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Frigidaire 35 Wi-Fi vs Midea Cube 35 Compared: Frigidaire fits an occupied room more neatly, Midea cuts emptying trips

Quick verdict

For a room people are using, the Frigidaire fits more neatly. If how often you must empty the bucket by hand is what decides it, the Midea wins.

Before you buy

Why, and what it costs you

Where these two really part ways

Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier is the better match for “The room may turn cold” and “Noise should stay low”. Midea Cube 35 Pint is the better match for “My basement is large” and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”.

Where this comes from

This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.

The catch

Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

It has no way to pump water uphill.

The catch

Midea Cube 35 Pint

A conventional upright unit takes up less floor width than this square body.

Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

Why pick it
  • You like the 48 dBA rated sound
  • A narrow upright cabinet suits you
The catch
It has no way to pump water uphill.
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Midea Cube 35 Pint

Midea Cube 35 Pint

Why pick it
  • Fewer bucket trips are the goal
  • You want voice control
The catch
A conventional upright unit takes up less floor width than this square body.
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What this page compares

Current medium-room models that share the same nominal capacity.

This one comes down to tank design and sound first, then to the limits of your own setup.

Which one fits

Pick the situations that sound like you

  • Noise should stay low

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists “48 dBA listed” for sound, while Midea Cube 35 Pint lists “No comparable official figure”. This counts most in bedrooms, shared spaces and long sessions.

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
    Better fit
    Midea Cube 35 Pint
    Depends
  • I want a rinsable, reusable filter

    Routine upkeep stays simple because its filter is removable and washable.

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
    Better fit
    Midea Cube 35 Pint
    Depends
  • A steady target humidity matters

    The compressor can cycle around a chosen target thanks to its adjustable humidistat.

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
    Better fit
    Midea Cube 35 Pint
    Good
  • I'd like to empty the bucket less often

    At the same collected-water load, its larger bucket holds more water between emptyings. A full bucket is also heavier to lift.

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
    Depends
    Midea Cube 35 Pint
    Better fit
  • I'm an Alexa or Google Assistant user

    Through a compatible smart-home service, it takes documented voice commands.

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
    Depends
    Midea Cube 35 Pint
    Better fit
  • The room may turn cold

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists “Upright” for footprint, while Midea Cube 35 Pint lists “Wide square base”. Measure your space and mounting points first. This can be a hard limit on fit.

    Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
    Better fit
    Midea Cube 35 Pint
    Depends

In practice

Differences you will notice

Where these two really part ways

Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier is the better match for “The room may turn cold” and “Noise should stay low”. Midea Cube 35 Pint is the better match for “My basement is large” and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”.

How we worked this out

This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.

These needs do not split the pair

Both meet the same 2 of the 2 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “tank design” and “sound”.

How we worked this out

Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.

Models that handle “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”

3 of the 31 dehumidifiers checked handle both “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”. Both make the cut.

How we worked this out

You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.

Option A
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

Frigidaire, FHDD3534Y1

35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

This current 35-pint unit is quiet and efficient, offers three fan speeds and has app control that is useful.

Best for
Medium rooms where low noise and verified efficiency are equally important

Facts we checked

  • ENERGY STAR's figures are 35.85 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.
  • Frigidaire's specification is 48 dBA and up to 159 CFM.
  • Operation goes down to 41°F, and it has three fan speeds and Wi-Fi control.
Option B
Midea Cube 35 Pint

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
Medium rooms where cutting down on bucket trips beats having a slim cabinet

Facts we checked

  • For spaces up to 3,500 square feet, Midea rates it at 35 pints per day.
  • Nested, it measures 14.45 by 14.76 by 14.57 inches and weighs 39.62 pounds.
  • For this model, ENERGY STAR gives about 35.8 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.

Spec by spec

Where they really differ

Where Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier and Midea Cube 35 Pint differ
SpecFrigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi DehumidifierMidea Cube 35 PintIn practice
Tank designConventional front bucketLarge lift-off reservoirIt determines how frequently you have to refill, empty or begin a new batch.
Sound48 dBA listedNo comparable official figureBedrooms, shared spaces and long sessions are where it counts most.
FootprintUprightWide square baseFit can be a hard limit, so measure your space and mounting points before anything else.

Trade-offs

What each pick costs you

With Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

  • Compared with the Cube 35 reservoir, the standard bucket holds less.

With Midea Cube 35 Pint

  • Without a built-in pump, any hose drain has to run downhill.

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the dehumidifiers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 3 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”.

3 models fit, out of 31 checked
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
31 models
Sources
5 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
  • Medium room
  • Smart app
  • ENERGY STAR's figures are 35.85 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.
  • Frigidaire's specification is 48 dBA and up to 159 CFM.
  • Operation goes down to 41°F, and it has three fan speeds and Wi-Fi control.
Midea Cube 35 Pint
  • Medium room
  • Smart app
  • For spaces up to 3,500 square feet, Midea rates it at 35 pints per day.
  • Nested, it measures 14.45 by 14.76 by 14.57 inches and weighs 39.62 pounds.
  • For this model, ENERGY STAR gives about 35.8 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.

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