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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 spec comparison. Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) is cheaper at $479. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT)LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM)
US price$479 (Home Depot list price (often on sale ~$449))$549 (LG.com MSRP)
BrandMideaLG
Released20232023
typewindowwindow
btu12000 BTU12000 BTU
coverage sqft550550
noise dba3244
smart wifitruetrue
energy startruetrue
invertertruetrue
ceer15.215

Sources — Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT): midea.com (verified 2026-06-15). LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM): lg.com (verified 2026-06-15).

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