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LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) vs Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) is cheaper at $549. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU)
US price $549 LG.com MSRP $549 Adam's Tarp & Tool listed price
BrandLGToshiba
Released20232022
Type window window
Btu 12000 BTU 10000 BTU
Coverage (sq ft) 550 450
Noise dba 44
Smart Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Energy star Yes Yes
Inverter Yes No
Ceer 15 11.4

Sources — LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM): lg.com (verified 2026-06-28). Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU): toshiba-lifestyle.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) and Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Btu: LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) 12000 BTU vs Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU) 10000 BTU
  • Coverage (sq ft): LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) 550 vs Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU) 450
  • Inverter: LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) true vs Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU) false
  • Ceer: LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) 15 vs Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU) 11.4

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