The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a window-mount A/C designed for large rooms, with an advertised coverage of 700 ft² (65 m²). This unit also comes with a remote control and is Wi-Fi-enabled, so you can operate it from work via the smartphone app. It also supports integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices for voice commands.
Our Verdict
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a good option for large rooms. You'll really have to make sure you're using it in an appropriately-sized space, however: this is a non-inverter unit that can cool rooms very fast, rendering the air inside clammy and damp if the space is too small for its capacity. It also runs relatively loudly even at its lowest fan speed, which can be a little disruptive if it's set up nearby while you're trying to watch TV or entertain guests.
Capacity is sufficient for quickly cooling large rooms.
Very energy efficient operation overall.
Can be operated with included remote or via smartphone app.
Temperature and humidity fluctuate a lot during operation.
Loud operating noise, whether at highest or lowest setting.
Uses more energy than a comparable model with an inverter compressor.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a middling option for bedrooms or other small rooms. Unless your bedroom is very large, there's a real risk it will be oversized for this kind of application, which can make smaller spaces feel cold and clammy. It's also rather noisy at its lowest fan speed, which can be a nuisance while you're trying to get some rest. This is also just a heavy unit, and it can be hard to maneuver into position as a result.
Very energy efficient operation overall.
Decently compact size for a unit with this level of performance.
Can be operated with included remote or via smartphone app.
Temperature and humidity fluctuate a lot during operation.
Loud operating noise, whether at highest or lowest setting.
Heavy weight makes installation a challenge.
Uses more energy than a comparable model with an inverter compressor.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W provides excellent maximum cooling output. It can reach your desired temperature very quickly in large living rooms or studio apartments.
Capacity is sufficient for quickly cooling large rooms.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W's overall efficiency is very good. Despite its high capacity, it's quite efficient at bringing the temperature down to your desired level. That said, it uses a non-inverter compressor, so it'll need to cycle on and off constantly to maintain the desired temperature. While it's quite efficient at maintaining that temperature, especially for a non-inverter unit, an AC with a more efficient inverter compressor will have a lower impact on your energy bill.
Very energy efficient operation overall.
Uses more energy than a comparable model with an inverter compressor.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W isn't particularly flexible, and it does a poor job of maintaining stable ambient conditions as a result. can have a noticeable impact on the perceived humidity levels in your home. Humidity and temperature levels tend to vary drastically once the desired temperature is reached, since this is a high-capacity unit with a fixed-speed compressor; as a result, its compressor will need to cycle on and off to maintain your desired temperature.
Temperature and humidity fluctuate a lot during operation.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is quite loud. There's little difference between its lowest and highest settings, and since this isn't an inverter unit, you'll have to get used to the sound of its compressor cycling on and off. It's liable to be a nuisance while you're trying to get some shuteye, and can be heard even in a larger living space where you'd watch TV or entertain guests.
Loud operating noise, whether at highest or lowest setting.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a moderately large appliance. It's actually smaller and lighter than many other units with lower or equivalent capacity, which is good if you want strong cooling performance but don't want something that'll take up a lot of space in your closet during the winter months. That said, at just under 70 lbs, it's also too heavy for installation to be a comfortable one-person affair.
Decently compact size for a unit with this level of performance.
Heavy weight makes installation a challenge.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Sep 15, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1. which changes how we measure and score performance as a whole. The Capacity, Efficiency When Cooling, Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature, Temperature Stability, and Humidity Stability boxes have been updated. If you're looking for further details, see the Changelog.
- Updated Jun 06, 2025: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is only available in one color variant: 'White.' For those interested, here's the product label.
Let us know in the comments if you come across another variant of this air conditioner.
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The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a window A/C designed for use in large rooms. It offers excellent overall capacity and can quickly cool even large rooms. That said, its lack of an inverter compressor makes it less flexible than inverter alternatives like the Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT, as you need to ensure your room is sufficiently large. Unlike an inverter model, this Hisense can cool smaller rooms faster than it can dehumidify them, rendering them clammy and cool. It's also less power-efficient than these inverter-equipped alternatives.
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The Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT is a better overall window-mount A/C than the Hisense AW1422CW1W. The Hisense's slightly higher capacity allows it to cool rooms slightly faster, but in almost every other respect, the Midea pulls ahead. This is largely due to its inverter compressor, which can be modulated in increments rather than cycling on and off to maintain your desired temperature. This lowers energy consumption and minimizes temperature and humidity fluctuations as it runs. This inverter compressor also runs noticeably more quietly, even at max load.
Test Results
The height of this unit with the window bracket installed is 41 cm (16.1 inches).
The Hisense AW1422CW1W has excellent overall cooling capacity. It can cool large spaces, like a living room or a bigger playroom, in relatively little time. That said, its combination of high cooling capacity and a non-inverter compressor makes it ill-suited for small spaces. It will reduce the temperature much faster than it can dehumidify the air, resulting in a cold, clammy feeling.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W's cooling efficiency is impressive. Without having to cycle its compressor when cooling your room to your desired temperature, it consumes comparatively little energy, given its high overall capacity.
Despite being a non-inverter A/C with high cooling capacity, the Hisense AW1422CW1W is quite efficient at maintaining the desired temperature. Its compressor must constantly ramp back on and off to keep your room at the desired temperature, but this cycling is fairly regular and helps reduce energy consumption.
This A/C's temperature stability performance when maintaining a setpoint is sub-par. This is due to its fixed-speed compressor cycling on and off, which results in frequent, small but noticeable temperature swings.
This A/C unit does a poor job of maintaining a stable humidity level. Its rapid cooling rate, combined with its compressor cycling, leads to high ambient humidity and noticeable swings in perceived humidity, especially in areas with a high level of ambient humidity.
High-capacity non-inverter models will be oversized in all but the largest rooms. If you're worried about getting an A/C unit too large for your needs, it might be worth investing in an inverter-compressor model, such as the Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT. Inverter compressors can run at a lower speed rather than cycling on and off, allowing them to match the required load instead of cooling a smaller space too quickly.
This air conditioner is pretty feature-rich. It's Wi-Fi enabled, so you can operate it remotely using the ConnectLife companion app. The app also features Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration for voice commands.