ACO Nest ACOAC40LR review: best large tank air cooler
How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through the owner reviews.
ACO Nest ACOAC40LR Air Cooler 40L with RemoteA 40L tank, a published 485 m³/hr, and two ice packs in the box for around ₱9,900: the one to buy if refilling is what would annoy you.
- Price: ₱9,900 as of Aug 11, 2026
- Biggest pro: The largest tank here at 40L, so it runs a full day and then some between refills
- Main catch: A 40L tank is heavy and slow to empty when you need to clean it
At a glance
| Brand | ACO Nest |
|---|---|
| Type | Air cooler |
| Price | ₱9,900 (as of Aug 11, 2026) |
| Shopee owner rating | 5.0 ★ from 1 Shopee ratings |
| Shop | CBK Hardware · Shopee Mall ✓ |
| Units sold | 1 |
Specifications
Specs per the ACO Nest listing at CBK Hardware
| Type | Air cooler |
|---|---|
| Water tank | 40L |
| Airflow | 485 m³/hr |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Air swing | 60° |
| Control | Panel and remote |
| Cooling media | Honeycomb pad |
| Body | PP and ABS |
| In the box | 2 ice packs |
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- The largest tank here at 40L, so it runs a full day and then some between refills
- Publishes a real airflow figure, 485 m³/hr, which most air cooler sellers never do
- Two ice packs included, which is what actually drops the output air temperature
- 60° swing spreads air across a room instead of at one chair
✗ Cons
- A 40L tank is heavy and slow to empty when you need to clean it
- Only 3 speeds, where the 3D cooler offers 4
- PP and ABS plastic body rather than anything more substantial
- No published wattage, so running cost has to be estimated
The ACO Nest ACOAC40LR is our Best Large Tank pick: a 40L tank, a published 485 m³/hr of airflow, 3 speeds, a 60° swing, and two ice packs, for around ₱9,900 as of August 11, 2026.
Why buy the biggest tank?
Because refilling is the thing people actually get tired of. Tank size does not make an air cooler colder; it buys you time between trips with a pitcher. At 40L this runs well beyond a day, which puts it in a different category of hassle from the 12L and 14L towers.
That it costs the same as a 14L Asahi makes the capacity close to free.
Does it publish anything useful?
More than most, which is why it ranks where it does. 485 m³/hr is a real airflow figure, and almost nothing else in this category gives you one. A 60° swing spreads the air across a room rather than at one chair, and 3 speeds covers the range.
The two ice packs are the practical highlight. Chilling the water before it evaporates is the most effective way to actually drop the output temperature, and getting them in the box rather than as an upsell is a real inclusion.
What are the downsides?
Weight and cleaning. 40 litres is roughly 40kg of water. On castors it rolls, but it is not moving between floors when full, and emptying it to clean out standing water is a genuine chore. Water sitting in a big tank for a week is not something you want blown at you.
The body is PP and ABS plastic, and there are only 3 speeds where the 3D unit offers 4. No wattage is published, so running cost has to be estimated.
Is the ACO Nest ACOAC40LR sulit?
Around ₱9,900 as of August 11, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. You get nearly three times the tank of the Asahi at the same price, plus a published airflow figure and ice packs. Spread across five hot seasons, which is typical for this class, that is around ₱165 a month. Very sulit if the capacity is what you need.
Who the ACO Nest ACOAC40LR suits
Buy this if you run an air cooler all day and refilling is the part you would come to resent, or it is going in a shop or a large sala. It is the right choice when capacity is the priority. If the unit has to be light enough to move around the house, buy a 14L tower.
See how it ranks against the rest in our best air coolers in the Philippines roundup, or read about tank sizing in our air cooler buying guide.
If the ACO Nest ACOAC40LR is not right
Want something lighter with far more owner feedback? The Asahi IC 010, our Best Overall pick, is a 14L tower at the same price. Need a tank for a workshop rather than a house? The Firefly FIF301 holds 110L.
Compare ACO Nest ACOAC40LR Air Cooler 40L with Remote
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the ice packs actually do?
They chill the water before it evaporates, which lowers the temperature of the air coming out. It is the single most effective thing you can do to an air cooler, and this one includes two in the box. It is temporary though: once they melt you are back to normal performance, so use them for the hottest hours.
Is 485 m³/hr a lot?
It is a genuine mid-range figure for a home air cooler, and more usefully, it is published at all. Almost nothing else in this category tells you how much air it moves, so you cannot compare. Treat a stated airflow figure as a sign the seller measured something.
How heavy is a full 40L tank?
40 litres of water is about 40kg on its own, before the unit itself. It is on castors so you can roll it, but you will not be carrying it up stairs full, and draining it for cleaning takes real time. Fill it where you intend to use it.
Is ACO Nest a real brand?
Yes. ACO Nest is a Philippine air cooler brand sold through hardware retailers including CBK Hardware, Ace Hardware and LSG Industrial, and it publishes model specs on retailer sites. This listing is from CBK Hardware's official store.
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