The catch
LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
For a larger living room, the 6,000 BTU tier may not be enough.
Side by side
LG LW6024RSMX vs Frigidaire FHWW085WE1 Compared: Frigidaire has more capacity, but it needs a wider, taller opening
Quick verdict
For a suitably sized small room and a narrower window, the LW6024RSMX is the one. For a larger room that needs 8,000 BTU and can live with the wider, taller opening requirements, the FHWW085WE1 is the one. App control comes on both, so a connected home is not on its own a reason to move up to the Frigidaire.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A 22-inch opening puts a limit on the cooling upgrade
At 22 inches, the LG is inside the stated width range, and the Frigidaire needs at least 24. If your larger room needs 8,000 BTU, picking the LG just because it fits can leave the room undersized. Look for a suitable alternative instead.
Where this comes from
22 is inside 21 to 35 and 2 inches under 24. The conclusion weighs physical fit together with the distinct 6,000 and 8,000 BTU capacities.
The catch
Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
Width of at least 24 inches and an opening height of 14 inches are required.
LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
- Why pick it
- 6,000 BTU suits your room, and your opening is under 24 inches wide.
- ThinQ control appeals to you and you don't want to install an 8,000 BTU unit.
- The catch
- For a larger living room, the 6,000 BTU tier may not be enough.
Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
- Why pick it
- The 8,000 BTU tier is what your room needs, and your window meets its 24-inch minimum.
- The documented inverter model and Frigidaire app control are what you want.
- The catch
- Width of at least 24 inches and an opening height of 14 inches are required.
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What this page compares
These connected window units are compared for a narrow bedroom opening, a larger living room and app control, with Wi-Fi kept separate from cooling capacity.
For a suitably sized small room and a narrower window, the LW6024RSMX is the one. For a larger room that needs 8,000 BTU and can live with the wider, taller opening requirements, the FHWW085WE1 is the one. App control comes on both, so a connected home is not on its own a reason to move up to the Frigidaire.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A compatible window 22 inches wide
The starting point is 21 inches for LG and 24 for Frigidaire.
- LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
- Not suitable
An average 320-square-foot room
The 8,000 BTU baseline band is where the room falls.
- LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
- Caution
- Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
- Better starting point
Controlling a small bedroom from a phone
App control is on both, and the cooling load decides whether 8,000 BTU is appropriate.
- LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
- Good
- Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
- Depends
A large room and a window opening of just 22 inches
The documented width is not met by Frigidaire, and LG may be undersized.
- LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
- Caution
- Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
A 22-inch opening puts a limit on the cooling upgrade
At 22 inches, the LG is inside the stated width range, and the Frigidaire needs at least 24. If your larger room needs 8,000 BTU, picking the LG just because it fits can leave the room undersized. Look for a suitable alternative instead.
How we worked this out
22 is inside 21 to 35 and 2 inches under 24. The conclusion weighs physical fit together with the distinct 6,000 and 8,000 BTU capacities.
The starting point shifts with a 320-square-foot living room
In the federal 8,000 BTU band, an ordinary 320-square-foot room is also within Frigidaire’s stated 350-square-foot coverage. It goes past LG’s stated 250-square-foot coverage. That is a capacity reason to pick Frigidaire before apps even come up.
How we worked this out
320 sits between 300 and 350 in the ENERGY STAR sizing chart. Sunlight, occupancy and cooking loads can raise the need further.
Treat the app decision apart from the room decision
If you are already comfortable with ThinQ, you can keep that control routine with the LG. Moving to Frigidaire means a different app and compressor design, though switching just to turn cooling on from a phone is unnecessary. Settle capacity and installation first, then think about the control ecosystem.
How we worked this out
App control is explicitly documented on both manufacturer pages. Sharing connectivity does not erase the differences in room and opening limits.
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.
LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
Does not work with your numbers6,000 BTU on 115V. Fits window openings 21 to 35 inches wide and at least 12 inches tall. Your room works out to 8,000 BTU.
Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
Works with your numbers8,000 BTU on 115V. Fits window openings 24 to 36 inches wide and at least 14 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
LG, LW6024RSMX
6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
Rated for 6,000 BTU per hour of cooling, with a documented sash range of 21 to 35 inches wide.
- Best for
- 6,000 BTU suits your room, and your opening is under 24 inches wide.
Facts we checked
- Size to cool: 6,000 BTU, covering up to 250 sq ft
- Width of the window opening: 21 to 35 in
- Opening height at minimum: 12 in, per the model-specific manual
- Control from a phone: LG ThinQ over Wi-Fi
Option B
Frigidaire, FHWW085WE1
8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
8,000 BTU per hour of cooling, with a published combined energy efficiency ratio of 15.
- Best for
- The 8,000 BTU tier is what your room needs, and your window meets its 24-inch minimum.
Facts we checked
- Size to cool: 8,000 BTU, covering up to 350 sq ft
- Width of the window opening: 24 to 36 in
- Opening height at minimum: 14 in
- Control from a phone: The Frigidaire app over Wi-Fi
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner | Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling size | 6,000 BTU, up to 250 sq ft | 8,000 BTU, up to 350 sq ft | Go by heat load and do not automatically buy the higher number. |
| Window opening width | 21 to 35 in | 24 to 36 in | The Frigidaire can be ruled out by a narrow window. |
| Minimum opening height | 12 in in model-specific manual | 14 in | Check the manual and look past the cabinet height. |
| Phone control | LG ThinQ with Wi-Fi | Frigidaire app with Wi-Fi | Both offer remote app access, within different app ecosystems. |
| Compressor design | Conventional model | Inverter model | The design is different, though no personal energy or sound saving is calculated here. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
- It lacks the Frigidaire inverter design.
With Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi
- A small room may not need its greater cooling capacity.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
My room calls for 8,000 BTU and my window is within the Frigidaire limits
Go with Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi. The required cooling tier comes from the Frigidaire.
A load of 6,000 BTU suits my small room, and my window is 22 inches wide
Go with LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner. The LG satisfies this capacity plan and the narrower opening screen alike.
Decision guide
How to decide
The LW6024RSMX fits a suitably sized small room and a narrower window. The FHWW085WE1 fits a larger room needing 8,000 BTU, provided you can accept its wider, taller opening requirements. App control is on both, so a connected home does not justify stepping up to the Frigidaire by itself.
A load problem can't be solved by choosing only on fit
Pair a narrow window with a large room and neither unit may be right. The LG may fit but lack the capacity the room needs, while the Frigidaire may have the capacity but fail the opening check. Treat the two checks separately, and look at another suitable unit if they conflict.
Rely on the installation manual for your exact model
LG’s exact-model manual calls for a 12-inch minimum opening, and Frigidaire specifies 14 inches. Check the manual that comes with your unit, and measure the clear opening once you allow for storm-window interference. The cabinet getting through a gap does not show that the installation is supported.
Ask whether a different control routine would help
Phone operation is possible on both units once their app and network requirements are met. Go with ThinQ if continuity matters, or with Frigidaire if its capacity and inverter design suit the room. Don't predict a monthly saving from compressor type alone, since weather, settings and building insulation all affect consumption.
What this page can’t tell you
- Go by the exact manual that comes with your LG unit, including its 12-inch minimum opening height. Cabinet height alone does not show that an installation is supported.
- No winner on measured noise, cooling speed or household energy has been shown.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the window air conditioners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner |
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| Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Inverter Window Room Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi |
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LG 6,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window Air Conditioner
6,000 BTU suits your room, and your opening is under 24 inches wide.
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The 8,000 BTU tier is what your room needs, and your window meets its 24-inch minimum.
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