The catch
Midea Cube 20 Pint
Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
Side by side
Midea Cube 20 vs Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 Compared: Cube lets you choose a lighter bucket load, Frigidaire removes more
Quick verdict
A 20-pint unit that would be undersized for your moisture load calls for the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1. When removal needs are modest and selectable bucket weight matters more, the Midea Cube 20 is the better choice. The Frigidaire removes more per rated day in a smaller cabinet footprint, and the Cube can hold more water between trips.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The unit that removes more has the smaller bucket
Rated removal goes from 20 to 35 pints per day with the Frigidaire, which holds only 1.7 gallons. The Cube can be set to stop at a three-gallon fill level, so extraction speed and the time between carrying trips pull in different directions.
Where this comes from
35 / 20 = 1.75. At level 4 the Cube holds 3 gallons, and the Frigidaire holds 1.7 gallons.
The catch
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
It has no way to pump water uphill.
Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Why pick it
- A 20-pint unit is enough for the room
- Selectable bucket fill levels and potentially longer gaps between trips appeal to you
- The catch
- Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- Your moisture load is large enough to call for 35-pint capacity
- The cabinet has to be shallower even though output is higher
- The catch
- It has no way to pump water uphill.
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What this page compares
Midea Cube 20 and Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 compared on heavier moisture, bucket weight, cabinet footprint and drain access.
A 20-pint unit that would be undersized for your moisture load calls for the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1. When removal needs are modest and selectable bucket weight matters more, the Midea Cube 20 is the better choice. The Frigidaire removes more per rated day in a smaller cabinet footprint, and the Cube can hold more water between trips.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A damp laundry space that needs heavier removal
Frigidaire's rating is 35 pints/day. It is not rated at 20.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Caution
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
No drain, and as few carrying trips as possible
At its highest selection the Cube stores more, but the load to carry is heavier.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
A shallow gap next to furniture
Depth of the Frigidaire cabinet is 11.1 inches.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Depends
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Physical difficulty carrying a bucket
A lower fill level can be selected on the Cube, but even 17 lb might be too much.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Depends
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
The drain is higher than the machine
Lift is not something a gravity setup provides.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
The unit that removes more has the smaller bucket
Rated removal goes from 20 to 35 pints per day with the Frigidaire, which holds only 1.7 gallons. The Cube can be set to stop at a three-gallon fill level, so extraction speed and the time between carrying trips pull in different directions.
How we worked this out
35 / 20 = 1.75. At level 4 the Cube holds 3 gallons, and the Frigidaire holds 1.7 gallons.
A bigger capacity need not come with more cabinet floor area
Against the Cube's 181, the Frigidaire cabinet footprint is about 163 square inches. It delivers the higher rated removal in roughly 10% less cabinet area. That figure leaves out ventilation and bucket access.
How we worked this out
Areas: 14.7 × 11.1 = 163.17 and 13.50 × 13.39 = 180.77. That is a 9.7% reduction in area.
Skip a large reservoir if you can't carry it comfortably
If the sink is across the apartment, the Cube's manual numbers matter: about 29.5 pounds at the highest fill level and 17 pounds at the lowest. Go with the lower setting or a proper drain route, and don't count maximum storage as a benefit by default.
How we worked this out
The manufacturer's approximate weights for a filled bucket at levels 4 and 1. Nothing in the comparison sets a safe lifting weight for any individual.
Option A
Midea, MAD20S1QWT
Cube 20 Pint
For a 20-pint model, this small smart Cube has a surprisingly large lift-off bucket.
- Best for
- A 20-pint unit is enough for the room
Facts we checked
- Rated removal of 20 pints per day
- Nominal or maximum selected water storage reaches up to 3 gallons at Cube fill level 4
- Level 1 is 1.5 gal / 17 lb and Level 4 is 3 gal / 29.5 lb, for the selected bucket levels and approximate load
- Cabinet width and depth come to 13.50 × 13.39 inches
Option B
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
- Your moisture load is large enough to call for 35-pint capacity
Facts we checked
- Rated removal of 35 pints per day
- Nominal or maximum selected water storage is 1.7 gallons
- No selectable fill weight is documented here for the selected bucket levels and approximate load
- Cabinet width and depth come to 14.7 × 11.1 inches
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Midea Cube 20 Pint | Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily removal rating | 20 pints | 35 pints | Rated removal capacity is 75% higher on the Frigidaire. |
| Nominal or maximum selected water storage | Up to 3 gallons at Cube fill level 4 | 1.7 gallons | A bigger extraction rating says nothing about a larger bucket. |
| Selected bucket levels and approximate load | Level 1: 1.5 gal / 17 lb. Level 4: 3 gal / 29.5 lb | No selectable fill weight documented here | With the Cube you balance carrying load against how often you empty. |
| Cabinet width and depth | 13.50 × 13.39 inches | 14.7 × 11.1 inches | Less depth on the Frigidaire comes at the price of a little extra width. |
| Connected operation | App control | App schedules and fan adjustment | A work-and-sleep routine works with both of them. |
| Drain arrangement | Gravity drain with bucketless option | Continuous drain option | Do not assume that either arrangement can raise water to an elevated drain. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Twenty pints per day is slow going in a large basement that is actively wet.
With Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Compared with the Cube 35 reservoir, the standard bucket holds less.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
A 20-pint-class extractor is not enough for the room
Go with Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier. Frigidaire's rating is 35 pints/day.
The need for removal is modest, and an adjustable fill weight counts
Go with Midea Cube 20 Pint. You decide how full the bucket gets on the Cube.
Decision guide
How to decide
If a 20-pint unit would be undersized for the moisture load, go with the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1. If removal needs are modest and selectable bucket weight counts for more, go with the Midea Cube 20. Per rated day the Frigidaire removes more in a smaller cabinet footprint, while the Cube can hold more water between trips.
Settle the removal class first and the reservoir second
Inadequate extraction is not made up for by a large bucket. A laundry space that stays damp may need the higher rated capacity of the Frigidaire. The Cube makes more sense where its output is sufficient and the daily chore is mostly managing the collected water.
Think about the awkward moment of carrying
With the Cube you can trade emptying frequency against load. Its largest setting is a heavy carry. Under a demanding load the smaller bucket of the Frigidaire may fill sooner, so find out whether a suitable continuous drain is available before you choose.
Plan space for the full routine
A shallower Frigidaire can help in an apartment hallway or a utility corner. Neither should be pushed tightly into a cupboard. Leave ventilation space and a clear path for taking out water, so you never lift a full container over furniture.
What this page can’t tell you
- Actual laundry drying time cannot be predicted from daily ratings.
- Operating clearances are left out of the cabinet footprint.
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
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| Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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