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Midea MAW05M1BWT vs Frigidaire FHWC054TE1

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Midea MAW05M1BWT
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Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
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Our Verdict

Midea MAW05M1BWT

Frigidaire FHWC054TE1

The Midea MAW05M1BWT is better overall than the Frigidaire FHWC054TE1. Both are compact 5,000-BTU window ACs with similar cooling capacity and overall efficiency, but the Midea does a better job of keeping room conditions steady once it reaches the target temperature. Its temperature and humidity fluctuate less while the compressor cycles, making its operation feel more consistent over time. The Frigidaire is quieter, though, so it may be a better fit if noise matters more to you than stability.

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

7.2
7.1
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Design

Size 
 

8.1
8.0

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

31 cm (12.0")
31 cm (12.0")

Width  

41 cm (16.3")
41 cm (16.3")

Depth  

35 cm (13.8")
37 cm (14.6")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Back Picture 
 

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Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

16 kg (35 lbs)
17 kg (37 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.9 m (6.3 ft)
1.9 m (6.4 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

6.7
6.6

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea MAW05M1BWT Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Advertised Coverage 
 

150 ft² (14 m²)
150 ft² (14 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

5,000 BTU/hr
5,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

3,579 BTU/hr (1,050 W)
3,504 BTU/hr (1,028 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.5
8.5

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

238 Wh (812 BTU)
234 Wh (798 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,790 BTU (525 Wh)
1,752 BTU (514 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.5
7.5

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.4
7.4

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

137 Wh (467 BTU)
134 Wh (457 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

759 BTU (223 Wh)
742 BTU (218 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.5
5.5

Temperature Stability 
 

9.2
7.1

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.2 °C (0.4 °F)
0.7 °C (1.3 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.8
7.5

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

1.4%pt.
1.6%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

6.8
7.5

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

60.8dBA
58.7dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

59.5dBA
57.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

56.7dBA
55.4dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

54.2dBA
52.0dBA
Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

R32
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

675
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

0
0

Features  

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Compressor Technology 
 

Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Mechanical
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

No
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

No
Yes

Smart App 
 

No
No

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