The catch
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
It has no way to pump water uphill.
Side by side
Frigidaire 35 Wi-Fi vs Dreo 733S: Dreo stores slightly more, Frigidaire removes more on the certified test
Quick verdict
Certified removal is substantially higher on Frigidaire, which also has the better energy factor. Dreo gives you a slightly larger tank and a lower published minimum sound figure.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Certified removal is about 62 percent higher on Frigidaire
It differs by 13.75 pints per day.
Where this comes from
35.85 minus 22.1 equals 13.75, and dividing by 22.1 gives 62.2 percent.
The catch
Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
Its 73-pint headline was set under hot, saturated conditions instead of the current federal test.
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- Higher certified capacity is what you need.
- You care more about efficiency per liter removed than about headline maximum pints.
- The catch
- It has no way to pump water uphill.
Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- Why pick it
- The slightly larger 1.85-gallon tank appeals to you.
- Your other appliances are already managed through the Dreo app.
- The catch
- Its 73-pint headline was set under hot, saturated conditions instead of the current federal test.
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What this page compares
Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 and Dreo 733S compared on certified removal, energy factor and tank size, with the Dreo maximum 73-pint claim kept in its proper test context.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Need a higher certified removal rate
Frigidaire is ahead by about 62 percent.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
- Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- Good
Already run routines in the Dreo app
Control stays in the same app with Dreo.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- Better fit
Want a bucket with more room
An extra 0.15 gallon fits in Dreo.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- Better fit
Need to drain uphill
A suitable gravity route or a separate pump is required for both.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
- Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- Caution
In practice
Differences you will notice
Certified removal is about 62 percent higher on Frigidaire
It differs by 13.75 pints per day.
How we worked this out
35.85 minus 22.1 equals 13.75, and dividing by 22.1 gives 62.2 percent.
The larger tank on Dreo is a modest storage advantage
That comes to 1.2 more pints, about nine percent.
How we worked this out
1.85 minus 1.7 equals 0.15 gallon. Multiplying by 8 gives 1.2 pints, and dividing 0.15 by 1.7 gives 8.8 percent.
Airflow is a weak stand-in for capacity here
Airflow figures are only 4 CFM apart, yet certified removal differs by 13.75 pints.
How we worked this out
163 minus 159 equals 4 CFM. Set that against 35.85 minus 22.1 equals 13.75 certified pints per day.
Option A
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
Dreo, DR-HDH003S
Dehumidifier 733S
A generous seven-liter tank and tuning for quieter medium-room use define this newer compact smart model.
- Best for
- Medium rooms when you care about app control, low noise and tank size together
Facts we checked
- The current ENERGY STAR test result comes to about 22.1 pints per day and 1.75 L/kWh.
- Dreo's specifications give 163 CFM, sound as low as 42 dB and a seven-liter tank.
- R32 refrigerant is used, and Dreo app control is supported.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Dreo Dehumidifier 733S | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified capacity | 35.85 pints per day | About 22.1 pints per day | On a like-for-like basis, Frigidaire's rated removal is greater. |
| Integrated energy factor | 2.01 L/kWh | 1.75 L/kWh | Test efficiency is higher on Frigidaire. |
| Tank | 1.7 gallons | 1.85 gallons | Dreo's extra is 0.15 gallon. |
| Published airflow | Up to 159 CFM | Up to 163 CFM | Airflow that is alike does not mean water removal is alike. |
| Sound and app | 48 dBA low, Frigidaire app | 42 dB minimum, Dreo app | Because the published sound methods differ, a measured loudness ranking is not possible. |
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 Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- Drainage is by gravity, with no internal lift pump.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The moisture load is too big even for the 35-pint class
Neither model fits. Certified capacity goes up to 49.71 pints per day with the 50-pint Frigidaire.
Decision guide
How to decide
Frigidaire leads on certified removal, by a substantial margin, and on energy factor. The advantages of Dreo are a slightly larger tank and a lower published minimum sound figure.
When upgrading for moisture load
Dreo product material shows a larger maximum pint number, but Frigidaire is still the clearer step up in capacity. For this comparison, use the certified 35.85 and 22.1 figures. The 73-pint maximum of Dreo is no evidence that it outperforms a 35-pint-class unit.
If the space is quiet and in use
A lower minimum sound figure is published for Dreo, though the sources do not establish matched distance, fan state and compressor operation. Take it as a reason to look into sound behavior and returns. It promises no specific perceived reduction.
If tank and app routine matter
Connected controls and gravity drainage come with both. The Dreo tank is larger by only 0.15 gallon, so that gap should not outweigh a major mismatch in capacity. Once the moisture load is covered, being familiar with an app you already use can be a practical tiebreaker.
What this page can’t tell you
- These calculations use published ratings and tank sizes. No hands-on drying test was done. The water collected in practice falls with temperature and relative humidity.
- Steady output and a fully usable tank are assumed in the tank-runtime examples. In practice, shutoff level, cycling and real room conditions change the result.
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 2 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”, and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”.
2 models fit, out of 31 checkedThe gap in numbers
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists 35.9 pints/day for moisture removal under the current test, 62% more than the 22.1 pints/day on Dreo Dehumidifier 733S.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- 35.9 pints/day
- Dreo Dehumidifier 733S
- 22.1 pints/day
- Models with this figure
- 9 of 31
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”, and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedOnly figures stated as ENERGY STAR, Appendix X1 or official current-condition results count. When a current test figure exists, older hot-saturated labels are left out. For context, 9 of 31 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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| Dreo Dehumidifier 733S |
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Higher certified capacity is what you need.
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