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 Pump vs Honeywell TP-Fit 50 Pump: Pumped drainage on Midea comes with remote control and a larger reservoir
Quick verdict
Connected control and the larger Cube reservoir come with the Midea. The Honeywell has a conventional upright tank and local controls, plus a supplied 15-foot pump tube.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The Cube reservoir holds 2.4 times as much water
Measured at 4.2 gallons, it comes to 33.6 pints.
Where this comes from
4.2 times 8 equals 33.6, and 33.6 divided by 14 equals 2.4. Measured and published capacities may follow different shutoff conventions.
The catch
Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
Keep it away from the bed, since it runs at 51 dBA.
Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Why pick it
- Remote settings and status are what you want.
- The large Cube reservoir will serve you in between drain setups.
- The catch
- RTINGS measurements showed weaker energy efficiency than several current 50-pint competitors.
Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Why pick it
- A conventional upright body is your preference.
- Local operation and the documented supplied pump tube are what you want.
- The catch
- Keep it away from the bed, since it runs at 51 dBA.
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What this page compares
Midea Cube 50 Pump and Honeywell TPFIT50PWK compared on tank handling, app control and drain setup, without assuming that a pump hose length guarantees lift.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Prefer app access
SmartHome support comes with Midea.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Caution
Like a front pull-out tank
A conventional upright reservoir is what Honeywell uses.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Good
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Better fit
Want the biggest bucket storage
The measured tank on Cube is much larger.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Better fit
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Good
Need drainage from a built-in pump
Each has a pump, and route limits need to be verified.
- Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump
- Good
- Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
The Cube reservoir holds 2.4 times as much water
Measured at 4.2 gallons, it comes to 33.6 pints.
How we worked this out
4.2 times 8 equals 33.6, and 33.6 divided by 14 equals 2.4. Measured and published capacities may follow different shutoff conventions.
Making fewer trips can mean a heavier carry
Approximately 20 pounds is the weight of the extra water alone.
How we worked this out
33.6 minus 14 equals 19.6 US pints. Near room temperature, one US pint of water weighs approximately 1.04 lb, which makes the extra water about 20 lb.
An app cannot change the physics of draining
A verified pump route and a physical inspection are still needed for both.
How we worked this out
Remote settings come with Midea connected controls. Both models pump condensate, yet no shared vertical-lift rating is established here.
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
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 | Midea Cube 50 Pint with Pump | Honeywell 50 Pint TP-Fit with Pump | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | SmartHome app and voice support | Local panel | Remote access comes with Midea. |
| Reservoir | 4.2 gallons measured by RTINGS | 14 pints published | A full carry is heavier with Cube, which holds substantially more water. |
| Tank format | Lift-off base reservoir | Front removable upright tank | Emptying works differently on each. |
| Pump setup | Built-in pump, exact route limits require manual | Built-in pump with 15-foot supplied tube | A tube length is documented for Honeywell, and it is not a lift rating in itself. |
| Other modes | Smart schedules and Cube fill-level choices | Laundry and Auto-Comfort modes | Pick the routine that fits how you will manage the machine. |
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 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 a conventional pull-out bucket and Wi-Fi, without an internal pump
Neither model fits. That combination comes from Frigidaire 50 Wi-Fi. Having only a gravity drain does not rule out either pump-equipped model, and both can still be considered when their manuals permit the planned setup.
Decision guide
How to decide
The Midea brings connected control along with the larger Cube reservoir. Local controls, a conventional upright tank and a supplied 15-foot pump tube define the Honeywell.
If you use the bucket now and then
A large Cube reservoir helps when the hose is disconnected or the machine has to be moved for a while. Lifting it when full can be awkward, though. If carrying a big load of water is hard, set a lower fill level and do not treat maximum storage as the ideal daily setting.
If the pump setup is permanent
After a dependable pump route is in place, tank size matters less. Compare the height rise, bends, connection and discharge location with the exact manual. The 15-foot tube supplied with Honeywell is not permission for a 15-foot vertical rise.
Managing it remotely
Through SmartHome, Midea lets you inspect status and change settings. Honeywell keeps its interface on the appliance itself. With either arrangement, you still need to look for blocked lines, leaks or unusual operation before leaving a new installation to run unattended.
What this page can’t tell you
- Calculations come from published ratings and tank sizes, and no hands-on drying test was done. Actual collection falls with temperature and relative humidity.
- The tank-runtime examples assume steady output and a tank that can be filled completely. Shutoff level, cycling and real room conditions all change the result.
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: “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”, “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, and “My basement is large”.
1 model fits, out of 31 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “The water has to go uphill to a sink or window”, “I'd like to empty the bucket less often”, “I want to look at humidity on my phone”, and “My basement is large”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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