Windmill Air Conditioners

Windmill is one of the youngest — and boldest — names in the air conditioner market. Launched by a team of New York natives, the brand set out to fix everything people hate about traditional window units: ugly boxes, loud fans, and headache-inducing installations. Their flagship product is a sleek, whisper-quiet window AC with Wi-Fi control, eco-conscious packaging, and an interface so minimalist it could pass for a Sonos speaker. But for all its design chops, Windmill is still a niche player with limited muscle — so let’s see where its sleek simplicity shines, and where it’s not quite ready for primetime.

LG Air Conditioners

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LG has spent decades building its brand on sleek, high-tech appliances — and its air conditioners are no exception. Originating from South Korea, LG entered the U.S. AC market with a clear goal: merge cooling with modern smart features, ultra-quiet operation, and inverter-driven energy savings. Flagship models like the LW1019IVSM and LW1517IVSM have earned praise from review platforms and consumer guides, and the brand has carved out a niche in “smart window ACs.” But under the glossy surface, LG’s lineup comes with tradeoffs — especially in value, build consistency, and tech reliability. So the question is: does LG’s tech-first approach deliver more comfort, or more complexity?