Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

hOmeLabs 22-Pint vs Honeywell 25-Pint 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

Honeywell 25-Pint with Pump comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about smaller basements near living spaces where noise matters — read the strengths below before deciding.

hOmeLabs 22-Pint
Ranked #3 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements
hOmeLabs 22-Pint
$180

The hOmeLabs 22-Pint is the budget pick — right-sized for smaller spaces, Energy Star efficient.

Strengths
  • Cheapest pick at $180
  • Energy Star certified
  • Built-in pump available on upgraded model
Watch-outs
  • Slower water collection than Frigidaire FGAC5045W1
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Lower capacity
Honeywell 25-Pint with Pump
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements
Honeywell 25-Pint with Pump
$299

The Honeywell 25-Pint is the quiet pick — 49 dB makes it the only basement dehumidifier here that won't intrude on nearby living spaces.

Strengths
  • Quietest pick at 49.1 dB
  • Built-in pump
  • Energy Star certified
Watch-outs
  • Smaller capacity than Frigidaire FGAC5045W1
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Premium Honeywell pricing

How they stack up

hOmeLabs 22-Pint

Cheapest pick. Smaller capacity. Energy Star.

Honeywell 25-Pint with Pump

Quietest pick. Smaller than Frigidaire. Pump included.

Specs side-by-side

SpechOmeLabs 22-PintHoneywell 25-Pint with Pump
Capacity22-pint25-pint
PumpNo (gravity drain)Built-in
Energy StarYesYes
FootprintCompact
Noise49.1 dB
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