Head-to-head · Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier 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 #4 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

4.4

$320as of Jun 8

The Honeywell TP50WKN is the quiet pick for a basement that doubles as living space. Live Science measured it holding a steady ~61 dB next to the unit, quiet enough not to talk over, and owners give it 4.5 stars across more than 1,400 ratings. Its mirage display reads humidity from across the room, it covers up to 3,000 sq ft, and auto-defrost keeps it going in cool basements. There is no pump and the tank is small, so plan for a gravity drain.

Strengths

— One of the quietest units in this roundup; Live Science measured a steady ~61 dB right beside it
— Strong 4.5-star owner consensus across more than 1,400 Amazon ratings
— Elegant front mirage display reads room humidity from across the room

Watch-outs

— No built-in pump, so it needs gravity drainage or bucket emptying
— Water tank is on the small side, requiring frequent emptying without a hose
— Not sold as a clean Amazon listing; buy direct from Honeywell

$320 · Buy at honeywellstore.com Full review →

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

$299.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

How they stack up

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

The quietest unit here, beating the Midea Cube and GE APER50LZ noticeably on noise, which makes it the pick for a finished basement. It trades away the pump that the Midea Cube and GE APER50LZ offer and the deep smart features of the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1, so it suits gravity-drain basements where quiet matters most.

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	Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier	Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
Capacity	50 pint/day (2019 DOE)	50 pint/day
Coverage Area	Up to 3,000 sq ft	Up to 4,500 sq ft
Noise	~61 dB measured	—
Energy Star	Yes	Yes
Drain options	Continuous gravity drain or bucket	Built-in pump, gravity hose, or bucket
Defrost	Auto-defrost control	—
Filter type	Washable, reusable	—
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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