Xiaomi has launched a new home air conditioner in China that tries to hit three pressure points at once: low price, fast cooling, and low upkeep. The Mijia Air Conditioner Giant Power Saver 2026 is already listed on JD.com for 1899 yuan, or about $280, with sales due to start on 30 May.
Xiaomi says the Mijia AC can bring a normal room to the target temperature in about three minutes, while its APF score of 5.36 puts it in China’s top energy-saving class and, according to the company, trims annual power use by about 208 kWh.
Cooling, efficiency and noise in one box
Inside, Xiaomi has fitted a 108 mm fan and claims an air output of 760 cubic meters per hour. That kind of airflow is what usually separates a decent budget unit from one that actually feels quick in daily use, especially during sticky summer stretches when a slow compressor is just an expensive fan.
- Price: 1899 yuan, about $280
- APF: 5.36
- Airflow: 760 cubic meters per hour
- Night noise: 18 dB
Self-cleaning and smart controls are built in
Xiaomi is also leaning hard into convenience. The Mijia Lingyun engine is designed to adapt cooling and heating behavior to user habits, including automatic temperature adjustments during sleep. The unit works with the Mijia app and HyperOS Connect, and it supports over-the-air updates, self-diagnostics, and alerts if something looks off, such as a dirty filter or falling refrigerant level.
There is even a self-cleaning routine: internal components are washed and dried at 58°C to reduce mold and bacteria. That kind of feature used to be the sort of thing brands buried in their premium lines; now Xiaomi is pushing it into a cheaper product, which is exactly how consumer appliance markets get more annoying for everyone else.
Built for extreme temperatures
The unit is rated to operate outdoors from -35°C to +60°C, and Xiaomi says the indoor section can stay quiet at just 18 dB in night mode. If those numbers hold up in real homes, the Giant Power Saver 2026 looks less like a flashy spec sheet and more like a deliberate attempt to undercut better-known air conditioner brands on features, not just price.
The bigger question is whether Xiaomi can keep the promise when demand rises after launch. The company has a knack for turning ”good enough” hardware into a volume play, and if this model lands as advertised, the pressure will be on competitors to match the energy efficiency, app integration, and self-maintenance features without pushing the price much higher.