The best small window air conditioners of 2026, tested and reviewed

These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

Our Best-Tested Window AC Is on Sale Ahead of Prime Day—and It Won’t Block Your View

Our top window AC pick is easy to install, quiet, and discounted before Prime Day.

Most Window AC Units Are an Eyesore. The GE Profile ClearView Isn’t, and It Provides Solid Cooling

This saddle-style air conditioner preserved my window view and cooled a 300-square-foot bedroom quickly.

No Central Air? No Sweat. These Tested Window Air Conditioners Cool Down Spaces Fast

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.
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There’s a New Generation of Window AC Units. We Found the Best Ones.

Units with Wi-Fi support can be set to run on a schedule, or integrated with other smart home devices. This often requires installing an app, but some ACs offer Matter support, which allows you to ...