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Hisense HAP0825TWD vs Tower HIAP0825TWD

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Hisense HAP0825TWD
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Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
8,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
8,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
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Our Verdict

Hisense HAP0825TWD

Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

The Hisense HAP0825TWD and Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD are similarly-performing portable A/C units, with similar overall feature-sets, but different designs. Both units have similar cooling capacity, and are best-suited for medium-sized spaces, though the Tower HIAP0825TWD is fractionally more efficient overall. On the other hand, the HAP0825TWD is slightly less of a hassle to stow away in colder months thanks to its more compact body. 

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

7.6
7.6
No major differences between these air conditioners for large room. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Size 
 

7.1
5.4

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Height  

72 cm (28.3")
126 cm (49.6")

Width  

45 cm (17.7")
33 cm (13.0")

Depth  

34 cm (13.5")
39 cm (15.4")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Type 
 

Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

24 kg (53 lbs)
32 kg (70 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.5 m (5.0 ft)
1.6 m (5.1 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

7.6
7.5

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

350 ft² (33 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

8,000 BTU/hr
8,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

4,692 BTU/hr (1,376 W)
4,514 BTU/hr (1,324 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

6.7
7.3

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

485 Wh (1,654 BTU)
403 Wh (1,374 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

2,346 BTU (688 Wh)
2,257 BTU (662 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.8
5.6

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.0
7.3

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

199 Wh (679 BTU)
184 Wh (627 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

926 BTU (272 Wh)
957 BTU (281 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.7
5.2

Temperature Stability 
 

7.5
7.5

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.6 °C (1.1 °F)
0.6 °C (1.1 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.9
7.9

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

1.3%pt.
1.3%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.6
8.5

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

56.8dBA
55.7dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

52.7dBA
52.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

52.2dBA
52.6dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

44.2dBA
46.6dBA
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 
 

Inverter
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes

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