# The Best Midea Dehumidifiers: Every Cube Model Ranked

> One clever design in three sizes plus a pump version. The trick is picking the Cube that matches your room, not the biggest box on the shelf.

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Last updated: 2026-11-05
Published: 2026-11-05
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Publisher: Enthusiast Review

Shopping for the best Midea dehumidifier? Start with the **Cube**, the design that changed what a portable dehumidifier looks like. Instead of a small pull-out bucket tucked into a tall cabinet, the whole lower half of the machine is the water reservoir. The top section sits nested inside it for shipping and storage, then lifts and twists up to expose a tank big enough that you can go days, not hours, between emptying.

The lineup is refreshingly simple: a 20-pint, a 35-pint and a 50-pint Cube, plus a 50-pint version with a built-in pump. All four share the same app, the same set-a-number humidistat and ENERGY STAR certification, so choosing one comes down to two questions — how much space are you drying, and where does the water need to go?

We compared every current Cube using ENERGY STAR's certified-product data, Midea's coverage ratings and manuals, and patterns in owner reviews. Here's how they rank, and which one fits your room.

## Our top picks

- **Best overall:** Midea Cube 50 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7B1FC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)
- **Best with a pump:** Midea Cube 50 with Pump — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Midea%20MAD50PS1QWT&tag=sktiger-20)
- **Best mid-size:** Midea Cube 35 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7QLD49?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)
- **Best for small rooms:** Midea Cube 20 — [check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZMY8BC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

For most homes, the **Midea Cube 50 (MAD50S1QWT)** is the one to buy: it covers a whole basement or main floor and costs only a little more than the 35-pint model.

## 1. Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (MAD50S1QWT) — Best overall

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7B1FC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- ENERGY STAR rated at 49.67 pints a day on the DOE test
- Reservoir base holds far more than a standard bucket
- Covers up to about 4,500 sq ft, per Midea
- Wi-Fi app plus Alexa and Google Assistant control
- Gravity drain hose included

**Cons**

- No pump, so the hose only drains downhill
- One-year limited warranty is short for the category

**Why we picked it:** The Cube 50 removes the biggest daily annoyance of owning a dehumidifier: the bucket. Its reservoir base stores several ordinary buckets' worth of water, so a damp basement doesn't mean a twice-a-day trip downstairs. And because the price gap to the 35-pint model is small, it's the smart default when you're not sure how much capacity you need.

**Performance:** ENERGY STAR lists it at 49.67 pints a day under the current DOE test, an integrated energy factor of 2.01 liters per kWh and 515 kWh a year. That efficiency sits right at the certification line for 50-pint units, in line with rivals rather than ahead of them. Owners consistently describe fast pull-down in musty basements and praise the app for checking humidity without going downstairs. Prefer to skip the tank entirely? Run the included hose to a floor drain.

**Worth knowing:** If the unit will sit below your nearest drain, as in most basements, skip to the pump version below.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 49.67 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | Up to 4,500 sq ft (Midea) |
| Drainage | Reservoir or gravity hose |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR, 2.01 L/kWh |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app, Alexa, Google |
| Best for | Basement, main floor |

## 2. Midea Cube 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (MAD50PS1QWT) — Best with a pump

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Midea%20MAD50PS1QWT&tag=sktiger-20)

**Pros**

- Built-in pump pushes water up and out of the room
- Same ENERGY STAR rating as the standard Cube 50
- Reservoir still works as a backup
- True set-and-forget operation for spaces you rarely visit

**Cons**

- Costs more than the gravity-drain Cube 50
- Pump hose needs a sink, window or wall exit within reach
- Stock has been patchy at some retailers

**Why we picked it:** A gravity hose only works if there's a drain lower than the dehumidifier, and in a below-grade basement or garage there usually isn't. The pump version lifts water up to a utility sink or out a basement window, turning the Cube into a machine you can genuinely leave alone for the season.

**Performance:** ENERGY STAR rates it identically to the standard Cube 50: 49.67 DOE pints a day, 2.01 L/kWh and 515 kWh a year. The difference is purely in water handling, so you're paying for convenience, not extra drying power. For any space you don't walk through daily, that convenience is worth the upgrade. Compare it with other self-draining machines in our [best dehumidifier with pump](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-pump/) guide.

**Worth knowing:** Check the pump hose for kinks after setup; a pinched line is the most common reason pump units stop and flash an error.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 49.67 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | Up to 4,500 sq ft (Midea) |
| Drainage | Built-in pump, reservoir backup |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR, 2.01 L/kWh |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app, Alexa, Google |
| Best for | Below-grade basement, garage |

## 3. Midea Cube 35-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (MAD35S1QWT) — Best mid-size

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL7QLD49?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- ENERGY STAR rated at 35.82 DOE pints a day
- Rated 137 kWh a year less than the Cube 50
- Slightly smaller cabinet than the 50
- Same reservoir base and app control

**Cons**

- Priced close to the 50-pint, which narrows its appeal
- No pump option at this size

**Why we picked it:** Plenty of spaces sit between a bedroom and a whole basement: a finished lower level, a large primary suite, an open living and dining area. The Cube 35 handles those without the bulk of the 50, using the same design and app control.

**Performance:** ENERGY STAR lists it at 35.82 DOE pints a day, 2.01 L/kWh and 378 kWh a year, and Midea rates it for up to about 3,000 sq ft. That lower annual energy figure is its main advantage over the Cube 50. Because the two are often priced close together, sizing up is usually the better bet if your space is borderline — a slightly larger unit cycles less and holds its setpoint more easily. It's also a strong pick for a [finished basement](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-finished-basement/) with carpet and furniture.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 35.82 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | Up to 3,000 sq ft (Midea) |
| Drainage | Reservoir or gravity hose |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR, 2.01 L/kWh |
| Best for | Finished basement, large living area |

## 4. Midea Cube 20-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (MAD20S1QWT) — Best for small rooms

[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZMY8BC8?tag=sktiger-20&linkCode=ll1)

**Pros**

- Right-sized for a bedroom, office or single damp room
- Lowest rated energy use in the lineup
- Big reservoir for a small machine
- Quiet enough for living spaces, owners say

**Cons**

- Too small for a full basement
- Efficiency is right at the certification line, not above it

**Why we picked it:** When the problem is one room, a 50-pint machine is overkill. The Cube 20 brings the same oversized water base and app control in a compact body that looks at home in a bedroom or home office.

**Performance:** ENERGY STAR lists it at 20.16 DOE pints a day, 1.70 L/kWh and 249 kWh a year, the lowest energy rating of any Cube. Remember that today's DOE ratings run lower than pre-2019 labels, so a 20-pint under the new test removes roughly what an older 30-pint did. For most bedrooms and offices, that's ample. It also anchors our [best small dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-small-dehumidifier/) picks.

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Capacity | 20.16 pints/day (DOE 2019) |
| Coverage | About 1,500 sq ft (Midea) |
| Drainage | Reservoir or gravity hose |
| Efficiency | ENERGY STAR, 1.70 L/kWh |
| Smart control | Wi-Fi app, Alexa, Google |
| Best for | Bedroom, office |

## Midea's Cube lineup, by the numbers

- **515 kWh** — ENERGY STAR's rated annual energy use for the Cube 50
- **0** — Cube models that meet ENERGY STAR's Most Efficient criteria
- **30–50%** — Indoor humidity range the EPA recommends to limit mold and dust mites

That middle number surprises people. Every Cube is ENERGY STAR certified, but each sits right on the certification line for its size class rather than above it. You can see some retailer listings claim a "Most Efficient" badge; the federal dataset doesn't support it. In practice, the Cube 50's rated energy use is within a few kWh a year of comparable 50-pint units from Frigidaire, so efficiency shouldn't be the deciding factor either way.

| Model | DOE pints/day | L/kWh | kWh/year | Coverage (Midea) | Drainage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cube 50 (MAD50S1QWT) | 49.67 | 2.01 | 515 | Up to 4,500 sq ft | Gravity hose |
| Cube 50 Pump (MAD50PS1QWT) | 49.67 | 2.01 | 515 | Up to 4,500 sq ft | Built-in pump |
| Cube 35 (MAD35S1QWT) | 35.82 | 2.01 | 378 | Up to 3,000 sq ft | Gravity hose |
| Cube 20 (MAD20S1QWT) | 20.16 | 1.70 | 249 | About 1,500 sq ft | Gravity hose |

*Ratings from ENERGY STAR's certified-dehumidifier data. Variants ending in W1QWT are rated the same as their S1QWT siblings.*

## How we pick the best Midea dehumidifiers

We don't run a test lab. Instead, we start with the numbers that are comparable across every brand: capacity and integrated energy factor under the 2019 DOE test procedure, as published in ENERGY STAR's certified-product dataset. We then check Midea's own coverage claims and manuals for drainage options, humidistat range and warranty terms, and scan the CPSC database for recalls.

Finally, we read owner reviews in bulk, looking for repeated patterns rather than one-off complaints: reservoirs that leak at the seam, sensors that read well off a standalone hygrometer, pumps that fail early. Because the Cube line shares one design, the ranking is less about which model is "better" and more about which size and drainage setup fits which space. Weighing Midea against its closest rival? See our [Midea vs. Frigidaire](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/compare/midea-vs-frigidaire-dehumidifier/) comparison.

## What to look for in a Midea dehumidifier

- **Coverage, not the pint label:** DOE ratings changed in 2019 and now run lower than old labels. Use Midea's square-footage rating and our [dehumidifier size guide](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-size-guide/) to match the Cube to your space.
- **A pump only if you need one:** If there's a floor drain below the unit, the standard Cube and its gravity hose are fine. If the water has to go up — to a sink or out a window — buy the pump model.
- **Reservoir or hose, pick one:** The big base is perfect for a room you pass every day. For a space you rarely visit, connect the hose and treat the reservoir as a backup.
- **App control where it counts:** Wi-Fi matters most for basements and crawl-space-adjacent rooms. Being alerted to a full tank or a humidity spike saves a lot of stairs.
- **Warranty awareness:** Midea covers the Cube for one year. Buy from a retailer with a generous return window, and register the unit so you're covered if an early fault appears.

## Which Midea Cube should you buy? 20 vs. 35 vs. 50 pint

Because every Cube shares the same mechanics, there's no good-better-best trap here. You're simply matching capacity to the space and deciding how the water leaves.

| Your space | Best Cube | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whole basement, above a floor drain | Cube 50 | Full capacity; gravity hose handles the water |
| Below-grade basement or garage, no low drain | Cube 50 with Pump | Lifts water to a sink or window |
| Finished basement or large living area | Cube 35 | Plenty of capacity with less bulk and energy |
| Bedroom, office or single damp room | Cube 20 | Compact, lowest energy use |

> **When a Cube isn't enough:** Portables dry the room they're in. If you want an entire house held at one setpoint across closed doors and hallways, look at a ducted system instead — see our [whole-house dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-whole-house-dehumidifier/) picks.

## Older Midea models: the MAD50PS1WS and the 22-pint

Midea sold conventional box-style dehumidifiers long before the Cube, and two of them still turn up constantly in searches and on store shelves.

### Midea MAD50PS1WS (50-pint with pump)

The **MAD50PS1WS** is Midea's traditional upright 50-pint unit with a built-in pump. It does the same job as the Cube 50 with Pump — lifting water to a sink or out a window — but with an ordinary pull-out bucket instead of the reservoir base. If you find one at a good price it's still a capable basement machine; just confirm the listing's capacity rating is under the current DOE test, and check that it's new stock with a full warranty rather than an open-box return.

### Midea 22-pint (MAD22C1AWS)

The **MAD22C1AWS** is Midea's compact ENERGY STAR box for a bedroom, office or laundry room. It's a sensible alternative to the Cube 20 if you'd rather have a conventional shape, and the related *smart* 22-pint versions add Wi-Fi app control. Both sizes suit a single room, not a whole basement.

## Midea dehumidifier manual, filter and repair help

Most Midea service calls come down to a handful of simple fixes. Your user manual — downloadable from Midea's support site by model number — is the final word, but here's what owners run into most.

| What you see | What it usually means | What to do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **P2** on the display | Bucket is full or not seated correctly | Empty the tank and reseat it until it clicks; on pump models, check the hose |
| Filter light blinking | Reminder after a set number of running hours | Wash the mesh filter in warm water, let it dry, then press the filter button to reset |
| **AP** on a Wi-Fi model | Network pairing mode | Finish setup in the Midea Air app, or power-cycle to exit |
| Water leaking from the hose | Hose kinked, loose or running uphill | Re-seat the fitting and keep a gravity hose sloping downward |
| Runs but collects little water | Room already dry, cold coils or a clogged filter | See our [not collecting water](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-not-collecting-water/) guide |

For anything beyond these, such as a compressor that won't start or a refrigerant smell, stop using the unit and contact Midea support while it's under warranty. Routine care, from filter washing to coil cleaning, is covered in our [dehumidifier maintenance](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/guides/dehumidifier-maintenance/) guide.

## The bottom line

The **Midea Cube 50 (MAD50S1QWT)** is the best Midea dehumidifier for most homes: full basement-grade capacity, a reservoir that cuts down on emptying, and app control, for only slightly more than the 35-pint. Choose the **pump version** if the unit sits below your drain, the **Cube 35** for a mid-size space, and the **Cube 20** for a single bedroom or office. Just keep the one-year warranty in mind and buy where returns are easy. For the wider field, start with our [best dehumidifier](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier/) roundup.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best Midea dehumidifier?

For most homes, the Midea Cube 50 (MAD50S1QWT). ENERGY STAR rates it at 49.67 DOE pints a day and Midea says it covers up to about 4,500 sq ft. Choose the pump version (MAD50PS1QWT) if the unit sits below the nearest drain, or the Cube 20 for a single bedroom.

### What's the difference between the Cube 50 and the Cube 50 with pump?

Only the water handling. Both share the same ENERGY STAR rating. The standard model stores water in its reservoir or drains downhill through a gravity hose; the pump model can push water up to a sink or out a basement window, so it can run unattended where there's no low drain.

### How many square feet does a Midea 35-pint dehumidifier cover?

Midea rates the Cube 35 for up to about 3,000 sq ft. For comparison, the Cube 20 covers about 1,500 sq ft and the Cube 50 up to 4,500 sq ft. Real-world coverage depends on how damp the space is, so size up for a wet basement.

### Are Midea Cube dehumidifier reviews good?

Generally, yes. Owner reviews of the Cube consistently praise the big reservoir and app control. The most common complaints are the one-year warranty and occasional Wi-Fi setup hiccups, so buy from a retailer with an easy return policy.

### What does P2 mean on a Midea dehumidifier?

On Midea units, P2 almost always means the bucket is full or isn't seated properly. Empty it, push it firmly back into place, and the code should clear. If it persists with an empty tank, check your manual and contact Midea support.

### Why is the filter light blinking on my Midea dehumidifier?

It's a cleaning reminder that comes on after a set number of running hours. Slide out the filter, rinse it in warm water, let it dry completely, reinstall it and press the filter button to reset the light.

### Has there been a Midea dehumidifier recall?

The best-known dehumidifier recalls of the past decade involved units from other manufacturers, such as Gree and New Widetech. To check any Midea model, search its exact model number on CPSC.gov and on Midea's support site before buying used or older stock.

## Related guides

- [The Best House Dehumidifiers of 2026](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier/)
- [Midea vs. Frigidaire Dehumidifiers](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/compare/midea-vs-frigidaire-dehumidifier/)
- [The Best Basement Dehumidifiers for Mold, Damp and Musty Smells](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-for-basement/)
- [The Best Dehumidifiers with a Built-In Pump](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-with-pump/)
- [The Best Wi-Fi Dehumidifiers: Smart Picks You Can Check From Your Phone](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-wifi-dehumidifier/)
- [The Best Dehumidifier Brands, Ranked](https://www.enthusiastreview.com/best/best-dehumidifier-brands/)

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