Why it matters
The Midea 50 Pint Energy Star Cube Dehumidifier (MAD50PE1QWT-S) is a portable dehumidifier with a 50 pints bucket, rated for 4500 sq ft and removing up to 50.0 pints/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.
At its stated 425 watts, running non-stop uses about 10.2 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 4,500 square feet is above the middle of the range we cover: 61 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 35 Pint Energy Star Cube Dehumidifier (MAD35S1QWT-A): rated room size 4500 sq ft here vs 3500 sq ft; power draw 425 W here vs 314 W; tank 50 pints here vs 35 pints.
Warranty, per the maker: 1-Year Limited Warranty.
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
- 50.0 pints/day removal
- 50 pints bucket
- Rated for 4500 sq ft
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- The Midea 50 Pint Energy Star Cube Dehumidifier (MAD50PE1QWT-S) 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.
| Price | $264.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | MAD50PE1QWT-S | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 4500 sq ft | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 50.0 pints/day | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 50 pints | Retailer |
| Wattage | 425 W | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | 54 dB (max) | Retailer |
| Airflow | 430.0 CFM | Retailer |
| Filter type | Fresh Air Filter | Retailer |
| Low temp | 41 °F | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- Friedrich 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (D50B1B) $499
- ToLife TZ-C2 Dehumidifier
- ALORAIR Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier
- Shinco SDL-30P Dehumidifier
- KNKA Star 5500 Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Midea product we cover
Final verdict
A practical choice for damp basements. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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