Midea Inverter Window and Portable Air Conditioners: Which One to Buy
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The short answer: The Midea 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner is the top pick: it covers 350 sq ft, adds heat as well as cool, and at $379.00 it sits at its 90-day low. Choose the 10,000 BTU portable if you need 450 sq ft of coverage or can't install a window unit, and the 8,000 BTU SmartCool window unit if cooling-only at the lowest price is enough.
- Best overall: Midea 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner, for spaces up to 350 sq. ft. — Heat and cool in one 8,000 BTU inverter window unit rated for 350 sq ft, at $379.00 — its 90-day low. See price at midea.com
- Best for larger rooms: Midea 10,000 BTU DOE Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, for spaces up to 450 sq. ft. (Black) — The only pick rated for 450 sq ft, with 10,000 BTU and a portable design, at $498.79 — its 90-day low. See price at midea.com
- Best value: Midea 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control — Cooling-only 8,000 BTU inverter window unit at $310.00, $69.00 less than the heat/cool model and $188.79 less than the portable. See price at midea.com
| Product | btu | coverage sqft | Price now | 90-day low | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midea 10,000 BTU DOE Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, for spaces up to 450 sq. ft. (Black) | 10000 BTU | 450 sq ft | $498.79 | $498.79 | — | midea.com |
| Midea 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner, for spaces up to 350 sq. ft. | 8000 BTU | 350 sq ft | $379.00 | $379.00 | — | midea.com |
| Midea 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control | 8000 BTU | — | $310.00 | $310.00 | — | midea.com |
Midea 10,000 BTU DOE Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, for spaces up to 450 sq. ft. (Black)
Pros
- 10,000 BTU capacity covers spaces up to 450 sq. ft.
- Inverter portable design with Duo Smart features
- Priced at its 90-day low of $498.79, with a flat trend
Cons
- Costs $119.79 more than the 8,000 BTU heat/cool window model
- Costs $188.79 more than the 8,000 BTU SmartCool window model
Who it's for: Buyers needing a portable inverter unit for rooms up to 450 sq. ft. who will pay a premium over the smaller window models.
Midea 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner, for spaces up to 350 sq. ft.
Pros
- 8,000 BTU DOE inverter window unit covers spaces up to 350 sq. ft.
- Heat/cool model, so it can warm as well as cool
- Priced at $379.00, its 90-day low, with a flat trend
Cons
- Costs $69.00 more than the Midea 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control
- Costs $119.79 less than the Midea 10,000 BTU DOE Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, which covers up to 450 sq. ft.
Who it's for: Someone cooling and heating a room up to 350 sq. ft. who wants an inverter window unit with heat.
Midea 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control
Pros
- 8,000 BTU inverter window air conditioner
- Includes remote control
- At $310.00, it is the lowest-priced of the three listed units — $69.00 less than the 8,000 BTU Heat/Cool window model and $188.79 less than the 10,000 BTU portable
Cons
- No coverage square footage listed
- No heat/cool function listed, unlike the 8,000 BTU Heat/Cool window model
Who it's for: Buyers wanting the cheapest of these Midea inverter window units for cooling a single room.
How we chose
We compared the three units on BTU rating, square-foot coverage, heat and cool capability, and current price against each one's 90-day range.
The Midea 10,000 BTU DOE Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner is rated at 10,000 BTU and covers up to 450 sq ft. It is priced at $498.79, which is its 90-day low. The Midea 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner is rated at 8,000 BTU and covers up to 350 sq ft, and it both heats and cools. It is priced at $379.00, also its 90-day low. The Midea 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control is rated at 8,000 BTU and cools only. It is priced at $310.00, its 90-day low as well.
On current price, the portable costs $119.79 more than the heat/cool window unit and $188.79 more than the SmartCool window unit. The heat/cool window unit costs $69.00 more than the SmartCool window unit.
Who should skip these
Skip the two window models if you can't install a unit in a window. That rules out the 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner at $379.00 and the 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control at $310.00, and leaves the 10,000 BTU DOE Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner at $498.79.
Skip the portable if you want the lowest price or don't need 450 sq ft of coverage. It costs $119.79 more than the 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner and $188.79 more than the 8,000 BTU DOE SmartCool Inverter Window Air Conditioner with Remote Control. If 350 sq ft or less is enough, the two window units cover that, and the SmartCool is the cheapest of the three at $310.00.
How to choose the right one
Start with the room. The 8,000 BTU Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window unit covers 350 sq ft, and the 8,000 BTU SmartCool Inverter Window unit is rated at 8,000 BTU. If your space runs larger, the 10,000 BTU Duo Smart Inverter Portable covers 450 sq ft.
Then decide whether you want heat as well as cooling. The 8,000 BTU Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window unit does both. The 8,000 BTU SmartCool Inverter Window unit is cooling-only, and it is the least expensive of the three at $310.00.
Finally, check the install. If a window unit works in your room, the two window models are the lower-cost route. If it doesn't, the portable is the option, at $498.79 — $119.79 more than the heat/cool window unit and $188.79 more than the cooling-only window unit. The two window units are $69.00 apart. All three sit at their 90-day low.
Questions readers ask
Which of these units can heat as well as cool?
The Midea 8,000 BTU DOE Smart Heat/Cool Inverter Window Air Conditioner is the heat/cool model in this family, covering spaces up to 350 sq. ft.
How much more does the portable cost than the window units?
The 10,000 BTU portable is $119.79 more than the 8,000 BTU heat/cool window unit and $188.79 more than the 8,000 BTU SmartCool window unit.
What's the price difference between the two window air conditioners?
The 8,000 BTU heat/cool window unit costs $69.00 more than the 8,000 BTU SmartCool window unit.
Which unit covers the largest space?
The 10,000 BTU Duo Smart Inverter Portable covers up to 450 sq. ft., compared with 350 sq. ft. for the 8,000 BTU heat/cool window unit.
Have these prices been stable?
Yes, each of the three units is at its 90-day low with a flat trend.
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