TCL Q-Series 8,000 BTU Inverter
#2 in WindowFull 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$259.95
The TCL Q-Series 8,000 BTU Inverter rates 4.2 among window air conditioners; the Danby DPA050E2BDB-6 rates 2.3 among portable ones. The TCL Q-Series 8,000 BTU Inverter costs $80.05 less ($259.95 vs $340).
Danby DPA050E2BDB-6
#13 in PortableFull review
A compact portable for a small room where a bigger unit won’t fit; most buyers get more cooling per dollar elsewhere.
Amazon $340$340
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (window and portable), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | TCL Q-Series 8,000 BTU Inverter | Danby DPA050E2BDB-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 86 $32.49 per 1,000 BTU (certified) | 40 $66.02 per 1,000 BTU (SACC) |
| Efficiency 30% | 73 CEER 15 | 2 CEER 6.2 |
| Quiet 15% | 100 40 dB on low (maker rating) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Inverter & app 15% | 100 inverter compressor, Wi-Fi app | 0 fixed-speed compressor, no app |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| TCL Q-Series 8,000 BTU Inverter | Danby DPA050E2BDB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Type | Window | Portable, single hose |
| Certified capacity | 8,000 BTU | 5,150 BTU |
| ASHRAE rating (95 °F) | - | 7,500 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 350 sq ft | 150 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | No |
| Heat | No | No |
| Noise | 40 dB | - |
| Efficiency and power | ||
| CEER | 15 Btu/Wh | 6.2 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | ENERGY STAR | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Voltage | 115 V | - |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | ||
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home (Matter) | - |
| Remote | Yes | - |
| Window width | 25 to 36 in wide | - |
| Drain | - | direct drain for dehumidifier mode |
| Dimensions | 13.39 x 20.67 x 19.25 in | 26.36 x 12.6 x 12.6 in |
| Weight | 56.2 lb | 52.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |