Frigidaire FFRA051WAE vs GE AHEF06BC

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Frigidaire FFRA051WAE
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Our Verdict

Frigidaire FFRA051WAE

GE AHEF06BC

The GE AHEF06BC and Frigidaire FFRA051WAE are both entry-level window ACs, but with different main advantages: which one you prefer comes down to what you value more. The GE offers superior capacity, meaning that it'll cool the air in your room a little faster than the Frigidaire. It also comes with a remote control so you can operate the unit without having to walk over to it, which is helpful if you're trying to adjust the temperature while working in the kitchen or from the comfort of your bed. That said, the Frigidaire does a better job of cooling small rooms: its compressor cycling is much faster, resulting in more consistent ambient humidity levels while it maintains your desired temperature.

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Variants

  • FFRA051WAE (White)
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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 

6.7
7.2

Capacity 
 

6.5
7.1

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.1
8.0

Dimensions Photo  

Frigidaire FFRA051WAE Dimensions Photo
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Height  

31 cm (12.1")
33 cm (13.0")

Width  

42 cm (16.3")
42 cm (16.7")

Depth  

34 cm (13.4")
37 cm (14.5")
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Body  

Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

16 kg (36 lbs)
18 kg (40 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.9 m (6.1 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

6.5
7.1

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

250 ft² (23 m²)
250 ft² (23 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

5,000 BTU/hr
6,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

63 min (1.05 hrs)
52 min (0.87 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
4,680 BTU (1,372 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

368 BTU (108 Wh)
407 BTU (119 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

4,622 BTU/hr (1,355 W)
5,870 BTU/hr (1,721 W)
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Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.1
8.4

Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

471 Wh (1,606 BTU)
447 Wh (1,524 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

4,853 BTU (1,423 Wh)
5,087 BTU (1,492 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

10.3
11.4
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Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.4
7.3

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

334 Wh (1,139 BTU)
351 Wh (1,197 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,686 BTU (494 Wh)
1,709 BTU (501 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.0
4.9
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Temperature Stability 
 

9.0
4.0

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.2 °C (0.4 °F)
1.4 °C (2.5 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

6.0
5.6

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

5.5%pt.
7.6%pt.
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Inside Noise 
 

6.9
7.2

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

60.5dBA
57.8dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

59.3dBA
57.8dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

57.0dBA
55.3dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

53.4dBA
55.3dBA
Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0

Features  

Controls Picture  

Frigidaire FFRA051WAE Controls Picture
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Compressor Technology 
 

Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Mechanical
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

No
No

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

No
Yes

Smart App 
 

No
No
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