Customer reviews from portacool.com
Portacool - Apex 500 Wi-Fi Enabled Portable Evaporative Cooler - Black, Textured
Average customer rating
4.8
(37 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 37 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Portacool - Apex 500 Wi-Fi Enabled Portable Evaporative Cooler - Black, Textured
Customer Rating
5
A must have
on March 2, 2026
Posted by: Fefo
from TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always wanted a portacool and finally made the investment. The app is great and lets you control the whole system without having to get up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
Small but Powerful
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Teddy F
from Tucson, AZ
We use this on the back porch during the summer, and it kept it so cool that we spent twice as much time outside than we normally do!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
Quality
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
from Lake Havasu City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like how it’s build, and the WiFi interface works well
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
4
Good Swamp Cooler
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Antonio in AZ
from Arizona
I bought the 500 for when im outside in the hot arizona summers. Using it i see its really good and I like the app control. Only complaint is the price point. You can find something that does the exact same thing for half the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
3
More hot air than a hot air balloon
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Walt
from Florida
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought two of these units and was very hopeful they would do the job and cool down the garage. They are barely better than a traditional box fan. They take up more room and might drop the temp a couple degrees. Wish I hadn’t purchased.
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Cooler
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: Hawk K.
from Phoenix, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently got the APEX 500 Portacooler, and it has honestly been a game changer for staying cool in extreme heat. The airflow is incredibly powerful for such a compact unit, and it cools down my garage/workspace much faster than I expected. Setup was simple, and the build quality feels very durable and well-designed.
One thing I really appreciate is how efficient it is on water and power while still delivering strong cooling. It’s also surprisingly portable — easy to move around wherever you need it most. The noise level is reasonable for the amount of airflow it produces, which makes it great for working, relaxing, or even outdoor gatherings.
Overall, the APEX 500 is a solid investment if you need reliable cooling for garages, patios, workshops, or job sites. Great performance, sturdy construction, and very effective in hot conditions. Highly recommended.
One thing I really appreciate is how efficient it is on water and power while still delivering strong cooling. It’s also surprisingly portable — easy to move around wherever you need it most. The noise level is reasonable for the amount of airflow it produces, which makes it great for working, relaxing, or even outdoor gatherings.
Overall, the APEX 500 is a solid investment if you need reliable cooling for garages, patios, workshops, or job sites. Great performance, sturdy construction, and very effective in hot conditions. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
4
Great cooler for hot plants
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: Geronimo L.
from San Bernadino, California
I like that it can cool down an 10x10x8 area relatively quick, however, this thing sounds kinda deafening and I wish we could have a constant water feed for it, it gets tedious adding water.
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
APEX 500
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: David - Poolside in PA
from Chandler, AZ
This is a great product. I use it on my pation and it works great in the Arizona summers. It's easy to take a part and clean. I've only had one issue and that was with the pump. Portacool sent out a replacement and it was easy to change. I would buy this again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com