Despite being light on power and without digital controls, Frigidaire’s 5,000 BTU model is the best selling window air conditioner on Amazon.com.

This goes to show that people don’t want always want an ac with all the frills and sparkles. They’d rather have a simple machine at an unbeatable price, which still does a great job.

This Frigidaire model is one of those rare appliances that hold onto the reliable build quality of the past. Think of the old appliances your grandma’s been using for decades without fail. This is one of those.

It’s got no electronic controls, no timers or digital thermometers, and no economy mode. What it does offer is great energy efficiency, a low price, good cooling capacity for it’s size, and reliability.

It’s a great model if you’re looking to keep a smaller room cool, or if you want to save money by reducing the demand on your central AC. Keep your central ac at low power while this Frigidaire model works to cool your main living space.

This Keystone model is a great solution if you have a small space, but are worried that a 5,000 BTU machine might not cut it.

Even though it’s not got much power behind it, it’s fully featured. It stands up to modern standards like programmable timers and an included remote for your convenience.

There’s also plenty of adjustability between multiple cooling settings and fan speeds. It’s even got a sleep mode! This brings the room down to your preferred temperature, then lets it very slowly rise back up. This small increase means that the air conditioner doesn’t have to work nearly as hard, and will stay much quieter as you drift off to sleep.

To top it all off, the energy efficiency ratio is fantastic. Coming in at 10.7, it’s Energy Star Certified. This, coupled with a competitive price on Amazon, makes this Keystone model a great solution for any small-medium sized room.

LG’s 8,000 BTU window air conditioner is a recommendation for a great, well-rounded and well-equipped AC.

It’s controls are easy to use and intuitive, with a high-quality filter that’s subtly tucked away underneath the LG logo on the front of the machine. With an 8,000 BTU capacity, it’s well-suited to any medium-sized room, and the 4-way adjustable gears to direct air flow mean that you can target the cooling to one area of your space.

In terms of the build quality – the air conditioner is solid.

I’ve heard a few horror stories of people reporting an extra large ‘clunk’ noise whenever the compressor turns on (more so than normal). However, in the cases where the customer contacted LG, they sent around a repairman free of charge; who fixed the problem (the compressor had come loose in shipping, and so was hitting off of another part inside of the machine).

If anything – this goes to show your warranty will be covered by a company who are keen to look after their customers.

Next up on our list is a wild card – and if you’re after a truly modern air conditioner, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Frigidaire have brought out what they call a ‘smart air conditioner’. In other words, they’ve really upped the level on this one in terms of modern looks and features.

If there’s one thing window AC’s are not known for – it’s good looks. However, Frigidaire have somehow managed to pull it off here, with a model that looks more like a digital speaker than a window AC. This aesthetic is equally matched in the electronic display and controls, which are almost too sleek and futuristic to warrant being used on an air conditioner.

As well as looking great, almost every feature under the sun is in this thing.

On top of all the standard features (programmable timers, remotes, sleep and economy modes), this ac has WiFi and its own app for your mobile phone.

You can control it from anywhere. Even turning it on when driving home.

However. Pushing the boat out with technology often comes at a cost, and there’s a few common issues with the ‘smartness’ of this smart AC. One being that the digital thermometer display can sometimes be inaccurate. Second is that the mobile app, while a great idea, often encounters errors or have wifi issues.

Hopefully by the time you’re reading this, a few updates to the mobile application will have solved this.

You’ve made it! You’ve stuck with me to what is surely one of the best window air conditioners in the world.

Yes, this one does look fantastic. The ultra-modern looks reflects it’s recent release date – Summer 2019.

Between the subtle display, the grill design, and the sleek white finish, this window air conditioner is absolutely state of the art. It’s guaranteed to have your friends saying ‘Wow! What is that?!’

One trick I absolutely love is there’s no thermostat in the air conditioner. None.

‘Okay, well how the heck does it work?!’

Good question. They actually put the thermostat in your remote control! That way, the unit will work to your temperature. Not just the colder air surrounding itself. Genius.

It’s state of the art in operation, too. The 10,000 BTU capacity is capable up to 450 sq. ft, and the ‘sleep mode’ is built to keep the noise low and your relaxation high.

There’s a dehumidifier built-in – of course – and customers are returning fantastic ratings and reviews. Sure, the parts warranty is only a year (compressor is 5 years), and despite being modern it isn’t on the WiFi. But these are minor issues in an otherwise fantastic package.

While you can get monster-sized window AC’s that go up to significantly higher power capacities, 10,000 BTU is one of the highest you’ll need to go if you’re looking to cool a large room in a standard home.

Before the TOSOT above came around, this was my top recommendation for a quiet window air conditioner.

Mostly because of how high quality, and how easy to use this appliance is. The digital controls embedded onto this machine are state of the art in quality, and intuitive to use. Hooked into them is a very accurate thermometer, and on the top is an 8-way gear system to control the direction of the cool air.

The air filter is also top-notch, being easy to clean, but efficient enough to keep out any outside odors – leaving you with crisp and clean air.

There’s two alternative modes that you can run the machine in; sleep and economy. While the first quietens the machine by allowing a very gradual increase in temperature, the second saves you money by switching itself off once the temperature is sufficiently cool, and staying that way (for example, in the evening once the air gets naturally cool, it will automatically shut itself down and stop using electricity).

Coming up last is this heavy duty MIDEA model.

It packs a ton of power – rated up to 550sq. ft. That’s enough to handle almost any open plan kitchen and dining/living area. Or to simply destroy any chance next summer’s heatwave has of making you sweat.

The design, while not as brand new as the TOSOT above, is still sleek and modern. I love the metallic band finish where the controls are.

Dehumidifier is in there as standard, and so is a handy remote control.

If you’re lucky enough to have an extremely large space, you’ll not find a better 12,000 BTU model out there. Quiet and powerful – for a great price.