The catch
Midea Cube 35 Pint
Extended operation is not what nested height describes
Side by side
Midea Cube 35 Pint vs Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 Compared: Frigidaire handles a larger moisture load, Cube nests for storage
Quick verdict
If compact nested storage is your main constraint and its capacity suits the room, go with Midea Cube 35 Pint. If the documented 49.71-pint certification and conventional body of Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 fit your moisture load better, go with that. App control and gravity drainage come with both. Be aware that the large bucket on Frigidaire can become a substantial carrying load.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Look at the dimension that limits storage, not the overall size
Under a 20-inch storage shelf, an emptied Cube clears with its 14.57-inch nested height, and Frigidaire's 24.7-inch body does not. Depth can flip that result in a shallow cupboard, since Frigidaire is 12.2 inches deep and Cube is 14.45. Low storage points to the Cube. A shallower footprint points to the Frigidaire, as long as the other dimensions fit. Neither example gives permission to run a dehumidifier inside a closed cupboard.
Where this comes from
Bare-body dimensions are what these comparisons rely on. For the Cube, the extended operating state and required air clearances are what count, so its nested height cannot show it fits while running.
The catch
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
About 22.5 lb of water sits in a full bucket
Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Why pick it
- The emptied unit gets stored in its lower nested form
- You want SmartHome controls and do not need a pump
- The catch
- Extended operation is not what nested height describes
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- Rely on the documented 49.71-pint certified rating
- You want a conventional body whose 2.7-gallon bucket is explicitly specified
- The catch
- About 22.5 lb of water sits in a full bucket
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What this page compares
Midea Cube 35 Pint and Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 compared on storage shape, bucket carrying, gravity drainage and remote operation.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I keep the emptied unit stored beneath a 20-inch shelf
Nested, the Cube stands 14.57 inches tall, while the Frigidaire is 24.7 inches high.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
My storage can be no deeper than 13 inches
Before attachments are accounted for, the Cube measures 14.45 inches deep and the Frigidaire 12.2 inches.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
My sink sits above the outlet, so I need a built-in pump
Gravity is what both documented configurations use for continuous drainage.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
Collected water above 15 lb is more than I can carry
Set up drainage, or empty early. A full Frigidaire bucket goes over that water-only limit, and the Cube's exact weight when full of water is not established here.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Depends
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Look at the dimension that limits storage, not the overall size
Under a 20-inch storage shelf, an emptied Cube clears with its 14.57-inch nested height, and Frigidaire's 24.7-inch body does not. Depth can flip that result in a shallow cupboard, since Frigidaire is 12.2 inches deep and Cube is 14.45. Low storage points to the Cube. A shallower footprint points to the Frigidaire, as long as the other dimensions fit. Neither example gives permission to run a dehumidifier inside a closed cupboard.
How we worked this out
Bare-body dimensions are what these comparisons rely on. For the Cube, the extended operating state and required air clearances are what count, so its nested height cannot show it fits while running.
The larger bucket on Frigidaire means deciding about lifting
A full Frigidaire bucket of 2.7 US gallons holds about 22.5 lb of water before you add the bucket's own weight. Fewer visits may result, but hauling that water upstairs may not be practical. If lifting is limited, choose it only with a permitted gravity drain or a plan to empty it earlier. The Cube has no pump either, so its app cannot deal with a higher sink. In that case the drainage route counts for more than remote controls.
How we worked this out
At approximately 8.34 lb per US gallon, 2.7 gallons works out to 22.5 lb. That is the mass of water alone, and it makes no comparison with the Cube's unverified tank volume.
Low sound and high removal are specified separately
Across its fan settings, Frigidaire publishes 47, 49 and 51 dBA. The reviewed evidence does not tie the certified 49.71-pint removal rate to every one of those settings, though. Pick it if the documented capacity suits your load, and check whether the setting you plan to use maintains humidity. A smaller load may be fine with the Cube's 35-pint manufacturer rating. Capacity labels and app support alike fail to show which one is quieter at equal moisture removal.
How we worked this out
No capacity-at-speed table accompanies the sound table, and the Cube's current 35-pint maker rating is not given as a result from the same certification procedure.
Option A
Midea, MAD35S1QWT
Cube 35 Pint
Sitting in the middle of the range, this Cube pairs solid daily capacity with a large adjustable reservoir and connected controls.
- Best for
- The emptied unit gets stored in its lower nested form
Facts we checked
- Capacity basis: The exact manufacturer model table rates 35 pints per day.
- Storage shape: Published nested dimensions are 14.76 inches wide, 14.45 deep and 14.57 high.
- Body weight: Published body weight is 39.62 lb.
- Drainage and controls: There is no built-in pump.
Option B
Frigidaire, FHDD5034Y1
50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
Strong airflow, a 2.7-gallon tank and current efficiency data come in a polished package for large rooms.
- Best for
- Rely on the documented 49.71-pint certified rating
Facts we checked
- Capacity basis: Exact-model certification lists 49.71 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh under Appendix X1.
- Storage shape: The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb.
- Body weight: The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb.
- Drainage and controls: The manufacturer documents Wi-Fi app controls and continuous gravity drainage.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Midea Cube 35 Pint | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity basis | The exact manufacturer model table rates 35 pints per day. | Exact-model certification lists 49.71 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh under Appendix X1. | Labels keep the maker's 35-pint rating apart from Frigidaire's exact certification. |
| Storage shape | Published nested dimensions are 14.76 inches wide, 14.45 deep and 14.57 high. | The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb. | Cube fits a lower storage spot, and Frigidaire is less deep from front to back. |
| Body weight | Published body weight is 39.62 lb. | The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb. | A full load of collected water is not part of the machine weight. |
| Drainage and controls | There is no built-in pump. | The manufacturer documents Wi-Fi app controls and continuous gravity drainage. | Neither unit gets a built-in uphill drain from its app control. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Has no built-in pump
With Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Its fixed body stands 24.7 inches high
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The emptied unit gets stored in its lower nested form
Go with Midea Cube 35 Pint. Go with SmartHome controls when no pump is required. Nested height says nothing about extended operation.
Rely on the documented 49.71-pint certified rating
Go with Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier. Stay with a conventional body that has an explicitly specified 2.7-gallon bucket. Full, that bucket holds about 22.5 lb of water.
Decision guide
How to decide
Compact nested storage as the main constraint, with capacity that suits the room, points to Midea Cube 35 Pint. A documented 49.71-pint certification and a conventional body that fit your moisture load better point to Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1. Both support app control and gravity drainage. The large bucket on Frigidaire can become a substantial carrying load.
Look at the dimension that limits storage, not the overall size
Its 14.57-inch nested height lets an emptied Cube fit under a 20-inch storage shelf, while the 24.7-inch body of Frigidaire does not. In a shallow cupboard the preference can flip, because Frigidaire is 12.2 inches deep against 14.45 for Cube. Cube suits low storage and Frigidaire suits a shallower footprint, provided the other dimensions fit. Neither example gives permission to run a dehumidifier inside a closed cupboard. These comparisons use bare-body dimensions. Cube has to be assessed in its extended operating state with the required air clearances, so its nested height cannot prove that it fits during operation.
The larger bucket on Frigidaire means deciding about lifting
A full Frigidaire bucket holds 2.7 US gallons, about 22.5 lb of water before the bucket itself is counted. That may cut the number of visits but can make carrying water upstairs impractical. If you choose it, pair it with a permitted gravity drain or a plan to empty earlier when lifting is limited. Cube has no pump either, so its app cannot solve a higher sink. In that situation the drainage route matters more than remote controls. The arithmetic is 2.7 multiplied by approximately 8.34 lb per US gallon, which gives 22.5 lb. This is water-only mass and does not compare the unverified tank volume of Cube.
Low sound and high removal are specified separately
Across its fan settings Frigidaire publishes 47, 49 and 51 dBA, but the reviewed evidence does not tie the certified 49.71-pint removal rate to every setting. Pick it if the documented capacity fits your load, and test whether the setting you plan to use keeps humidity under control. For a smaller load, the 35-pint manufacturer rating of Cube may be enough. Neither the gap in capacity labels nor the app support proves which is quieter at equal moisture removal. The sound table has no paired capacity-at-speed table, and the current 35-pint maker rating for Cube is not presented as a same-procedure certification result.
What this page can’t tell you
- A sound or moisture-removal comparison in the same room was not established.
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
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Midea Cube 35 Pint |
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| Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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