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DGH Dorm AC Fit Score

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Nicholas Miles · Editor-in-Chief & Methodology Owner·Last updated 2026-08-17

The DGH Dorm AC Fit Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = better) composite score. weighted composite of dorm_policy_legality (30%) + real_cooling_power (30%) + room_and_noise_fit (25%) + setup_and_running_cost (15%), each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-08-17, the score currently evaluates 4 products.

Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the DormGearHQ Methodology.

Formula

weighted composite of dorm_policy_legality (30%) + real_cooling_power (30%) + room_and_noise_fit (25%) + setup_and_running_cost (15%), each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale

Scale

Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = better) scale.

Scored Products (4)

ProductScoreGuide
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Whole Room Tower Fan8.7View guide →
Midea 8,500 BTU (5,000 BTU SACC) Smart Portable Air Conditioner8.4View guide →
BLACK+DECKER BPP05WTB 8,000 BTU (5,000 BTU SACC) Portable Air Conditioner8View guide →
Evapolar evaCHILL EV-500 Personal Evaporative Air Cooler7.8View guide →

Defined In

This metric was first published in best portable air conditioner dorm room 2026.