The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a window-mount A/C with a 14,000 BTU output. It's designed for large rooms, with an advertised coverage of 700 ft² (65 m²). This unit also comes with a remote control and is Wi-Fi enabled, so you can operate the unit while you're at work via the ConnectLife smartphone app. It also supports integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices for voice commands.
Our Verdict
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a good option for large rooms. This is a very high-capacity unit capable of rapidly cooling most spaces, so you won't need to wait too long before feeling the sweet relief of cool air. That said, since it doesn't use an inverter compressor, it'll need to cycle on and off to maintain your desired setpoint, which isn't particularly energy efficient. It's also noisy even at its lowest fan speed, which can make it a little disruptive if it's set up nearby while you're trying to watch TV or are entertaining guests.
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Generous cooling capacity.
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Excellent cooling efficiency.
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Can be operated with included remote or via smartphone app.
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Mediocre energy efficiency while maintaining desired temperature.
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Compressor cycling causes noticeable swings in perceived humidity in undersized spaces.
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Loud operating noise, whether at highest or lowest setting.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a middling option for use in bedrooms or small rooms. Simply put, if the setpoint in a smaller room is already close to the ambient temperature, it can make smaller spaces feel cold and clammy, and it won't be able to maintain a consistent, comfortable humidity level. It's also rather noisy at its lowest fan speed, which can be a nuisance while you're trying to get some rest. Finally, note that this is a heavy unit, and it can be hard to maneuver into position as a result, though it is pretty small for a unit with this kind of capacity.
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Excellent cooling efficiency.
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Decently compact size.
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Can be operated with included remote or via smartphone app.
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Mediocre energy efficiency while maintaining desired temperature.
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Compressor cycling causes noticeable swings in perceived humidity in undersized spaces.
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Loud operating noise, whether at highest or lowest setting.
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Heavy weight.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W's overall efficiency is only okay. Its high cooling output offsets its high power consumption by reaching your desired temperature in little time. That said, it uses a non-inverter compressor, so it'll need to constantly cycle on and off when attempting to maintain that setpoint.
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Excellent cooling efficiency.
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Mediocre energy efficiency while maintaining desired temperature.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W will be oversized in all but the largest rooms. With the unit running in a smaller space, the environment might feel comfortable one moment and slightly clammy the next. This is because this is a high-capacity, non-inverter unit; as a result, its compressor will need to cycle on and off to maintain your desired temperature, especially in smaller spaces, resulting in swings in ambient humidity.
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Effective in maintaining desired temperature levels.
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Compressor cycling causes noticeable swings in perceived humidity in undersized spaces.
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Loud operating noise, whether at highest or lowest setting.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a pretty loud air conditioner. There's little difference between its lowest and highest settings, and since this isn't an inverter unit, you'll have to get used to the sound of its compressor cycling on and off. It's liable to be a nuisance while you're trying to get some shuteye, and can be heard even in a larger living space where you'd watch TV or entertain guests.
- 7.6 Large Room
- 5.9 Bedroom/Small Room
Performance Usages
- 6.6 Combined Efficiency
- 5.7 Oversizing Tolerance
- 5.3 Noise
Changelog
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is only available in one color variant: 'White.' For those interested, here's the product label.
Let us know in the comments if you come across another variant of this air conditioner.
Compared To Other Air Conditioners
The Hisense AW1422CW1W is a window A/C designed for use in large rooms. It offers excellent overall capacity and can quickly cool even large rooms. That said, its lack of an inverter compressor makes it less flexible than inverter alternatives like the Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT, in that you need to ensure that your room is appropriately large. Unlike an inverter model, this Hisense can cool smaller rooms faster than it can dehumidify them, rendering them clammy and cool. It's also less power-efficient than these inverter-equipped alternatives.
The Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT is a better overall window-mount A/C than the Hisense AW1422CW1W. The Hisense's slightly higher capacity does allow it to cool rooms fractionally faster, but in almost every other respect, the Midea pulls ahead. This is largely due to its inverter compressor, which can be modulated in increments rather than cycling on and off to maintain your desired temperature. This lowers energy consumption and minimizes swings in temperature and humidity as it runs. This inverter compressor also runs noticeably more quietly, even at max load. Finally, it's worth noting that the Midea is affected by a product recall due to mold buildup.
Test Results
The height of this unit with the window bracket installed is 41 cm (16.1 inches).
The Hisense AW1422CW1W has excellent overall cooling capacity. It can cool large spaces, like a living room or a bigger playroom, in relatively little time. That said, its combination of a high cooling capacity and a non-inverter compressor makes it poorly suited for small spaces. It will reduce the temperature much faster than it can dehumidify them, resulting in a cold and clammy feeling. See the Humidity Stability test for more details.
The Hisense AW1422CW1W's cooling efficiency is excellent. While it has high upfront energy demands, its high cooling output allows it to reach your desired temperature in comparatively little time.
Like most non-inverter A/Cs with a high cooling capacity, the Hisense AW1422CW1W isn't very efficient at maintaining a desired temperature. Its compressor must constantly ramp back on and turn off to keep your room at a desired temperature.
This A/C unit does a poor job of maintaining a stable humidity level. Its rapid cooling speed, combined with its compressor cycling, leads to noticeable swings in perceived humidity. This is due to this unit's capacity exceeding the requirements of our testing environment: it cools the space too rapidly to pull in sufficient ambient moisture, leaving the air feeling clammy.
High-capacity non-inverter models will be oversized in all but the largest rooms. If you're worried about getting an A/C too large for your needs, it might be worth investing in a model with an inverter compressor, such as the Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT. Inverter compressors can simply run at a lower speed rather than having to cycle on and off, allowing them to match the required load rather than cooling a smaller space too fast.
This air conditioner is pretty feature-rich. It's Wi-Fi enabled, so you can operate it remotely using the ConnectLife companion app. The app also features Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration for voice commands.