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Whirlpool vs Midea window air conditioners

Both lineups side by side at every size both brands sell, from the 12 new window air conditioners we can find in stock right now: live prices, CEER ratings, noise and the warranty each listing states.

The short answer

We track 5 Whirlpool and 7 Midea window air conditioners in stock, and both brands sell 3 sizes in common (10,000, 12,000 and 18,000 BTU).

  • Midea's cheapest model costs less at all 3 sizes.
  • 3 Midea models we track are named in CPSC recall 25-320 (risk of mold exposure); they are left out of this comparison and not sold here.

The better buy depends on your size, so compare the models at yours below.

Prices last refreshed Oct 30, 2026Independent, nobody pays for placement.

Whirlpool and Midea at a glance

Whirlpool and Midea window air conditioners: the in-stock lineups compared
WhirlpoolMidea
In stock of models we track5 of 87 of 9
Sizes in stock6,000 to 18,000 BTU8,000 to 24,000 BTU
Live prices$269.99 to $779.99$309.99 to $649.99
Best CEERNot publishedCEER 15 (several models)
ENERGY STAR0 of 53 of 7
Inverter models2 of 54 of 7
Wi-Fi, as listed0 of 50 of 7
Heat too0 of 50 of 7
Compressor warranty, as listed1 yr (5 of 5 state it)Not stated
Recall checkNone named3 named in 25-320

Size by size

Every new window air conditioner of each brand we can find in stock, cheapest first, at each size both sell. A model within 5% of a size is grouped with it and shows its own rating. marks a noise rating we have checked against the retailer's specification for that exact model.

10,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Midea's cheapest is $30 less

Whirlpool · 2 in stock

Midea · 1 in stock

12,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Midea's cheapest is $60 less

Whirlpool · 1 in stock

Midea · 1 in stock

18,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Midea's cheapest is $260 less

Whirlpool · 1 in stock

Midea · 2 in stock

Only Whirlpool sells 6,000 BTU in stock; only Midea sells 8,000, 14,000 and 24,000 BTU.

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Recall check

Models a CPSC notice names are left out of the comparison above, and their purchase links stay paused.

How we compare two brands

  • Only new units we can find in stock with a live price, at the same size. A brand's average says more about its size mix than about the brand.
  • A price difference counts when it is at least 5% and at least $20, and only between models that install the same way (a do-it-yourself kit is never priced against an installer-fitted system).
  • Efficiency is compared on one scale (CEER) and counts at a gap of 0.5 or more; noise counts at 3 dB(A) or more, using only ratings checked against the retailer's specification for the exact model.
  • Warranty terms are as each listing states them. Models named in a CPSC recall are never compared or sold here.
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Whirlpool vs Midea: common questions

Is Whirlpool or Midea cheaper?
It depends on the size. Comparing each brand's cheapest new, in-stock model at the same size, Midea's cheapest model costs less at 10,000 BTU ($329.99 against $359.99), 12,000 BTU ($369.99 against $429.99) and 18,000 BTU ($519.99 against $779.99). These are live retailer prices and change often.
What sizes do Whirlpool and Midea window air conditioners come in?
In stock right now, Whirlpool sells 6,000, 10,000, 12,000 and 18,000 BTU and Midea sells 8,000, 10,000, 12,000, 14,000, 18,000 and 24,000 BTU. So only Whirlpool sells 6,000 BTU and only Midea sells 8,000, 14,000 and 24,000 BTU. Size the unit to the room first: an oversized unit short-cycles and leaves the air cool but damp.
Do Whirlpool and Midea make inverter window air conditioners?
Whirlpool has 2 inverter models in stock, and Midea has 4, going by each listing and the maker's model numbers. An inverter compressor slows down instead of switching on and off, which is usually quieter and more efficient at part load.
Have any Whirlpool or Midea window air conditioners been recalled?
CPSC recall 25-320 (June 2025) was issued for the risk of mold exposure; it names 3 Midea models we track (MAW08V1QWT, MAW10V1QWT and MAW12V1QWT). Those are left out of this comparison and not sold here. Check the model number on your own unit's label against the notice.

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