Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
hOmeLabs 22-Pint and Midea 50-Pint score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The hOmeLabs 22-Pint is the budget pick — right-sized for smaller spaces, Energy Star efficient.
The Midea 50-Pint is the value 50-pint pick — same capacity as Frigidaire FGAC5045W1 at $150 less without the pump and app.
Cheapest pick. Smaller capacity. Energy Star.
Same capacity as Frigidaire FGAC5045W1. No pump. No Wi-Fi.
| Spec | hOmeLabs 22-Pint | Midea 50-Pint |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 22-pint | 50-pint |
| Pump | No (gravity drain) | None |
| Energy Star | Yes | Yes |
| Footprint | Compact | — |
| Auto-Defrost | — | Yes |