TCL 10,000 BTU Smart Window AC
#14 in WindowFull review
A cheap way to get app and voice control in a 450 sq ft room. If noise or running cost matters, the TCL Q-Series inverter is worth the step up.
Amazon $297.99$297.99
The TCL 10,000 BTU Smart Window AC rates 3.5 among window air conditioners; the TCL H10P36W rates 3.2 among portable ones. The TCL 10,000 BTU Smart Window AC costs $22 less ($297.99 vs $319.99).
TCL H10P36W
#5 in PortableFull review
A low-cost smart portable for a medium room when budget matters more than efficiency or quiet.
Amazon $319.99$319.99
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 10,000 BTU Smart Window AC | TCL H10P36W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $29.80 per 1,000 BTU (certified) | 98 $31.37 per 1,000 BTU (SACC) |
| Efficiency 30% | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) | 21 CEER 7.9 |
| Quiet 15% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Inverter & app 15% | 40 fixed-speed compressor, Wi-Fi app | 40 fixed-speed compressor, Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| TCL 10,000 BTU Smart Window AC | TCL H10P36W | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Type | Window | Portable, single hose |
| Certified capacity | 10,000 BTU | 10,200 BTU |
| ASHRAE rating (95 °F) | - | 14,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 450 sq ft | 450 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No | No |
| Heat | No | No |
| Efficiency and power | ||
| CEER | - | 7.9 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | - | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| Voltage | 115 V | 115 V |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | - |
| Controls and fit | ||
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Window width | 26 to 36 in wide | - |
| Dimensions | 13.39 x 18.54 x 17.48 in | 27.09 x 14.06 x 16.05 in |
| Weight | 50.7 lb | 62.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |