Midea MAP10T1VWT-B vs Whynter ARC-1030WN
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 10000 Btu/h, CEER 14.7, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official DOE SACC 10000 Btu/h, CEER 14.7, certified as dual-duct, variable-speed compressor
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Midea MAP10T1VWT-B | Whynter ARC-1030WN | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOE SACCOfficial DOE seasonally adjusted cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. | 10000 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | 30% |
| DOE CEEROfficial DOE combined energy efficiency ratio in Btu/Wh. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 14.7 | 14.7 | 32% |
| Dual-duct certificationYes when the official DOE record lists a dual-duct configuration used for testing. Single-duct or unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Variable-speed compressorYes when the official DOE record marks a variable-speed compressor as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 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) | 10000 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (DOE CEER) | 14.7 Btu/Wh | 14.7 Btu/Wh | info |
| Duct configuration used for testing (DOE) | Dual-duct | Dual-duct | info |
| Presence of heating function (DOE) | No | No | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (DOE) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Primary condensate removal (DOE) | Auto-evaporation | Auto-evaporation | info |
| Full-load SACC, if listed (DOE) | 10000 Btu/h | 10000 Btu/h | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 680 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 680 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| Certified individual model number | MAP10T1VWT-B | ARC-1030WN | info |
| Basic model number (DOE) | MAP10T1VWT-B | ARC-1030WN | info |
| CoolPick score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Midea MAP10T1VWT-B
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Highest official DOE CEER in this comparison (14.7)
- Certified to DOE as a dual-duct configuration
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Whynter ARC-1030WN
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Highest official DOE CEER in this comparison (14.7)
- Certified to DOE as a dual-duct configuration
- DOE record lists a variable-speed compressor
Watch out for
- DOE record does not list a heating function
Verdict
Both official DOE records list 10,000 Btu/h SACC, a CEER of 14.7, a dual-duct test configuration and a variable-speed compressor, with no heating function listed. They are among the highest official CEER figures in this set.
- Midea MAP10T1VWT-B: U.S. DOE CCMS: MAP10T1VWT-B
- Midea MAP10T1VWT-B: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners
- Whynter ARC-1030WN: Whynter: ARC-1030WN
- Whynter ARC-1030WN: U.S. DOE CCMS: ARC-1030WN
- Whynter ARC-1030WN: U.S. DOE CCMS: Portable Air Conditioners