Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT vs LG LW6023IVSM

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT
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Our Verdict

Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

LG LW6023IVSM

The Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT is a more capable A/C unit than the LG LW6023IVSM. The Midea provides a higher overall cooling capacity, so it's better-suited for use in larger open-concept areas. Beyond that, it's also slightly more power-efficient than the LG when cooling a space and when holding it at that temperature. The Midea's U-shaped design is a distinct advantage too, in that it allows you to open your window even with the unit installed, so you don't have to put up with that stuffy feeling that comes with window A/Cs. That said, the LG's compressor modulates slightly less than that of the Midea, meaning that it does a better job of maintaining your setpoint and ambient humidity levels.  

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Variants

  • MAW12V1QWT (White)
  • MW12MSWBA5RCM (White)
  • LW6023IVSM (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

8.7
8.4

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
6.2

Dimensions Photo 
 

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LG LW6023IVSM Dimensions Photo

Height  

34 cm (13.5")
31 cm (12.4")

Width  

49 cm (19.3")
50 cm (19.6")

Depth  

56 cm (21.9")
62 cm (24.5")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Back Picture 
 

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LG LW6023IVSM Back Picture

Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

26 kg (57 lbs)
28 kg (62 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.6 m (5.1 ft)
1.8 m (6.0 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.0

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT 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 
 

8,766 BTU/hr (2,571 W)
5,633 BTU/hr (1,652 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.4
8.0

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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LG LW6023IVSM Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

587 Wh (2,002 BTU)
424 Wh (1,446 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,383 BTU (1,285 Wh)
2,817 BTU (826 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.5
6.6

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.6
8.2

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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LG LW6023IVSM Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

186 Wh (634 BTU)
141 Wh (481 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,633 BTU (479 Wh)
1,087 BTU (319 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

8.8
7.7

Temperature Stability 
 

8.9
9.6

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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LG LW6023IVSM Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

8.9
9.7

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Humidity Stability Over Time
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LG LW6023IVSM Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

0.7%pt.
0.2%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

9.0
9.1

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

57.9dBA
54.9dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

54.1dBA
52.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

41.7dBA
43.5dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.9dBA
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 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes

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MAW12V1QWT
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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

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