The Hisense HAP0824TWD is a dual-hose portable A/C with an inverter compressor. It's designed for medium-sized rooms, with an advertised coverage of 350 ft² (33 m²) and an output of 8,000 BTU/hr. Like many Hisense A/C units, it has Wi-Fi connectivity and can be operated remotely using the ConnectLife smartphone app, which also offers Google Home and Amazon Alexa integration for making voice commands.
Our Verdict
The Hisense HAP0824TWD is a decent option for large rooms. Its capacity is sufficient for most living rooms and play areas, though it's likely to struggle somewhat if you're using it to cool open-concept living spaces or bigger apartments all by itself. Its dual-hose design does make it more efficient than cheaper single-hose units, as it can more effectively exhaust waste heat from its compressor, but there's no getting around the fact that its upfront energy consumption is far from class-leading. In terms of operating noise, it isn't too disruptive if you're leaving it in a fan-only setting, but its compressor modulating can be somewhat annoying if you have it set up nearby while you're watching TV or listening to music.
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Decent cooling capacity.
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Operating noise at higher settings is decently low.
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Relatively high energy demands during cooling and maintenance phases.
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Can struggle to cool especially large spaces.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD is a satisfactory option for cooling small rooms. Its inverter compressor does make it more flexible than non-inverter alternatives in smaller spaces, as it can run at a slower speed without cycling on and off; as a result, you won't wake up in the middle of the night feeling cold and clammy. Its compressor is louder than that of its peers, though, even at lower settings, so it shouldn't necessarily be your first choice if you're a particularly light sleeper. It's also a little more power-hungry than some other units of similar capacity. On the upside, it's decently compact for a dual hose unit, and can be tucked away in a corner or in a closet while not in use without too much fuss.
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Inverter compressor minimizes swings in temperature and perceived ambient humidity.
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Relatively compact design.
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Operating noise at higher settings is decently low.
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Louder than peers at lower settings.
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Relatively high energy demands during cooling and maintenance phases.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD's overall efficiency is mediocre. Despite its dual-hose design and inverter compressor, its upfront energy demands are higher than models with similar cooling capacity.
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Relatively high energy demands during cooling and maintenance phases.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD provides a great level of flexibility overall and is impressively well-suited to a variety of room sizes. This is thanks to its inverter compressor, which won't have to cycle on and off once the setpoint is reached and can simply run consistently at a slower speed, eliminating any big swings in perceived humidity or temperature.
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Inverter compressor minimizes swings in temperature and perceived ambient humidity.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD is a decently quiet unit, with caveats. At higher settings, it falls well within standard norms for a unit of this type, and its operating noise won't be unbearable for people used to living in a busy apartment complex or next to a city street. That said, at lower settings, its compressor is still noticeably louder than that of its peers and can briefly spike up to disruptive levels during speed modulations.
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Operating noise at higher settings is decently low.
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Louder than peers at lower settings.
- 7.1 Large Room
- 7.2 Bedroom/Small Room
Performance Usages
- 6.1 Combined Efficiency
- 7.8 Oversizing Tolerance
- 7.1 Noise
Changelog
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Hisense HAP0824TWD is only available in a single 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 HAP0824TWD is a high-end portable A/C. It's a feature-packed option for medium-sized rooms, with an inverter compressor for more efficient operation versus a non-inverter model with comparable overall capacity, like the Whynter ARC-14S. With that being said, it isn't necessarily the best option within this higher-end portable niche: the Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL outperforms this model in a couple of key ways. Not only does it have a slightly higher cooling capacity than the Hisense, but it also runs more efficiently and makes less noise when doing so.
The Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL is a better overall A/C than the Hisense HAP0824TWD. The Midea has a higher overall cooling capacity, enabling it to cool rooms a little faster, all the while having a lower energy cost during cooling and maintenance phases. Not only that, it also runs noticeably more quietly. That said, the Hisense is a little more compact and significantly lighter, making it a little easier to transport.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD outperforms the Hisense AP1022HW1GD in most key aspects, largely due to its inverter compressor. The HAP0824TWD can run at a lower speed to maintain the setpoint, resulting in far more consistent ambient humidity and temperature levels, and noticeably superior energy efficiency. Despite its on-paper capacity disadvantage, the HAP0824TWD does just as well in cooling larger spaces.
Test Results
The Hisense HAP0824TWD provides satisfactory cooling capacity. It'll do just fine in medium-sized living rooms or large bedrooms and offices, but it will struggle to cool especially big open-concept living spaces within an acceptable span of time. Still, its inverter compressor gives it a leg up in smaller spaces versus high-capacity non-inverter alternatives, as it can run at a slower speed and modulate its capacity output to match the room's requirements.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD's cooling efficiency is okay overall. It's certainly far more efficient than a single-hose model like the Hisense AP1022HW1GD in this regard, which provides similar overall cooling capacity, but with a significantly higher upfront energy cost.
The Hisense HAP0824TWD's energy efficiency while maintaining a desired setpoint is middling. This A/C has an inverter compressor, which can run at a lower speed rather than having to cycle off and back on again to maintain your setpoint, which is a more efficient means of operation. That being said, this unit does consume more energy than the Whynter NEX ARC-1230WN, another portable unit with an inverter compressor and a dual-hose design.
This unit does an excellent job of maintaining a constant humidity level while operating. Its inverter compressor can modulate down to a lower speed rather than cycling on and off, effectively eliminating any potential spikes in humidity that would render a room clammy and cold.
Inverter compressors are known for making a somewhat high-pitched chattering noise as they enter their cooling cycle. This noise is completely normal once the unit enters a cooling cycle and isn't a cause for concern.
This chatter didn't factor into the score for this section of the review, as the score is based only on dBA readings taken from the primary recorded video for this test. Also, this sound would only likely be heard by those standing outside the window.
It's worth noting that this unit's compressor can briefly cycle between a minimum volume of 58.7 dBA to as high as 70 dBA. These spikes can be somewhat disruptive.
This is a fairly feature-rich air conditioner. It's Wi-Fi enabled, so you can operate it remotely using the ConnectLife companion app, which also features Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration for making voice commands.