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.
Amazon $228.43The Midea Easycool 6,000 BTU is the better air conditioner overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The Midea Easycool 6,000 BTU leads on quiet. The GE 6,000 BTU Window AC wins on value. The GE 6,000 BTU Window AC costs $60.29 less ($168.14 vs $228.43).
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 $168.14Prices 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 Midea Easycool 6,000 BTU for quiet (52 dB on low (maker rating) vs 56 dB on low (maker rating)).
- Choose the GE 6,000 BTU Window AC for value ($28.02 per 1,000 BTU (certified) vs $38.07 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 | Midea Easycool 6,000 BTU | GE 6,000 BTU Window AC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $38.07 per 1,000 BTU (certified) | 95 $28.02 per 1,000 BTU (certified) |
| Efficiency 30% | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) | 0 CEER 11 |
| Quiet 15% | 33 52 dB on low (maker rating) | 11 56 dB on low (maker rating) |
| Inverter & app 15% | 0 fixed-speed compressor, no app | 0 fixed-speed compressor, no app |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Midea Easycool 6,000 BTU | GE 6,000 BTU Window AC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Type | Window | Window |
| Certified capacity | 6,000 BTU | 6,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 250 sq ft | 250 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Heat | No | No |
| Dehumidifying | - | 33.6 pints/day |
| Noise | 52 dB | 56 to 61 dB |
| Efficiency and power | ||
| CEER | - | 11 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | - | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Power | - | 530 W |
| Current | - | 4.9 A |
| Refrigerant | - | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | ||
| Wi-Fi app | No | No |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Window width | 23 to 36 in wide | 21.9 to 36 in wide |
| Dimensions | 12.0 x 15.98 x 13.1 in | 12.59 x 16.36 x 13.38 in |
| Weight | 38.2 lb | 38 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
