The catch
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
You get mechanical controls, so there's no thermostat display and no remote.
Side by side
Frigidaire FFRA051WAE vs LG LW5024X Compared: LG's cabinet is narrower, but check the full window-kit fit
Quick verdict
For simple knobs, LG is the narrower and slightly lighter option. Frigidaire suits people who like the longer-established FFRA platform and its documented 23 to 36 inch window range.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is the better match for “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches” and “Use a window with a low opening”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
There's no remote, no app and no precise digital thermostat.
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
- Why pick it
- Cool a room of 150 square feet or less
- Run it with plain mechanical knobs
- The catch
- You get mechanical controls, so there's no thermostat display and no remote.
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
- Why pick it
- Install in an opening narrower than 23 inches
- The catch
- There's no remote, no app and no precise digital thermostat.
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What this page compares
A comparison of Frigidaire FFRA051WAE and LG LW5024X on cooling capacity, window fit, compressor and controls.
This one comes down to window fit first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner lists “23 to 36 in sash. 13 in minimum opening” for window fit, while LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner lists “21 to 35 in sash. 13 in minimum opening”. Measure your space and mounting points first. This can be a hard limit on fit.
- Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
- Depends
- LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
- Better fit
Use a window with a low opening
Sort out units by exact minimum opening height.
- Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
- Good
- LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
- Better fit
Cool a room of 150 square feet or less
Both models list “5,000 BTU per hour” for cooling capacity. Both models show the same result for “Cooling capacity”, so this row won't decide between them.
- Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
- Similar
- LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
- Similar
Run it with plain mechanical knobs
Both models list “Fixed-speed compressor. 115V” for compressor and controls. Both models show the same result for “Compressor and controls”, so this row won't decide between them.
- Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
- Similar
- LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is the better match for “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches” and “Use a window with a low opening”.
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 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner meets 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around. Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner meets 2 and misses “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”.
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 “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”
8 of the 23 window air conditioners checked fit this need. LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner makes the cut. Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner 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.
Models that handle “Cool a room of 150 square feet or less” and “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”
1 of the 23 window air conditioners checked handles both “Cool a room of 150 square feet or less” and “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”. LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner makes the cut. Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner does not.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Plug in your numbers
Does either unit have the cooling and window fit you need?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
Does not work with your numbers5,000 BTU on 115V. Fits window openings 23 to 36 inches wide and at least 13 inches tall. Your room works out to 8,000 BTU.
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
Does not work with your numbers5,000 BTU on 115V. Fits window openings 21 to 35 inches wide and at least 13 inches tall. Your room works out to 8,000 BTU.
The cooling target uses the standard room-size method, adjusted for sun, extra people and kitchen heat. The window check uses the maker’s published limits.
Option A
Frigidaire, FFRA051WAE
5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
Documented to fit sashes 23 to 36 inches wide, with 5,000 BTU per hour of cooling.
- Best for
- cool a room no bigger than 150 square feet
Facts we checked
- It cools at 5,000 BTU per hour.
- The documented sash range is 23 to 36 inches wide.
- At 115 volts, the opening must be at least 13 inches high.
- Rooms up to 150 square feet are what the maker rates it for.
Option B
LG, LW5024X
5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
A 5,000 BTU per hour unit with a documented sash range of 21 to 35 inches wide.
- Best for
- cool a room of up to 150 square feet, and fit into an opening narrower than 23 inches
Facts we checked
- It cools at 5,000 BTU per hour.
- Documented sash range: 21 to 35 inches wide.
- At 115 volts, the opening must be at least 13 inches high.
- Rooms up to 150 square feet are what the maker rates it for.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner | LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity | 5,000 BTU per hour | 5,000 BTU per hour | Both models show the same result for “Cooling capacity”, so this row won't decide between them. |
| Window fit | 23 to 36 in sash. 13 in minimum opening | 21 to 35 in sash. 13 in minimum opening | Fit can be a hard limit, so measure your space and mounting points before anything else. |
| Compressor and controls | Fixed-speed compressor. 115V | Fixed-speed compressor. 115V | Both models show the same result for “Compressor and controls”, so this row won't decide between them. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
- The compact cabinet looks narrower than the 23-inch minimum window width it requires.
With LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
- After load adjustments, it works only in a genuinely small closed room.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick LG if you want a simple-knob unit that is narrower and slightly lighter. Pick Frigidaire if the longer-established FFRA platform appeals to you, along with its documented 23 to 36 inch window range.
The key difference
Each one is a 5,000 BTU unit with mechanical controls.
What the numbers mean
Frigidaire comes in at 35.3 pounds, while LG is about 34 pounds.
The compromise
Each is aimed at 150 square feet.
What this page can’t tell you
- The sizing method is built on an 8-foot ceiling.
- Open floor plans and odd heat sources need a closer look.
- What a window must support differs by model.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the window air conditioners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 1 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Cool a room of 150 square feet or less”, “Run it with plain mechanical knobs”, and “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”.
1 model fits, out of 23 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Cool a room of 150 square feet or less”, “Run it with plain mechanical knobs”, and “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Room Air Conditioner
Cool a room of 150 square feet or less
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Install in an opening narrower than 23 inches
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