Xiaomi has put a new split air conditioner on sale in China with a blunt promise: fast enough to cool a room in 15 seconds and warm it in 30. The Xiaomi Mijia Strong Air Super 1.5 HP costs 2,699 yuan ($395) and goes on sale on JD.com on April 28, pitching itself as a low-drama appliance for people who want the room comfortable before they finish complaining about the weather.
The headline numbers are backed by a fairly serious hardware spec sheet. Xiaomi says the unit uses a 13cc dual-cylinder compressor, dual-row pure copper evaporators and condensers, and a 118mm fan that pushes airflow up to 900m³/h. That kind of setup is aimed at brute-force comfort, but Xiaomi is also trying to sell efficiency and quiet operation, which is usually where air-conditioner brands like to hide the compromise.
Cooling speed, heating speed and extreme temperatures
Xiaomi says the condenser offers a 75% larger heat exchange area, and the company claims low-frequency stability is up 30% while noise drops by 5%. The unit also supports cooling at temperatures as high as 55°C and heating at temperatures as low as -15°C, so this is clearly aimed at buyers who want one machine to keep going when the weather gets rude.
Energy rating and HyperOS features
On paper, the efficiency story is stronger than the usual ”powerful AC, massive bill” trade-off. Xiaomi gives the model a super level 1 energy rating and an APF of 6.01, and says its Lingyun energy-saving algorithm can deliver up to 344 kWh of annual electricity savings. That is the sort of claim that will matter far more after a full summer of use than in a launch post, but it does signal where Xiaomi wants to compete: not just hardware bragging rights, but lower running costs too.
The Mijia Strong Air also plugs into Xiaomi’s HyperOS Connect ecosystem, with AI-assisted controls, OTA updates, cloud-based self-diagnostics and voice command support. That puts it in the same broad direction as other connected-home appliances from brands like Midea and Haier, where the real selling point is less ”smart fridge” theater and more practical remote control, maintenance alerts and app-based scheduling.
Size, comfort modes and self-cleaning
Xiaomi says the indoor unit measures 865 x 330 x 219 mm and weighs 11.5 kg, while the outdoor unit measures 852 x 565 x 331 mm and weighs 27 kg. The design is intentionally plain, which is usually what consumers want from an air conditioner: something to disappear into the wall rather than make a statement about industrial design.
- Vertical and horizontal swing modes
- Canopy-style cooling to reduce direct drafts
- Carpet-style heating for more even warmth
- Self-cleaning with high-temperature sterilization up to 58°C
- Anti-cold air function
Xiaomi has also recently shown a new smart floor air conditioner with HyperOS integration, which suggests it is widening the playbook across more than one form factor. The bigger question is whether buyers see Xiaomi as a serious home-climate brand or still as the company that makes phones, scooters, and the occasional everything-else gadget. If the pricing stays aggressive and the smart-home integration works as advertised, that answer may get a lot less vague pretty quickly.