How we test & score
Every product on FreezAir is scored with the same weighted rubric, so a 7.8 always means the same thing regardless of brand or price.
The rubric
| Cooling performance — 30% | Realistic cooling effect for the technology class, judged against physics, not marketing. |
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| Value for money — 20% | What you get versus the going price of genuine alternatives. |
| Noise — 15% | Published dB where available; otherwise class-typical behaviour, clearly labelled. |
| Energy use — 15% | Watts drawn and cost per hour (see our energy cost calculator). |
| Build & design — 10% | Materials, mounting options, tank access, footprint. |
| Ease of use — 10% | Setup, refills, controls, maintenance. |
Research-based vs hands-on
Reviews are currently research-based: we consolidate manufacturer documentation, verified buyer feedback and category physics. We do not simulate lab measurements we have not made — where a spec is unpublished, the table says “not disclosed by manufacturer”, and where first-hand testing is still pending we say so. As hands-on units arrive, reviews are upgraded and re-dated.
Claim analysis
Marketing numbers (“cools 1,300 sq ft”, “20°F colder”) are reported as claims and checked against thermodynamics in our technical analysis section. If a claim only holds in a dry climate at close range, the review says exactly that.
Independence
Brands cannot buy scores, placements or removals. Affiliate revenue is disclosed on every monetized page. See the editorial policy.