Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT vs Hisense AW1422CW1W

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT
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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 allows it to cool rooms slightly 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 temperature and humidity fluctuations as it runs. This inverter compressor also runs noticeably more quietly, even at max load.

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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 
 

8.7
7.5

Inside Noise 
 

9.0
5.3

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.6
7.5

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
6.7

Dimensions Photo 
 

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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")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

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Back Picture 
 

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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)
Performance

Capacity 
 

8.6
8.8

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Hisense AW1422CW1W Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load

Advertised Coverage 
 

550 ft² (51 m²)
700 ft² (65 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

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

Tested Capacity 
 

8,766 BTU/hr (2,571 W)
9,667 BTU/hr (2,835 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.4
8.4

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Hisense AW1422CW1W Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

587 Wh (2,002 BTU)
651 Wh (2,220 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,383 BTU (1,285 Wh)
4,833 BTU (1,417 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

7.5
7.4

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

8.6
7.5

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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Hisense AW1422CW1W Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

186 Wh (634 BTU)
304 Wh (1,037 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,633 BTU (479 Wh)
1,779 BTU (522 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

8.8
5.9

Temperature Stability 
 

8.9
6.2

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Hisense AW1422CW1W Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.3 °C (0.5 °F)
0.9 °C (1.6 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

8.9
4.5

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT Humidity Stability Over Time
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Hisense AW1422CW1W Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

0.7%pt.
4.3%pt.

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
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
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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MAW12V1QWT
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Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT

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