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Portacool Apex™ 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler
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Feb 17, 2026
GLQC
4 out of 5 stars review

Amazing Cooler

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was purchased for a small team located inside of a factory with no AC on the factory floor. The team loves since it cools the small area within 10 minutes. They also like that the fan oscillates a bit so every corner of the area gets chilled. Negatives: This thing is very loud, even in a factory with constant machine noise. It can get difficult to add water to it, too.

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Feb 26, 2026
Taylor
5 out of 5 stars review

Apex 500

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my Portacool in the garage during the summer months. It's easy to use and has wheels so I can drag it to where i'm working. The app has always worked well for me. No issues. Solid performer. Highly recommend!

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Mar 2, 2026
Tony F
5 out of 5 stars review

Portable and easy to use!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my cooler on jobsites during the week and in my backyard on the weekends. It is both easy to transport and setup. The app gives you extra control options to really dial in the cooling effectiveness. The built in water reservoir is helpful when there is not a hose accessible at a jobsite.

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Mar 11, 2026
Walt
3 out of 5 stars review

More hot air than a hot air balloon

[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.

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Mar 11, 2026
David - Poolside in PA
5 out of 5 stars review

APEX 500

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.

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Mar 11, 2026
Hawk K.
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Cooler

[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.

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Mar 13, 2026
Fauricio
5 out of 5 stars review

Lower electricity consumption

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the Apex 500 to use in a small workshop and overall it has worked very well. It’s not an air conditioner, but the airflow is strong and when it passes through the wet cooling pads you can really feel the cooling effect, especially if the space has good ventilation. The unit feels well built, it’s easy to move thanks to the wheels, and it also uses very little electricity compared to other cooling systems, so it can run for hours without worrying too much about power consumption. The water tank lasts quite a while before needing to be refilled. In my experience, it’s a good solution for garages, workshops, or open spaces where you need to lower the temperature a bit and improve overall comfort.

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Mar 27, 2026
Tyler Doby
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome machine

It is a very quiet machine that is very powerful. I like the fact of when it is connected to WiFi you can control it through your phone from anywhere.

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May 14, 2026
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Compact yet powerful

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pad dry sequence, helping keeping it clean and fresh

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Mar 11, 2026
Dave Coburn
5 out of 5 stars review

Apex-500 Great Buy!

The Apex-500 works great, especially in the dry heat of Las Vegas. Two units keep our 288 sq ft patio cool all summer long. They have enabled us to use our indoor/outdoor living setup four more months per year.

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