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Frigidaire FHWC054TE1 vs Toshiba RAC-WK0512CMRU

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Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
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Our Verdict

Frigidaire FHWC054TE1

Toshiba RAC-WK0512CMRU

The Frigidaire FHWC054TE1 and the Toshiba RAC-WK0512CMRU are both compact window A/Cs with similar overall capacity and efficiency. Broadly speaking, though, the Frigidaire offers a slightly more premium user experience, with a remote control and an LED display for setting the desired temperature. Meanwhile, the Toshiba does a better job of maintaining your desired temperature and minimizing humidity fluctuations while running.

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

7.1
7.3
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Design

Size 
 

8.0
8.0

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Height  

31 cm (12.0")
31 cm (12.2")

Width  

41 cm (16.3")
42 cm (16.4")

Depth  

37 cm (14.6")
36 cm (14.2")

Body  

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Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

17 kg (37 lbs)
16 kg (36 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.9 m (6.4 ft)
1.9 m (6.1 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

6.6
6.5

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Frigidaire FHWC054TE1 Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Advertised Coverage 
 

150 ft² (14 m²)
150 ft² (14 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

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

Tested Capacity 
 

3,504 BTU/hr (1,028 W)
3,429 BTU/hr (1,006 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.5
8.4

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

234 Wh (798 BTU)
235 Wh (801 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,752 BTU (514 Wh)
1,715 BTU (503 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.5
7.3

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.4
7.4

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

134 Wh (457 BTU)
136 Wh (464 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

742 BTU (218 Wh)
752 BTU (221 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.5
5.5

Temperature Stability 
 

7.1
9.6

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.7 °C (1.3 °F)
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.5
8.5

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

1.6%pt.
0.9%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

7.5
7.4

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

58.7dBA
58.8dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

57.9dBA
57.8dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

55.4dBA
55.8dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

52.0dBA
53.1dBA
Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0

Features  

Controls Picture 
 

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Compressor Technology 
 

Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Mechanical

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
No

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
No

Smart App 
 

No
No

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