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LG LP0526PGF Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Cooling capacity:8500 BTU/hMaximum room size:14 m²Maximum noise level:52 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:?

LG LP0526PGF Review: Compare 44 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

LG LP0526PGF
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of portable air conditioners
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

â–²Better than 53%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

55%

4.9

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

15%

9.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 72%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner LG LP0526PGF

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

55%

4.9

Performance

30%

7.5

Features

15%

9.4

Design

6.4
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
LG LP0526PGF has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than 52.1% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.2
Cooling capacity
8,500 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 8,500 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is lower than that of 74.5% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 0.5% of portable air conditioners.
Rated input power
940 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 940 W, which is lower than the power draw of 69.6% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 1.8% of portable air conditioners.
Cooling-mode power draw.
Cooling Energy Efficiency Class
?
Heating energy efficiency class
?
Number of speeds
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable air conditioner offers 2 fan speeds, which is fewer than 63.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 36.3% of portable air conditioners.
Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
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Fan-only mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a fan-only mode. 99.5% of portable air conditioners support this mode.
Airflow direction control
manual
This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, which ranks lower than 53.2% of portable air conditioners and equal to 19.4% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a dedicated night mode. 74.3% of portable air conditioners offer night mode.
Timer
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a built-in timer. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a timer.
Maximum timer duration
24 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 24 hours, which is longer than that of 7.4% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 92.6% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
white, grey
Display
yes
This portable air conditioner includes an integrated display. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a display.
Control type
physical
Remote control
yes
This portable air conditioner comes with a remote control. 99% of portable air conditioners include a remote.
Handles
yes
This portable air conditioner includes built-in handles for easier carrying. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature handles.
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LG LP0526PGF vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • 12 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    52 dB vs 64 dB
  • 21.6% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (20 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    20 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 60 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (940 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    940 W vs 1,000 W
  • 7.1 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (30.9 cm vs 38 cm).
    30.9 cm vs 38 cm
  • 2.42 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (68.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    68.58 cm vs 71 cm
  • 59.1% cheaper
    LG LP0526PGF is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£220 vs £350).
    £220 vs £350
  • 1 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (50 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    50 dB vs 51 dB
  • 1.21 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (34.3 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    34.29 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 59.1% cheaper
    LG LP0526PGF is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£220 vs £350).
    £220 vs £350
  • 0.3% better value for money
    LG LP0526PGF offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.15 vs 7.1).
    7.15 vs 7.13
  • 12 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    52 dB vs 64 dB
  • 60 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (940 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    940 W vs 1,000 W
  • 1 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (50 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    50 dB vs 51 dB
  • 21.6% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (20 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    20 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 7.1 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (30.9 cm vs 38 cm).
    30.9 cm vs 38 cm
  • 2.42 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (68.6 cm vs 71 cm).
    68.58 cm vs 71 cm
  • 1.21 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (34.3 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    34.29 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 16 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (14 m² vs 30 m²).
    14 m² vs 30 m²
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 60 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (290 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    290 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 500 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (8500 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    8,500 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.6 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.8 m
  • 18.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    LG LP0526PGF
    the average portable air conditioner
    LG LP0526PGF has a lower user score than the average portable air conditioner (6.74 vs 8.000).
    6.74 vs 8
  • 5.8% less popular
    LG LP0526PGF is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (5.67 vs 6).
    5.67 vs 6.01
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Manual discrete fan-speed levels counted; automatic and continuous modes were excluded.
    2 vs 3
  • 16 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (14 m² vs 30 m²).
    14 m² vs 30 m²
  • 60 m³/h lower high-speed airflow
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower high-speed airflow than the average portable air conditioner (290 m³/h vs 350 m³/h).
    290 m³/h vs 350 m³/h
  • No automatic fan-speed control
    This portable air conditioner does not adjust fan speed automatically, while the average portable air conditioner does.
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 500 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (8500 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    8,500 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • More limited airflow control
    This portable air conditioner provides manual airflow direction control, while the average portable air conditioner offers automatic.
    manual vs automatic
  • 0.2 m shorter power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a shorter power cord than the average portable air conditioner (1.6 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.6 m vs 1.8 m
  • 29.2% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (72664.7 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    72,664.69338 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about LG LP0526PGF

  • Efficient cooling performance in small spaces up to 150 square feet
  • Convenient 3-in-1 multi-functionality including cool, fan, and dehumidifying dry modes
  • Auto-swing air vent distributes airflow evenly to prevent hot spots
  • User-friendly digital control panel and responsive remote control
  • Easy mobility provided by smooth-rolling built-in caster wheels
  • Helpful automated features like a 24-hour on/off timer and auto-restart after power failures
  • Simple maintenance with an easily accessible, washable air filter and a clean filter indicator light

What we don't like about LG LP0526PGF

  • Noticeable operating noise from the compressor and fan, which may disturb light sleepers
  • Limited cooling capacity that is ineffective in large, open, or sun-drenched rooms
  • Bulky floor footprint that takes up valuable room space
  • Restricted placement options due to a short power cord and the mandatory window exhaust hose setup
  • Potential inconvenience of manual water drainage during highly humid weather conditions
  • Lacks smart ecosystem features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity or app control

Verdict

The LG LP0526PGF is a 5,000 BTU SACC (8,500 BTU ASHRAE) portable air conditioner designed to cool small spaces up to 150 square feet. Operating at 115V/60Hz with a power consumption of 940 watts and a 6.1 CEER rating, this 44.1-pound unit features a 3-in-1 design offering cooling, fan-only, and dry modes with an eco-friendly R32 refrigerant. Main pros include straightforward mobility thanks to easy-roll casters, a handy 24-hour programmable timer, a power-failure auto-restart feature, and an included window installation kit with an LCD remote control for effortless adjustments. On the downside, the unit operates with noticeable sound levels reaching up to 52 dBA, relies on a manual two-way up-and-down air deflection system rather than an motorized auto-swing vent, lacks Wi-Fi connectivity for smart app control, and is inherently less energy-efficient than traditional window AC alternatives.

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