A compact, efficient inverter unit for a bedroom up to 350 sq ft. It’s easy to lift into the window and quiet on its lowest setting.
Amazon $399The GE Profile 8,000 BTU Inverter is the better air conditioner overall, rated 3.8 to 2.5. The GE Profile 8,000 BTU Inverter leads on efficiency, value and inverter & app. The GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU wins on quiet. The GE Profile 8,000 BTU Inverter costs $24.99 less ($399 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 Profile 8,000 BTU Inverter for efficiency (CEER 15 vs CEER 11.5), value ($49.88 per 1,000 BTU (certified) vs $69.51 per 1,000 BTU (certified)) and inverter & app (inverter compressor, Wi-Fi app vs fixed-speed compressor, Wi-Fi app).
- Choose the GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU for quiet (41 dB on low (maker rating) vs 43 dB on low (maker rating)).
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 Profile 8,000 BTU Inverter | GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $49.88 per 1,000 BTU (certified) | 19 $69.51 per 1,000 BTU (certified) |
| Efficiency 30% | 73 CEER 15 | 9 CEER 11.5 |
| Quiet 15% | 83 43 dB on low (maker rating) | 94 41 dB on low (maker rating) |
| Inverter & app 15% | 100 inverter compressor, Wi-Fi app | 40 fixed-speed compressor, Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GE Profile 8,000 BTU Inverter | GE Profile ClearView 6,100 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Type | Window | Saddle window |
| Certified capacity | 8,000 BTU | 6,100 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 350 sq ft | 250 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | Yes | No |
| Heat | No | No |
| Dehumidifying | 50.6 pints/day | 31.2 pints/day |
| Noise | 43 to 59 dB | 41 to 52 dB |
| Efficiency and power | ||
| CEER | 15 Btu/Wh | 11.5 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | ENERGY STAR | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Power | 695 W | 510 W |
| Voltage | 115 V | - |
| Current | 6.4 A | 4.6 A |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | ||
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Window width | 23 to 36 in wide | 20 to 40 in wide |
| Dimensions | 13.6 x 18.5 x 19.0 in | 12.75 x 19.6 x 28.0 in |
| Weight | 44.1 lb | 70.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
