Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) vs Midea MAD20S1QWT
Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S)
The short answer
Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) comes out ahead overall with 6.9/10 against 6.6/10 for the Midea MAD20S1QWT. Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) is stronger on moisture removal performance and basement suitability. Midea MAD20S1QWT is stronger on ease of use & emptying, noise, energy efficiency and value. At current verified prices, the Midea MAD20S1QWT costs about $119.99 less.
- Choose the Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) if: Finished basements used as playrooms or guest rooms, where a child lock, tilt shutoff and a quiet sleep mode matter more than having a pump.
- Choose the Midea MAD20S1QWT if: Only small or finished basements, up to about 1,500 sq ft, that are mildly damp. It isn't for wet, open basements.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) | Midea MAD20S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 7.0Reviewed says it's on par with other 50-pint units but gives no measured numbers. | 5.0Slowest unit in Bob Vila's basement test, at just under 1 pint/hour. Performance 3/5. |
| Basement Suitability | 7.0Rated for 4,500 sq ft with a drain hose. No pump. | 6.0Rated for only 1,500 sq ft. Gravity drain only, no pump. |
| Ease of Use & Emptying | 7.62-gallon tank and app control. Reviewed says the app could be better. | 8.5Ran more than 40 hours between emptying, with a hose included and app alerts. |
| Noise | 6.5The 40 dB sleep mode helps, but Reviewed flags the fan as loud at high speed. | 7.5Bob Vila scored it 4/5 for noise. No measured dB figure. |
| Energy Efficiency | 6.0ENERGY STAR status and IEF are unconfirmed. | 6.5ENERGY STAR at an IEF of 1.7 L/kWh, the minimum for its class. |
| Value | 6.5$359.99, about $110 more than the #1 pick, and it has no pump. | 7.8Lowest price among the in-stock picks, and Bob Vila scores value 5/5. It removes less water per dollar than the #1 pick. |
Specifications
| Spec | Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) | Midea MAD20S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Capacity (DOE 2019) | 50 pints/day | 20 pints/day |
| Rated Coverage | 4,500 sq ft | 1,500 sq ft |
| Technology | compressor | compressor |
| Bucket Capacity | 16 pints | 25.4 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | No | No |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | Yes | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | — | Yes |
| Weight | 39 lb | 33.07 lb |
Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S)
Pros
- Child lock and tilt shutoff
- Thermal overload protection
- Sleep mode as low as 40 dB
- Rated for 4,500 sq ft
- Drain hose included
- Performance on par with other 50-pint units
Cons
- Loud fan at high speed
- App could be better
- Smaller 2-gallon tank
- No pump
- Costs more than the pump Midea
A good family-oriented choice for finished basements. It matches the big units on capacity but costs more than the best overall pick and lacks a pump.
Full Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) review →Midea MAD20S1QWT
Pros
- Budget price
- Tank ran over 40 hours in Bob Vila's test
- Quieter than the 50-pint units
- Hose included for gravity draining
- Wi-Fi app alerts
- ENERGY STAR certified
Cons
- Slowest unit in Bob Vila's basement test
- Only suitable for about 1,500 sq ft
- Hard to move when full
- No built-in pump
A sensible low-cost choice for a small, mildly damp basement. If your space is large or genuinely wet, step up to a 50-pint model.
Full Midea MAD20S1QWT review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Basement Dehumidifiers of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.