Midea MAP08V1JWT vs Whynter ARC-0850XP
Two of the portable air conditioners in our best portable 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 DOE SACC 8000 Btu/h, CEER 12, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 8000 Btu/h, CEER 7.2
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Midea MAP08V1JWT | Whynter ARC-0850XP | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 8000 Btu/h | 8000 Btu/h | 30% |
| DOE CEEROfficial DOE combined energy efficiency ratio in Btu/Wh. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12 | 7.2 | 32% |
| Dual-duct certificationYes when the official DOE record lists a dual-duct configuration used for testing. Single-duct or unstated counts as no. | No | No | 20% |
| Variable-speed compressorYes when the official DOE record marks a variable-speed compressor as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | No | 10% |
| Heating functionYes when the official DOE record lists a heating function. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 8% |
| Seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (DOE SACC) | 8000 Btu/h | 8000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 12 Btu/Wh | 7.2 Btu/Wh | info |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Single-duct | Single-duct | info |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | No | No | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (DOE) | Yes | No | info |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation | Auto-evaporation | info |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | 8000 Btu/h | Not listed | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 667 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 1111 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | MAP08V1JWT | ARC-0850XP | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | MAP08V1JWT | ARC-0850XP | info |
| CoolPick score | 4.5/10 | 1.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Midea MAP08V1JWT
Better published figure on: DOE CEER, Variable-speed compressor.
What we like
- Official DOE CEER of 12
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- Certified to DOE as a single-duct configuration
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Whynter ARC-0850XP
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
- Certified to DOE as a single-duct configuration
- Official DOE CEER of 7.2 is at the low end of this set
- DOE record does not list a variable-speed compressor (unstated counts as no)
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Verdict
The Midea MAP08V1JWT DOE record lists 8,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 12, a single-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor. The Whynter ARC-0850XP record lists 8,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 7.2 and a single-duct test configuration, and it does not list a variable-speed compressor.
- Midea MAP08V1JWT: U.S. DOE CCMS: MAP08V1JWT
- Midea MAP08V1JWT: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- Whynter ARC-0850XP: U.S. DOE CCMS: ARC-0850XP
- Whynter ARC-0850XP: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners