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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT vs Hisense HLAW0825TW

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT
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Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
12,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
8,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
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Our Verdict

Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

Hisense HLAW0825TW

The Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT is a more capable window A/C than the Hisense HLAW0825TW. Both units have similar form factors, which allow you to open your window with either unit installed. However, the Midea provides a higher overall cooling capacity, allowing it to cool larger spaces, and does a better job of maintaining ambient conditions. That said, it is worth pointing out that the Hisense runs a little more efficiently. 

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  • MAW12V1QWT (White)
  • MW12MSWBA5RCM (White)
  • HLAW0825TW (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

8.7
8.4

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.1

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
6.8

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

34 cm (13.5")
37 cm (14.6")

Width  

49 cm (19.3")
51 cm (20.2")

Depth  

56 cm (21.9")
52 cm (20.5")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Back Picture 
 

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Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

26 kg (57 lbs)
23 kg (51 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.6 m (5.1 ft)
1.9 m (6.3 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.1

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

12,000 BTU/hr
8,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

8,766 BTU/hr (2,571 W)
5,661 BTU/hr (1,660 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.4
8.6

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

587 Wh (2,002 BTU)
359 Wh (1,224 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,383 BTU (1,285 Wh)
2,830 BTU (830 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.5
7.9

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.6
8.5

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

186 Wh (634 BTU)
130 Wh (443 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,633 BTU (479 Wh)
1,097 BTU (322 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

8.8
8.4

Temperature Stability 
 

8.9
7.5

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.6 °C (1.1 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

8.9
8.9

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Humidity Stability Over Time
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Humidity Delta 
 

0.7%pt.
0.7%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

9.0
9.2

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

57.9dBA
53.0dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

54.1dBA
48.6dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

41.7dBA
44.2dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.9dBA
40.8dBA
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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