Why it matters
The Midea Cube 20 Dehumidifier is a portable dehumidifier with a 3.2 gallons bucket, rated for 1500 square feet and removing up to 20 pints per day a day.
Aim for 40 to 60 percent relative humidity indoors: drier air irritates airways and skin, wetter air feeds dust mites and mold.
The listing names Energy Star qualification.
At its stated 214 watts, running non-stop uses about 5.1 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 1,500 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 22 of the 99 dehumidifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 110 square feet to 7,500 square feet.
Price-wise it sat in the middle third of the 52 portable models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our list Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the Midea MAD20C1ZWS Dehumidifier: power draw 214 watts here vs 295 watts; tank 3.2 gallons here vs 0.8 gallons.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Damp basements
- Owners who can run a drain hose
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 20 pints per day removal
- 3.2 gallons bucket
- Rated for 1500 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- The Midea Cube 20 Dehumidifier listing states every figure we compare on; they are the seller's numbers, measured on the setting it chooses.
- Pints-per-day figures depend on the test conditions; since 2019 the US test uses cooler, drier air, so newer ratings look smaller than older ones for the same machine.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Model number | MAD20S1QWT | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 1500 square feet | Retailer |
| Wattage | 214 watts | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 3.2 gallons | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 20 pints per day | Retailer |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- Midea MAD50P1AWS Dehumidifier
- Honeywell Energy Star A90D 90 Pint Whole House Dehumidifier (DHM090R4000/U) $1,846
- Frigidaire Low Humidity 22 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (FHDD2233Y1) $179.99
- ALORAIR Pump 1300 Dehumidifier
- Ludatido 5253BV1R5 Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Midea product we cover
Final verdict
A sensible choice for damp basements. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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