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Window Air Conditioners
Start with the list that matches your budget or use, then compare the strengths and limitations of each pick.
Best-of lists
The 4 Best Window Air Conditioners for Large Living Rooms
#1: GE Profile ClearView 8,300 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner AHTT08BC
- 8,300 BTU cooling capacity, the highest single-BTU figure here
- Cools rooms up to 350 sq ft
- Flex-depth frame fits 4.5 to nearly 14-inch-thick walls
The 4 Best Quiet Window Air Conditioners, Ranked by Decibel Rating
#1: Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner
- As low as 32 dBA on low fan
- Inverter compressor avoids full on/off cycling
- U-shaped frame moves the compressor outside the window
The 4 Best Window Air Conditioners for Small Bedrooms in 2026
#1: Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner
- 8,000 BTU inverter compressor
- Cools rooms up to 350 sq ft
- As low as 32 dBA on low fan
The 3 Best Window Air Conditioners Under $200
#1: LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016
- 5,000 BTU cooling capacity
- Cools rooms up to 150 sq ft
- 2 cooling and fan speeds
The 3 Best Window Air Conditioners Under $400
#1: Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner
- 8,000 BTU inverter compressor
- Cools rooms up to 350 sq ft
- As low as 32 dBA on low fan