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 FHDD5034Y1 Compared: Cube has the larger water capacity but not Frigidaire’s extraction class
Quick verdict
Bucket flexibility on a modest moisture load is the case for the Midea Cube 20. A room that needs substantially more removal is the case for the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1. Setting the Cube to three gallons does not turn it into a competitor for the 50-pint extraction class of the Frigidaire.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
How big the bucket is says nothing about moisture-removal ability
The Cube's highest selected storage, at three gallons, beats the Frigidaire's 2.7-gallon bucket by 0.3 gallon. Even so, the Frigidaire's rated removal is 2.5 times as high. Storage and extraction are separate decisions.
Where this comes from
3 - 2.7 = 0.3 gallon, which is 2.4 US pints. And 50 / 20 = 2.5.
The catch
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Why pick it
- A 20-pint-class unit does the job
- Selectable bucket levels and seasonal nested storage appeal to you
- The catch
- Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- The room requires a 50-pint-class unit
- A suitable drain route lets you support sustained operation
- The catch
- Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
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What this page compares
Midea Cube 20 and Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 compared on heavy moisture, seasonal moves, bucket capacity and limited floor space.
Bucket flexibility on a modest moisture load is the case for the Midea Cube 20. A room that needs substantially more removal is the case for the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1. Setting the Cube to three gallons does not turn it into a competitor for the 50-pint extraction class of the Frigidaire.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A modestly damp room, plus seasonal storage
Lighter in weight, the Cube can also nest for storage.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
A wet space that needs the 50-pint class
Extraction capacity the Cube lacks cannot be made up with a large bucket.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
A high moisture load in a space with limited floor area
For much higher rated extraction, the Frigidaire takes about 7% more cabinet area.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Caution
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Often moved between floors
Empty, the Frigidaire weighs about 7.7 pounds more.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
The water has to drain uphill
On its own, neither gravity arrangement provides lift.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
Restoring water damage after a flood
Restoration work is explicitly excluded in the Frigidaire guide. For the Cube, no approval is established.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Caution
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
How big the bucket is says nothing about moisture-removal ability
The Cube's highest selected storage, at three gallons, beats the Frigidaire's 2.7-gallon bucket by 0.3 gallon. Even so, the Frigidaire's rated removal is 2.5 times as high. Storage and extraction are separate decisions.
How we worked this out
3 - 2.7 = 0.3 gallon, which is 2.4 US pints. And 50 / 20 = 2.5.
Little extra cabinet area goes to the stronger extractor
At about 194 square inches, the Frigidaire's cabinet footprint is roughly 7% more than the Cube's, which is about 181. When the need for extraction is high but floor space is limited, that makes it worth considering.
How we worked this out
Clearances are not included. 15.9 × 12.2 = 193.98, and 13.50 × 13.39 = 180.77. The difference is (193.98 - 180.77) / 180.77 = 7.3%.
A 50-pint rating doesn't make it flood-restoration equipment
Water-damage restoration is excluded in Frigidaire's exact FHDD5034Y1 guide. When the problem comes after a flood or major leak, the larger pint figure is no reason to treat this household unit as restoration equipment.
How we worked this out
That exclusion is stated in the exact Frigidaire owner guide. For the Cube, too, no suitability for restoration is claimed.
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-class unit does the job
Facts we checked
- Daily extraction rating of 20 pints
- Highest selected or nominal tank storage is 3 gallons at Cube level 4
- Lower carrying-load option is Cube level 1, which holds 1.5 gallons at about 17 lb filled
- Cabinet footprint, W × D, is 13.50 × 13.39 inches
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
- The room requires a 50-pint-class unit
Facts we checked
- Daily extraction rating of 50 pints
- Highest selected or nominal tank storage is 2.7 gallons
- Lower carrying-load option has no selectable fill limit established here
- Cabinet footprint, W × D, is 15.9 × 12.2 inches
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Midea Cube 20 Pint | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated daily extraction | 20 pints | 50 pints | Rated removal capacity is 2.5 times as high on the Frigidaire. |
| Highest selected or nominal tank storage | 3 gallons at Cube level 4 | 2.7 gallons | Though its rated extraction is much lower, the Cube holds slightly more at its highest selected level. |
| Lower carrying-load option | Cube level 1 holds 1.5 gallons at about 17 lb filled | Selectable fill limit not established here | Anyone unable to handle the full load should sort out drainage before buying. |
| Cabinet footprint, W × D | 13.50 × 13.39 inches | 15.9 × 12.2 inches | The Frigidaire has more width and less depth. |
| Empty appliance weight | 33.29 lb | 41 lb | Before any collected water, the Frigidaire is about 7.7 pounds heavier. |
| Drainage and connected controls | Gravity drainage and app control | Continuous drain and app control | Getting water to a higher drain takes a separate, suitable pumping solution. A gravity hose by itself will not do. |
| Flood or water-damage restoration | No restoration approval established here | Owner guide explicitly excludes water-damage restoration | Restoration suitability cannot be inferred from a household extraction rating. |
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 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
I need removal substantially above the 20-pint class
Go with Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier. Frigidaire's rating is 50 pints/day.
With a modest load, seasonal handling is the main concern
Go with Midea Cube 20 Pint. Lighter in weight, the Cube also has selectable bucket levels.
Decision guide
How to decide
For a modest moisture load where bucket flexibility is the priority, take the Midea Cube 20. For a room that needs substantially more removal, take the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1. A three-gallon Cube setting does not put it in the same 50-pint extraction class as the Frigidaire.
Do not choose on the reservoir alone
The Cube makes a convincing promise of fewer bucket trips, yet a room can stay too damp if removal capacity falls short. First pick the extraction class you need. After that, decide whether a tank or a continuous drain makes that choice practical. Frigidaire's guide also leaves out water-damage restoration, a different job from managing ordinary indoor humidity.
Consider who will be moving the water
A lower fill setting on the Cube helps when carrying the full bucket is difficult. Under sustained load, the higher extraction of the Frigidaire may make a drain more valuable. Pick neither without a realistic way to handle the water it collects.
Treat floor space as a limit and not as a score
The cabinet area of the Frigidaire is larger by only a moderate amount, yet its width and height may still clash with furniture. Measure the exact position, the ventilation clearance and the path for removing the bucket. The ratio by itself cannot show that it fits.
What this page can’t tell you
- The page makes no forecast of extraction in an individual room.
- Collected water and operating clearances are left out of the footprint and weight comparisons.
- The manufacturer of the FHDD5034Y1 rules out use for water-damage restoration.
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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| Midea Cube 20 Pint |
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| Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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