The catch
Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
Because the 120-pint figure is based on 95°F and 90% RH, you cannot compare it with a 50-pint DOE rating.
Side by side
Waykar 120 vs BLACK+DECKER 50: The 120 and 50 pint labels are not on a basis that can be compared directly
Quick verdict
Waykar is meant for very wet, broad areas and brings a large tank. BLACK+DECKER sits in the familiar 50-pint DOE class with a shorter cabinet. 120 versus 50 is not a direct performance ratio, so do not read it that way.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star is the better match for “The room may turn cold” and “Noise should stay low”. BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint is the better match for “I'll be moving it from room to room” and “I want a rinsable, reusable filter”.
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
BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
Its hose must fall the whole way to the drain.
Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Why pick it
- Your basement remains very wet
- You want a 1.45-gallon tank
- The catch
- Because the 120-pint figure is based on 95°F and 90% RH, you cannot compare it with a 50-pint DOE rating.
BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Why pick it
- A familiar 50-pint class suits you
- The shorter cabinet will fit
- The catch
- Its hose must fall the whole way to the drain.
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What this page compares
Large gravity-drain models whose headline capacities are stated in different terms.
This one comes down to capacity label and tank 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.
- Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Better fit
- BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Good
Since it will run often, efficiency counts
Competitive efficiency shows in its ENERGY STAR record or verified moisture removal per kilowatt-hour.
- Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Better fit
- BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Depends
The room may turn cold
Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star lists “120 pints at 95°F and 90% RH” for capacity label, while BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint lists “50-pint DOE class”. For capacity label, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch.
- Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Better fit
- BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Good
I want to dry laundry indoors with help
A dedicated or suitable continuous mode, plus its airflow, helps shorten indoor drying time.
- Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Better fit
- BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Depends
I'll be moving it from room to room
Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star lists “1.45 gallons” for tank, while BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint lists “6 liters”. For tank, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch.
- Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Good
- BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Better fit
I want a rinsable, reusable filter
Routine upkeep stays simple because its filter is removable and washable.
- Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- Good
- BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star is the better match for “The room may turn cold” and “Noise should stay low”. BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint is the better match for “I'll be moving it from room to room” and “I want a rinsable, reusable filter”.
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 “capacity label” and “tank”.
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 “A hose can run downhill to a drain in my setup”
17 of the 31 dehumidifiers checked handle both “My basement is large” and “A hose can run downhill to a drain in my setup”. 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
Waykar, CTH80A
120 Pint Energy Star
On low speed this high-capacity home unit is unusually quiet, and it also brings a large bucket and cold-room safeguards.
- Best for
- Big, wet basements where gravity drainage is possible
Facts we checked
- Spaces up to 6,000 square feet are what Waykar markets the model for.
- Hose drainage, automatic restart and a 1.45-gallon tank are included.
- Auto defrost down to about 42°F is documented in the official operating description.
Option B
BLACK+DECKER, BD50MWSA
50 Pint
It is the same practical 50-pint upright design, minus the pump hardware and the premium price.
- Best for
- Large rooms where a low floor drain is already in place
Facts we checked
- Its rating is 50 pints per day and spaces up to 4,500 square feet.
- Automatic defrost, casters and a washable filter come with it.
- Cabinet size is 10.2 by 15.2 by 19.6 inches.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star | BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity label | 120 pints at 95°F and 90% RH | 50-pint DOE class | For capacity label, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch. |
| Tank | 1.45 gallons | 6 liters | For tank, this sets how often you stop to refill, empty or start another batch. |
| Drainage | Gravity | Gravity | Both models show the same result for “Drainage”, so this row won't decide between them. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
- No onboard pump means no uphill drain route.
With BLACK+DECKER 50 Pint
- Controls are local only, and there is no app for scheduling.
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
17 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “My basement is large” and “A hose can run downhill to a drain in my setup”.
17 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” and “A hose can run downhill to a drain in my setup”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star |
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Waykar 120 Pint Energy Star
Your basement remains very wet
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A familiar 50-pint class suits you
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