LG 5 vs Frigidaire 5
Both made our Best Window Air Conditioners Under $200 shortlist, at #1 and #3. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 if you want mechanical dial has nothing to pair or lose Wi-Fi connection to. Choose the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner if you'd rather have correctly sized for a genuinely small bedroom or nursery instead of oversized for the space. Overall we rank the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Window Air Conditioners Under $200 list.
Winner overall: LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 vs Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 3 in Best Window Air Conditioners Under $200 | #3 of 3 in Best Window Air Conditioners Under $200 |
| Pick label | Top pick | |
| Brand | LG | Frigidaire |
| Key features | 5,000 BTU cooling capacity; Cools rooms up to 150 sq ft; 2 cooling and fan speeds | 5,000 BTU cooling capacity; Cools rooms up to 150 sq ft; Mechanical dial controls, no app |
| Biggest strength | Mechanical dial has nothing to pair or lose Wi-Fi connection to | Correctly sized for a genuinely small bedroom or nursery instead of oversized for the space |
| Main trade-off | 150 sq ft ceiling means it won't handle a larger bedroom or a living room | 150 sq ft ceiling means it will struggle in anything bigger than a small bedroom |
| Best for | Most buyers | small bedrooms |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Top pick
Choose the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 if…
- Mechanical dial has nothing to pair or lose Wi-Fi connection to
- Correctly sized for a true small bedroom or home office rather than an oversized 8,000 BTU unit
- LG's build quality and compressor reliability carry over from its pricier models
Prefer the alternative? See the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner section.
#3 pick
Choose the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner if…
- Correctly sized for a genuinely small bedroom or nursery instead of oversized for the space
- Mechanical dial has nothing to pair, update, or lose Wi-Fi connection
- Among the least expensive units in this category at most retailers
Best for: small bedrooms
Prefer the alternative? See the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 section.
Pros and cons of each
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016
Pros
- Mechanical dial has nothing to pair or lose Wi-Fi connection to
- Correctly sized for a true small bedroom or home office rather than an oversized 8,000 BTU unit
- LG's build quality and compressor reliability carry over from its pricier models
Cons
- 150 sq ft ceiling means it won't handle a larger bedroom or a living room
- Only 2 fan speeds, versus 3 on the brand's 8,000 BTU models
- No digital display or app control
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner
Pros
- Correctly sized for a genuinely small bedroom or nursery instead of oversized for the space
- Mechanical dial has nothing to pair, update, or lose Wi-Fi connection
- Among the least expensive units in this category at most retailers
- Compact housing fits narrower and shorter window openings than 8,000 BTU units
Cons
- 150 sq ft ceiling means it will struggle in anything bigger than a small bedroom
- No digital temperature readout, just a numbered dial
- Only 2 fan speeds versus 3 on the larger units in this list
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 vs Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner: common questions
Which is better, the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 or the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner?
Choose the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 if you want mechanical dial has nothing to pair or lose Wi-Fi connection to. Choose the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner if you'd rather have correctly sized for a genuinely small bedroom or nursery instead of oversized for the space. Overall we rank the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Window Air Conditioners Under $200 list.
What is the difference between the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 and the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner?
The LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 stands out because mechanical dial has nothing to pair or lose Wi-Fi connection to, while the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner stands out because correctly sized for a genuinely small bedroom or nursery instead of oversized for the space. The trade-offs differ too: the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016's main caveat is that 150 sq ft ceiling means it won't handle a larger bedroom or a living room, and the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner's is that 150 sq ft ceiling means it will struggle in anything bigger than a small bedroom.
Is the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016 worth it over the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner instead if 150 sq ft ceiling means it won't handle a larger bedroom or a living room is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner instead of the LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner LW5016?
The Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner suits small bedrooms.