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.
Amazon $168.14The GE 6,000 BTU Window AC and the GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU are evenly matched, rated 2.6 and 2.5. The GE 6,000 BTU Window AC leads on value. The GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU wins on quiet, inverter & app and efficiency. The GE 6,000 BTU Window AC costs $255.85 less ($168.14 vs $423.99).
For a small bedroom where you want to keep the view and a quiet night. You pay a lot per BTU for the saddle design.
Amazon $423.99Prices 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 GE 6,000 BTU Window AC for value ($28.02 per 1,000 BTU (certified) vs $69.51 per 1,000 BTU (certified)).
- Choose the GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU for quiet (41 dB on low (maker rating) vs 56 dB on low (maker rating)), inverter & app (fixed-speed compressor, Wi-Fi app vs fixed-speed compressor, no app) and efficiency (CEER 11.5 vs CEER 11).
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 | GE 6,000 BTU Window AC | GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $28.02 per 1,000 BTU (certified) | 19 $69.51 per 1,000 BTU (certified) |
| Efficiency 30% | 0 CEER 11 | 9 CEER 11.5 |
| Quiet 15% | 11 56 dB on low (maker rating) | 94 41 dB on low (maker rating) |
| Inverter & app 15% | 0 fixed-speed compressor, no app | 40 fixed-speed compressor, Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GE 6,000 BTU Window AC | GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Type | Window | Saddle window |
| Certified capacity | 6,000 BTU | 6,100 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Heat | No | No |
| Dehumidifying | 33.6 pints/day | 31.2 pints/day |
| Noise | 56 to 61 dB | 41 to 52 dB |
| Efficiency and power | ||
| CEER | 11 Btu/Wh | 11.5 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | DOE | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Power | 530 W | 510 W |
| Current | 4.9 A | 4.6 A |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | ||
| Wi-Fi app | No | Yes |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Window width | 21.9 to 36 in wide | 20 to 40 in wide |
| Dimensions | 12.59 x 16.36 x 13.38 in | 12.75 x 19.6 x 28.0 in |
| Weight | 38 lb | 70.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
