Midea MAW08U1QWTvsVissani VAW08V1AWTS
Side-by-side air conditioner comparison
Midea MAW08U1QWT
Cooling Capacity
8000BTU/hr
CEER
16BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
54.3lb
Vissani VAW08V1AWTS
Cooling Capacity
7800BTU/hr
CEER
13.70BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
33.1lb
Key differences
Midea MAW08U1QWT is 14% more efficient at 16.00 BTU/Wh versus 13.70 BTU/Wh for the Vissani VAW08V1AWTS. The Midea MAW08U1QWT is larger at 8000 BTU/hr versus 7800 BTU/hr. Overall, the Midea MAW08U1QWT sits higher in the category, ranking above 82% of certified room air conditioners.
Performance
| Spec | Midea | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity(BTU/hr) | 8000 | 7800 |
| CEER(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 13.70 |
| Variable Speed Compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Mode | No | No |
Electrical
| Spec | Midea | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage(V) | 115 | 115 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Midea | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Width(in) | 19.2 | 16 |
| Height(in) | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Depth(in) | 22 | 13.3 |
| Weight(lb) | 54.3 | 33.1 |
Installation
| Spec | Midea | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Window | Window |
| Product Class | 3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h | 2. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 6, 000 to 7, 999 Btu/h |
| Mounting Type | Straddles Window | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Support Bracket | Yes | No |
| Casement Window | None | None |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Midea | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |