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Midea MAP06S1JWT-B Review | 44 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Cooling capacity:8500 BTU/hMaximum room size:23 m²Maximum noise level:52 dBHeating function:noCooling Energy Efficiency Class:?

Midea MAP06S1JWT-B Review: Compare 44 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Air Conditioners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 80% of portable air conditioners
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

★Better than 95%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

55%

6.1

Performance

30%

9.3

Features

15%

9.8

Design

â–²Better than 78%
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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 Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £240
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Technical Specifications of portable air conditioner Midea MAP06S1JWT-B

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Air Conditioners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

55%

6.1

Performance

30%

9.3

Features

15%

9.8

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Air Conditioners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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 Portable Air Conditioners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Air Conditioners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Midea MAP06S1JWT-B has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 66.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Air Conditioners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Air Conditioners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.9
Cooling capacity
8,500 BTU/h
Market range: <7k BTU/h – >12k BTU/h
This portable air conditioner delivers 8,500 BTU/h cooling capacity, which is lower than that of 74.5% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 0.5% of portable air conditioners.
Rated under ASHRAE test standard.
Rated input power
870 W
Market range: <780 W – >1.3k W
This portable air conditioner draws 870 W, which is lower than the power draw of 82.1% of portable air conditioners.
Cooling-mode power draw.
Cooling Energy Efficiency Class
?
Heating energy efficiency class
?
Number of speeds
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable air conditioner offers 2 fan speeds, which is fewer than 63.7% of portable air conditioners and equal to 36.3% of portable air conditioners.
Automatic or continuous modes were not counted as manual speeds.
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Fan-only mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a fan-only mode. 99.5% of portable air conditioners support this mode.
Airflow direction control
automatic
This portable air conditioner provides automatic airflow direction control, which ranks higher than 47.3% of portable air conditioners and equal to 52.7% of portable air conditioners.
Night mode
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a dedicated night mode. 74.3% of portable air conditioners offer night mode.
Timer
yes
This portable air conditioner includes a built-in timer. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a timer.
Maximum timer duration
24 hours
Market range: <0 hours – >25 hours
This portable air conditioner supports a timer of up to 24 hours, which is longer than that of 7.4% of portable air conditioners and equal to that of 92.6% of portable air conditioners.
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Color
white
Display
yes
This portable air conditioner includes an integrated display. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature a display.
Control type
physical
Remote control
yes
This portable air conditioner comes with a remote control. 99% of portable air conditioners include a remote.
Handles
yes
This portable air conditioner includes built-in handles for easier carrying. 99.5% of portable air conditioners feature handles.
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Midea MAP06S1JWT-B vs the average portable air conditioner

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  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This portable air conditioner supports Wi-Fi, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 12 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    52 dB vs 64 dB
  • Supports voice control
    This portable air conditioner supports voice control, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 130 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (870 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    870 W vs 1,000 W
  • 9 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (42 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    42 dB vs 51 dB
  • 10.8 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 8.51 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (29.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    29.49 cm vs 38 cm
  • 6.19 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29.3 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29.31 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 11% better value for money
    Midea MAP06S1JWT-B offers better value for money than the average portable air conditioner (7.91 vs 7.1).
    7.91 vs 7.13
  • 45.8% cheaper
    Midea MAP06S1JWT-B is cheaper than the average portable air conditioner (£240 vs £350).
    £240 vs £350
  • 12 dB quieter at maximum output
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at maximum output than the average portable air conditioner (52 dB vs 64 dB).
    Highest stated operating noise.
    52 dB vs 64 dB
  • 130 W lower rated power draw
    This portable air conditioner draws less power than the average portable air conditioner (870 W vs 1000 W).
    Cooling-mode power draw.
    870 W vs 1,000 W
  • 9 dB quieter minimum operation
    This portable air conditioner is quieter at minimum output than the average portable air conditioner (42 dB vs 51 dB).
    Lowest stated operating noise.
    42 dB vs 51 dB
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This portable air conditioner supports Wi-Fi, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • Supports voice control
    This portable air conditioner supports voice control, the average portable air conditioner does not.
  • 10.8 l/24 h higher dehumidification capacity
    This portable air conditioner offers higher moisture removal than the average portable air conditioner (43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h).
    43.2 l/24 h vs 32.4 l/24 h
  • 8.51 cm narrower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is narrower than the average portable air conditioner (29.5 cm vs 38 cm).
    29.49 cm vs 38 cm
  • 6.19 cm shallower cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shallower than the average portable air conditioner (29.3 cm vs 35.5 cm).
    29.31 cm vs 35.5 cm
  • 0.21 m longer power cord
    This portable air conditioner has a longer power cord than the average portable air conditioner (2 m vs 1.8 m).
    2.01 m vs 1.8 m
  • 11.4% lower weight
    This portable air conditioner is lighter than the average portable air conditioner (22.6 kg vs 25.5 kg).
    22.6 kg vs 25.5 kg
  • 0.49 cm shorter cabinet
    This portable air conditioner is shorter than the average portable air conditioner (70.5 cm vs 71 cm).
    70.51 cm vs 71 cm
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Automatic or continuous modes were not counted as manual speeds.
    2 vs 3
  • 7 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (23 m² vs 30 m²).
    23 m² vs 30 m²
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 500 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (8500 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    Rated under ASHRAE test standard.
    8,500 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 6.01x less popular
    Midea MAP06S1JWT-B is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 40.6% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (60945.5 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    60,945.452469 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³
  • 6.01x less popular
    Midea MAP06S1JWT-B is less popular than the average portable air conditioner (1 vs 6).
    1 vs 6.01
  • 1 fewer fan speeds
    This portable air conditioner offers fewer fan speeds than the average portable air conditioner (2 vs 3).
    Automatic or continuous modes were not counted as manual speeds.
    2 vs 3
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    This portable air conditioner has a lower maximum temperature setting than the average portable air conditioner (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 7 m² smaller room coverage
    This portable air conditioner covers a smaller room area than the average portable air conditioner (23 m² vs 30 m²).
    23 m² vs 30 m²
  • 500 BTU/h lower cooling capacity
    This portable air conditioner delivers lower cooling capacity than the average portable air conditioner (8500 BTU/h vs 9000 BTU/h).
    Rated under ASHRAE test standard.
    8,500 BTU/h vs 9,000 BTU/h
  • 40.6% larger external volume
    This portable air conditioner has a larger external volume than the average portable air conditioner (60945.5 cm³ vs 102623.4 cm³).
    60,945.452469 cm³ vs 102,623.407656 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Midea MAP06S1JWT-B

  • Quick and straightforward window installation process
  • Provides fast and effective cooling for small spaces up to 250 sq. ft.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality with cooling, dehumidifying, and fan modes
  • Convenient smart controls via the smartphone app, Apple Watch, and voice assistants
  • ComfortSense remote control adjusts cooling based on where the remote is located
  • Equipped with a washable, reusable air filter that is easy to clean
  • Smooth mobility across floors using the built-in four-wheel caster design

What we don't like about Midea MAP06S1JWT-B

  • Can be quite loud during operation according to some users
  • Requires manual filter cleaning and periodic physical drainage maintenance
  • Does not include an integrated drainage pan
  • No option to automatically adjust or swing the directional louvers
  • The remote control occasionally fails to register or connect with the unit

Verdict

The Midea MAP06S1JWT-B is a white, 6,000 BTU DOE (8,500 BTU ASHRAE) 3-in-1 portable air conditioner designed to cool, dehumidify, and ventilate small spaces up to 250 square feet. It features a compact body measuring 11.61 by 11.54 by 27.76 inches, a weight of 49.82 pounds, an LED display, a 24-hour timer, and a reusable, washable air filter. Main pros include its versatile smart connectivity via the SmartHome app, Apple Watch, and voice assistant integration, alongside a ComfortSense remote control that customizes cooling strength based on its proximity. Additionally, it offers quick installation and convenient mobility with integrated caster wheels. On the downside, the unit can be noisy during maximum operation at 53.5 dB, features a bulky exhaust hose, lacks energy reporting or Apple HomeKit support, and requires regular manual water drainage depending on humidity levels.

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