Brand against brand

Hisense vs GE window air conditioners

Both lineups side by side at every size both brands sell, from the 18 new window air conditioners we can find in stock right now: live prices, CEER ratings, noise and the warranty each listing states.

The short answer

We track 6 Hisense and 12 GE window air conditioners in stock, and both brands sell 4 sizes in common (8,000, 10,000, 12,000 and 14,000 BTU).

  • GE's cheapest model costs less at all 4 sizes.
  • GE has the higher-rated (CEER) model at both sizes where both publish a rating.
  • GE has 6 inverter models in stock, and no Hisense model in stock states an inverter compressor; an inverter compressor slows down instead of switching on and off, which is usually quieter and more efficient.

The better buy depends on your size, so compare the models at yours below.

Prices last refreshed Oct 27, 2026Independent, nobody pays for placement.

Hisense and GE at a glance

Hisense and GE window air conditioners: the in-stock lineups compared
HisenseGE
In stock of models we track6 of 612 of 17
Sizes in stock8,000 to 14,000 BTU5,000 to 14,000 BTU
Live prices$409 to $549$159 to $482
Best CEERCEER 15 (several models)CEER 16 (several models)
ENERGY STAR3 of 66 of 12
Inverter models0 of 66 of 12
Wi-Fi, as listed0 of 62 of 12
Heat too0 of 60 of 12
Compressor warranty, as listed2 yr (5 of 6 state it)1 yr (4 of 12 state it)
Recall checkNone namedNone named

Size by size

Every new window air conditioner of each brand we can find in stock, cheapest first, at each size both sell. A model within 5% of a size is grouped with it and shows its own rating. marks a noise rating we have checked against the retailer's specification for that exact model.

8,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • GE's cheapest is $140 less
  • Best CEER: GE 16 against 15

Hisense · 2 in stock

GE · 3 in stock

10,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • GE's cheapest is $140 less
  • Best CEER: GE 16 against 15

Hisense · 2 in stock

GE · 3 in stock

12,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • GE's cheapest is $150 less

Hisense · 1 in stock

GE · 3 in stock

14,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • GE's cheapest is $140 less

Hisense · 1 in stock

GE · 2 in stock

only GE sells 5,000 BTU.

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How we compare two brands

  • Only new units we can find in stock with a live price, at the same size. A brand's average says more about its size mix than about the brand.
  • A price difference counts when it is at least 5% and at least $20, and only between models that install the same way (a do-it-yourself kit is never priced against an installer-fitted system).
  • Efficiency is compared on one scale (CEER) and counts at a gap of 0.5 or more; noise counts at 3 dB(A) or more, using only ratings checked against the retailer's specification for the exact model.
  • Warranty terms are as each listing states them. Models named in a CPSC recall are never compared or sold here.
Read our full methodology

Hisense vs GE: common questions

Is Hisense or GE cheaper?
It depends on the size. Comparing each brand's cheapest new, in-stock model at the same size, GE's cheapest model costs less at 8,000 BTU ($269 against $409), 10,000 BTU ($309 against $449), 12,000 BTU ($379 against $529) and 14,000 BTU ($409 against $549). These are live retailer prices and change often.
Which is more energy efficient, Hisense or GE window air conditioners?
Comparing the best CEER rating each brand publishes for its in-stock models at the same size, GE has the higher-rated model at 8,000 BTU (CEER 16 against 15) and 10,000 BTU (CEER 16 against 15). A higher CEER means less electricity for the same cooling. Not every listing publishes a rating, so a size with a rating on one side only is not compared.
What sizes do Hisense and GE window air conditioners come in?
In stock right now, Hisense sells 8,000, 10,000, 12,000 and 14,000 BTU and GE sells 5,000, 8,000, 10,000, 12,000 and 14,000 BTU. So only GE sells 5,000 BTU. Size the unit to the room first: an oversized unit short-cycles and leaves the air cool but damp.
Do Hisense and GE make inverter window air conditioners?
No Hisense model in stock states an inverter compressor, and GE has 6, going by each listing and the maker's model numbers. An inverter compressor slows down instead of switching on and off, which is usually quieter and more efficient at part load.
Have any Hisense or GE window air conditioners been recalled?
None of the 6 Hisense and 17 GE window air conditioners we track is named in a CPSC recall notice we check. That covers the models listed here, not every model either brand has sold, and it is not a safety certification.

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