Midea Smart Inverter Plus Window Air Conditioner (MAW12RV1CWT) review

The Inverter Plus is Midea's conventional box-style inverter unit, and the MAW12RV1CWT is the 12,000 BTU DOE size for spaces up to 550 sq ft, the largest room rating on this list. Midea rates it at up to 37% energy savings compared with DOE CEER minimum requirements and says the Inverter Plus compressor adjusts cooling automatically for quiet, steady operation. FlashCool mode is rated for 30% faster cooling, advanced dual filtration targets indoor air quality, and the unit cools, dehumidifies and runs as a fan. Control runs through the SmartHome app, a smart watch or voice assistants. The 3-year warranty is the longest we found here. Midea gives noise only as 7 times quieter than traditional ACs, with no dB figure, and the standard shape blocks the lower window. The same line comes in 10,000 to 24,000 BTU sizes. Midea's store listed it at $439.99 with free shipping, and a later load showed a 15% promotion at $373.99, so we list the price as pending.

Who it is for

large bedrooms and open living areas

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 12,000 BTU DOE rating for spaces up to 550 sq ft
• Inverter Plus rated up to 37% savings against DOE CEER minimums
• Advanced dual filtration
• FlashCool mode rated 30% faster cooling
• SmartHome app, smart watch and voice assistant control

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Longest warranty on this list at 3 years
• Strength: Also sold in 10,000, 14,000, 18,000 and 24,000 BTU sizes
• Strength: Cooling, dehumidifying and fan modes
• Weakness: Standard box shape, so the window cannot open with it installed
• Weakness: Midea publishes a relative claim of 7 times quieter rather than a dB figure
• Weakness: Midea's store price changed between our checks, so we list it as pending

Key facts

• Cooling: 12,000 BTU (DOE)
• Room size: Up to 550 sq ft
• Weight: 50.71 lbs
• Dimensions: 21.69 D x 18.98 W x 14.65 H in
• Warranty: 3 years

Where it ranks

Midea Smart Inverter Plus Window Air Conditioner (MAW12RV1CWT) is No. 4 in our Best Window Air Conditioners verdict.