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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT vs Hisense AW1422CW1W

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT
Hisense AW1422CW1W

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Picture
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Our Verdict

Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

Hisense AW1422CW1W

The Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT is a better overall window-mount A/C than the Hisense AW1422CW1W. The Hisense's slightly higher capacity does allow it to cool rooms fractionally faster, but in almost every other respect, the Midea pulls ahead. This is largely due to its inverter compressor, which can be modulated in increments rather than cycling on and off to maintain your desired temperature. This lowers energy consumption and minimizes swings in temperature and humidity as it runs. This inverter compressor also runs noticeably more quietly, even at max load. Finally, it's worth noting that the Midea is affected by a product recall due to mold buildup.

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Variants

  • MAW12V1QWT (White)
  • MW12MSWBA5RCM (White)
  • AW1422CW1W (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 

8.4
7.6

Inside Noise 
 

9.0
5.3

Capacity 
 

8.3
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
6.7

Dimensions Photo  

Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Dimensions Photo
Hisense AW1422CW1W Dimensions Photo

Height  

34 cm (13.5")
37 cm (14.7")

Width  

49 cm (19.3")
49 cm (19.1")

Depth  

56 cm (21.9")
56 cm (21.9")
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Body  

Type 
 

Window A/C
Window A/C

Material 
 

Metal
Metal

Weight  

26 kg (57 lbs)
31 kg (69 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.6 m (5.1 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
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Performance

Capacity 
 

8.3
8.5

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
700 ft² (65 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

12,000 BTU/hr
14,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

24 min (0.40 hrs)
20 min (0.33 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,420 BTU (1,296 Wh)
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

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

Tested Capacity 
 

12,038 BTU/hr (3,530 W)
14,646 BTU/hr (4,295 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)
426 Wh (1,453 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

4,815 BTU (1,412 Wh)
4,882 BTU (1,432 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

11.3
11.5
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Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.6
5.8

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

324 Wh (1,105 BTU)
539 Wh (1,838 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,723 BTU (505 Wh)
1,747 BTU (512 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.3
3.2
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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
4.2

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

4.3%pt.
14.1%pt.
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Inside Noise 
 

9.0
5.3

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

57.9dBA
63.7dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

54.1dBA
63.6dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

41.7dBA
59.0dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.9dBA
58.6dBA
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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  

Controls Picture  

Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Controls Picture
Hisense AW1422CW1W Controls Picture

Compressor Technology 
 

Inverter
Non-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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MW12MSWBA5RCM
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AW1422CW1W
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MAW12V1QWT
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AW1422CW1W
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White
AW1422CW1W
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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

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