The catch
Midea Cube 20 Pint
Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
Side by side
Midea Cube 20 vs Waykar PD160B: Waykar suits a quieter occupied room, Midea cuts bucket trips
Quick verdict
Without a hose, the Midea is easier to leave running, and it comes with an app. If lower measured sound and heat matter most, the Waykar suits a bedroom better.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Midea Cube 20 Pint is the better match for “I'd like to empty the bucket less often” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”. Waykar 34 Pint is the better match for “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement” and “Noise should stay low”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
Waykar 34 Pint
Water removal was modest in RTINGS measurements, so a very wet basement will recover slowly.
Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Why pick it
- You'd like app control
- You want a big bucket
- The catch
- Carrying the nested Cube with water in the reservoir is awkward.
Waykar 34 Pint
- Why pick it
- It will go next to a bed
- Floor space is limited
- The catch
- Water removal was modest in RTINGS measurements, so a very wet basement will recover slowly.
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What this page compares
Compact small-room models whose everyday strengths differ.
This one comes down to controls and reservoir first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I'd like to empty the bucket less often
At the same collected-water load, its larger bucket holds more water between emptyings. A full bucket is also heavier to lift.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Waykar 34 Pint
- Depends
I want to look at humidity on my phone
Remote status, settings or schedules are available through its app.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Waykar 34 Pint
- Depends
I'm an Alexa or Google Assistant user
Through a compatible smart-home service, it takes documented voice commands.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Waykar 34 Pint
- Depends
Noise should stay low
For its capacity, its rated or independently measured sound is restrained.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Good
- Waykar 34 Pint
- Better fit
I want less extra heat in the room
In a small room, it is easier to live with thanks to its lower capacity or tested heat rise.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Depends
- Waykar 34 Pint
- Better fit
The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement
For a medium enclosed space, its verified capacity is a practical match.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Depends
- Waykar 34 Pint
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Midea Cube 20 Pint is the better match for “I'd like to empty the bucket less often” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”. Waykar 34 Pint is the better match for “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement” and “Noise should stay low”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 2 of the 2 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “controls” and “reservoir”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “I have to control moisture in a bedroom or small room” and “Floor space is limited”
4 of the 31 dehumidifiers checked handle both “I have to control moisture in a bedroom or small room” and “Floor space is limited”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
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
- Small rooms where you want a big bucket, app control and easy storage
Facts we checked
- Midea's rating is 20 pints per day and up to 1,500 square feet.
- When nested, the cabinet is 13.5 by 13.5 by 13.39 inches.
- SmartHome app, voice control and continuous hose drainage are all supported.
Option B
Waykar, PD160B
34 Pint
Light and compact, with quiet low-speed operation and a modest heat rise that suit rooms people occupy.
- Best for
- Bedrooms, offices and small basements, wherever noise is a concern
Facts we checked
- Waykar's rating is 34 pints in hot, saturated conditions and up to 2,000 square feet.
- Under Appendix X1, the current ENERGY STAR record shows 9.81 pints per day at 1.73 L/kWh.
- RTINGS measured comparatively low room heat rise and 47.3 dBA.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Midea Cube 20 Pint | Waykar 34 Pint | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | App, voice and panel | Local panel | Setup and everyday use depend on it more than the core physical job does. |
| Reservoir | Large Cube reservoir | 0.62 gallon | It determines how frequently you have to refill, empty or begin a new batch. |
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 Waykar 34 Pint
- Without a hose, the 0.62-gallon tank fills up fast.
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 4 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “I have to control moisture in a bedroom or small room” and “Floor space is limited”.
4 models fit, out of 31 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I have to control moisture in a bedroom or small room” and “Floor space is limited”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Midea Cube 20 Pint
You'd like app control
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It will go next to a bed
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