The 50 pint dehumidifier is the most popular size for basements and large rooms, and the biggest portable size on the market. On the current DOE test, 151 of the 552 certified portable models in ENERGY STAR's data are rated at 50 pints, and almost all of them score the same integrated energy factor: 2.01 L/kWh. So the efficiency sticker does not separate them. Pumps, Wi-Fi, bucket size, low-temperature operation and noise do.
One warning: hOmeLabs and some other Amazon brands rate their 50 pint units at 80F and 60% RH, the older test condition. Those numbers are not comparable with a current-label 50 pint unit, which is tested at 65F.
| Model | Pints/day | Test | Pump | Wi-Fi | ENERGY STAR | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midea Cube 50 (MAD50PS1QWT) | 49.67 | DOE 65F | Yes | Yes | Yes, 515 kWh/yr | Expanding bucket; RTINGS measured 54 to 56 dBA |
| Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 | 49.71 | DOE 65F | No | Yes | Yes, 521 kWh/yr | 3 fan speeds |
| GE ADHE50PWF | 50 | Not stated | Yes, 15 ft lift | No | Not found in ENERGY STAR data | Smart Dry, 15 pint bucket |
| Hisense ADH50KP26 | 49.95 | DOE 65F | Yes | No | Yes, 526 kWh/yr | Runs to 38F (listing) |
| Honeywell TPFIT50PWK | 49.66 | DOE 65F | Yes, 15 ft | No | Yes, 516 kWh/yr | 2 fan speeds |
| hOmeLabs HME1004 | 50 | 80F, 60% RH | Yes | Yes | Not on current list | Up to 218 CFM turbo |
Sources: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier dataset (checked November 2026), Amazon listings for the GE, Hisense and hOmeLabs models, RTINGS.
Best 50 pint dehumidifiers compared
| Pick | Capacity | Coverage | Pump | Noise | ENERGY STAR | Price tier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best 50 pint dehumidifier Midea Cube 50 (pump) | 50 pints/day (DOE) | Up to 4,500 sq ft (maker claim) | Yes | Maker: as low as 42 dB(A). RTINGS measured 54.3 dBA (low fan) to 56.2 dBA (high fan) | Yes | $$$ | Check price |
| Best Frigidaire Frigidaire 50 (3-speed) | 50 pints/day (DOE) | Not stated | No | Not published | Yes | $$$ | Check price |
| Best GE GE 50 (pump) | 50 pints/day (DOE) | Up to 5,000 sq ft (Amazon listing) | Yes | Not published | Not stated | $$$ | Check price |
| Best Hisense Hisense 50 Lift-Up (pump) | 50 pints/day (DOE) | Not stated | Yes | Not published | Yes | $$$ | Check price |
| Best Honeywell Honeywell TPFIT50PWK (pump) | 50 pints/day (DOE) | Up to 4,000 sq ft (retailer listing) | Yes | Not published | Yes | $$$ | Check price |
| Best hOmeLabs hOmeLabs 50 (pump) | 50 pints/day (AHAM 80F) | Up to 7,500 sq ft (Amazon listing) | Yes | Not published | Not stated | $$$ | Check price |
Midea 50 pint dehumidifier
The Midea 50 pint dehumidifier to buy is the Cube. It is certified at 49.67 pints a day and the lowest estimated energy use of this group (515 kWh a year, about $94 at our rate). Its expanding bucket holds about three times a standard bucket, it has a pump and Wi-Fi, and it is the only 50 pint model here with independently measured noise: RTINGS recorded 54.3 to 56.2 dBA.
Heads up: Midea sells several SKUs (MAD50PS1QWT, gray MAD50PS1QGR, MAD50S1QWT without pump). Check the exact model number.
| Model number | MAD50PS1QWT |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressor (portable) |
| Capacity (current DOE test, 65F) | 50 pints/day |
| Coverage | Up to 4,500 sq ft (maker claim) |
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / app | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Noise | Maker: as low as 42 dB(A). RTINGS measured 54.3 dBA (low fan) to 56.2 dBA (high fan) |
| Bucket / capacity | Expandable bucket; listed as 3x more water capacity than a standard bucket |
| Humidity setting range | 35% to 85% |
| Rated power input | 480 W (Canadian MAD50PS1QGRC spec sheet) |
| Drain options | Bucket, gravity hose, or built-in pump that lifts water to a sink or window |
| Pump lift | Up to 16.4 ft vertical per Midea's spec sheet (a Midea support answer on Home Depot says 14 ft) |
| ENERGY STAR test data | 49.67 pints/day, IEF 2.01 L/kWh, about 515 kWh/yr (record for MAD50PS1QWT-A) |
| Price tier | Mid (about $200 to $400) |
Pros
- Lowest kWh/yr here
- Pump, Wi-Fi and huge bucket
- Measured noise
Cons
- Costs more than basic models
Spec sources (checked 2026-11-11): Midea US product page (MAD50PS1QGR, 4,500 sq ft, pump); Midea Canada spec sheet MAD50PS1QGRC; Home Depot listing (42 dB(A), ENERGY STAR, 3X water capacity); RTINGS review MAD50PS1QWT (measured noise, efficiency); ENERGY STAR certified product record (MAD50PS1QWT-A).
Frigidaire dehumidifier 50 pint
Frigidaire 50 Pint 3-Speed Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
The Frigidaire dehumidifier 50 pint pick is the FHDD5034Y1: certified at 49.71 pints a day, with Wi-Fi and three fan speeds. If you need a pump, the FHDP5033Y1 is certified at 49.95 pints a day.
| Model number | FHDD5034Y1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressor (portable) |
| Capacity (current DOE test, 65F) | 50 pints/day |
| Coverage | Not stated by maker |
| Built-in pump | No |
| Wi-Fi / app | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Noise | Not published |
| Fan speeds | 3 |
| ENERGY STAR test data | 49.71 pints/day, IEF 2.01 L/kWh, about 521 kWh/yr (record for FHDD5034Y1) |
| Price tier | Mid (about $200 to $400) |
Pros
- Wi-Fi
- 3 fan speeds
- ENERGY STAR
Cons
- No pump on this model
- Noise not published
Spec sources (checked 2026-11-11): Staples listing FHDD5034Y1 (Wi-Fi, 3-speed); ENERGY STAR certified product record (FHDD5034Y1).
GE dehumidifier 50 pint
GE 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Pump and Smart Dry
GE's current 50 pint dehumidifier on Amazon is the ADHE50PWF with a built-in pump (the ADHE50BWF is the same without one). The listing gives a 15 pint bucket, three fan speeds, a 24-hour timer and a pump that lifts water up to 15 ft through the included 16 ft hose. Its Smart Dry feature adjusts the fan to the room's humidity. We did not find this model number in ENERGY STAR's certified data, so treat efficiency as unknown.
| Model number | ADHE50PWF |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressor (portable) |
| Capacity (current DOE test, 65F) | 50 pints/day |
| Coverage | Up to 5,000 sq ft (Amazon listing) |
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / app | No |
| ENERGY STAR | Not stated |
| Noise | Not published |
| Bucket / capacity | 15 pint bucket |
| Pump | Lifts water up to 15 ft vertically; 16 ft hose included |
| Fan speeds | 3 |
| Timer | 24-hour |
| Humidity range | 30% to 70% |
| Weight | 44 lb |
| ENERGY STAR status | Not found in ENERGY STAR's certified dehumidifier data under this model number (checked Nov 2026). |
| Price tier | Mid (about $200 to $400) |
Pros
- Pump lifts 15 ft
- Large 15 pint bucket
- Smart Dry
Cons
- Not found in ENERGY STAR data
- No Wi-Fi
Spec sources (checked 2026-11-12): Amazon listing B0FNQJ2LJS (Model Number ADHE50PWF).
Hisense 50 pint dehumidifier
Hisense 50 Pint Lift-Up Dehumidifier with Built-In Pump
The Hisense 50 pint dehumidifier with a pump, the ADH50KP26, is certified at 49.95 pints a day, has three fan speeds and is rated on its listing to run down to 38F. It is a good no-app choice for a cool basement.
| Model number | ADH50KP26 |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressor (portable) |
| Capacity (current DOE test, 65F) | 50 pints/day |
| Coverage | Not stated by maker |
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / app | No |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Noise | Not published |
| Low-temperature operation | Down to 38F (Amazon listing) |
| Fan speeds | 3 (High, Low, Auto) |
| Modes | Auto, Continuous, Manual |
| Drain | Quick-connect pump hose to a sink or window |
| Pump lift | Up to 16 ft with a 16 ft hose (Sylvane spec sheet for the Hisense 50 pint Lift-Up) |
| ENERGY STAR test data | 49.95 pints/day, IEF 2.01 L/kWh, about 526 kWh/yr (record for ADH50KP26) |
| Price tier | Mid (about $200 to $400) |
Pros
- Runs to 38F (listing)
- Pump
- ENERGY STAR
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
Spec sources (checked 2026-11-11): Amazon listing B0GWFVLJF3 (Model Number ADH50KP26); Sylvane spec sheet: Hisense 50 Pint Lift-Up; ENERGY STAR certified product record (ADH50KP26).
Honeywell 50 pint
Honeywell TP-Fit 50 Pint ENERGY STAR Dehumidifier with Pump
The Honeywell 50 pint dehumidifier to buy now is the TP-Fit TPFIT50PWK, certified at 49.66 pints a day and 2.01 L/kWh. Sylvane says its pump drains up to 15 ft vertically or horizontally. Honeywell also sells a no-pump TPFIT50WK and a Wi-Fi TPFIT50APWK.
| Model number | TPFIT50PWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressor (portable) |
| Capacity (current DOE test, 65F) | 50 pints/day |
| Coverage | Up to 4,000 sq ft (retailer listing) |
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / app | Not stated |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Noise | Not published |
| Pump reach | Drains vertically or horizontally up to 15 ft (Sylvane) |
| Size / weight | 24.1 x 15.35 x 10.55 in, 40.48 lb (Staples) |
| Fan speeds | 2 |
| ENERGY STAR test data | 49.66 pints/day, IEF 2.01 L/kWh, about 516 kWh/yr (record for TPFIT50PWK) |
| Price tier | Mid (about $200 to $400) |
Pros
- Pump
- ENERGY STAR
- Wi-Fi version available
Cons
- 2 fan speeds
- Noise not published
Spec sources (checked 2026-11-11): Honeywell Air Comfort TPFIT50PWK; Staples listing TPFIT50PWK; Sylvane: Honeywell TP-Fit series (pump reach); ENERGY STAR certified product record (TPFIT50PWK).
hOmeLabs 50 pint
hOmeLabs 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Pump and Wi-Fi
The hOmeLabs 50 pint dehumidifier with a pump (HME1004) is one of Amazon's long-running bestsellers. Its listing gives 50 pints a day at 80F and 60% RH and up to 120 pints at 95F and 90% RH, a built-in pump, Wi-Fi, three modes and up to 218 CFM of airflow in turbo. Because it is rated at 80F, it would score lower on the DOE test, so do not assume it matches a current-label 50 pint unit. It is not on ENERGY STAR's current list under this model number.
Heads up: hOmeLabs rates this model at 80F and 60% RH, the older test condition. Under the current DOE test (65F) the same unit would be rated lower, so it is not directly comparable with a current-label 50 pint unit.
| Model number | HME1004 (part HME020030N) |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressor (portable) |
| Capacity (AHAM test, 80F, 60% RH) | 50 pints/day |
| Coverage | Up to 7,500 sq ft (Amazon listing) |
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / app | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR | Not stated |
| Noise | Not published |
| Bucket / capacity | 1.6 gal |
| Capacity, as rated | 50 pints/day at 80F, 60% RH; up to 120 pints at 95F, 90% RH |
| Airflow | 188 CFM standard, 218 CFM turbo |
| Modes | Comfort, Turbo, Continuous |
| Weight | 30.5 lb |
| ENERGY STAR status | Not on ENERGY STAR's current certified list under this model number (checked Nov 2026). |
| Price tier | Mid (about $200 to $400) |
Pros
- Pump and Wi-Fi
- High airflow
- Light for its class (30.5 lb)
Cons
- Rated at 80F, not the DOE test
- Not on current ENERGY STAR list
Spec sources (checked 2026-11-12): Amazon listing B073V9MG3Y (Model Number HME1004).
Which 50 pint dehumidifier is quietest?
We cannot give a fair ranking, because most makers do not publish noise for these models and almost none have been measured independently. The Midea Cube 50 is the exception: RTINGS measured 54.3 dBA on low and 56.2 dBA on high. A published spec table lists the older Hisense DH7019KP1WG at 47 to 50 dB, but that is a maker figure. For a quiet room, see our quiet dehumidifier guide.
50 pint vs 70 pint
| 50 pint (current label) | 70 pint (pre-2019 label) | |
|---|---|---|
| Test temperature | 65F (DOE since 2019) | 80F (old test) |
| Same machine? | Often yes: many 70 pint models were relabeled 50 pint | Same |
| Can you buy one new? | Yes, every major brand | Only old stock or units rated at 80F |
| Largest ENERGY STAR portable | 50 pints | n/a |
In other words, 50 pint vs 70 pint is mostly a labeling question. See our 70 pint dehumidifier guide for heavy duty options above 50 pints.
How much area a 50 pint covers
Maker coverage claims for 50 pint units range from 4,000 to 7,500 sq ft, which is optimistic. ENERGY STAR's sizing chart is a better guide: 50 pints is the recommended capacity for a wet space under 2,000 sq ft, or a slightly to very damp space over 2,000 sq ft.
| Condition before dehumidifying | Room under 2,000 sq ft (pints/day) | Space over 2,000 sq ft (pints/day) |
|---|---|---|
| Slightly to moderately damp feels damp, musty odor at times; about 50 to 75% RH | 20 to 30 | 30+ |
| Very damp always feels and smells damp, damp spots on walls or floor; about 75 to 90% RH | 25 to 40 | 40+ |
| Wet walls or floor sweat, seepage, laundry drying; about 90 to 100% RH | 30 to 50 | 50+ |
Source: ENERGY STAR dehumidifier buying guidance. ENERGY STAR adds: "it's better to oversize than undersize."
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- ENERGY STAR Certified Dehumidifiers dataset (data.energystar.gov)
- ENERGY STAR: Dehumidifier testing and capacity
- ENERGY STAR: Dehumidifiers buying guidance and sizing chart