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Hisense vs Midea window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and Midea room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Hisense model
$94/yr
20 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$91/yr
192 models
Difference over 10 years
$35
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Hisense typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $79 (3) | $60 (30) | Midea MAW05R1KWT-B · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $76 (82) | Midea 1010451315 · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $109 (8) | $109 (63) | Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 · $98/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $182 (2) | $237 (17) | Midea MAW18RV1KWT · $154/yr |
Cheapest Hisense models to run
- WCT06W25A 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- AALW08TW26 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- AHW0823TW1W 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- HLAW0825TW 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- 143-1381-6 7900 BTU · $79/yr
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MAW05R1KWT-B 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MAW05R1VWBL-T 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MAW05R1VWWT-T 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MAW05S1KWT-A 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MWEUWA-05CRFN8-BCN4 5000 BTU · $47/yr
Questions
Are Hisense or Midea window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $91 a year in electricity, against $94 for Hisense, about $35 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Hisense room air conditioner to run?
The Hisense WCT06W25A, at $60 a year (329 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea room air conditioner to run?
The Midea MAW05R1KWT-B, at $47 a year (260 kWh).