Whynter Elite ARC-122DS vs Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 28, 2026 03:59 PM

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Type Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Compressor Technology Non-Inverter

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 7,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)

Type Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Compressor Technology Inverter

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 8,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 6,675 BTU/hr (1,958 W)

Our Verdict

Whynter Elite ARC-122DS

Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

ARC-122DS (Silver)

HIAP0825TWD (White)

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Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

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HIAP0825TWD

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HIAP0825TWD

Hisense

Main Differences for

Large Room

Threshold

0.10

Large Room

6.6

0.0

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

Full Comparison

Large Room

6.6

0.0

Bedroom/Small Room

6.4

0.0

Combined Efficiency

4.5

0.0

Oversizing Tolerance

5.1

0.0

Noise

8.0

0.0

Design

Size

6.7

N/A

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Height

74 cm (29.2")

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Width

44 cm (17.1")

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Depth

41 cm (16.1")

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Body

Type

Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Locked

Material

Plastic

Locked

Weight

28 kg (61 lbs)

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Power Cord Length

1.9 m (6.2 ft)

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Performance

Capacity

6.7

N/A

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C

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Advertised Coverage

400 ft² (37 m²)

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Advertised Capacity (DOE)

7,000 BTU/hr

Lock BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C

59 min (0.98 hrs)

Lock min (Lock hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged

4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged

366 BTU (107 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Tested Capacity

4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)

Lock BTU/hr (Lock W)

Efficiency When Cooling

5.4

N/A

Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C

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Electrical Energy Consumed

1,122 Wh (3,826 BTU)

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Total Energy Exchanged

4,851 BTU (1,422 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio

4.3

Lock

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature

4.1

N/A

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature

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Electrical Energy Consumed

963 Wh (3,284 BTU)

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Energy Exchanged

1,682 BTU (493 Wh)

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio

1.7

Lock

Temperature Stability

8.1

N/A

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

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Temperature Delta

0.4 °C (0.7 °F)

Lock °C (Lock °F)

Humidity Stability

4.0

N/A

Humidity Stability Over Time

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Humidity Delta

14.4%pt.

Lock%pt.

Inside Noise

8.0

N/A

Inside Noise @ High

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Compressor On @ Max Setting

57.2dBA

LockdBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed

55.4dBA

LockdBA

Inside Noise @ Low

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Compressor On @ Min. Setting

54.1dBA

LockdBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed

49.7dBA

LockdBA

Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact

Refrigerant

R32

Locked

Global Warming Potential (GWP)

675

Lock

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

Lock

Features

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Compressor Technology

Non-Inverter

Locked

Thermostat Type

Digital

Locked

Dehumidification Mode

Yes

Locked

Heat Mode

Locked

Remote Control

Yes

Locked

Smart App

Locked

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Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD

Silver

ARC-122DS

White

HIAP0825TWD