Midea MAH09W1AGR vs Friedrich Kühl KCVS08B10B
Two of the window air conditioners in our best window air conditioners comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 9500 Btu/h cooling capacity, CEER 17.6, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, window-straddling installation
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 8700 Btu/h cooling capacity, CEER 17, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, window-straddling installation
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Midea MAH09W1AGR | Friedrich Kühl KCVS08B10B | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR CEEROfficial ENERGY STAR combined energy efficiency ratio. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 17.6 | 17 | 32% |
| Cooling capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. Size the unit to the room; the highest capacity is not always the right fit. | 9500 Btu/h | 8700 Btu/h | 24% |
| ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes when the official ENERGY STAR record marks Most Efficient as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 18% |
| Window-straddling installationYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists a mounting type that straddles the window or windowsill. Unstated or 'does not straddle' counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 14% |
| Heating modeYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists a heating mode. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | No | 12% |
| Cooling capacity (ENERGY STAR) | 9500 Btu/h | 8700 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (ENERGY STAR CEER) | 17.6 | 17 | info |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes | Yes | info |
| Heating mode (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | No | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Installation / mounting (ENERGY STAR) | Straddles Windowsill | Straddles Windowsill | info |
| Window-straddling installation | Yes | Yes | info |
| Voltage (ENERGY STAR) | 115 V | 115 V | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 405 kWh/year | 384 kWh/year | info |
| Weight (ENERGY STAR) | 129 lb | 70 lb | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 20.9 × 25.0 × 41.2 in (H × W × D) | 15.9 × 25.9 × 29.0 in (H × W × D) | info |
| Product type (ENERGY STAR) | Window | Window | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | R-32 | R-32 | info |
| Certified model number | MAH09W1AGR | KCVS08B10B | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 540 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 512 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| CoolPick score | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Midea MAH09W1AGR
Better published figure on: ENERGY STAR CEER, Cooling capacity, Heating mode.
What we like
- Highest official ENERGY STAR CEER in this comparison (17.6)
- Marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR lists a window-straddling installation (typical of U-shaped designs)
- ENERGY STAR lists a heating mode
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Friedrich Kühl KCVS08B10B
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official ENERGY STAR CEER of 17
- Marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR lists a window-straddling installation (typical of U-shaped designs)
Watch out for
- ENERGY STAR does not list a heating mode
Verdict
The Midea MAH09W1AGR ENERGY STAR record lists 9,500 Btu/h, a CEER of 17.6, Most Efficient status, a heating mode and a window-straddling installation. The Friedrich Kühl KCVS08B10B record lists 8,700 Btu/h, a CEER of 17, Most Efficient status, no heating mode and a window-straddling installation. These are the two highest official CEER figures in this set.
- Midea MAH09W1AGR: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: MAH09W1AGR
- Midea MAH09W1AGR: ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners dataset
- Friedrich Kühl KCVS08B10B: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: KCVS08B10B
- Friedrich Kühl KCVS08B10B: ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners dataset