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The 12L Evaporative Cooler is the more substantial evaporative option; the 7L tower trades tank capacity for a slim format. Choose the 2.06kW portable AC only if you can vent hot air through a window.
Quick answer
For an evaporative setup with a larger tank, start with the Goldair 12L Evaporative Cooler. The 7L Evaporative Tower Fan is the slim-format alternative, while the Goldair 2.06kW Portable Air Conditioner is a separate, vented AC choice for buyers seeking compressor cooling.
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Best for a larger water tank and wheeled portability
Drawback: At 685 mm high, it takes more vertical space than a compact desk cooler.
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Best for a slim tower footprint
Drawback: The 7L tank is smaller than the 12L cooler's, so capacity alone favours the larger model.
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Best for shoppers considering compressor cooling instead
Drawback: Unlike an evaporative cooler, it needs a suitable window vent and is substantially heavier at 30.5 kg.
| Official manufacturer imageGoldair 12L Evaporative Cooler | Official manufacturer imageGoldair 7L Evaporative Tower Fan | Official manufacturer imageGoldair 2.06kW Portable Air Conditioner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Evaporative cooler | Evaporative tower fan | Portable air conditioner |
| Water tank | 12L | 7L | — |
| Timer | 7.5-hour auto-off | Timer function | 24-hour on/off |
| Remote | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 685 × 275 × 260 mm | 1180 × 250 × 310 mm | 695 × 310 × 300 mm |
| Check price on Amazon AU | Check price on Amazon AU | Check price on Amazon AU |
Common questions
The Goldair 12L Evaporative Cooler has a 12-litre tank; the Goldair tower model has a detachable 7-litre tank.
Yes. Goldair lists a remote control, digital display and electronic controls for this model.
No. An evaporative cooler moves air across a wet cooling medium, while a portable AC uses a refrigeration system and vents warm air outside. Their installation and performance conditions differ.
Goldair says the 2.06kW model includes a window kit to expel warm air. You need a suitable way to vent it outside.
Keep exploring
A portable evaporative cooler suits hot, dry air and a ventilated room; a fan-only unit avoids adding moisture. Start with climate, airflow and cleaning needs.
An evaporative cooler uses water and ventilation; a refrigerated air conditioner uses a compressor and can dehumidify. Climate and the result you need decide between them.
Evaporative air conditioning cools incoming air through water evaporation and needs an exhaust path. Its suitability depends strongly on outdoor humidity and the building layout.
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