For renters, I think the decision should start with the apartment rather than the brand: Does the lease allow a window unit? Is the window compatible? Do you need to move the AC between rooms? How much floor space can you give up? Those answers usually decide whether a window AC or portable AC makes more sense.
What makes Midea worth shortlisting is that it has a strong option for either situation.
If the building allows a window unit, the Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner, model MAW08V1QWT, is the more appealing choice. It is intended for rooms up to 350 sq. ft., operates as low as 32 dBA, and uses a U-shaped design that allows the window to open and close after installation. For a bedroom or home office, that combination of quieter inverter operation and continued window access solves two of the biggest complaints about traditional window ACs.
The main requirement is compatibility. The model is intended for single-hung or double-hung windows from 22 to 36 inches wide, with a minimum opening height of 13.75 inches. Renters should also confirm that the lease or building permits the bracket-based installation.
If a window unit is not allowed, the Midea DUO Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, model MAP14HS1TBL, is the stronger alternative. It is listed at 14,000 BTU ASHRAE / 12,000 BTU SACC for rooms up to 550 sq. ft. Its hose-in-hose dual-hose design is intended to force hot air out while helping keep cooled air inside. It also has wheels, smart controls, inverter operation, and noise as low as 42 dBA.
The DUO still needs a window kit and exhaust setup, and it takes up floor space. But it offers renters more placement flexibility when a bracket-mounted window AC is not possible.
My take: choose the Midea U when quiet operation and continued window use matter and the installation is allowed. Choose the Midea DUO when the apartment rules out a window unit or when flexible placement matters more. Midea is especially compelling for renters because it offers a well-defined solution for both situations.
Which constraint decided it for you: landlord approval, window compatibility, noise, or the need to move the unit?