Best Air Conditioners Under $300

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.

The budget pick for a small bedroom, dorm or office where price matters most. Expect noise and basic dial controls.

A cheap way to get app and voice control in a 450 sq ft room. If noise or running cost matters, the TCL Q-Series inverter is worth the step up.

A budget 6,000 BTU unit for a small bedroom or office up to 250 sq ft. It’s Amazon’s best seller because it’s cheap and easy to install, not because it’s quiet or efficient.

A basic 8,000 BTU unit for a spare room or office. For a bedroom, an inverter model is noticeably quieter for similar money.

A low-cost unit for a small office or guest room up to 250 sq ft. Light sleepers should spend more on an inverter model.

A budget unit for a room up to 350 sq ft where price matters more than noise or running cost.

A budget portable for a bedroom or small living room when price is the priority.