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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL-A

4.0(79 retailer ratings) by Midea · Model MAP12S1TBL-A

The best overall portable — a hose-in-hose inverter design that's far quieter and more efficient than typical portables.

Cooling

12,000 BTU

Covers

450 ft²

Efficiency

14.7CEER

Noise

42 dB

$579 est.

typical street price · via Amazon

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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

Inverter — ~40% energy savings
Quiet for a portable
App + Alexa/Google

Cons

Pricier than basic portables
Takes floor space

What the Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL-A costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 14.7CEER rating at 8 hours/day of cooling, using average residential electricity rates for each US climate zone. Your usage and utility rate will shift these numbers — run the calculator for your exact room.

Climate zone	Example regions	Est. cost / month
Cool North	Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England	$31 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$33 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$27 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$29 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Portable air conditioner
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU
Rated coverage	450 ft²
Efficiency	14.7 CEER
Noise (low)	42 dB
Smart features	App, Voice, Scheduling
ENERGY STAR	No
Model number	MAP12S1TBL-A
Typical street price	$579