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Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR Review | 46 Data compared

Avg. price:~£390Cooling capacity:3.52 kWSeasonal cooling efficiency (SEER):8.5Maximum indoor-unit sound power level:55 dB

Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR Review: Compare 46 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Conditioners category.
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Score components

80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 94% of air conditioners
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
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Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

★Better than 93%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.6

Performance

40%

9.9

Features

20%

8.9

Design

★Better than 94%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of air conditioner Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

40%

6.6

Performance

40%

9.9

Features

20%

8.9

Design

8.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

8.0
Split configuration
mono split
Cooling capacity
3.52 kW
This air conditioner delivers a cooling capacity of 3.52 kW, which is higher than that of 66.5% of air conditioners and the same as that of 1.8% of air conditioners.
Indoor-unit capacity configuration
12,000 BTU/h
Seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER)
8.5
This air conditioner has a SEER rating of 8.5, which is higher than that of 91% of air conditioners and the same as that of 3.9% of air conditioners.
Seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP)
4.2
This air conditioner has a SCOP rating of 4.2, which is higher than that of 70.3% of air conditioners and the same as that of 3.8% of air conditioners.
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Inverter compressor
yes
Does this air conditioner use an inverter compressor? yes. 12.4% of air conditioners do, while 87.6% do not.
Heating function
yes
Can this air conditioner heat the room? yes. 7.3% of air conditioners can, while 92.7% cannot.
Active air purification
yes
Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. 73.7% of air conditioners do, while 26.4% do not.
Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
Dehumidification mode
yes
Does this air conditioner include dehumidification mode? yes. 6.8% of air conditioners do, while 93.2% do not.
Fan-only mode
yes
Does this air conditioner offer fan-only mode? yes. 6.2% of air conditioners do, while 93.8% do not.
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Color
white
Body material
plastic
Display
yes
This air conditioner includes a display (yes); 18% of air conditioners do not, while 82% do.
Display position
front center
Physical control methods
remote control
This air conditioner provides remote control physical controls, ahead of 1.1% of air conditioners and equal to 81.5%.
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Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR vs the average air conditioner

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  • 2.2 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (8.5 vs 6.3).
    8.5 vs 6.3
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • Higher cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a more efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+++ vs A++).
    A+++ vs A++
  • 0.2 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.2 vs 4).
    4.2 vs 4
  • Includes an activated carbon filter
    This air conditioner includes an activated carbon filter, while the average air conditioner does not include an activated carbon filter.
  • Active air purification
    Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
  • 1 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (55 dB vs 56 dB).
    55 dB vs 56 dB
  • 0.02 kW higher cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a higher cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.5 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.52 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 12.4% better value for money
    Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR offers better value for money than the average air conditioner (8 vs 7.1).
    8 vs 7.12
  • 28.2% cheaper
    Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR is cheaper than the average air conditioner (£390 vs £500).
    £390 vs £500
  • 2.2 points higher seasonal cooling efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER) than the average air conditioner (8.5 vs 6.3).
    8.5 vs 6.3
  • Higher cooling energy class
    This air conditioner has a more efficient cooling energy class than the average air conditioner (A+++ vs A++).
    A+++ vs A++
  • 0.2 points higher seasonal heating efficiency
    This air conditioner achieves a higher seasonal heating efficiency (SCOP) than the average air conditioner (4.2 vs 4).
    4.2 vs 4
  • 1 dB lower indoor sound power
    This air conditioner operates with a quieter indoor unit than the average air conditioner (55 dB vs 56 dB).
    55 dB vs 56 dB
  • 0.02 kW higher cooling capacity
    This air conditioner delivers a higher cooling capacity than the average air conditioner (3.5 kW vs 3.5 kW).
    3.52 kW vs 3.5 kW
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air conditioner provides more fan speed options than the average air conditioner (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • Includes an activated carbon filter
    This air conditioner includes an activated carbon filter, while the average air conditioner does not include an activated carbon filter.
  • Active air purification
    Does this air conditioner actively purify the air? yes. What about the average air conditioner? no.
    Includes active air purification such as ionization, plasma, or UV treatment.
  • 65 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (530 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    530 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 3 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (83.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    83.5 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (29.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    29.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 0.3 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20.8 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    20.8 cm vs 20.5 cm
  • 65 m³/h lower indoor-unit airflow
    This air conditioner delivers a lower indoor airflow rate than the average air conditioner (530 m³/h vs 595 m³/h).
    530 m³/h vs 595 m³/h
  • 3 cm wider indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a wider indoor unit than the average air conditioner (83.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
    83.5 cm vs 80.5 cm
  • 0.5 cm taller indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a taller indoor-unit height than the average air conditioner (29.5 cm vs 29 cm).
    29.5 cm vs 29 cm
  • 0.3 cm deeper indoor unit
    This air conditioner has a deeper indoor unit than the average air conditioner (20.8 cm vs 20.5 cm).
    20.8 cm vs 20.5 cm

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What we like about Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR

  • High energy efficiency with A+++ rating in cooling and low power consumption in i-ECO mode
  • Very quiet operation reaching noise levels as low as 20-21 dB(A) for indoor comfort
  • Convenient remote management via integrated Wi-Fi and the official smart mobile app
  • Effective air purification provided by an integrated ionizer and high-density air filters
  • Rapid temperature regulation using high-frequency racer technology for immediate cooling and heating
  • Precise temperature tracking through the 'Follow Me' sensor built into the remote control

What we don't like about Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR

  • Occasional connectivity and synchronization issues reported with the Wi-Fi application connection
  • Heating functionality becomes less energy-efficient when outdoor temperatures drop drastically below freezing

Verdict

The Midea Xtreme 12000 BTU (MSAGBU-12HRFN8/GR) is a wall-mounted monosplit air conditioner featuring an Inverter Quattro compressor, eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, and a cooling capacity of 3.52 kW alongside a heating capacity of 3.81 kW. Its main advantages include high energy efficiency with an A+++ rating for cooling (SEER 8.5) and A++ for heating (SCOP 4.6), integrated Wi-Fi for smart app or voice control, UV Pro sterilization with triple-defense filtration for cleaner air, and a quiet sleep mode operating down to 21 dB(A). However, a potential drawback is its reduced heating efficacy at extremely low temperatures below -15°C, and its higher fan speeds can become noticeably louder, reaching sound pressure levels up to 39 dB(A) indoors.

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