When Aftonbladet published its major test of portable air conditioners in 2026, it was once again clear which model took first place. Wood’s AC Cortina 12K was named Best in Test for the seventh year in a row thanks to its high cooling capacity, user-friendliness, and low noise level.
At the same time, Wood’s AC Cortina 12K AirSwitch was named “Quietest in the Test” for the second year in a row. With its patented AirSwitch™ technology, it is designed to create a cool and comfortable bedroom free of disruptive noise.
This means that Wood’s once again ranks at the top when Sweden’s largest newspaper compares the market’s most popular portable AC models.
Winning a test once is an achievement in itself, but the fact that we’ve now won for the seventh year in a row makes us incredibly proud. For us, it’s clear proof that the product performs at the level we want.
In this year’s test, Aftonbladet highlights, among other things, the Wood’s Cortina 12K’s high performance, user-friendliness, and low noise level. The model receives top marks for both functionality and usability and is described as one of the absolute best portable AC units on the market.
Wood’s Cortina 12K is designed for both home and office use and effectively cools rooms up to 35 m². It can be controlled directly on the unit, with a remote control, or via an app for maximum flexibility.
Wood’s Cortina 12K has also been named “Best in Test” by Ljud & Bild; read more about it here
There are many portable air conditioners on the market, but few combine high cooling capacity, low noise levels, and ease of use as well as the Cortina 12K.
For the second year in a row, Wood’s AC Cortina 12K AirSwitch was named the quietest model in the test.
AirSwitch is designed for people who want to sleep with the AC on without being disturbed by noise from the compressor.
When the outside air gets cooler, AirSwitch automatically switches from compressor cooling to using cool outside air to continue cooling the room. This reduces both noise levels and energy consumption.
In AirSwitch mode, the noise level can drop to as low as 35 dB, which is very close to the noise level in a quiet bedroom. Aftonbladet describes the model as the quietest portable AC they’ve tested.
“With AirSwitch, the noise level goes down to a minimum of 35 dB. That’s as close to an empty bedroom as any portable air conditioner comes today.”
– Aftonbladet, June 2026
Perfect for bedrooms, children's rooms, living rooms and offices
Perfect for bedrooms, children's rooms, living rooms and offices
The test compared some of the most popular portable AC units on the market.
The assessment was based, among other things, on:
Read the full review at Aftonbladet (Plus).
In recent years, the Cortina series has consistently ranked at the top of this independent test conducted by Aftonbladet.
| Year | Award |
| 2019 | Best in Test |
| 2020 | Best in Test |
| 2022 | Best in Test |
| 2023 | Best in Test |
| 2024 | Best in Test |
| 2025 | Top of the Test |
| 2026 | Top of the Test |
| Year | Award |
| 2025 | Quietest in the test |
| 2026 | Quietest in the test |
Whether you want to cool your living room, sleep better on hot summer nights, or create a comfortable environment in your office, there’s a Cortina model that’s right for you.
Seven consecutive “Best in Test” wins for the Cortina 12K and two consecutive awards for being the quietest in the test for the Cortina AirSwitch show why so many people choose Wood’s when the temperature rises.
Wood’s AC Cortina 12K was named the top performer in Aftonbladet’s major air conditioner test in 2026. This is the seventh consecutive year the model has received this award.
For bedrooms, low noise levels are essential. Wood’s AC Cortina 12K AirSwitch was named the quietest model in the test thanks to its AirSwitch™ technology and a noise level of just 35 dB.
Det beror på. Vissa kan sova när AC:n är i gång, särskilt om den är på lägsta fläkthastighet. En del människor kan överhuvudtaget inte sova om det inte är helt tyst, men när AC:n startas i god tid före sänggåendet behöver den inte vara i gång hela natten. Med timerfunktion och app-styrning kan AC:n startas även om du inte är hemma, så att sovrummet är svalt när du ska gå och lägga dig.
Many portable air conditioners operate at between 55 and 65 dB. Wood’s Cortina AirSwitch is the quietest air conditioner on the market (just 35 dB in AirSwitch mode).
Yes. As no fixed installation is required, portable air conditioning is a popular solution in flats, bedrooms, offices and holiday homes.
AirSwitch™ is Wood’s patented technology that automatically switches to cool outdoor air when conditions are right. It reduces both noise levels and energy consumption whilst continuing to cool the room.
