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The Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier meets
the Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

The moisture-removal champ that empties three times less often.. We tested it head-to-head against the Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier across 6 key dimensions.

Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier front 3/4 angle with carry handle raised, showing top control panel and fan grille
BEST

Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

“The moisture-removal champ that empties three times less often.”

$274.99MSRP
Our Score
91.0 / 100
Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier front three-quarter view showing white body, gray side vent, and Midea logo
VALUE

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

“The best-rated small dehumidifier for under $185.”

$169MSRP
Our Score
79.1 / 100
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Head-to-Head Breakdown

Moisture
35% of score +
Midea
96
Midea
80
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Reviewed's lab test named it best overall for water collected, and Dehumidifier Buyers Guide clocked the fastest 90 to 40 percent RH drop of any unit at 56.5 out of 65. HouseFresh's Danny Ashton measured a 20 percent humidity drop in six minutes.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

NBC Select named it best overall on the strength of a 4.4-star Amazon average from over 7,000 reviews. Tom's Guide's James Frew and Millie Fender found it took about three hours to clear a room, slower than 50-pint units but solid for its size.

Efficiency
20% of score +
Midea
94
Midea
88
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Reviewed found it removed exceptional moisture while consuming the least power in the group, and it carries Energy Star Most Efficient certification. HouseFresh praised its water-removed-per-kWh figure.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

The 22-pint draw is modest and Energy Star certified, so running costs stay low. NBC Select highlighted it as an efficient pick for smaller or less humid spaces.

Noise
15% of score +
Midea
82
Midea
78
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

HouseFresh measured 42.5 to 49 dB across fan speeds, quiet for a 50-pint compressor unit, though it still hums more than a small Peltier model.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Tom's Guide called the noise slightly annoying but livable in a bedroom, and it runs quieter than the larger 50-pint compressors in the group.

Capacity
12% of score +
Midea
98
Midea
62
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

The 4.2-gallon nested bucket is the largest reservoir in the group. NBC Select and Reviewed both called out the 34-pint tank as meaning you empty it roughly three times less often than rivals.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

NBC Select flagged the 6.4-pint tank as small relative to its removal power, so it needs frequent emptying unless you rig continuous drainage.

Convenience
8% of score +
Midea
84
Midea
82
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

The collapsible cube design and app control drew praise across Reviewed and Dehumidifier Buyers Guide, but HouseFresh flagged that the WiFi setup is fiddly to complete.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Tom's Guide praised the user-friendly controls and easy emptying, and the nested Cube design stores flat between seasons. WiFi app monitoring is included.

Trust
10% of score +
Midea
78
Midea
78
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Midea is a top-selling dehumidifier brand cited across Consumer Reports and NBC Select, but HouseFresh docked it for a 1-year warranty when some competitors offer five.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

Same Midea platform that Consumer Reports and NBC Select rate highly, sharing the parent brand's strong reputation but the shorter warranty.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

+ Strengths
  • Fastest moisture removal in Reviewed and Dehumidifier Buyers Guide lab tests
  • 4.2-gallon bucket is the biggest tank on the list, so you empty it far less often
  • Draws the least power in its class with Energy Star Most Efficient certification
Weaknesses
  • The full 4.2-gallon bucket is heavy to carry and empty
  • HouseFresh found the WiFi setup awkward to complete
  • Only a 1-year warranty where some rivals give five
Key flaw: That big bucket is heavy to carry when it is full, and HouseFresh found the WiFi setup fiddly.

Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier

+ Strengths
  • NBC Select's best overall pick with a 4.4-star average across 7,000-plus Amazon reviews
  • Costs roughly $115 less than the 50-pint Cube while covering up to 1,500 sq ft
  • Nested Cube design stores flat and Tom's Guide found it easy to empty
Weaknesses
  • 6.4-pint tank needs frequent emptying, per NBC Select
  • Tom's Guide clocked about three hours to clear a room
  • Tom's Guide described the running noise as slightly annoying
Key flaw: The 6.
03

The Verdict

Our Bottom Line

The Midea Cube 50-Pint swept the labs. Reviewed's environmental-chamber test named it best overall, Dehumidifier Buyers Guide gave it the top hands-on score at 56.5 out of 65, and HouseFresh's Danny Ashton watched it drop humidity 20 percent in six minutes. What sets it apart is the 4.2-gallon nested bucket, the largest tank in this group. NBC Select and Reviewed both pointed out that it means roughly three fewer emptying trips than rivals. It also drew the least power in Reviewed's test while carrying Energy Star Most Efficient certification.

BEST
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier front 3/4 angle with carry handle raised, showing top control panel and fan grille

The Midea Cube 50-Pint swept the labs. Reviewed's environmental-chamber test named it best overall, Dehumidifier Buyers Guide gave it the top hands-on score at 56.5 out of 65, and HouseFresh's Danny Ashton watched it drop humidity 20 percent in six minutes. What sets it apart is the 4.2-gallon nested bucket, the largest tank in this group. NBC Select and Reviewed both pointed out that it means roughly three fewer emptying trips than rivals. It also drew the least power in Reviewed's test while carrying Energy Star Most Efficient certification.

Best for:
  • People drying out a large basement or whole floor who want the fastest results
  • Anyone tired of emptying a small tank several times a day
  • Buyers who value low running costs and Energy Star Most Efficient certification
VALUE
Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier front three-quarter view showing white body, gray side vent, and Midea logo

The Midea 22-Pint costs about $115 less than the Cube and still earned NBC Select's best overall spot on the back of a 4.4-star Amazon average from more than 7,000 reviews. Tom's Guide made it their best budget pick. It shares the same nested Cube design that stores flat between seasons, and it covers up to 1,500 sq ft, plenty for a bedroom, office, or small basement.

Best for:
  • Bedroom, office, and small-basement owners who want a proven unit under $185
  • Renters who need something that stores flat between damp seasons
  • Budget shoppers who still want WiFi monitoring and easy controls
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Specifications

Spec Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
Capacity 50 pints/day 22 pints/day
Coverage 4500 sq ft 1500 sq ft
Tank 4.2 gal 1.6 gal
Type Compressor Compressor
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