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Our pick · pumped drainage
$249.99 Archived Amazon · as of
Exact pump offer could not be verified on Oct 17, 2026; its purchase link is disabled. Displayed prices are dated historical snapshots.Alternative · gravity drain
$308.15 Archived Amazon · as of
Check price at AmazonThe Cube’s built-in pump is the deciding feature if your drain is above floor level. The Frigidaire is an alternative when gravity drainage is enough. We did not test either product by hand.
Archived Amazon prices checked 2026-10-11 and 2026-10-11; recheck the verdict after a price refresh.
Midea: 49.67 pt/day · 65°F / 60% RH
Frigidaire: 49.71 pt/day · 65°F / 60% RH
Both are portable DOE 2019 ratings; compare exact certified figures.
Midea lower by $58.16 · Amazon · 2026-10-11 / 2026-10-11
Archived snapshot, not a live offer.
Midea: Built-in pump
Frigidaire: Gravity drainage
Maker’s claims. Check the related-model manual caveat and your drain height.
A basement owner who needs water lifted to a drain and values a large bucket. Check the related-model manual caveat.
A buyer with a downhill drain route who prefers the Frigidaire controls and form factor. Compare the price again before ordering.
Cost over 5 years
| Cost | Midea MAD50PS1QWT-A | Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | $249.99Amazon · | $308.15Amazon · |
| Power · 5 years | $471.48Estimate using July 2026 EIA rate. | $476.98Estimate using July 2026 EIA rate. |
| Total estimate | $721.47Purchase snapshot 2026-10-11; July 2026 power rate; installation excluded. | $785.13Purchase snapshot 2026-10-11; July 2026 power rate; installation excluded. |
Midea MAD50PS1QWT-A
$7.86 /month estimated powerEstimate using July 2026 EIA rate. ENERGY STAR: 515 kWh/year, includes low-power modes.
Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1
$7.95 /month estimated powerEstimate using July 2026 EIA rate. ENERGY STAR: 521 kWh/year, includes low-power modes.
ENERGY STAR annual energy uses 1,095 active hours (3 hours/day) plus low-power energy. We scale the whole annual figure by hours ÷ 3: an approximation because standby energy does not scale with active hours. Five-year cost = dated purchase price + annual estimated power × 5; no inflation or repairs.
| Published specification | Midea Cube 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (MAD50PS1QWT-A) MAD50PS1QWT-A | Frigidaire 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (FHDD5034Y1) FHDD5034Y1 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified capacity | 49.67 pt/day · 65°F / 60% RH ENERGY STAR · DOE Appendix X1 | 49.71 pt/day · 65°F / 60% RH ENERGY STAR · DOE Appendix X1 |
| Efficiency · IEF | 2.01 L/kWh ENERGY STAR · DOE Appendix X1 | 2.01 L/kWh ENERGY STAR · DOE Appendix X1 |
| Pump lift | 14 ft Maker’s claim | Not published No eligible source |
| Lowest operating temperature | 41 °F Maker’s claim | 41 °F Maker’s claim |
| Published noise | Not published No eligible source | low: 47 · med: 49 · high: 51 dB Maker’s claim |
| Annual energy | 515 kWh/year ENERGY STAR · DOE Appendix X1 | 521 kWh/year ENERGY STAR · DOE Appendix X1 |
| Warranty | 1 year Maker’s claim | 1 year limited, parts and labor (functional repairs); no sealed-system extension Maker’s claim |
| Our spec score | 7.7 /10 Spec score Portable · 65°F | 6.6 /10 Spec score Portable · 65°F |
| Dated price | $249.99 Archived Amazon · as of Exact pump offer could not be verified on Oct 17, 2026; its purchase link is disabled. Displayed prices are dated historical snapshots. | $308.15 Archived Amazon · as of Check price at Amazon |