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Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL vs Whynter ARC-14S
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Whynter ARC-14S is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL | Whynter ARC-14S | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $679 (Best Buy listed price; Midea US store ~$660 with promo) | $499 (Walmart/Best Buy retail $499.99; street price fluctuates seasonally) |
| Brand | Midea | Whynter |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| cooling btu ashrae | 14000 | 14000 |
| cooling btu sacc | 12000 | 9500 |
| coverage sqft | 550 | 500 |
| hose config | dual | dual |
| heat mode | true | false |
| smart wifi | true | false |
| noise dba | 42 | 56 |
| release | 2021 | — |
Sources — Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL: midea.com (verified 2026-06-19). Whynter ARC-14S: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19).