For someone who wants a safe, view-friendly saddle unit with smart controls and has a shallow sill. Conventional inverter units cool as well for far less.
Amazon $547.07
The budget pick for a small bedroom, dorm or office where price matters most. Expect noise and basic dial controls.
- 5,000 BTUCooling
- 150 sq ftRoom size
- 56 dBNoise
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Very cheap way to cool a small bedroom or dorm
- Light and easy for one person to install
- Simple dial controls
- No remote, timer or thermostat display
- Fixed-speed compressor is loud and less efficient
- Only for rooms up to 150 sq ft
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Specifications
| Model number | MWHUK-05CMN8-BCK0 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Type | Window |
| Certified capacity | 5,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 150 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Heat | No |
| Noise | 56 dB |
| Efficiency and power | |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Controls and fit | |
| Wi-Fi app | No |
| Remote | No |
| Window width | 23 to 36 in wide |
| Dimensions | 12.05 x 15.98 x 13.19 in |
| Weight | 35.3 lb |
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A straightforward inverter unit for a bedroom up to 350 sq ft if you don’t need app control. The Keystone version of the same chassis publishes fuller specs.
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