Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
LG LW8017ERSM comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about medium bedrooms and living rooms up to 340 sq ft — read the strengths below before deciding.
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 LW8017ERSM is the best-overall window pick — LG dual-inverter delivers efficiency and quiet operation other compressors can't match.
Larger BTU than LG LW8017ERSM. No Wi-Fi. Frigidaire brand support.
Best efficiency. Wi-Fi unlike Frigidaire FFRE103WAE. Dual-inverter unique here.
| Spec | Frigidaire FFRE103WAE | LG LW8017ERSM |
|---|---|---|
| BTU | 10,000 | 8,000 |
| Coverage | 450 sq ft | 340 sq ft |
| Energy Star | Yes | — |
| Timer | 24-hour | — |
| Tech | — | Dual-inverter |
| Smart | — | LG ThinQ Wi-Fi |