Top 5 window air conditioners reviewed and ranked.
LG LW8017ERSM is our top pick for window air conditioners — an averaged 4.7/5 across 1 published review at about $279. Runner-up: Frigidaire FFRE103WAE (~$280).
| # | Product | Rating | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LG LW8017ERSMTop Score | 4.7 (1 source) | $279 | medium bedrooms and living rooms up to 340 sq ft | $279 · Check Price on Amazon |
| 2 | 4.6 (1 source) | $280 | larger bedrooms and small living rooms | $280 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 3 | 4.6 (1 source) | $169 | small bedrooms, dorms, and home offices under 150 sq ft | $169 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 4 | 4.5 (1 source) | $189 | budget LG-brand buyers with rooms 200-260 sq ft | $189 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 5 | 4.4 (1 source) | $159 | renters and seasonal users who want no-electronics simplicity | $159 · Check Price on Amazon |
The LW8017ERSM is the best-overall window pick — LG dual-inverter delivers efficiency and quiet operation other compressors can't match.
The FFRE103WAE is the larger-room pick. 10,000 BTU covers 450 sq ft — bigger than the LG 8K, useful for open living rooms.
The MAW05M1BWT is the budget 5K pick — Midea's value model for small bedrooms and dorms. Top-rated in this BTU class.
The LW6017R is the LG budget pick — simpler than the LW8017ERSM at $90 less. Best for buyers who want LG reliability without inverter premium.
The FFRA051WAE is the mechanical-control pick — Frigidaire's basic 5K BTU window AC with knobs instead of digital controls. Best for renters who replace seasonally.
| Spec | LG LW8017ERSM | Frigidaire FFRE103WAE | Midea EasyCool MAW05M1BWT | LG LW6017R | Frigidaire FFRA051WAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTU | 8,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 |
| Coverage | 340 sq ft | 450 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 260 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
| Smart | LG ThinQ Wi-Fi | — | — | None | — |
| Weight | — | — | — | 36 lb | 35 lb |