³/hr (824CFM) | Effective Area: – | Power: 130W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM650
10. MaxCool 30L Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler HS-35A
Economical for the stated air flow and effective area:
The actual room coverage of the MaxCool 30L Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler HS-35A is better suited to small to medium sized rooms.
Refill is from the top which is super convenient!
What We Like:
- Acceptable noise level
- 3 speed settings
- With wheels
- Remote control
- Powerful air flow
What We Don’t Like:
- Short warranty
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 30L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: 5000m³/hr (2943CFM) | Effective Area: 25 – 40m² (269 – 431ft²) | Power: 120W | Warranty: 6 months | Price: ~RM400
11. ELBA 14L Air Cooler EAC-H6580RC(WH)
ELBA’s EAC-H6580RC(WH) 14L Air Cooler rolls on caster wheels (complete with skid locks).
The air cooler is able to detect low water levels in the tank. And subsequently switch the pump off on its own too!
What We Like:
- Not heavy (7.8kg)
- Has a thermal safety fuse
- With remote controller
- 7.5 hour timer and sleep mode
- Variable speed (3 settings)
- Effective cooling
What We Don’t Like:
- Air flow isn’t specified
Specifications:
Water Capacity: 14L | Cooling Pad: Honeycomb | Air Flow: – | Effective Area: – | Power: 65W | Warranty: 1 year | Price: ~RM280
How To Choose The Best Air Cooler
1. Type
We’re going to assume you’re not looking for an industrial air cooler.
So that leaves you with portable air coolers – the ones with wheels so you can move them where you need more air flow!
2. Airflow
This is usually stated in CMH (cubic meters per hour). That means the quantity of air that passes through the area every hour.
A higher number generally means a faster cooling effect! And greater coverage.
If you want to know exactly what CMH is right for your home/ office:
You can do this quick calculation:
Number of times the air is refreshed x Area (sqm) x Ceiling height
Note: You can use 20 or 30 for the number of times air is refreshed. For a crowded office, use 40. To get rid of fumes, 55.
3. Cooling Pad
A significant component of any evaporative air cooler:
Cooling pads work better if they are thicker. They can be made of different materials, each with their own pros and cons
| Feature | Honeycomb (Cellulose) | Aspen (Wood Shavings/ Synthetic Fiber) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | High | Low |
| Durability | High | Low |
| Maintenance | Low | High |
| Efficiency | High | Low |
From the table above, you can see that it’s worth the investment to get honeycomb cooling pads!
4. Water Capacity
How often will you use your air cooler?
Get an air cooler with a large water tank so you don’t have to refill it often. There are also evaporative air coolers with continuous water supply.
For frequent home use, 20 to 30L is ideal. Anything higher is better for commercial use.
Other features to look for include:
- Variable speed
- Remote control
- Dust filter
- Ionizer
- Energy saving
- Timer
- Ice compartment
- Water level alert
- Easy installation
- Fan type – axial is noisy but uses less energy; centrifuge is the opposite
- Castor wheels
- Long warranty
- Oscillating louvers (usually horizontal is auto, and vertical is manual)
- Sleeping mode
How To Maintain Your Air Cooler
Some maintenance is needed to keep your air cooler in its optimum working form:
- Wipe the exterior once in a while to prevent dust from collecting on it
- Follow the provided instructions of your air cooler to clean the evaporative media
- Turn it off when you’re not around
- If storing it for long term, empty and dry out the water tank completely
Final Verdict
The best air coolers in Malaysia 2021 do what they’re supposed to do. Our budget pick is the MORGAN MAC-COOL1A Air Cooler. Khind Air Cooler EAC600 follows close behind.
And for double the air flow rate, Honeywell’s 30L Portable Air Cooler TC30PEUI takes the cake!
