The catch
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
It has no way to pump water uphill.
Side by side
Frigidaire 35 vs 50 Pint Wi-Fi: Both retain the same rated energy factor, and 50 adds removal and tank room
Quick verdict
Removal, airflow and tank storage are all greater on the 50-pint Frigidaire. The 35-pint model fits a smaller moisture load and still keeps app controls and the same published energy factor.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Capacity goes up by about 39 percent
Another 13.86 certified pints per day come with the 50 model.
Where this comes from
49.71 minus 35.85 equals 13.86, and dividing by 35.85 gives 38.7 percent.
The catch
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- Your moisture load fits the 35-pint capacity class.
- The smaller model with connected controls appeals to you.
- The catch
- It has no way to pump water uphill.
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- More certified daily removal is required.
- The 2.7-gallon bucket suits a bucket-only setup.
- The catch
- Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
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What this page compares
FHDD3534Y1 and FHDD5034Y1 compared on certified capacity, tank trips and airflow, with an explanation of why the larger model does not improve the published energy factor.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Need greater certified removal
About 39 percent more with the 50 model.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Want a bigger bucket
One more gallon with the 50 model.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Want a lower minimum for airflow
On low, the 35 model lists 118 CFM.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
Need a pump to drain internally
A pump comes with neither.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
In practice
Differences you will notice
Capacity goes up by about 39 percent
Another 13.86 certified pints per day come with the 50 model.
How we worked this out
49.71 minus 35.85 equals 13.86, and dividing by 35.85 gives 38.7 percent.
Bucket size increases faster than rated removal does
The rated-output fill estimate improves because tank capacity rises about 59 percent.
How we worked this out
2.7 divided by 1.7 minus 1 equals 58.8 percent. The full-tank estimates, 10.4 versus 9.1 hours, use gallons times 8 divided by pints/day times 24.
Matching energy factors do not mean matching hourly power
Since both list 2.01 L/kWh, the larger capacity reflects a different throughput.
How we worked this out
IEF 2.01 equals 2.01. Equal liters per kWh describes efficiency per water removed and not equal electrical draw while operating.
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
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
- Large basements that have a floor drain, and buyers who want quiet, efficient control
Facts we checked
- ENERGY STAR's listing is 49.71 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.
- Frigidaire's specifications give three fan speeds and a 2.7-gallon bucket.
- Sound is rated from 47 to 51 dBA, and published airflow spans 174 to 235 CFM.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified capacity | 35.85 pints per day | 49.71 pints per day | Under the certification test, the larger model adds 13.86 pints. |
| Bucket | 1.7 gallons | 2.7 gallons | One extra gallon is stored by the 50-pint model. |
| High airflow | 159 CFM | 235 CFM | At high speed, the larger model moves 76 CFM more. |
| Low airflow | 118 CFM | 174 CFM | Even at its lowest setting, the larger model keeps the higher flow. |
| Published low-speed sound | 48 dBA | 47 dBA | With only a one-decibel difference in specification, no clear noise winner in a real room can be established. |
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 Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Core humidity controls work locally, so the app is a convenience rather than a requirement.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Your drain needs the water lifted
Neither model fits. Neither Frigidaire solves the drainage route alone, but the pump-equipped Cube 50 addresses it.
Decision guide
How to decide
More removal, airflow and tank storage come with the 50-pint Frigidaire. For a smaller moisture load, the 35-pint model works, and it keeps app controls and the same published energy factor.
If the basement is too much for a smaller unit
About 39 percent more certified removal comes with the 50-pint model. Its case is clearer when capacity really is the limiting factor. A bigger square-foot marketing number on its own does not settle the right choice for a cold or leaky basement.
If you empty by hand
Against 1.7 gallons in the smaller model, the larger bucket holds 2.7. At the same real collection rate you make fewer trips. At each unit's rated output the advantage shrinks, since the 50-pint machine is also collecting faster. A full larger bucket also weighs more.
If people use the room
Each lists three fan speeds and similar noise endpoints, yet the larger model moves more air even on low. In a bedroom, air movement and the character of the sound can matter in different ways. No matched room test here shows that the 47 dBA specification sounds quieter in practice.
What this page can’t tell you
- Calculations come from published ratings and tank sizes, and no hands-on drying test was done. Actual collection falls with temperature and relative humidity.
- The tank-runtime examples assume steady output and a tank that can be filled completely. Shutoff level, cycling and real room conditions all 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 1 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement”, “My basement is large”, “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”, and “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”.
1 model fits, out of 31 checkedThe gap in numbers
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists 49.7 pints/day for moisture removal under the current test, 39% more than the 35.9 pints/day on Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- 35.9 pints/day
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- 49.7 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”, “My basement is large”, “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”, and “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”. 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.
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| Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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