LG
LG 10 000 BTU SACC
C
Ranked #7 in Portable Air Conditioners
484 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Solid performance for its price, but slightly less efficient than top picks.
Consolidated from 8 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 7 positive sources
- 1 neutral source
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Pros & cons
- ✓ Popular Mechanics notes it as best overall in its class
- ✓ Decent performance
- ✓ Strong runner-up
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 7 articles and 1 video review
7 positive sources
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Yahoo Tech Shane O · reviewer · May 2026
Consumer Analysis Consumer Analysis · 44.5K subscribers · Mar 2020
The Strategist Michael Zhao · reviewer · Jul 2026
Evapolar Eugene Dubovoy · reviewer · May 2026
Thespruce Article
Test Results Article
Airconditionerlab Article
This LG unit is quite highly praised. The New York Times included it among its recommendations for best portable air conditioners in 2026, specifically praising the easy setup and teardown. New York Magazine's praise echoed those strengths, while also highlighting how well the LG cools a room, its low-volume operation, and a premium construction that matched the higher cost. Similarly, Business Insider had a lot of good to say about this unit in its review, noting that its comparatively low energy consumption doesn't hinder its ability to bring a room's temperature down in short order.Read C
The Black + Decker BPACT10WT, Frigidaire FGPC1044U1, Frigidaire FFPA1022U1, Honeywell HL10CESWK, and Honeywell MN10CESBB are not recommended because of their lower SACC values.Watch T
“It’s my favorite thing in my apartment,” said staff writer Dominique Pariso in praise of the LG, which is now in its fourth summer. Pariso has hers set up by her desk, “so it’s important that it isn’t super-loud,” which it isn’t. During testing, I found that the LG generates about 56 dB when running on high, which is louder than Midea’s and Hisense’s inverter ACs but less than a traditional AC. The noise is more of a steady hum and doesn’t interfere with conversations and music like the rattling whine of a regular AC might. It drops to a barely audible 44 dB in sleep mode.Read E
LG's Dual Inverter portable AC consistently tops efficiency rankings. The variable-speed compressor adjusts output continuously rather than cycling on and off, reducing energy waste and keeping temperatures remarkably stable. It includes Wi-Fi control, a programmable timer, and operates more quietly than standard compressor units at comparable BTU ratings.Read T
We installed this air conditioner in a high-rise Chicago apartment where it easily handled the humid summer heat. Even as the outdoor temperatures fluctuated, it maintained a comfortable temperature inside (with both Wi-Fi connectivity and a remote control to monitor and adjust the thermostat).Read T
The LG LP1025WHSM is a good portable air conditioner. It does have some limitations (like its limited window kit) but it cools faster and its more energy efficient than direct competitors.Read A
I've used a lot of LG air conditioners over the years, and their LP0621WSR 10,000 BTU model makes my list as the quietest portable AC for medium areas (up to 250 square feet).Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #7 (C tier) on our consolidated portable air conditioners board, drawn from 8 independent outlets.
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C tier #8 1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Hisense Heat Pump Portable AC
D tier #9 3 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Black+Decker BPACT05SM
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D tier #11 2 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Dreo 740S Inverter
D tier #12 2 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.