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Air conditioners Radar

Updated Nov 6, 2026

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

Best air conditioner of type window up to $500 dollars today

23 models, median of $299.

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We compare the 23 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

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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: Window air conditioners up to $500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner, Cools Up to 150 Sq. Ft.Window · 5000 BTU$150at 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 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
Midea 10,000 BTU Smart Inverter 115V Window Air Conditioner, 450 Sq FtWindow · 10000 BTU$357at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG 10,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, Cools 450 Sq.Ft. (18' x 25' RoomWindow · 10000 BTU$359at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea 14,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with Remote ControlWindow · 14000 BTU$378at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
LG LW1024RSMX Window ConditionerWindow · 10000 BTU$389at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi and EnergyWindow · 8000 BTU$399at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea 10,000 BTU U Shaped Window Air Conditioner, Cools up to 450 Sq FtWindow · 10000 BTU$400at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Air Conditioner Window Unit with Heat andWindow · 8000 BTU$400at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Midea 12,000 BTU U Shaped Window Air Conditioner, Cools up to 550 Sq FtWindow · 12000 BTU$459at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Keystone 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with 11,000 BTU SupplementalWindow · 12000 BTU$494at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Window air conditioners up to $500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 23 air conditioners cost up to $299; the range with the most models is from $350 to $400, with 7.

How many models there are in each price range, from $100 to $500. Half cost up to $299; across the whole catalog, the median is $530.1 model between $100 and $1501 model between $150 and $2005 models between $200 and $2505 models between $250 and $3002 models between $300 and $3507 models between $350 and $4002 models between $450 and $50011552702$100$200$300$400$500
  • half cost up to $299
  • whole catalog: $530 →

Cheapest $150 Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner, Cools Up to 150 Sq. Ft.

Most expensive $494 Keystone 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner with 11,000 BTU Supplemental

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Window air conditioners up to $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 $3001217
$300 to $5001119
$500 to $1,000027
Over $1,000016
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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

5 brands have a model here; Frigidaire has the most, with 8 models.

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 3 of 23 have Inverter confirmed

  • 3 of 23 have Wi-Fi confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • −44%median price below the catalog’s
  • 29%of the catalog: 23 of 79 models
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Window air conditioners up to $500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorWindow air conditioners up to $500Whole catalogDifference
Models237929% of the catalog
Median price$299$530−44%
Median scoreno scoreno score
Lowest price$150$84+$66
Highest price$494$6,847−$6,353

How to read these numbers

On November 6, 2026, the Radar tracks 23 models of air conditioner of type window and price up to $500: median price of $299, 44% below the catalog’s ($530). Prices range from $150 to $494.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a air conditioner of type window and price up to $500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 23 models in the segment is $299, and prices range from $150 to $494. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Includes models whose title or listing states the type window. Listings without the data stay out. With at least one version at the lowest collected price up to $500. 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.

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.

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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.