The catch
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
RTINGS measurements showed weaker energy efficiency than several current 50-pint competitors.
Side by side
Midea Cube 50 with Pump vs Frigidaire 50 Wi-Fi Compared: Frigidaire needs a downhill drain, Midea pumps uphill
Quick verdict
Does any stretch of the drain route have to climb? Then get the Midea Cube 50 with Pump. If the hose already runs downhill from start to finish, get the Frigidaire, which has a current 2.01 L/kWh ENERGY STAR result, a conventional cabinet and manufacturer-listed 47 to 51 dBA sound.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump is the better match for “The space remains very wet or smells musty” and “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”. Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier is the better match for “Since it will run often, efficiency counts” 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
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Why pick it
- Your drain is higher than the dehumidifier
- You want the choice of a pump, a gravity hose or the large bucket
- The catch
- RTINGS measurements showed weaker energy efficiency than several current 50-pint competitors.
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- A floor drain allows the hose to fall all the way
- You want current certified efficiency
- The catch
- Without a built-in pump, it cannot serve an elevated drain.
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What this page compares
If the drain is uphill, the Midea copes with that. When gravity drainage already works, the Frigidaire is the better default.
This one comes down to drainage and published capacity first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Since it will run often, efficiency counts
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump lists “Independent testing found weaker efficiency than several current 50-pint competitors” for efficiency evidence, while Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists “2.01 L/kWh, current ENERGY STAR record”. Make sure both records use the same definition and test conditions before you let this difference decide.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
The space remains very wet or smells musty
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump lists “50 pints per day, manufacturer-rated” for published capacity, while Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists “49.71 pints per day, current ENERGY STAR record”. For published capacity, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
The water has to go uphill to a sink or window
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump lists “Built-in pump, gravity hose or bucket” for drainage, while Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists “Gravity hose or bucket. A separate pump is needed for any rise”. This changes how much cleaning, filling and emptying you handle yourself as an owner.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
I'm an Alexa or Google Assistant user
Through a compatible smart-home service, it takes documented voice commands.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
I'll be moving it from room to room
Moving it from room to room is practical thanks to casters and a usable handle.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
It has to restart after a power outage
Operation comes back on its own once power returns.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump is the better match for “The space remains very wet or smells musty” and “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”. Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier is the better match for “Since it will run often, efficiency counts” 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 4 of the 4 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “drainage” and “published capacity”.
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 “My basement is large” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”
6 of the 31 dehumidifiers checked handle both “My basement is large” and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”. 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, MAD50PS1QWT
Cube 50 Pint with Pump
Between its pump and its large bucket, this high-capacity smart Cube handles almost any basement drainage setup.
- Best for
- Wet basements where the drain may need to go either uphill or by gravity
Facts we checked
- Officially, it is rated at 50 pints per day for spaces up to 4,500 square feet.
- Condensate can be moved to a higher drain point by a built-in pump.
- On high, RTINGS measured 239 CFM and 56.2 dBA, along with a 4.2-gallon reservoir.
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 | Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage | Built-in pump, gravity hose or bucket | Gravity hose or bucket. A separate pump is needed for any rise | As an owner, how much cleaning, filling and emptying you do yourself depends on it. |
| Published capacity | 50 pints per day, manufacturer-rated | 49.71 pints per day, current ENERGY STAR record | For published capacity, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch. |
| Reservoir | 4.2 gallons, independently measured | 2.7 gallons, manufacturer-listed | For reservoir, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch. |
| Efficiency evidence | Independent testing found weaker efficiency than several current 50-pint competitors | 2.01 L/kWh, current ENERGY STAR record | Before this gap decides anything, confirm both records rest on the same definition and test conditions. |
| Sound evidence | 56.2 dBA on high, independently measured | 47 to 51 dBA, manufacturer-listed | Bedrooms, shared spaces and long sessions are where it counts most. |
| Connected controls | App and voice control | Wi-Fi app with core local controls | It bears on what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating printed on the label is no guarantee of the same real-world result in every setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- A full lift-off reservoir is heavy, so expect a steady, two-handed carry.
With Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Core humidity controls work locally, so the app is a convenience rather than a requirement.
Decision guide
How to decide
Drain height is a firm constraint, so settle it first. If the condensate has to rise, go with the Midea. Once gravity does the job, decide on efficiency documentation, sound and how you will handle the bucket.
Start with drain height
Either machine can take on a large moisture load, and both have connected controls. The difference is that only the Midea has pump drainage. If the water must go to a sink or another elevated spot, the Frigidaire is unsuitable unless you add a separate condensate pump.
The bucket shapes your routine
With the Midea’s 4.2-gallon measured reservoir you can go longer between manual emptyings, but a full reservoir is heavy to carry. The Frigidaire’s listed 2.7-gallon bucket means a dependable gravity hose counts for more.
Sound figures come from different methods
An independent measurement put Midea at 56.2 dBA on high, while Frigidaire’s 47 to 51 dBA range comes from the manufacturer’s listing. The documentation favors Frigidaire, though the units were not compared under identical laboratory conditions.
Efficiency comes into play once drainage is solved
Frigidaire’s current record is 2.01 L/kWh. Use that number to compare certified models under a standard procedure. It cannot tell you what your electricity bill will be, because that depends on room temperature, moisture load and runtime.
What this page can’t tell you
- Midea’s maximum vertical pump lift is not published in the available record.
- BillionFables did not test tube routing, bends or lift height.
- The available room data is not enough to work out any electricity-cost saving.
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: “My basement is large”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”, and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”.
4 models fit, 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”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”, and “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump |
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| Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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