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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN vs Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL

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Whynter NEX ARC-1030WN 
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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

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Design

Size 
 

N/A
5.7

Dimensions Photo  

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Height  

Lock cm (Lock")
82 cm (32.4")

Width  

Lock cm (Lock")
48 cm (18.7")

Depth  

Lock cm (Lock")
47 cm (18.3")

Body  

Type 
 

Locked
Dual-Hose Portable A/C

Material 
 

Locked
Plastic

Weight  

Lock kg (Lock lbs)
34 kg (74 lbs)

Power Cord Length  

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

Capacity 
 

N/A
7.5

Temperature 28°C -> 21°C  

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Advertised Coverage 
 

Lock ft² (Lock m²)
550 ft² (51 m²)

Advertised Capacity (DOE) 
 

Lock BTU/hr
10,000 BTU/hr

Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C 
 

Lock min (Lock hrs)
38 min (0.63 hrs)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)
286 BTU (84 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

Lock BTU/hr (Lock W)
7,533 BTU/hr (2,209 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

N/A
6.7

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

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

Lock Wh (Lock BTU)
700 Wh (2,387 BTU)

Total Energy Exchanged 
 

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)
4,771 BTU (1,399 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

Lock
6.8

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

N/A
7.5

Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

Lock Wh (Lock BTU)
325 Wh (1,108 BTU)

Energy Exchanged 
 

Lock BTU (Lock Wh)
1,675 BTU (491 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

Lock
5.2

Temperature Stability 
 

N/A
9.4

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Temperature Delta 
 

Lock °C (Lock °F)
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

N/A
8.3

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Humidity Delta 
 

Lock%pt.
1.3%pt.

Inside Noise 
 

N/A
8.6

Inside Noise @ High  

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Compressor On @ Max Setting 
 

LockdBA
60.0dBA

Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed 
 

LockdBA
57.4dBA

Inside Noise @ Low  

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Compressor On @ Min. Setting 
 

LockdBA
50.4dBA

Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed 
 

LockdBA
36.4dBA
Environmental Impact and Features

Environmental Impact 
 

Refrigerant 
 

Locked
R32

Global Warming Potential (GWP) 
 

Lock
675

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) 
 

Lock
0

Features  

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Compressor Technology 
 

Locked
Inverter

Thermostat Type 
 

Locked
Digital

Dehumidification Mode 
 

Locked
Yes

Heat Mode 
 

Locked
No

Remote Control 
 

Locked
Yes

Smart App 
 

Locked
Yes

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