A solid inverter pick for a bedroom up to 350 sq ft if you value the two-year warranty. Otherwise the TCL Q-Series does the same job for less.
Amazon $409The Hisense 8,000 BTU Inverter Window AC and the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter are evenly matched, rated 3.9 and 3.9. The Hisense 8,000 BTU Inverter Window AC leads on warranty. The Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter wins on value. The Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter costs $41.78 less ($367.22 vs $409).
A compact inverter unit for a bedroom up to 350 sq ft. It’s quieter and cheaper to run than budget fixed-speed models for a modest premium.
Amazon $367.22Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hisense 8,000 BTU Inverter Window AC for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter for value ($45.90 per 1,000 BTU (certified) vs $51.12 per 1,000 BTU (certified)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every window air conditioner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hisense 8,000 BTU Inverter Window AC | Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $51.12 per 1,000 BTU (certified) | 62 $45.90 per 1,000 BTU (certified) |
| Efficiency 30% | 73 CEER 15 | 73 CEER 15 |
| Quiet 15% | 94 41 dB on low (maker rating) | 89 42 dB on low (maker rating) |
| Inverter & app 15% | 100 inverter compressor, Wi-Fi app | 100 inverter compressor, Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hisense 8,000 BTU Inverter Window AC | Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Type | Window | Window |
| Certified capacity | 8,000 BTU | 8,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 350 sq ft | 350 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heat | No | No |
| Dehumidifying | 21.6 pints/day | 60 pints/day |
| Noise | 41 to 54 dB | 42 to 55 dB |
| Efficiency and power | ||
| CEER | 15 Btu/Wh | 15 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 690 W | 770 W |
| Voltage | 115 V | - |
| Current | - | 6.8 A |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | ||
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Window width | 24.5 to 39 in wide | 24 to 36 in wide |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 18.5 x 18.9 in | 13.5 x 18.6 x 19.6 in |
| Weight | 44.5 lb | 44.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
