Looking to cool down your space, fast? These are the 7 best air conditioners on Amazon
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There are actually great air conditioners on Amazon — here are our top 7 picks
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Bethany Heitman
Contributing Editor
If the temperature spikes and you’re without an air conditioner, there’s a good chance you’ll want to install one as soon as possible. And that means you’ll want to find one you can get delivered quickly. Luckily, Amazon has a ton of highly-rated options that you can get delivered straight to your door faster than it takes some people to set up one.
Below, I’ve rounded up a list of top-rated air conditioners on Amazon, including picks from brands like LG, GE and Black+Decker. This includes something for every room size, window type and budget.
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Best overallMidea 10,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner$undefined$449.99AmazonLearn more
Best for large roomsLG 12,200 BTU Window Air Conditioner$499.99$639.00AmazonLearn more
Best portable unitSereneLife 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner$undefined$289.90AmazonLearn more
The best air conditioners from Amazon
This list includes units that have been personally tested by NBC Select staff and/or have at least a four-star average rating on Amazon. The list also spans different price points and British Thermal Units or BTUs, which measures an AC's cooling power (more on that later).
Midea 10,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner
$449.99Amazon$449.00Best BuyWhat we like- Compatible with Alexa
- Quiet
- Takes up floor space
If you hate the sound of an air conditioner, this is your unit — according to the brand it’s ten times quieter than traditional models. It can cool rooms up to 450 square feet and it has Energy Star certification, which means that it has met strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The unit also has Wi-Fi connectivity and can be controlled by the brand’s app or via Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant.
LG 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
$253.99$299.00AmazonNow 15% offWhat we like- Budget-friendly
- Relatively lightweight
- On the noisier side
NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin uses this small window unit to keep her kitchen cool. The 8,000 BTU unit has three fan and cooling speeds and comes with a wireless remote. One thing to note: It’s not super quiet. Malin says she thinks of it as a white noise machine.
SereneLife 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner
$289.90Amazon$289.90$414.14SereneLifeNow 30% offWhat we like- Portable
- Comes with a remote
- Takes up floor space
This portable air conditioner has wheels, allowing you to easily move your air conditioner from room to room and place it where you need it. It can cool medium-sized rooms and it has a built-in humidifier. The unit comes with included tubing and a window vent for quick installation and includes a remote so you can turn it on (or off) from across the room.
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner
$179.00$189.00AmazonNow 5% offWhat we like- Cools large rooms
- Has a heating function
- Small spaces only
This air conditioner is relatively quiet and effectively cools spaces up to 150 square feet, according to Frigidaire. It has two fan speeds and an easy-to-clean washable filter. It also comes with an extra long cord to help eliminate the need for an extension cord.
LG 12,200 BTU Window Air Conditioner
379 Amazon Reviews$499.99$639.00AmazonNow 22% off$596.99$630.00WalmartNow 5% off$639.00LG ElectronicsWhat we like- Quiet
- Two fan speeds
- Nothing to note at this time
For those with a large room to cool, an air conditioner with 12,000 BTUs or greater is the way to go. This one will work in rooms up to 570 square feet and it also has a heating function for colder months. The unit has multiple fan speeds, allowing you to better customize your cooling or heating. There is also an auto restart function, which means that it will automatically turn back on after a power failure.
Amazon Basics 6000-BTU Window Air Conditioner
$179.99AmazonWhat we like- Mounting kit included
- Easy to clean
- For small rooms only
This air conditioner is intended for small home offices, bedrooms or living areas that are 150 square feet or smaller. There are seven different temperature settings and two fan speeds, plus the filter easily pops out for easy cleaning. This air conditioner also comes with expandable side panels that will fit standard windows and a mounting kit.
Whynter 14,000 BTU ARC-1230WN Inverter Portable Air Conditioner
$609.99Amazon$609.99Walmart$646.99$799.00WayfairNow 19% offWhat we like- Portable
- Cools large rooms
- Takes up floor space
You can control this portable air conditioner with the brand’s app or with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It also has a remote control you can use to adjust the settings. The 14,000 BTU unit cools rooms up to 600 square feet and the unit is on wheels, allowing you to move it throughout your house if needed. Along with being an air conditioner, this unit can also be used as a fan or dehumidifier.
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How I picked the best air conditioners from Amazon
Here is the criteria I kept in mind to compile this list:
- Size: Air conditioners are not one-size-fits-all. You’ll need to consider your room size when shopping. To ensure there is an option for almost everyone, I included models that range in BTUs — which can cool rooms that are 350, 450 and 550 square feet respectively.
- Functionality: Because an air conditioner is an appliance you’ll use regularly, I prioritized options that have features that make life easier — like eco-mode, apps that you can control them with and easy installation kits.
- Price: Because people have different budgets, I looked for air conditioners at varying prices. Our list contains units that start at just over $200 and go upward.
How many BTUs do I need for my AC?
An air conditioner’s cooling power is measured in BTUs, or British Thermal Units. The higher a unit’s BTU rating, the larger a space it can cool. Below is a breakdown of the number of BTUs needed to cool different-sized spaces, according to Energy Star:
- Up to 250 square feet: 5,000 to 6,000 BTUs
- From 250 up to 350 square feet: 7,000 to 8,000 BTUs
- From 350 up to 450 square feet: 9,000 to 10,000 BTUs
- From 450 up to 550 square feet: 12,000 BTUs
- From 550 up to 700 square feet: 14,000 BTUs
Why trust NBC Select?
I am a commerce editor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers beauty, home and lifestyle. I have written about double cleansing, walking shoes, FSA-eligible items and more. For this story, I sourced top-rated air conditioners on Amazon.
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Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
