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Midea MAW12HV1CWT vs MAW08V1YWT-S

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Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
12,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
Yes
Type
Window A/C
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
8,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No

Our Verdict

Midea MAW12HV1CWT

Midea MAW08V1YWT-S

The Midea MAW12HV1CWT is a higher-performing window A/C than the Midea MAW08V1YWT-S. The two units share the same exterior design, but the MAW12HV1CWT uses a more powerful compressor that yields a higher cooling capacity, allowing it to cool an equivalently sized space roughly 50% faster. That being said, the MAW08V1YWT-S does a noticeably better job of maintaining your desired temperature and humidity level.

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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

8.5
8.5

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.1

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.6
6.6

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Height  

35 cm (13.8")
35 cm (13.6")

Width  

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

Depth  

57 cm (22.2")
57 cm (22.2")

Body  

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Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

27 kg (59 lbs)
24 kg (53 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.5 m (5.0 ft)
1.5 m (5.0 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.1

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

12,000 BTU/hr
8,000 BTU/hr

Tested Capacity 
 

8,397 BTU/hr (2,463 W)
5,736 BTU/hr (1,682 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.4
8.5

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

574 Wh (1,957 BTU)
372 Wh (1,269 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,199 BTU (1,231 Wh)
2,868 BTU (841 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.3
7.7

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.5
8.6

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

192 Wh (655 BTU)
127 Wh (433 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,619 BTU (475 Wh)
1,104 BTU (324 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

8.4
8.7

Temperature Stability 
 

8.4
9.2

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
0.2 °C (0.4 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

7.9
9.7

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

1.3%pt.
0.2%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.7
8.5

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

60.1dBA
55.2dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

57.4dBA
50.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

46.9dBA
53.5dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.2dBA
43.5dBA
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 
 

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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