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GE APER50LZ 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump vs Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about Large or below-grade basements where you want the most efficient, fastest-drying unit with a pump to lift water out and a reservoir you rarely have to empty. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #3 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

GE APER50LZ 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump

4.4

$239as of Jun 7

The GE APER50LZ is the strong-pump specialist for difficult basements. Its built-in pump and 16-foot hose push collected water up and out, the single most important feature when the nearest drain sits above the unit, which is common in below-grade basements. RTINGS named it a top basement pick, and owners rate it 4.5 stars. It is loud and GE has since superseded it, but as a dedicated pump unit for hard-to-drain basements it remains a clear pick.

Strengths

— Built-in pump with a 16-foot hose lifts water vertically out a window or up to a sink
— RTINGS' best-for-basements pick; strong 50-pint capacity for large, damp spaces
— Smart Dry auto-adjusts fan speed to the room's humidity

Watch-outs

— Loud, measured around 65 dB next to the unit
— GE has superseded this model, so stock can be intermittent
— Small bucket if you use it without the pump or hose

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump

4.7

$299.99as of Jun 7

The Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT is the best basement dehumidifier we'd buy. Independent testers rank it the most efficient and fastest-drying 50-pint unit, its built-in pump pushes water up and out for below-grade rooms, and its expandable Cube reservoir means you empty it far less often. It covers a large 4,500 sq ft and is Energy Star certified. The trade-off is noise on high and a bulky, heavy chassis, but for a basement that runs out of sight, it is the standout.

Strengths

— Rated the best-tested 50-pint dehumidifier by Dehumidifier Buyers Guide and the most efficient at 512 watts
— Lift-and-twist Cube design holds up to 3x the water of a normal bucket, so far fewer trips to the drain
— Built-in pump drains vertically out a window or up to a sink, ideal for below-grade basements

Watch-outs

— On its high fan speed it is loud, measured around 66 dB
— The Cube footprint is bulky and the unit is heavy at over 40 lbs
— Premium price versus a basic 50-pint unit

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How they stack up

GE APER50LZ 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump

The dedicated pump unit here, matching the Midea Cube on lift distance but without the Cube's oversized reservoir or efficiency. It is louder than both the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 and the Honeywell TP50WKN, and lacks the Wi-Fi smarts of the Frigidaire, but its pump makes it the simplest answer for a basement that drains upward.

Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump

The largest-coverage and most efficient unit here, beating the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 on capacity and the Waykar 34-pint on raw drying power. Its pump matches the GE APER50LZ for below-grade drainage, but the Cube empties far less often thanks to its expandable reservoir; the Honeywell TP50WKN is quieter but covers less area.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	GE APER50LZ 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump	Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
Capacity	50 pint/day	50 pint/day
Coverage Area	Up to 4,000 sq ft	Up to 4,500 sq ft
Noise (high)	65 dB	—
Energy Star	Yes	Yes
Drain options	Built-in pump (16 ft lift), gravity hose, or bucket	Built-in pump, gravity hose, or bucket
Defrost	Auto-defrost control	—
Fan speeds	3, with Smart Dry auto mode	—
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year parts and labor
Noise (low / high)	—	45 / 66 dB
Tank size	—	4.2 gal expandable
Smart hub	—	Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google

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