Midea
Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT)
$479Cheaper
Released 2023
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Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) is cheaper at $479. Every spec and price links to its source.
LG
LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM)
$549
Released 2023
Which is better: the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) or LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) is the cheaper at $479.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) | LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $479 | $549 LG.com MSRP |
| Brand | Midea | LG |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Type | window | window |
| Btu | 12000 BTU | 12000 BTU |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 550 | 550 |
| Noise dba | 32 | 44 |
| Smart Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Energy star | Yes | Yes |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Ceer | 15.2 | 15 |
Sources — Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT): midea.com (verified 2026-06-28). LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM): lg.com (verified 2026-06-28).
What's the difference between the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) and LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Noise dba: Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) 32 vs LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) 44
- Ceer: Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) 15.2 vs LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) 15