Air Conditioner Ratings
Stay cool when the weather heats up. Window air conditioners are more affordable than ever—and more efficient.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best air conditioners.
Window Air Conditioners (74)
Top-scoring air conditioners are energy-efficient and relatively quiet, and our ratings rank models by overall performance within size groups.
Portable Air Conditioners (9)
Consumer Reports tests the "comfort" level of portable air conditioners based on how a model cooled a room sized for the particular unit (on its low fan setting) and how accurate it came to meeting the temperature set point.
. . .Mini-Splits (10)
The best units can cool a room quickly and maintain that temperature over long periods. We also measured heating capabilities, energy efficiency, and ease of use.
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