Frigidaire GHPC142AA1 vs LG LP1419IVSM
Two of the portable air conditioners in our best portable air conditioners comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official DOE SACC 10500 Btu/h, CEER 12.5, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 10000 Btu/h, CEER 7.9, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Frigidaire GHPC142AA1 | LG LP1419IVSM | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 10500 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | 30% |
| DOE CEEROfficial DOE combined energy efficiency ratio in Btu/Wh. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12.5 | 7.9 | 32% |
| Dual-duct certificationYes when the official DOE record lists a dual-duct configuration used for testing. Single-duct or unstated counts as no. | No | No | 20% |
| Variable-speed compressorYes when the official DOE record marks a variable-speed compressor as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Heating functionYes when the official DOE record lists a heating function. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 8% |
| Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (DOE SACC) | 10500 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 12.5 Btu/Wh | 7.9 Btu/Wh | info |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Single-duct | Single-duct | info |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | No | No | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (DOE) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation | Auto-evaporation | info |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | 10500 Btu/h | Not listed | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 840 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 1266 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | GHPC142AA1 | LP1419IVSM | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | GHPC142AA1 | LP1419IVSM | info |
| CoolPick score | 5.7/10 | 3.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Frigidaire GHPC142AA1
Better published figure on: DOE SACC, DOE CEER.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 12.5
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- Certified to DOE as a single-duct configuration
- DOE record does not list a heating function
LG LP1419IVSM
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- Certified to DOE as a single-duct configuration
- Official DOE CEER of 7.9 is at the low end of this set
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Verdict
The LG LP1419IVSM DOE record lists 10,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 7.9, a single-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. The Frigidaire GHPC142AA1 record lists 10,500 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 12.5, a single-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. Neither lists a heating function.
- Frigidaire GHPC142AA1: U.S. DOE CCMS: GHPC142AA1
- Frigidaire GHPC142AA1: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- LG LP1419IVSM: U.S. DOE CCMS: LP1419IVSM
- LG LP1419IVSM: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners