Top Air conditioners 2025

Ranking last updated: 11-16-2024
BLACK+DECKER 10,000 BTU - BPACT10WT
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BLACK+DECKER 10,000 BTU - BPACT10WT

4.3 (41k+ ratings)
Most rated
What customers like:
  • Cools room quickly
  • Includes sleep mode for quieter operation
What customers dislike:
  • Not as efficient as inwindow or twopart AC units
SereneLife 10,000 BTU with Heat Portable - SLACHT108
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SereneLife 10,000 BTU with Heat Portable - SLACHT108

4.4 (21k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Cools a 500 sq ft area effectively reducing temperature significantly in a short period.
  • Easy to set up and operate.
  • Portable and can be moved as needed.
What customers dislike:
  • Slightly louder than expected which could be an issue for noisesensitive individuals.
SereneLife Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Fan Mode, Remote Control, Window Mount Exhaust Kit, White, 8,000 BTU
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SereneLife Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Fan Mode, Remote Control, Window Mount Exhaust Kit, White, 8,000 BTU

4.3 (20k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Easy to install without needing extra supplies.
  • Effective cooling for small to mediumsized rooms.
  • Compact and portable design.
What customers dislike:
  • Not as effective in larger spaces or rooms with vaulted ceilings.
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU - FFRA051WAE
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Frigidaire 5,000 BTU - FFRA051WAE

4.5 (16k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Good for small rooms
  • Easy to install
  • Effective at cooling in appropriate room sizes
What customers dislike:
  • No temperature settings only knob controls
Midea 10,000 BTU - MAW10V1QWT
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Midea 10,000 BTU - MAW10V1QWT

4.5 (15k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Very quiet
  • Easy to install
  • Good build quality
What customers dislike:
  • Pricey
Midea 12,000 BTU - MAW12R1BWT
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Midea 12,000 BTU - MAW12R1BWT

4.4 (15k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Replaces multiple units including a dehumidifier
  • Keeps room cool and dry
  • Great price
What customers dislike:
  • Noisy
GE Window Air Conditioner Unit, 5,000 BTU, Manual Adjustable Fan and Cooling Settings, Easy Install Kit Included, White, Mechanical Controls
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GE Window Air Conditioner Unit, 5,000 BTU, Manual Adjustable Fan and Cooling Settings, Easy Install Kit Included, White, Mechanical Controls

4.3 (9k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Effective at cooling small rooms up to 150 sq ft.
  • Easy to install with included kit.
  • Manual adjustable fan and cooling settings allow for customization.
What customers dislike:
  • Some units arrived with physical damage such as bent fins or missing screws.
Whynter Portable Air Conditioner ARC-14S, 14,000 BTU, 9,500 BTU SACC, Dual Hose, for 500 Sq Ft Rooms
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Whynter Portable Air Conditioner ARC-14S, 14,000 BTU, 9,500 BTU SACC, Dual Hose, for 500 Sq Ft Rooms

4.3 (10k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Works flawlessly even after multiple summers of use.
  • Effective in tripledigit temperatures.
  • Quiet operation.
What customers dislike:
  • Requires thawing if ice builds up.
Midea 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner - Cools up to 150 Sq. Ft. with Mechanical Controls and Reusable Filter
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Midea 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner - Cools up to 150 Sq. Ft. with Mechanical Controls and Reusable Filter

4.4 (10k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Easy to install even in older homes or with minimal help
  • Effective cooling performance quickly cools small rooms
  • Compact size suitable for small spaces like bedrooms and home offices
What customers dislike:
  • No temperature display or precise temperature control only a basic dial
Shinco 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, for Rooms up to 200 sq.ft, with Remote Control and Installation Kit
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Shinco 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, for Rooms up to 200 sq.ft, with Remote Control and Installation Kit

4.2 (6k+ ratings)
What customers like:
  • Practically ready to go out of the box.
  • Includes remote control that works with ease.
  • Capable of cooling and dehumidifying simultaneously.
What customers dislike:
  • Very loud to the point of disrupting sleep and other activities.