The Best Dehumidifiers
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Hadleigh V. Lead Product Analyst
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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.
What It Won't Do
That big bucket is heavy to carry when it is full, and HouseFresh found the WiFi setup fiddly. The 1-year warranty is short next to competitors that offer five.
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.
What It Won't Do
The 6.4-pint tank is small for its removal power, so you empty it often, and Tom's Guide clocked about three hours to clear a room. The running noise is slightly annoying up close.
Who Should Buy Which
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
The moisture-removal champ that empties three times less often.
- 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
Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
The best-rated small dehumidifier for under $185.
- 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