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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN vs Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN
Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL

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Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor Technology
Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
10,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
7,462 BTU/hr (2,188 W)
Type
Dual-Hose Portable A/C
Compressor Technology
Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
10,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
7,533 BTU/hr (2,209 W)
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Our Verdict

Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN

Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL

The Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL and Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN are effectively the same unit, unsurprisingly given that Whynter is a Midea subsidiary. Both deliver an approximate real-world cooling capacity of 7,500 BTU/hr, all the while producing a similar amount of noise and consuming a similar amount of power. As a result, if either unit is a good fit for your living situation, pick whichever can be found at a cheaper price. 

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  • ARC-1030WN (White)
  • MAP12S1TBL (Black)

Review

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ARC-1030WN
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MAP12S1TBL
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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

7.7
7.7
No major differences between these air conditioners for large room. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

5.6
5.7

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height  

83 cm (32.7")
82 cm (32.4")

Width  

47 cm (18.5")
48 cm (18.7")

Depth  

47 cm (18.5")
47 cm (18.3")

Body  

Type 
 

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

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight  

33 kg (73 lbs)
34 kg (74 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

1.8 m (5.9 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Performance

Capacity 
 

7.5
7.5

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
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Advertised Coverage 
 

500 ft² (46 m²)
550 ft² (51 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

10,000 BTU/hr
10,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

39 min (0.65 hrs)
38 min (0.63 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,615 BTU (1,353 Wh)
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

235 BTU (69 Wh)
286 BTU (84 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

7,462 BTU/hr (2,188 W)
7,533 BTU/hr (2,209 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

6.6
6.7

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

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

738 Wh (2,517 BTU)
700 Wh (2,387 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

4,850 BTU (1,422 Wh)
4,771 BTU (1,399 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

6.6
6.8

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.4
7.5

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

347 Wh (1,183 BTU)
325 Wh (1,108 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

1,757 BTU (515 Wh)
1,675 BTU (491 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.1
5.2

Temperature Stability 
 

9.4
9.4

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Temperature Delta 
 

0.1 °C (0.2 °F)
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

8.7
8.3

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN Humidity Stability Over Time
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL Humidity Stability Over Time
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Humidity Delta 
 

0.5%pt.
1.3%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

8.5
8.6

Inside Noise @ High  

Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

60.1dBA
60.0dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

57.2dBA
57.4dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

50.6dBA
50.4dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

39.1dBA
36.4dBA
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
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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