Midea · Updated June 2026
Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT): price, specs & release date
Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT), released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: midea.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) is listed at $479 on midea.com as of 2026-06-27, #6 cheapest of 13 air conditioners (median $509.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 92/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 16 in class.
Verified Jun 28, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest air conditioners: GE Profile 6,200 BTU Smart Ultra Quiet Window AC (PHC06LY) — $329
Is the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) a good buy?
At $479, the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) is #6 cheapest of the 13 air conditioners we track, where the median is $509.99. On the spec sheet, its coverage of 550 sq ft is the highest of the 15, its noise dba of 32 is the lowest of the 15, and its ceer of 15.2 is the highest of the 10. By release date, it is among the newer of the 11 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $479 Home Depot list price (often on sale ~$449) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midea |
| Released | 2023 |
| Type | window |
| Btu | 12000 BTU |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 550 |
| Noise dba | 32 |
| Smart Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Energy star | Yes |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Ceer | 15.2 |
Source: midea.com (verified 2026-06-28) · corroborated by energystar.gov. Energy Star product finder confirms MAW12U1QWT: CEER 15.2, 12000 BTU, R-32, certified 11/17/2023. Manufacturer page confirms 32 dBA min noise, variable-speed inverter, SmartHome Wi-Fi. Coverage listed as 550 sq ft by Home Depot/Amazon/Lowe's; Midea's own page conservatively states 350 sq ft — 550 retained per retail consensus. Price $479 is the Home Depot list price (currently discounted ~$449).
Is the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) worth it vs cheaper air conditioners?
Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) against its closest cheaper and pricier air conditioners on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Btu | Coverage (sq ft) | Noise dba | Smart Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) this | $479 | window | 12000 BTU | 550 | 32 | Yes |
| Hisense UltraSlim 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC (AHLW1225TW1W) | $449 | window | 12000 BTU | 450 | 37 | Yes |
| Whynter 14,000 BTU (9,500 SACC) Dual-Hose Portable AC (ARC-14S) | $509.99 | portable | 9500 BTU (SACC); 14000 BTU ASHRAE | 500 | 51 | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) cost?
The Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) has a US price of $479 (Home Depot list price (often on sale ~$449)), as of 2026-06-28.
How does the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) compare on price?
At $479, the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) is #6 cheapest of the 13 air conditioners we track, where the median is $509.99.
When was the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) released?
The Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) was released 2023.
What are the Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT)'s key specs?
Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) (Midea): type window, btu 12000 BTU, coverage sqft 550, noise dba 32, smart wifi Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-28.
Price of record: $479 at midea.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Head-to-head
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM)
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI)
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs Frigidaire Gallery 8,000 BTU Inverter Quiet Temp (GHWQ083WC1)
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs GE Profile 6,200 BTU Smart Ultra Quiet Window AC (PHC06LY)
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs Hisense UltraSlim 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC (AHLW1225TW1W)
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU)
- Midea U+ Smart Inverter U-Shaped Window AC (MAW12U1QWT) vs Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Dual-Hose Portable AC
Cheaper air conditioners
- Hisense UltraSlim 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC (AHLW1225TW1W) $449
- Windmill WhisperTech 8,000 BTU Window AC (08W2Wi) $449
- Frigidaire Gallery 8,000 BTU Inverter Quiet Temp (GHWQ083WC1) $425
- BLACK+DECKER 14,000 BTU (10,000 SACC) Portable AC (BPP10WTB) $386
- GE Profile 6,200 BTU Smart Ultra Quiet Window AC (PHC06LY) $329
Step up
- Whynter 14,000 BTU (9,500 SACC) Dual-Hose Portable AC (ARC-14S) $509.99
- Friedrich Chill Premier 8,000 BTU Inverter Smart Window AC (CCV08A10A) $539
- LG Dual Inverter Smart Window AC (LW1222IVSM) $549
- Windmill WhisperTech 12,000 BTU Window AC (12W2WI) $549
- Toshiba 10,000 BTU Smart Wi-Fi Window AC (RAC-WK1012ESCWRU) $549
- Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Dual-Hose Portable AC $549
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