Hisense AP1022HW1GD vs Tower HIAP0825TWD

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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Hisense AP1022HW1GD
Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

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Updated Sep 15, 2026 01:37 PM

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  1. Recommended in 4 articles:
  2. Portable
  3. Air Conditioners
  4. Bedrooms
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Our Verdict

Hisense AP1022HW1GD

Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

The Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD and Hisense AP1022HW1GD are both dual-hose portable air conditioners built for larger spaces, but the Tower's inverter compressor gives it a meaningful edge in day-to-day use. Unlike the AP1022HW1GD's fixed-speed compressor, the Tower can scale back its output as cooling demands ease, keeping temperature and humidity levels more stable while using less energy during extended operation. The AP1022HW1GD carries a higher advertised rating of 10,000 BTU, but the two units perform very similarly in real-world conditions, and the Tower handles oversizing better in bedrooms, offices, and medium-sized living spaces. It's also noticeably quieter, making it the more comfortable choice for noise-sensitive environments.

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Variants

  • AP1022HW1GD (Black)
  • HIAP0825TWD (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

7.2
7.6

Capacity 
 

8.1
7.5

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

5.6
7.3

Inside Noise 
 

7.2
8.5

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

6.1
7.3

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.9
5.4

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

72 cm (28.1")
126 cm (49.6")

Width  

45 cm (17.5")
33 cm (13.0")

Depth  

39 cm (15.4")
39 cm (15.4")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Back Picture 
 

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Type 
 

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

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

32 kg (70 lbs)
32 kg (70 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

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

Capacity 
 

8.1
7.5

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Hisense AP1022HW1GD Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load

Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

10,000 BTU/hr
8,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

5,900 BTU/hr (1,730 W)
4,514 BTU/hr (1,324 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

6.1
7.3

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Hisense AP1022HW1GD Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

726 Wh (2,476 BTU)
403 Wh (1,374 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

2,950 BTU (865 Wh)
2,257 BTU (662 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.1
5.6

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

5.6
7.3

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Hisense AP1022HW1GD Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

391 Wh (1,333 BTU)
184 Wh (627 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,165 BTU (342 Wh)
957 BTU (281 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

3.0
5.2

Temperature Stability 
 

7.5
7.5

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Hisense AP1022HW1GD Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.6 °C (1.1 °F)
0.6 °C (1.1 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

6.4
7.9

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Hisense AP1022HW1GD Humidity Stability Over Time
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

2.5%pt.
1.3%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

7.2
8.5

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

59.6dBA
55.7dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

56.6dBA
52.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

57.5dBA
52.6dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

52.0dBA
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 
 

Non-Inverter
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

Yes
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes

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