The verdict
The MAW05M1BWT is the budget 5K pick — Midea's value model for small bedrooms and dorms. Top-rated in this BTU class.
Strengths
- +5,000 BTU value pick at $169
- +Easy-pull-out filter
- +Slide-out chassis design
- +Top-rated 5K BTU in Consumer Reports tests
Watch-outs
- −Limited to ~150 sq ft rooms
- −No Wi-Fi
- −Loud at full speed
How it compares
Smallest BTU. Cheapest. Best 5K-class score.
Who this is for
At a glance: small bedrooms, dorms, and home offices under 150 sq ft.
Why you’d buy the Midea EasyCool MAW05M1BWT
- 5,000 BTU value pick at $169.
- Easy-pull-out filter.
- Slide-out chassis design.
Why you’d skip it
- Limited to ~150 sq ft rooms.
- Loud at full speed.
Rating sources
Our 4.6 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.