How many fit
Only 3 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “I have to control moisture in a bedroom or small room”, “Floor space is limited”, and “I'll be moving it from room to room”.
3 models fit, out of 31 checkedPicked for one job
A smaller machine suits a small room
Top pick
Midea Cube 20 Pint
The Midea Cube 20 brings together suitable capacity, easy storage and a large reservoir. For a bedroom, the Waykar PD160B is quieter, and the Frigidaire 22 has a familiar upright shape.
Why it suits this job
- Compact floor space
- Ease of moving
- The catch
- Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
- Go with Waykar 34 Pint if
- Bedrooms, offices and small basements, wherever noise is a concern
More reasons we picked it
- Bucket handling
- Noise and heat
We may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon purchases. How we make money
Small units with enough capacity to handle a modest moisture load.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the dehumidifiers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I have to control moisture in a bedroom or small room”, “Floor space is limited”, and “I'll be moving it from room to room”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea Cube 20 Pint |
|
| |
| Waykar 34 Pint |
|
| |
| Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
|
|
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Midea, MAD20S1QWT
Cube 20 Pint
For a 20-pint model, this small smart Cube has a surprisingly large lift-off bucket.
Top pick ifSmall rooms where you want a big bucket, app control and easy storage
Key facts
- Midea's rating is 20 pints per day and up to 1,500 square feet.
- When nested, the cabinet is 13.5 by 13.5 by 13.39 inches.
The catch
Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
Waykar, PD160B
34 Pint
Light and compact, with quiet low-speed operation and a modest heat rise that suit rooms people occupy.
Best forBedrooms, offices and small basements, wherever noise is a concern
Key facts
- Waykar's rating is 34 pints in hot, saturated conditions and up to 2,000 square feet.
- Under Appendix X1, the current ENERGY STAR record shows 9.81 pints per day at 1.73 L/kWh.
The catch
Water removal was modest in RTINGS measurements, so a very wet basement will recover slowly.
Frigidaire, FHDD2234W1
22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
An uncomplicated small-room dehumidifier in a familiar upright form, with Wi-Fi and a washable filter.
Best forBedrooms, offices and other small finished spaces where you want to check in remotely
Key facts
- Frigidaire's rating is 22 pints per day and up to 1,500 square feet.
- Capacity of the front bucket is 1.7 gallons.
The catch
A Midea Cube goes longer between emptyings than this 1.7-gallon bucket.
Ready to buy
See today’s price and what owners say
Top pick for this job
Midea Cube 20 Pint
Compact floor space
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Waykar 34 Pint
Bedrooms, offices and small basements, wherever noise is a concern
See price & reviews on AmazonWe may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon purchases. How we make money