Midea Comfee MPPH-09CRN7

Midea is the world’s largest air conditioning manufacturer, and the Comfee MPPH-09CRN7 is their value entry for the UK market. At around £300, it’s a step up from the VonHaus in build quality while remaining firmly in budget territory. The 9,000 BTU output handles rooms up to 16m², and the Follow Me function uses a sensor in the remote to direct cooling towards where you’re sitting. It’s a 3-in-1 unit with cooling, dehumidifying and fan modes. The downsides are familiar for budget models — noise and lack of smart features — but the build quality reflects Midea’s industrial experience. Huge review count on Amazon gives confidence in reliability.