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Midea vs TCL window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and TCL room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model
$91/yr
192 models
Typical TCL model
$91/yr
50 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Midea typical | TCL typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (30) | $60 (13) | Midea MAW05R1KWT-B · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $76 (82) | $79 (14) | Midea 1010451315 · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $109 (63) | $109 (17) | Midea MAW12Q1CWK · $102/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $237 (17) | $214 (6) | Midea MAW18RV1KWT · $154/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
Cheapest TCL models to run
- T05WV9M 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- T05WV9MB 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72-B 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72M 5000 BTU · $50/yr
Questions
Are Midea or TCL window air conditioners cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $91 a year to run.
What is the cheapest Midea room air conditioner to run?
The Midea MAW05R1KWT-B, at $47 a year (260 kWh).
What is the cheapest TCL room air conditioner to run?
The TCL T05WV9M, at $50 a year (274 kWh).