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Best Window ACs in India (2026)

20 products comparedPrices checked Sep 2026Independent · affiliate-funded
  1. #1 Top pickVoltas 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026 by Voltas — official product image of the air conditionerVoltas 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹36,250Score 8/10
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  2. #2 Runner-upBlue Star 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026 by Blue Star — official product image of the air conditionerBlue Star 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹36,935Score 7.9/10
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  3. #3 Also greatVoltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026 by Voltas — official product image of the air conditionerVoltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹31,499Score 7.9/10
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A window AC is a complete air conditioner in one box. There is no outdoor unit, no copper piping and no core-cut through the wall, which makes it cheaper to buy, cheaper to install and easy to take with you when you move — the reasons it remains the right choice for tenants, PG rooms and anyone on a budget under about ₹30,000.

The costs are noise and efficiency. The compressor sits in the box, so a window unit is audibly louder than a split, and the 3-star window ACs we compare run ISEER 3.13-3.4 against 4.3-4.5 for a 3-star inverter split. On a 1.5 ton unit run all summer, that is a difference of well over ₹2,000 a year.

The exception worth knowing about is the inverter window AC. Lloyd's GLW18I3AGSPR varies its compressor speed like a split, and if you rent and run the AC for long hours it narrows much of that gap.

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How we chose these

Inverter where you can afford it

Most window ACs are fixed-speed. An inverter window unit costs a few thousand more and is cheaper to run over a summer.

Capacity for the room

0.8 ton suits about 90 sq ft. A window unit sized too small will run flat out all afternoon.

Opening size

Measure the window or wall opening before buying. A 1.5 ton unit is larger than a 1 ton and needs a stronger support.

Quick comparison

Best Window ACs in India (2026) — comparison of key specifications
#ProductPriceScoreCapacityBest for
1Voltas 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹36,2508/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
2Blue Star 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹36,9357.9/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
3Voltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹31,4997.9/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
4Blue Star 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹32,9907.8/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
5Haier 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹32,9007.8/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
6LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹41,9907.8/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
7LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC with Wi-Fi 2025₹42,7007.8/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
8Lloyd 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹36,7907.8/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
9Lloyd 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC with Wi-Fi 2025₹38,7907.8/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
10Carrier 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Window AC 2020₹44,9877.7/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
11LG 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹34,4907.7/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
12Carrier 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹34,4907.6/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
13Godrej 1.5 Ton 3 Star Window AC 2025₹29,0047.6/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
14Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2025₹34,3067.6/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
15Hitachi 1.5 Ton 5 Star Window AC 2025₹39,9907.6/101.5 ton · 5 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
16Lloyd 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹34,9907.6/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
17Panasonic 1.5 Ton 3 Star Window AC 2026₹33,6107.6/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
18Voltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star Window AC 2026₹32,8507.6/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
19Voltas 1.5 Ton 2 Star Inverter Window AC 2026₹33,0297.6/101.5 ton · 2 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft
20Carrier 1.5 Ton 3 Star Window AC 2026₹30,2997.5/101.5 ton · 3 starA room of roughly 120–180 sq ft

Prices are indicative street prices, last verified 2026-09-22. Always confirm the current price on the marketplace before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best window AC in India in 2026?
Lloyd's GLW18I3AGSPR is the pick for long daily use: a 1.5 ton 3-star inverter window AC rated to 54°C for ₹32,990. On a tight budget, Blue Star's WFE312L 1 ton 3-star at ₹24,890 and WFE318L 1.5 ton 3-star at ₹28,190 are the lowest prices from a major brand we found.
Which is the best window AC under ₹25,000?
At Blue Star's store prices in September 2026, two new window ACs were under ₹25,000: the WFE309L 0.8 ton 3-star at ₹23,590 and the WFE312L 1 ton 3-star at ₹24,890. The 0.8 ton suits rooms of about 90 sq ft; the 1 ton about 110 sq ft. Marketplace sale prices may bring other brands under ₹25,000.
Which is the best window AC under ₹30,000 and ₹35,000?
Under ₹30,000: Blue Star's WFE318L 1.5 ton 3-star at ₹28,190, plus the two Blue Star units above. Under ₹35,000: Voltas' 182FS Elite 1.5 ton at ₹31,000 with five years' comprehensive warranty, and Lloyd's GLW18I3AGSPR 1.5 ton inverter at ₹32,990.
Is a window AC cheaper to run than a split AC?
No — the opposite. A window AC is cheaper to buy and install, but less efficient: the 3-star window units we compare have ISEER 3.13-3.4 against 4.3-4.5 for 3-star inverter splits. Lloyd's 1.5 ton inverter window AC declares 1,151 units a year; a 3-star 1.5 ton inverter split declares 864-880.

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