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 Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI)
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.
Windmill
Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI)
$549
Released 2024
Which is better: the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) or Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI)?
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
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| Spec | Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) | Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $479 | $549 |
| Brand | Midea | Windmill |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | window | window |
| Btu | 12000 BTU | 12000 BTU |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 550 | 550 |
| Noise dba | 32 | 42 |
| Smart Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Energy star | Yes | Yes |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Ceer | 15.2 | 13.5 |
Sources — Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT): midea.com (verified 2026-06-28). Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI): windmillair.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) and Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI)?
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 Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI) 42
- Ceer: Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) 15.2 vs Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI) 13.5