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Midea
Xtreme Save Pro
The Midea Xtreme Save Pro 3.5 kW (MSAGBU-12HRFN8-ME / MOX201-12HFN8-ME) is a white wall-mounted air conditioner rated A+++ for cooling, built around energy saving and quiet night operation.
- Wi-Fi
- White
- Heating function
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5kW
- Indoor unit noise
- from21dB(A)
- Heats in outdoor frost
- down to−20°C
Price incl. installation
Price on request
What installation includes
- Installation of the indoor and outdoor unit
- Up to a few metres of refrigerant, electrical and condensate routing
- Wall penetration and neat routing of the installation
- Carrying out the vacuum and checking the system for tightness
- Charging with refrigerant and starting the unit up
- Checking the operating parameters and configuring the controls
- Operating instruction and handover of the warranty documents
The Midea Xtreme Save Pro in its 3.5 kW version is the set MSAGBU-12HRFN8-ME with the outdoor unit MOX201-12HFN8-ME. On the manufacturer's website it is the top wall-mounted Midea series for the home. The headline number is SEER 8.5, which means an A+++ rating in cooling, with A++ in heating (SCOP 4.6). If the air conditioner is going to run a lot, for example in a flat where someone works from home, high efficiency translates directly into lower electricity use over the season. Below we describe it the way we do every model in the catalogue: first the manufacturer's data, then the practical consequences for an apartment.
The manufacturer describes this model as a unit with several complementary solutions. The Inverter Quattro compressor, together with high-frequency Racer technology, reaches full power quickly, and the GA Stepless Comfort function changes the compressor frequency in steps of 0.6 Hz, which is meant to keep the temperature stable. The iECO mode is said to use around 1.2 kWh over an eight-hour night, and the i-Clean function removes dust, mould and grease from the exchanger. Wi-Fi and the Midea SmartHome app let you control the unit from anywhere.
The data worth basing a decision on: cooling capacity of 3.5 kW (from 1.4 to 4.3 kW), heating capacity of 3.8 kW (from 1.1 to 4.4 kW), indoor noise from 21 to 39 dB and 55 dB outdoors. The indoor unit is 835 mm wide, 295 mm high and 208 mm deep and weighs 8.7 kg. In cooling the unit works at outdoor temperatures from -15 to 50 °C, and in heating from -20 to 24 °C. These are the parameters we go through, one by one, in the sections below, together with notes on installation and later servicing.
Overview and positioning
In the LeoKlima catalogue the Xtreme Save Pro belongs to the premium group. The reason is concrete: the manufacturer presents it as the top Midea series for the home, and its seasonal indicators, SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.6, place it in classes A+++ and A++. That is why we focus on what the model does best: saving energy, reaching the set temperature quickly and looking after its own exchanger. We do not promise miracles; we show the numbers the manufacturer has published and explain what they mean in everyday use of a flat.
This is a single-split set with one indoor unit serving one room. A capacity of 3.5 kW suits a living room or a large bedroom, and the flexibility of the inverter means that at lower load the unit drops to about 1.4 kW in cooling, so it does not tire itself with cyclic switching on and off. In a living room with a kitchen area the compressor spends most of its time running more slowly than at maximum speed, and it uses full power mainly during the first cooling of the room after a hot day. As a result the noise is lower and consumption smaller than in simpler units with a narrower regulation range.
The set consists of the indoor unit MSAGBU-12HRFN8-ME and the outdoor unit MOX201-12HFN8-ME. Before ordering we confirm the full designation of the set and its parameters, so that the customer receives exactly the unit he or she chose and the data in the offer matches the rating plate. Such a check takes a moment and saves misunderstandings when the installation is handed over.
Cooling and heating technology
The heart of the system is the Inverter Quattro inverter compressor working with R32 refrigerant. High-frequency Racer technology lets the compressor reach full power almost instantly, so when you step into a heated flat you feel the first cooling effects quickly. As the temperature approaches the set value, GA Stepless Comfort adjusts the frequency in fine steps of 0.6 Hz, so the room temperature stays stable without noticeable swings. The name Inverter Quattro does not matter much to the customer, but the consequence does: the compressor responds smoothly rather than in jumps, which reduces felt temperature variations and audible changes of operation through the day.
From the point of view of bills, the most interesting element is the iECO mode. According to the manufacturer it keeps the room cool through an eight-hour night using around 1.2 kWh, which is meant to deliver up to 60% savings. This is manufacturer data obtained under specific conditions, so in a real flat the result depends on insulation, sun exposure and settings. The direction is clear, though: this model was designed so that all-night operation is cheap. If you plan to use the unit mainly at night, talk to us during the assessment, because the louvre setting, mounting height and insulation of the room decide whether iECO gives a noticeable effect.
In heating the nominal capacity is 3.8 kW with a range from 1.1 to 4.4 kW, and the energy class is A++ (SCOP 4.6). The outdoor unit can work in heating at temperatures from -20 to 24 °C, and in cooling from -15 to 50 °C. This means the air conditioner will work as an additional heat source in shoulder seasons, but we do not treat it as the only heating during hard frosts. Remember too that at high outdoor temperatures close to 50 °C cooling output also falls, and the range given by the manufacturer shows the limits of operation, not comfortable conditions of use.
Comfort and air quality
Midea Proactive Pure technology with a double filter is meant to limit odours, impurities, viruses and fine particles. This is the manufacturer's description and not a certified result, so when talking to customers we present it as additional protection and not as an air purifier. The filters need regular cleaning, and how often depends on how dusty the flat is and how often the unit runs. In a kitchen that is open to the living room, where cooking is intensive, filters will need cleaning more often than in a bedroom where the air is cleaner.
A distinguishing feature is the i-Clean function, which automatically removes dust, mould and grease from the exchanger. The process consists of freezing, quick defrosting and drying with the fan. The final fan drying is meant to leave the exchanger dry. For the owner it means fewer problems with an unpleasant smell at the start of the season, although it does not replace the annual service done by a technician.
Noise is another argument. The indoor unit runs at between 21 and 39 dB, and in night mode the manufacturer gives a value of about 20 dB. The outdoor unit is rated at 55 dB. Louvre position memory and 3D airflow are meant to provide comfortable air distribution, and the sleep mode is meant to improve comfort during night rest.
Controls and Wi-Fi
According to the manufacturer's description the model has Wi-Fi and works with the Midea SmartHome app. It lets you control the air conditioner from anywhere, which helps when you come back to a flat after a hot day and want it cooler inside already. We configure the connection at commissioning, so the customer can use the app straight away.
Louvre position memory means that after switching on again the unit returns to the last set airflow direction, so you do not have to correct it every time. It is a small thing, but in daily use it can be noticeable. 3D airflow, in turn, is meant to spread the stream more widely through the room.
For night control there is the sleep mode, which together with iECO and the roughly 20 dB mode forms a complete bedroom scenario. It is worth setting it so that the unit starts before you go to bed and holds a stable temperature through the night with minimum energy use. In many flats a simple routine works best: switching on before you get home, and sleep mode at night. The app makes such a rhythm easier, because it lets you correct the settings without getting out of bed.
Design and build
The indoor unit is white, and its dimensions are 835 mm wide, 295 mm high and 208 mm deep with a weight of 8.7 kg. It is therefore somewhat larger and heavier than typical value-class models, which results from the developed exchanger and the filtration system. The casing is plain and smooth, without strong accents, so it suits most interiors, from modern apartments to classic flats in old townhouses.
For the customer it matters that the manufacturer does not build this model on a single gadget. Quality is visible rather in the whole package: the compressor, the exchanger with its cleaning function, the filtration and the controls. Such an arrangement demands careful installation and a check of the working parameters, because the advantages of the design show up only when the installation is done properly. A white, smooth body does not push itself forward in the room, and short pipes and a well chosen hanging position keep the installation tidy.
The set works on R32 refrigerant, and connection parameters such as the power supply are verified during the assessment. The manufacturer data we use does not include a maximum installation length, so we determine the route individually and do not promise any limit in advance. At handover we check with the customer the level of the hanging, the tightness of the wall penetration, the fixing of the outdoor unit and the operation of the condensate drain, so nothing is left to correct after the job is finished.
Installation and service
We set the scope and cost of the work after a free assessment, and we quote the installed price after a free assessment. In a standard installation we hang the indoor unit and position the outdoor one, run up to several metres of refrigerant, electrical and condensate lines, make the wall penetration and take care of a tidy arrangement of the cables. We do not set an installation date without first talking about access to the outer wall, a place on the balcony or facade, and any consent needed from the owners' association or building manager.
After connecting the system we pull a vacuum and check its tightness, top up the refrigerant and start the air conditioner. Then we check the operating parameters, configure the controls and the app, show the customer how to use the iECO and i-Clean modes, and hand over the warranty documents. We also encourage saving the date of the first service in your phone; it is usually planned before the summer season.
Before the work we discuss possible extra charges: a longer run, drilling through concrete or reinforced concrete, wall chasing, a condensate pump and work from a lift platform. In use this model needs the same as any other air conditioner, that is filter cleaning and an annual service; i-Clean does not replace servicing, it only reduces deposits on the exchanger.
Who this model is for — summary
The Xtreme Save Pro 3.5 kW is for people who want to cut their electricity bills and expect the air conditioner to work often: in a flat with remote work, in a house with large windows, or in a bedroom that is also used in winter. The A+++ rating and SEER 8.5 give the clearest benefit here, and the iECO mode carries it over into everyday night-time use. In practice this is a unit for someone who compares running costs over several years and not only the purchase cost.
It will also appeal to those who do not like regularly checking whether the exchanger has become covered with deposits, because the i-Clean function automates part of that work. Wi-Fi and the SmartHome app complete the picture of a unit that carefully manages its own operation. In heating, the A++ class and SCOP 4.6 allow you to think of it as a sensible supplement to heating on cooler, but not frosty, days.
If, on the other hand, your needs come down to a dozen or so hot days a year, consider a simpler and cheaper model, because the efficiency advantage shows only in longer operation. We quote the installed price after a free assessment, and during the visit we will choose the capacity and the mounting place for your flat. If you want a decision based on facts, we will prepare a comparison with other models in our catalogue, which we quote on the same rules.
Technical data
Specifications
| Model (indoor / outdoor unit) | MSAGBU-12HRFN8-ME / MOX201-12HFN8-ME |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (nom.) | 3.5 kW (range 1.4–4.3 kW) |
| Heating capacity (nom.) | 3.8 kW (range 1.1–4.4 kW) |
| SEER (cooling) | 8.5 — class A+++ |
| SCOP (heating) | 4.6 — class A++ |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Noise level (indoor, min.–max.) | 21–39 dB(A) |
| Noise level (outdoor) | 55 dB(A) |
| Indoor unit dimensions (W/D/H) | 835/208/295 mm |
| Indoor unit weight | 8.7 kg |
| Operating range (cooling, outdoor) | -15°C to +50°C |
| Operating range (heating, outdoor) | -20°C to +24°C |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will the Midea Xtreme Save Pro 3.5 kW heat in frost?
The manufacturer gives heating operation at outdoor temperatures from -20 to 24 °C, and the heating capacity is 3.8 kW. In hard frost output falls, so we treat this unit as a supplement to your heating.
How loud is the indoor unit?
The indoor unit's noise level is between 21 and 39 dB, and in night mode the manufacturer gives about 20 dB. The outdoor unit is rated at 55 dB.
Does the model have Wi-Fi?
Yes, according to the manufacturer's description the air conditioner has Wi-Fi and works with the Midea SmartHome app. We configure the connection at commissioning.
What are the indoor unit's dimensions?
The indoor unit is 835 mm wide, 295 mm high and 208 mm deep, and weighs 8.7 kg. We agree the mounting place and the installation route during a free assessment.
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