Best overall
Midea MAH09B1AGR
9,500 BTU · saddle · heats too
- CEER
- 17.6
- Power draw
- 540 W
- Per year
- $73
Highest CEER (17.6) of the bedroom-sized units.
Specs, size and running costBest window air conditioner for a bedroom
A bedroom needs a unit that is the right size, steady and as quiet as possible at night. Oversizing is the usual mistake: a unit that is too big cools fast, shuts off and leaves the air damp.
Top picks
Best quiet design
Gradient CCHP11
9,300 BTU · U-shaped · heats too
- CEER
- 16.8
- Power draw
- 554 W
- Per year
- $75
U-shaped: the window closes into the unit, so the compressor stays outside the glass. CEER 16.8.
Specs, size and running costBest for a small bedroom
Midea MAW06S1KWT-A
6,000 BTU · window
- CEER
- 16.0
- Power draw
- 375 W
- Per year
- $51
6,000 BTU suits rooms up to about 250 sq ft without overcooling.
Specs, size and running cost- Models that qualify66 from 16 brands
- Efficiency range13.2-17.6 CEER
- Typical running cost$72/yr
- U-shaped designs27 of 66
- Also heat10 of 66
- Support bracket included44 of 66
All 66, ranked
6,000 to 10,000 BTU window units on a standard 115 V plug, ranked by CEER.
Filter by size, brand or features
66 models, ranked by CEER (efficiency). Yearly cost at 750 hours and the U.S. average electricity price.
| # | Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midea MAH09B1AGRalso sold as 6 other model numbers | 9,500 | $73 | 25" | Saddle, Heat | |
| 2 | Kühl KCVS08B10B | 8,700 | $69 | 25.9" | Saddle | |
| 3 | Gradient CCHP11 | 9,300 | $75 | 25.3" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 4 | GREE GJH09BW-A6DRNL1B | 9,300 | $78 | 26" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 5 | Friedrich KCVS08B10A | 8,700 | $74 | 25.9" | - | |
| 6 | GE PWJV08W | 8,000 | $68 | 18.6" | - | |
| 7 | Midea 1010451315also sold as 5 other model numbers | 8,000 | $68 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 8 | Midea MAW08V1WBKalso sold as 7 other model numbers | 8,000 | $68 | 19" | - | |
| 9 | Midea MWEUWA-08CRFN8-BCP0 | 8,000 | $68 | 19.2" | - | |
| 10 | Whirlpool WHAW081CXalso sold as 5 other model numbers | 8,000 | $68 | 18.6" | U-shaped | |
| 11 | Whirlpool WHAW081INV | 8,000 | $68 | 24.2" | U-shaped | |
| 12 | GREE GJC08BU-A6DRNJ2A | 8,300 | $70 | 21" | U-shaped | |
| 13 | Frigidaire Gallery GHWW105TF1 | 10,000 | $85 | 19.2" | - | |
| 14 | GE PWJV10W | 10,000 | $85 | 19" | - | |
| 15 | Midea 1010451479also sold as 8 other model numbers | 10,000 | $85 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 16 | Midea MAW10V1WWTalso sold as 13 other model numbers | 10,000 | $85 | 19" | - | |
| 17 | TCL T10WV3Salso sold as 4 other model numbers | 10,000 | $85 | 19.8" | U-shaped | |
| 18 | Whirlpool WHAW101CX | 10,000 | $85 | 18.6" | U-shaped | |
| 19 | Whirlpool WHAW101INV | 10,000 | $85 | 24.2" | U-shaped | |
| 20 | Midea MAW06S1KWT-Aalso sold as 1 other model number | 6,000 | $51 | 16" | - | |
| 21 | GE Profile AHTR10ACH2 | 10,100 | $87 | 10.6" | - | |
| 22 | HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU | 8,100 | $71 | 21" | U-shaped | |
| 23 | LG LW6023IVSM | 6,000 | $52 | 19.6" | - | |
| 24 | LG LW8022IVSM | 8,000 | $70 | 19.6" | Saddle | |
| 25 | GREE GJH09BW-A6DRNL1Aalso sold as 1 other model number | 9,300 | $83 | 26" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 26 | Midea MAW06U1QWT | 6,000 | $54 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 27 | Midea MAW06V1QWBL-T | 6,000 | $54 | 19.2" | Saddle | |
| 28 | Midea MAW06V1QWTalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 6,000 | $54 | 19.2" | - | |
| 29 | Midea MAW08U1KWTalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 7,800 | $70 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 30 | Midea MAW08V1KWT-Aalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 7,800 | $70 | 19.2" | - | |
| 31 | Midea MAW08HV1KWT-Aalso sold as 1 other model number | 8,000 | $72 | 19.4" | Heat | |
| 32 | Friedrich CCV08A10Aalso sold as 4 other model numbers | 8,000 | $72 | 20.7" | - | |
| 33 | Friedrich CCV10A10Aalso sold as 4 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 20.7" | - | |
| 34 | GE Profile PWDV08Walso sold as 2 other model numbers | 8,000 | $72 | 18.5" | - | |
| 35 | GE Profile PWDV10Walso sold as 3 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 18.5" | - | |
| 36 | Hisense AALW08TW26also sold as 1 other model number | 8,000 | $72 | 20.3" | U-shaped | |
| 37 | Hisense AWUS1026TW | 10,000 | $90 | 20.3" | U-shaped | |
| 38 | Kühl+ KHVS10B11B | 10,600 | $96 | 25.9" | Saddle, Heat | |
| 39 | LG LW1022FVSMalso sold as 1 other model number | 10,000 | $90 | 19.6" | Saddle | |
| 40 | LG LW8024IVSM | 8,500 | $77 | 23.6" | - | |
| 41 | Midea 1014634875also sold as 10 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 18.6" | - | |
| 42 | Midea MAW08RV1CWTalso sold as 9 other model numbers | 8,000 | $72 | 18.6" | - | |
| 43 | Midea MAW08V1QWTalso sold as 13 other model numbers | 8,000 | $72 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 44 | Midea MAW08V1UWTalso sold as 8 other model numbers | 8,000 | $72 | 19.2" | - | |
| 45 | Midea MAW10V1QWTalso sold as 9 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 46 | Midea MAW10V1UWTalso sold as 4 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 19.2" | - | |
| 47 | TCL H10W4MW | 10,000 | $90 | 23" | - | |
| 48 | TCL H8W4MW | 8,000 | $72 | 23" | - | |
| 49 | TCL T08WQ2S | 8,000 | $72 | 20.7" | U-shaped | |
| 50 | TCL T10WQ2S | 10,000 | $90 | 20.7" | U-shaped | |
| 51 | Whirlpool WHAW-081INalso sold as 5 other model numbers | 8,000 | $72 | 24.2" | U-shaped | |
| 52 | Whirlpool WHAW-101INalso sold as 6 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 24.2" | U-shaped | |
| 53 | Windmill 08W2Wi | 8,000 | $72 | 19.3" | - | |
| 54 | Windmill 10W2Wi | 10,000 | $90 | 19.3" | - | |
| 55 | GE Profile PHNT10CCH1 | 10,300 | $95 | 19.7" | Saddle | |
| 56 | GREE GJC10BU-A6DRNJ2Aalso sold as 1 other model number | 10,000 | $92 | 21" | U-shaped | |
| 57 | Midea MAW08HV1CWT | 8,000 | $75 | 19.4" | Heat | |
| 58 | Midea MWAUQB-08HRFN8-BCL0also sold as 1 other model number | 8,000 | $75 | 19.4" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 59 | Friedrich WCVT10B30B | 10,000 | $95 | 26.5" | - | |
| 60 | Friedrich KHVS10B11A | 10,200 | $99 | 25.9" | Heat | |
| 61 | Midea MAW08S1KWT-Aalso sold as 9 other model numbers | 7,800 | $77 | 16" | - | |
| 62 | Midea MAW06S1VWBL-Talso sold as 9 other model numbers | 6,000 | $59 | 16" | - | |
| 63 | TCL H6W4KWalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 6,000 | $59 | 20.7" | U-shaped | |
| 64 | TCL W6WC72also sold as 3 other model numbers | 6,000 | $59 | 18.6" | U-shaped | |
| 65 | Whirlpool WHAW061CX | 6,000 | $59 | 16" | U-shaped | |
| 66 | GE Appliances AWGP08W | 8,000 | $82 | 19" | Heat |
Before you buy
What size for your bedroom?
- Small bedroom, 150 sq ft5,000 BTU · top pick MAW06S1KWT-A
- Average bedroom, 250 sq ft6,000 BTU · top pick MAW06S1KWT-A
- Primary bedroom, 350 sq ft8,000 BTU · top pick KCVS08B10B
Normal sun and two people. Size calculator for your own room
Tips
- Size by floor area: about 6,000 BTU for 150-250 sq ft, 8,000 BTU for 300-350 sq ft and 10,000 BTU for 400-450 sq ft.
- Every ENERGY STAR window unit listed here has a variable-speed (inverter) compressor, which ramps down at night instead of cycling on and off.
- Indoor noise is not in the ENERGY STAR data. Check the maker’s sound rating in decibels at the lowest fan speed.
- Use sleep mode or a slightly higher setpoint overnight; each degree warmer cuts cooling energy by a few percent.
Questions
- What is the best window air conditioner for a bedroom?
- On certified efficiency, the Midea MAH09B1AGR: 9,500 BTU at a CEER of 17.6, about $73 a year at typical U.S. use. If quiet design matters more, the Gradient CCHP11 is the pick. 6,000 to 10,000 BTU window units on a standard 115 V plug, ranked by CEER.
- What size window air conditioner do I need for a bedroom?
- Following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide (normal sun, two people): small bedroom of 150 sq ft, 5,000 BTU; average bedroom of 250 sq ft, 6,000 BTU; primary bedroom of 350 sq ft, 8,000 BTU. Size up for a sunny room and down for a shaded one.
- How much does it cost to run?
- A typical unit on this list (8,000 BTU, 15.0 CEER) draws about 533 watts and costs about $72 a year at 750 hours and the U.S. average electricity price. The calculator works it out for your state.
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