Midea MAW12HV1CWT vs LG LW6023IVSM

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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Midea MAW12HV1CWT
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Our Verdict

Midea MAW12HV1CWT

LG LW6023IVSM

The Midea MAW12HV1CWT is better than the LG LW6023IVSM. The Midea's greater cooling capacity gives it an edge when cooling larger spaces, and it's more efficient while running as well. Despite its greater overall cooling capacity, it's a little smaller and lighter than the LG, though it's still likely to be too much of a handful for one person to comfortably set up. With that said, it's worth noting that the LG is noticeably quieter at higher fan speeds and does a better job of maintaining your desired humidity and temperature levels. 

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Variants

  • MAW12HV1CWT (White)
  • LW6023IVSM (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

8.5
8.4

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.6
6.2

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

35 cm (13.8")
31 cm (12.4")

Width  

50 cm (19.6")
50 cm (19.6")

Depth  

57 cm (22.2")
62 cm (24.5")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Back Picture 
 

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Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

27 kg (59 lbs)
28 kg (62 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.5 m (5.0 ft)
1.8 m (6.0 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.0

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea MAW12HV1CWT Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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LG LW6023IVSM Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load

Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
250 ft² (23 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

12,000 BTU/hr
6,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

8,397 BTU/hr (2,463 W)
5,633 BTU/hr (1,652 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.4
8.0

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea MAW12HV1CWT Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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LG LW6023IVSM Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

574 Wh (1,957 BTU)
424 Wh (1,446 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,199 BTU (1,231 Wh)
2,817 BTU (826 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.3
6.6

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.5
8.2

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Midea MAW12HV1CWT Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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LG LW6023IVSM Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

192 Wh (655 BTU)
141 Wh (481 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,619 BTU (475 Wh)
1,087 BTU (319 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

8.4
7.7

Temperature Stability 
 

8.4
9.6

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Midea MAW12HV1CWT Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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LG LW6023IVSM Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.9
9.7

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Midea MAW12HV1CWT Humidity Stability Over Time
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LG LW6023IVSM Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

1.3%pt.
0.2%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.7
9.1

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

60.1dBA
54.9dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

57.4dBA
52.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

46.9dBA
43.5dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.2dBA
37.9dBA
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 
 

Yes
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes

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