Midea

SmartCool 8,000 BTU Cools up to 350 sq. ft. Smart Portable Air Conditioner MAP08S1XWT-S

Midea SmartCool 8,000 BTU Cools up to 350 sq. ft. Smart Portable Air Conditioner MAP08S1XWT-S

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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: Apr 21, 2026

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Reddit Iconsergio62194
12 months ago

I have a madea portable ac I use during the summer and it gets our main room ice cold!

Reddit IconLegitimate_Ocelot491
11 months ago

I just put the Midea back in the window over the weekend, though it's the more expensive one Costco sold in 2023 with the heater. It's a bit loud when the condenser kicks in depending on mode but did the job. Had a second Midea like the one you linked last summer and the Dry function didn't work. Called Midea and they said to take it back to Costco and get my money back, no questions asked. What's your room size? One is 12,000 and the other is only 8,000. You don't want it too big for your room.

Reddit Icon169floz
11 months ago

I got this same unit for the same price, but mine has this constant rattle sound. Does anyone have any experience with this and have a way to fix it? I'd rather not return it because frankly it was a huge pain in the ass to get home.

Reddit IconAlexandruC
9 months ago

Got the same one from costco and makes gaming in my upstairs office cool during the hottest days of summer! And no water drain!!!

Reddit IconBrady37
11 months ago

350? Shit this unit was like 450 at my Costco. Returned for a swamp cooler, its colorado so swamp cooler works wonders.

Reddit Iconchrisgbut
11 months ago

I have it in my living room right now with vaulted ceilings. Keeps it 72 at 100 degrees outside so far

Reddit IconChrisixx
8 months ago

The Midea can pull 1200W easily when it's cooling the flat down on boost mode. Normally it's running around 300-500W when keeping the temperature stable. 24° 65m2.

Reddit Icondalekaup
9 months ago

Ours from ALDI is loud and weak. I set up a Midea unit for a friend and that is a beast! I was amazed.

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