The catch
LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
A single hose means replacement air is drawn into the room.
Side by side
LG LP0725WSSM vs LG LP0825WFR: 7300 gives you phone control while 8000 offers more adjusted cooling
Quick verdict
If ThinQ matters to you and 7,300 BTU SACC is enough for the room, get the LP0725WSSM. The LP0825WFR offers 8,000 BTU SACC for a slightly larger space, and its controls stay simple.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
SACC: how big the gap is
The published “SACC” figure is 10% higher on LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC: 8,000 BTU, against 7,300 BTU on LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC.
Where this comes from
This sets how much room cooling load the unit can reasonably handle. The percentage is worked out from the lower published figure.
The catch
LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
The ThinQ app is not available on this configuration.
LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
- Why pick it
- LG ThinQ is in use
- Three hundred square feet of coverage will do
- The catch
- A single hose means replacement air is drawn into the room.
LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
- Why pick it
- Your room is nearly 350 square feet
- You would rather use local controls
- The catch
- The ThinQ app is not available on this configuration.
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What this page compares
Two current LG portables that differ in capacity and in ThinQ connectivity.
This one comes down to sacc and room guidance first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I want control by app or voice
Remote control through an app or voice service is documented as supported.
- LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
- Better fit
- LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
- Depends
A basic panel and remote suit me best
Local controls run everything, with no account or app needed.
- LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
- Good
- LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
- Better fit
I have a small bedroom to cool
LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC lists “7,300 BTU” for sacc, while LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC lists “8,000 BTU”. This sets how much room cooling load the unit can reasonably handle.
- LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
- Better fit
- LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
- Good
I have a medium room to cool
LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC lists “300 square feet” for room guidance, while LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC lists “350 square feet”. Use this published coverage as a sizing limit under the stated conditions. It is not a guarantee for every layout.
- LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
- Similar
- LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
SACC: how big the gap is
The published “SACC” figure is 10% higher on LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC: 8,000 BTU, against 7,300 BTU on LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC.
How we worked this out
This sets how much room cooling load the unit can reasonably handle. The percentage is worked out from the lower published figure.
Room guidance: how big the gap is
The published “Room guidance” figure is 17% higher on LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC: 350 square feet, against 300 square feet on LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC.
How we worked this out
Use this published coverage as a sizing limit under the stated conditions. It is not a guarantee for every layout. The percentage is worked out from the lower published figure.
Where these two really part ways
LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC is the better match for “I want control by app or voice” and “I have a small bedroom to cool”. LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC is the better match for “A basic panel and remote suit me best”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
One of them covers more of your list
LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC meets 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around. LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC meets 2 and misses “I want control by app or voice”.
How we worked this out
The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.
How many models fit “I want control by app or voice”
15 of the 23 portable air conditioners checked fit this need. LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC makes the cut. LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC does not.
How we worked this out
The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.
Option A
LG, LP0725WSSM
7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
A compact LG for 300-square-foot rooms that connects through ThinQ and uses a conventional hose.
- Best for
- A small or medium room in a home that already runs LG ThinQ
Facts we checked
- LG's listing gives 7,300 BTU SACC and 11,000 BTU ASHRAE.
- Room guidance as published is 300 square feet.
- ThinQ app control comes with cool, fan and dry modes.
Option B
LG, LP0825WFR
8,000 BTU Portable AC
Plain LG model at 8,000 BTU SACC, sized for 350 square feet, run from the panel or a remote.
- Best for
- Medium rooms where an app is not needed
Facts we checked
- LG's listing gives 8,000 BTU SACC and 11,000 BTU ASHRAE.
- Room guidance goes up to 350 square feet.
- The panel and included remote control three operating modes.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC | LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| SACC | 7,300 BTU | 8,000 BTU | How much room cooling load the unit can reasonably handle depends on this. |
| Room guidance | 300 square feet | 350 square feet | Treat this published coverage as a sizing limit under the stated conditions. It does not guarantee results in every layout. |
| Connectivity | ThinQ | Panel and remote | It bears on what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating printed on the label is no guarantee of the same real-world result in every setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC
- It runs without an inverter.
With LG 8,000 BTU Portable AC
- A Duo or NEX keeps room pressure better balanced than this single-hose design.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the portable air conditioners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 4 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “I have a medium room to cool”, “I want control by app or voice”, and “A basic panel and remote suit me best”.
4 models fit, out of 23 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I have a medium room to cool”, “I want control by app or voice”, and “A basic panel and remote suit me best”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| LG 7,300 BTU Smart Portable AC |
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