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hOmeLabs HME020031N 50-Pint Dehumidifier vs Honeywell TP50AWKN Smart 50-Pint Dehumidifier

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

hOmeLabs HME020031N 50-Pint Dehumidifier comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious homeowners with a damp 2,000 to 4,000 sq ft basement who do not need Wi-Fi, do not mind a smaller tank, and are willing to use the gravity hose for continuous drainage. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Dehumidifiers

hOmeLabs HME020031N 50-Pint Dehumidifier

4.4

$162as of May 23

The HME020031N is the budget pick of the 50-pint workhorse class — typically $100 under the Midea Cube and other premium pump units, with energy-efficient performance and a long included drain hose that hits most basement geometries. HouseFresh's longer-term testing exposed durability concerns with the optional pump add-on, but the base unit kept a 2,000 square foot basement under control through months of continuous service. Buy this if budget is the dominant constraint and you do not need smart controls.

Strengths

— Reduced 90% RH to 40% RH in 10 min 3 sec in dehumidifierbuyersguide testing
— Energy Star certified at 520 W maximum draw, lower than most 50-pint competitors
— 16.4-foot included drain hose covers most basement layouts without splicing

Watch-outs

— Small 12.8-pint water tank fills quickly without continuous drain
— HouseFresh flagged a pump failure and mold growth inside the hose at six months
— Build quality and LED display feel cheaper than premium competitors

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Ranked #3 in Best Dehumidifiers

Honeywell TP50AWKN Smart 50-Pint Dehumidifier

4.3

$170as of May 23

The TP50AWKN is the quiet, warranty-backed pick of the 50-pint class. It draws less power than competitors at 490 watts, ships with full smart-home integration including Alexa, and Honeywell backs the sealed compressor system for five years — far longer than the one-year coverage typical of the category. The trade-offs are a small 7-pint tank and gravity-only drainage, which together mean the unit needs to be plumbed to a drain rather than run on the bucket if you do not want daily empty trips.

Strengths

— Quietest 50-pint unit in this category at a manufacturer-rated 48 dB minimum
— Five-year warranty on the sealed compressor system, longest in this category
— Wi-Fi and Alexa voice control built in with no subscription

Watch-outs

— Small 7-pint water tank fills quickly without continuous drain plumbed
— No built-in pump — gravity drain only, must drain to a lower point
— Honeywell smart app interface less polished than current generation rivals

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How they stack up

hOmeLabs HME020031N 50-Pint Dehumidifier

The HME020031N comes in roughly $100 under the Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT, with similar moisture-removal speed but a much smaller 12.8-pint tank versus the Cube's 34-pint cube tank. Compared to the Honeywell TP50AWKN, it sacrifices smart controls and the longer five-year sealed-system warranty for a meaningfully lower sticker price. Anyone who values build quality and warranty over price should skip this in favor of the Cube or the Honeywell.

Honeywell TP50AWKN Smart 50-Pint Dehumidifier

The TP50AWKN's five-year warranty on the sealed system beats the one-year coverage on the Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT and the hOmeLabs HME020031N. It is the quietest 50-pint unit in this lineup, but it gives up the built-in pump that the Cube includes and lands with a smaller tank than the hOmeLabs. Compared to the smaller MAD35S1QWT or MAD20S1QWT Midea Cubes, the Honeywell's wattage and decibel ratings are competitive but the 3,000 sq ft coverage rating is narrower than the Cube line.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	hOmeLabs HME020031N 50-Pint Dehumidifier	Honeywell TP50AWKN Smart 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Capacity	50 pints/day (2012 DOE), 22 pints/day (2019 DOE)	32 pints/day (2019 DOE), 50 pints/day (2012 DOE)
Coverage Area	4,000 sq ft	3,000 sq ft
Tank Size	1.6 gallons (12.8 pints)	7 pints
Drain Options	Gravity hose (16.4 ft included) or bucket	Gravity hose or bucket (no pump)
Noise (low/high)	58.6 dB / 59.3 dB	—
Power Draw	520 W maximum	490 W
Energy Star	Certified	Most Efficient certified
Warranty	1 year (2-year with manual registration)	1-year parts/labor + 5-year sealed system
Noise (minimum)	—	48 dB
Smart Hub	—	Wi-Fi + Alexa voice control

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