Head-to-head · Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump vs Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient 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

Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 4.3). 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.

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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Ranked #5 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient Dehumidifier

4.3

$104.53as of Jun 7

The Waykar 34-pint is the value pick for small to medium basements. It is Energy Star Most Efficient certified, runs at a whisper-quiet 33 dB on low, and costs far less than the 50-pint smart units here. Reviewers from Tom's Guide to Heating News Journal praise its efficiency and quiet. Its 34-pint capacity and lack of a pump make it less suited to very large or below-grade basements, but for a moderate, drainable space it delivers excellent value.

Strengths

— Energy Star Most Efficient certified, using about 45% less energy than conventional units
— Quiet 33 dB operation on low, the quietest figure in this roundup
— Best value here at around $169, well below the 50-pint smart units

Watch-outs

— 34-pint capacity is smaller, so it is slower in very large or very damp basements
— No built-in pump; gravity drainage only via the included hose
— Small 0.66-gallon tank fills quickly without a hose

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How they stack up

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.

Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient Dehumidifier

The smallest-capacity and cheapest unit here, the value alternative to the 50-pint Midea Cube and Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 when your basement is moderate in size. It is quieter than every other unit in this roundup, including the Honeywell TP50WKN, but lacks the pump of the Midea Cube and GE APER50LZ.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump	Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient Dehumidifier
Capacity	50 pint/day	34 pint/day
Coverage Area	Up to 4,500 sq ft	Up to 2,000 sq ft
Noise (low / high)	45 / 66 dB	—
Energy Star	Yes	Most Efficient certified
Drain options	Built-in pump, gravity hose, or bucket	Manual tank or continuous gravity hose
Tank size	4.2 gal expandable	0.66 gal
Smart hub	Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google	—
Warranty	1-year parts and labor	1-year (2-year on registration)
Noise (low)	—	33 dB
Filter type	—	Reusable, washable

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