The Best Air Conditioners For Every Budget

When fans and open windows just aren’t enough, air conditioning units are a lifesaver — especially for homes without central AC. That’s why we compiled this short list of our favorite air conditioners right for every home and every budget.

From personal desk units that help you cool off while you work to professional-grade, free-standing air conditioners, beating the summer heat has never been easier.

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USB Rechargeable Portable Air Conditioner, $45.99
This miniature air conditioner is great for small spaces or cooling off while working from home. It combines the best parts of air conditioners, air humidifiers and air purifiers in its unique three-in-one design. It’s also wireless and features three different air speeds.

Kiorc USB Charging Portable Air Conditioning Fan, $48.19
This USB-charging portable air conditioner by Kiorc is great for single rooms where a full-size AC unit wouldn’t fit. Its design pulls warm air from the room and cools it down using a water filter to pump out cold and humidified air, and its energy consumption is roughly the same as a light bulb.

Bionaire Window Fan, $57.43
This window fan by Bionaire doesn’t use a cooling element — instead, it draws in cool air from the outside and pushes out stale, hot air from inside. It’s an affordable, energy-saving alternative to a traditional AC wall or window unit, and it's far less noisy.

GREATSSLY Portable Air Cooler, $67.99
If you're looking for an AC unit that blends into the background, nab this portable air cooler, which is perfect for offices and medium-size rooms. Its low-profile design and ambient LED light make it a sleek addition to any space, and its 400-milliliter water tank mists and humidifies the air for up to 3-1/2 hours per cycle.

Midea Window Air Conditioner, $169
This classic window-mounted air conditioner is ideal for large rooms and small apartments. It comes with seven temperature settings and two-way air direction, and it features a washable and reusable filter.

Frigidaire Mini-Compact Air Conditioner, $171.98
Frigidaire's compact window AC unit is about as traditional as you can get, and it quickly cools a room up to 150 square feet. In case of a power outage, it automatically resumes operating at its previous settings once power is restored, due to its manual controls.

LG Window-Mounted Remote Control Air Conditioner, $329

This model by LG is a little more heavy duty — it features an energy saver mode, a 24-hour timer and a remote control operating system. Plus, it can effortlessly cool a room up to 340 square feet.

Koldfront Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Remote Control, $335
This window-mounted powerhouse cools a room up to 450 square feet. It features three different fan speeds, four-way directional air control, sleep mode and dry mode. It also comes with an easy-to-use remote control.

BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, $378.82
Easy to move from room to room, BLACK+DECKER's portable air conditioner works for spaces of up to 200 square feet. It keeps air both dry and cool by regulating humidity, which helps with mold and mildew control.

Friedrich Uni-Fit In-Wall Air Conditioner, $695.00
For homes with wall units, this model by Friedrich is a worthwhile investment. It comes with a six-way airflow control system and a Universal-Fit trim ring that makes this model a one-size-fits-all AC unit.

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