The catch
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
Side by side
Frigidaire 50 Wi-Fi vs Honeywell 50 Pump: Frigidaire offers app control and a larger bucket, Honeywell pumps uphill
Quick verdict
When condensate has to be pumped uphill, Honeywell is the practical pick. Frigidaire fits a floor-drain installation, or a setup using the larger bucket, and adds remote app control.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A pump is a feature about routing
A drain above the outlet is something Honeywell can handle, and Frigidaire cannot do it alone.
Where this comes from
Weigh an included lift pump against drainage by gravity only. A 15-foot tube does not automatically mean a 15-foot permissible vertical lift.
The catch
Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
Keep it away from the bed, since it runs at 51 dBA.
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- A dependable downhill drain is available to you.
- App schedules and a larger bucket appeal to you.
- The catch
- Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Why pick it
- The drain sits above the outlet of the machine.
- Local controls and the included pump system are your preference.
- The catch
- Keep it away from the bed, since it runs at 51 dBA.
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What this page compares
Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 and Honeywell TPFIT50PWK compared on drain elevation, bucket handling and airflow, with attention paid to the pump-free design of the Frigidaire.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
An elevated drain end point
A pump comes with Honeywell.
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Better fit
Want schedules by phone
In this pair, Wi-Fi is found on Frigidaire alone.
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Caution
Want a bucket with more room
Storage is 21.6 pints for Frigidaire versus 14.
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Good
Want no app setup
Local controls are used on Honeywell.
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
A pump is a feature about routing
A drain above the outlet is something Honeywell can handle, and Frigidaire cannot do it alone.
How we worked this out
Weigh an included lift pump against drainage by gravity only. A 15-foot tube does not automatically mean a 15-foot permissible vertical lift.
Water capacity is about 54 percent higher on Frigidaire
Its 2.7 gallons come to 21.6 pints, against 14 for Honeywell.
How we worked this out
2.7 times 8 equals 21.6, and 21.6 minus 14 equals 7.6 pints, which is 54.3 percent of 14.
Airflow differs by about 27 percent
At high speed, Frigidaire lists 50 CFM more.
How we worked this out
235 minus 185 equals 50, and 50 divided by 185 times 100 equals 27.0 percent. That does not show faster drying in a room.
Option A
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.
Option B
Honeywell, TPFIT50PWK
50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
Built for large rooms, it comes with a 15-foot pump hose, a roomy bucket and a dedicated laundry mode.
- Best for
- Large basements where the condensate has to travel to a sink or window
Facts we checked
- Honeywell's rating is 50 pints per day for up to 4,000 square feet.
- Through a 15-foot tube, the pump can discharge either vertically or horizontally.
- A washable filter, 185 CFM airflow and a 14-pint tank are on it.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump | No internal pump | Built-in pump with 15-foot tube | An elevated discharge route is what Honeywell handles. |
| App | Frigidaire Wi-Fi and voice support | Local controls, no Wi-Fi on PWK | The connected Honeywell variant, APWK, is a different product. |
| Bucket | 2.7 gallons | 14 pints | Frigidaire can hold 7.6 extra pints. |
| High airflow | 235 CFM | 185 CFM | At the published high setting, Frigidaire moves more air. |
| Operating emphasis | App scheduling and three fan speeds | Laundry and Auto-Comfort modes | Both are named 50-pint models, yet their control routines differ. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Core humidity controls work locally, so the app is a convenience rather than a requirement.
With Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- The APWK variant has app and voice controls that this version does not.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You want pump drainage and app control in the same unit
Neither model fits. Cube 50 with pump brings together the features these models split.
Decision guide
How to decide
Where condensate must be pumped uphill, Honeywell is the practical choice. For a floor-drain installation, or for a larger bucket along with remote app control, Frigidaire is the better fit.
Check the hose route before you compare apps
With an upstairs sink or a route over a sill, a built-in pump can be the deciding feature. Honeywell has one, within the installation limits in its manual. Frigidaire needs a route that descends continuously or a condensate pump you choose separately.
Using the bucket only
At a given collection rate, the larger bucket on Frigidaire can mean fewer trips to empty it, though it also holds more water weight. The pump on Honeywell is of little value if you never connect it, so a pump-free model may be worth considering when you plan to empty by hand.
Remote humidity checks
Local controls are what the selected Honeywell PWK model uses, so do not assume it has the smart features of the similarly named APWK variant. The Wi-Fi on Frigidaire is useful for schedules and status, but you still have to inspect the machine and the drain in person.
What this page can’t tell you
- No hands-on drying test sits behind the calculations, which use published ratings and tank sizes. Actual collection falls with temperature and relative humidity.
- To work, the tank-runtime examples assume steady output and a fully usable tank. Shutoff level, cycling and actual room conditions change the outcome.
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: “My basement is large”, “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”.
1 model fits, out of 31 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “My basement is large”, “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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| Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump |
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Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
A dependable downhill drain is available to you.
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The drain sits above the outlet of the machine.
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