A Black Friday "deal" is often a normal price next to an inflated list price. Here a air conditioner only counts as on sale when its checked price is at least 15% below its own typical price over the last 90 days, from our price history. The best-rated models are listed too, since many are good value without a sale.
On sale now
No air conditioner rated 3.8 or higher is 15% or more below its typical price at the last price check (October 22, 2026). Prices are rechecked through the sales; this list updates when one drops. See the recent price changes.
Best buys at their normal price
The top-rated models in each type. A sale on one of these is worth more than a big discount on a weaker model.
Best Window Air Conditioners
- Midea U-Shaped 10,000 BTU#1 of 21Full review
A quiet, efficient pick for bedrooms and living rooms up to 450 sq ft. The U shape lets you keep using the window and keeps the compressor noise outside.
Amazon $399.99$399.9910,0001532Yes - TCL Q-Series 8,000 BTU Inverter#2 of 21Full review
A good-value smart inverter unit for a bedroom or office up to about 350 sq ft. It’s quieter and cheaper to run than TCL’s fixed-speed models for little extra money.
Amazon $259.95$259.958,0001540Yes - Windmill AC WhisperTech 8,000 BTU#3 of 21Full review
A stylish, quiet inverter unit for a bedroom up to 350 sq ft. It’s priced close to the big-brand inverter models.
Amazon $359$3598,0001542Yes
Best Portable Air Conditioners
- Midea Duo 12,000 BTU Inverter#1 of 13Full review
The portable to get if you need real cooling from a unit that sits on the floor: the dual-hose duct and inverter compressor make it far more efficient than ordinary portables.
Amazon $579 Midea $498.79$498.7910,00014.742Yes - Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN 14,000 BTU#2 of 13Full review
A strong pick for a large room where a window unit won’t work: efficient inverter cooling and a hose-in-hose design that doesn’t fight itself.
Amazon $608.37$608.3712,00013.842.5Yes - GE Profile PPHV10WWF#3 of 13Full review
An efficient dual-hose inverter portable for a medium room, close to the Midea Duo in efficiency.
Amazon $563.98$563.9810,00013.6-Yes
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.