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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT vs Midea MAW12HV1CWT

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Our Verdict

Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

Midea MAW12HV1CWT

Unsurprisingly, the Midea MAW12HV1CWT and Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT deliver all but identical performance, with both being inverter ACs with an advertised output of 12,000 BTU. The main difference lies in their designs. The MAW12V1QWT unconventional u-shaped design makes for a more demanding installation process since you'll need to install additional anti-tip brackets, but also allows you to open the window when it's in place. Beyond that, the MAW12HV1CWT is equipped with a heating mode, which the MAW12V1QWT lacks. It's worth noting that only the U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT is affected by a recall due to mold buildup.

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Variants

  • MAW12V1QWT (White)
  • MW12MSWBA5RCM (White)
  • MAW12HV1CWT (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 

8.4
8.2
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Design

Size 
 

6.7
6.6

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Height  

34 cm (13.5")
35 cm (13.8")

Width  

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

Depth  

56 cm (21.9")
57 cm (22.2")

Body  

Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

26 kg (57 lbs)
27 kg (59 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.6 m (5.1 ft)
1.5 m (5.0 ft)
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Performance

Capacity 
 

8.3
8.2

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
550 ft² (51 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

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

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

24 min (0.40 hrs)
27 min (0.45 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,420 BTU (1,296 Wh)
4,680 BTU (1,372 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

395 BTU (116 Wh)
395 BTU (116 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

12,038 BTU/hr (3,530 W)
11,277 BTU/hr (3,307 W)
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Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.4
8.4

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

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

428 Wh (1,459 BTU)
452 Wh (1,541 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

4,815 BTU (1,412 Wh)
5,075 BTU (1,488 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

11.3
11.2
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Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.6
7.5

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

324 Wh (1,105 BTU)
329 Wh (1,122 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,723 BTU (505 Wh)
1,686 BTU (494 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.3
5.1
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Temperature Stability 
 

8.5
8.1

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
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Humidity Stability 
 

6.6
6.9

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

4.3%pt.
3.8%pt.
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Inside Noise 
 

9.0
8.7

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

57.9dBA
60.1dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

54.1dBA
57.4dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

41.7dBA
46.9dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.9dBA
39.2dBA
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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 
 

No
Yes

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

Yes
Yes
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