Whynter Elite ARC-122DS vs Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

Which Air Conditioner Is Better?

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS
Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

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  1. Recommended in 4 articles:
  2. Portable
  3. Air Conditioners
  4. Bedrooms
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Our Verdict

Whynter Elite ARC-122DS

Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD

The Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD and Whynter Elite ARC-122DS are both dual-hose portable air conditioners aimed at medium-sized spaces, but the Hisense is the stronger performer overall. Its inverter compressor adjusts cooling output to match a room's actual needs, delivering better temperature and humidity stability, higher energy efficiency, and quieter operation during extended use. It also puts out noticeably more cooling capacity, making it better suited for larger living rooms and bedrooms. The Whynter remains a reasonably quiet alternative and offers similar core functionality, but its lower cooling capacity and non-inverter compressor leave it struggling to match the Hisense's overall performance. The Hisense also includes Wi-Fi connectivity and smartphone app control, features that are absent on the Whynter.

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Variants

  • ARC-122DS (Silver)
  • HIAP0825TWD (White)

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

6.6
7.6

Capacity 
 

6.7
7.5

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

4.1
7.3

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

5.4
7.3

Inside Noise 
 

8.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
5.4

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

74 cm (29.2")
126 cm (49.6")

Width  

44 cm (17.1")
33 cm (13.0")

Depth  

41 cm (16.1")
39 cm (15.4")

Body  

Front Picture 
 

Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Front Picture

Back Picture 
 

Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Back Picture

Type 
 

Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

28 kg (61 lbs)
32 kg (70 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.9 m (6.2 ft)
1.6 m (5.1 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

6.7
7.5

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load

Advertised Coverage 
 

400 ft² (37 m²)
350 ft² (33 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

7,000 BTU/hr
8,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

59 min (0.98 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

366 BTU (107 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

4,933 BTU/hr (1,447 W)
4,514 BTU/hr (1,324 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

5.4
7.3

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

1,122 Wh (3,826 BTU)
403 Wh (1,374 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,851 BTU (1,422 Wh)
2,257 BTU (662 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

4.3
5.6

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

4.1
7.3

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load

Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

963 Wh (3,284 BTU)
184 Wh (627 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,682 BTU (493 Wh)
957 BTU (281 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

1.7
5.2

Temperature Stability 
 

8.1
7.5

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint

Temperature Delta 
 

0.4 °C (0.7 °F)
0.6 °C (1.1 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

4.0
7.9

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Humidity Stability Over Time
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Hisense Tower HIAP0825TWD Humidity Stability Over Time

Humidity Delta 
 

14.4%pt.
1.3%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.0
8.5

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

57.2dBA
55.7dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

55.4dBA
52.9dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

54.1dBA
52.6dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

49.7dBA
46.6dBA
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 
 

Non-Inverter
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Digital
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

No
No

Remote Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Smart App 
 

No
Yes

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ARC-122DS
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