Midea Easycool 6,000 BTU
#16 in WindowFull review
A budget 6,000 BTU unit for a small bedroom or office up to 250 sq ft. It’s Amazon’s best seller because it’s cheap and easy to install, not because it’s quiet or efficient.
Amazon $228.43$228.43
2.9/5
A basic 8,000 BTU unit for a spare room or office. For a bedroom, an inverter model is noticeably quieter for similar money.
- 8,000 BTUCooling
- 350 sq ftRoom size
- 56 to 60 dBNoise
- 1 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$289.99
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Remote, timer and three fan speeds at a modest price
- Fits a bedroom or office up to 350 sq ft
Cons
- Not ENERGY STAR; costs more to run than inverter units
- Loud for a bedroom, 56 dBA even on low
- No app or Wi-Fi
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | AMAP081CW |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Type | Window |
| Certified capacity | 8,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 350 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | No |
| Heat | No |
| Dehumidifying | 42.2 pints/day |
| Noise | 56 to 60 dB |
| Efficiency and power | |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Power | 661 W |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Current | 5.8 A |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | |
| Wi-Fi app | No |
| Remote | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.3 x 18.6 x 17 in |
| Weight | 50.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
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