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Air conditioners Radar

Updated Nov 6, 2026

Data from Nov 6, 2026. First edition of this segment.

Best air conditioner up to $2,500 dollars today

71 models, median of $499.

Planning to spend up to $2,500? See what that money gets you.

We compare the 71 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

See today’s picks

Today’s picks

Today’s price, Nov 6, 2026. We searched 1 store: Amazon. Below, the lowest price we found today at the stores above.

We don't score air conditioners: store listings don't carry data worth measuring. We sort by price.

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How we choose: the score is the spec score (0 to 10) and the price is the lowest we found today, using the upfront-payment price when the store offers a discount for it. See how we pick.

All models: Air conditioners up to $2,500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Frigidaire 5304476631 Remote Control TransmitterSplit$84at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG Room Air Conditioner 5300A20003V Heater AssemblySplit$91at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Mitsubishi PAR-SF9FA-E Wireless Signal Receiver PanelSplit$134at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner, Cools Up to 150 Sq. Ft.Window · 5000 BTU$150at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG GenuineLG 4681A20122B Air Conditioner Drive Motor AssemblySplit$160at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea 6,000 BTU 115V Window Air Conditioner w/Comfort Sense Remote, up toWindow · 6000 BTU$175at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control, Cools Up to 250Window · 6000 BTU$210at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire FHWC064TE1 Window Air ConditionerWindow · 6000 BTU$225at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier 115V, WhiteWindow · 6000 BTU$229at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, 115V, Cools 250 Sq.Ft. for BedroomWindow · 6000 BTU$231at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner & Dehumidifier, 115V, Cools up toWindow · 6000 BTU$249at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 6000 BTU Window Air Conditioner Remote ControlWindow · 6000 BTU$259at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Black+Decker Window Air Conditioner 8000 BTUWindow · 8000 BTU$260at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire FHWC064WB1 Window Air ConditionerWindow · 6000 BTU$280at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier, 115VWindow · 8000 BTU$295at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 5,000 BTU SACC (8,500 BTU ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner, 115VPortable · 5000 BTU$299at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 8,000 Window Air Conditioner, 115V, 350 Sq.Ft. (14' x 25' Room Size)Window · 8000 BTU$299at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea 6,000 BTU U Shaped Window Air Conditioner, Cools up to 250 Sq FtWindow · 6000 BTU$315at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control, Cools Up to 350Window · 8000 BTU$319at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 6,000 BTU (DOE) / 10,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Portable AC with FanPortable · 6000 BTU$330at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea MAP08S1XWTS 8Portable · 8000 BTU$330at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Garvee 14000 BTU (10200 BTU SACC) AC UnitPortable · 14000 BTU$333at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 6,000 BTU SACC (10,000 BTU ASHRAE) Smart Portable Air ConditionerPortable · 6000 BTU$339at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 6,000 BTU (DOE) / 8,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Portable AC with Fan and RemotePortable · 6000 BTU$339at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Air conditioners up to $2,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 71 air conditioners cost up to $499; the range with the most models is from $0 to $500, with 36.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $2,500. Half cost up to $499; across the whole catalog, the median is $530.36 models between $0 and $50027 models between $500 and $1,0002 models between $1,000 and $1,5003 models between $1,500 and $2,0003 models between $2,000 and $2,5003627233$0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500
  • half cost up to $499
  • whole catalog: $530

Cheapest $84 Frigidaire 5304476631 Remote Control Transmitter

Most expensive $2,181 Mitsubishi 9,000 BTU 3/4 Ton Cooling Heating - Ductless Mini Split Wall Mounted

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Air conditioners up to $2,500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Up to $3001717
$300 to $5001919
$500 to $1,0002727
Over $1,000816
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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

8 brands have a model here; LG has the most, with 26 models.

and 3 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 13 of 71 have Wi-Fi confirmed

  • 10 of 71 have Inverter confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −6%median price below the catalog’s
  • 90%of the catalog: 71 of 79 models
See the full table
Air conditioners up to $2,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorAir conditioners up to $2,500Whole catalogDifference
Models717990% of the catalog
Median price$499$530−6%
Median scoreno scoreno score
Lowest price$84$84igual
Highest price$2,181$6,847−$4,667

How to read these numbers

On November 6, 2026, the Radar tracks 71 models of air conditioner with a price up to $2,500: median price of $499, 6% below the catalog’s ($530). Prices range from $84 to $2,181.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

See each air conditioner on the chart

Open the chart already filtered to Air conditioners up to $2,500.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a air conditioner with a price up to $2,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 71 models in the segment is $499, and prices range from $84 to $2,181. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $2,500 or less are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

What changes between "up to $2,500" and the neighboring ranges?

The range is cumulative: everything that costs less is in it too. To see only what costs between two values, use the price range table on this page or the chart’s price filter.

How does the Radar choose the air conditioners on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the air conditioner that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which air conditioner to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

Read next

Air conditioners up to $2,000: median of $476Air conditioners up to $3,000: median of $518Split air conditioners up to $2,500: 25 models, median of $699All Radar overviewsOverview of new air conditioners: price, score and brandSee on the chart
Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product in the stores we read, on the day it was read, before sales tax.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real cooling or noise or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.