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Fabriano FPE12GW review: best 3-in-1 portable aircon

How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through the owner reviews.

Quick verdict

1.5HP that also dehumidifies, for around ₱20,000: the unit that keeps earning its floor space through the rainy season, if you accept a thin spec sheet.

At a glance

BrandFabriano
TypePortable air conditioner
Price₱20,000 (as of Aug 11, 2026)
Shopee owner rating4.9 ★ from 9 Shopee ratings
ShopFabriano Appliances · Shopee Mall ✓
Units sold25

Pros and cons

✓ Pros

  • A 3-in-1 unit, so the same machine dehumidifies during the rainy season instead of sitting idle
  • 1.5HP, so it covers a bigger room than most of the 1HP units here
  • A cleaner, more modern body than the plain white boxes in this category
  • Sold through Fabriano's own flagship store

✗ Cons

  • No BTU rating, wattage or room coverage published on a 1.5HP unit near the top of the price range
  • No warranty period stated
  • Dehumidifier mode on a portable aircon still needs the exhaust hose out a window
  • The listing uses the same product photo as the smaller FPE09GW, so you can't see the size difference

The Fabriano FPE12GW is our Best 3-in-1 pick: 1.5HP cooling, plus fan and dehumidifying modes, with a digital top panel and remote, for around ₱20,000 as of August 11, 2026.

Why does dehumidifying matter here?

Because of the calendar. A cooling-only aircon is useful for part of the year and idle for the rest. In the Philippines, damp is a year-round complaint, and during the rainy season pulling moisture out of a room does more for how it feels than dropping the temperature does.

A 3-in-1 unit therefore earns its floor space twelve months a year rather than five. On an appliance this size, that is a real argument.

One thing people get wrong: the exhaust hose still goes out the window in dehumidifier mode. The compressor is still running and its heat still has to leave.

Is 1.5HP the right size?

For a larger bedroom or a small sala, yes. It is one of the few units here with the capacity for something bigger than a small bedroom, which is the main reason to pick it over the 1HP field.

Fabriano does not publish a coverage figure, though, so you are sizing on the HP alone.

Where does it disappoint?

On documentation. No BTU rating, no wattage, no room coverage, no warranty period, on a unit near the top of this category’s price range.

There is also a listing quirk worth knowing: Fabriano uses the same product photo for the FPE12GW and the smaller FPE09GW, so the two look identical online. Order by model number, not by the picture.

Is the Fabriano FPE12GW sulit?

Around ₱20,000 as of August 11, 2026, rated 4.9 by its owners. Check the latest price on Shopee. Across five years, typical for this class, that is about ₱333 a month for a machine that works in both the hot and the wet season. The dual-season usefulness is the case; the empty spec sheet is the cost.

Who the Fabriano FPE12GW suits

Buy this if you want one appliance that handles both heat and damp, and you have a larger bedroom or small sala that needs 1.5HP. It is the right choice for a household that would otherwise buy a separate dehumidifier. If you want published specs and a warranty, look at the Hanabishi or Fujidenzo.

See how it ranks against the rest in our best portable aircons in the Philippines roundup, or read about modes and sizing in our portable aircon buying guide.

If the Fabriano FPE12GW is not right

Want 1.5HP with modern refrigerant and self-draining for less? The Fujidenzo PAC-150AIG2, our Best Refrigerant pick, uses R32. Want the same 3-in-1 features in a smaller room? The Fabriano FPE09GW is the 1HP version.

Compare Fabriano FPE12GW 1.5HP Portable Aircon 3-in-1

See how it compares with the other top picks in our portable aircons comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the dehumidifier mode actually useful in the Philippines?

Yes, more than in most countries. Damp is a year-round complaint here, and during the rainy season a dehumidifier does more for how a room feels than cooling does. A 3-in-1 unit means the aircon is useful in the months when you would otherwise leave it switched off.

Do I still need the exhaust hose in dehumidifier mode?

Yes. The compressor still generates heat that has to leave the room, so the hose stays vented out a window. People often assume dehumidifying is hose-free and it is not.

What is the difference from the FPE09GW?

Capacity. The FPE12GW is 1.5HP and the FPE09GW is 1HP, so this one suits a larger bedroom or a small sala. Fabriano uses the same product photo for both listings, which makes them look identical, so order by the model number rather than the picture.

Does Fabriano publish a warranty?

Not on this listing, which is a gap at this price. Fabriano is an established appliance brand in the Philippines with retail presence, but you should confirm warranty terms with the seller before ordering.

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Researched by Sofia Meneses · Written by Gabriel Manalo · Published Aug 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 12, 2026 · How we review

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