Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) vs Midea MAD50S1QWT
Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S)
Midea MAD50S1QWT
The short answer
Midea MAD50S1QWT comes out ahead overall with 7.8/10 against 6.9/10 for the Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S). Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) is stronger on noise and value. Midea MAD50S1QWT is stronger on moisture removal performance, basement suitability, ease of use & emptying and energy efficiency. At current verified prices, the Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) costs about $135.92 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 MAD50S1QWT if: Large basements with a floor drain or a sump nearby, where you want the fastest tested drying and lowest power draw and don't need a pump.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) | Midea MAD50S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 7.0Reviewed says it's on par with other 50-pint units but gives no measured numbers. | 9.0Fastest humidity pull-down of the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. |
| Basement Suitability | 7.0Rated for 4,500 sq ft with a drain hose. No pump. | 7.8Rated for 4,500 sq ft, with gravity drain and a large tank. No pump. |
| Ease of Use & Emptying | 7.62-gallon tank and app control. Reviewed says the app could be better. | 8.3Very large nesting tank and app alerts. Heavy when full (Family Handyman). |
| Noise | 6.5The 40 dB sleep mode helps, but Reviewed flags the fan as loud at high speed. | 5.8Same Cube 50 platform that RTINGS rated poor for noise (5.7, measured on the pump version). |
| Energy Efficiency | 6.0ENERGY STAR status and IEF are unconfirmed. | 8.5Lowest power draw among the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. ENERGY STAR certified. |
| Value | 6.5$359.99, about $110 more than the #1 pick, and it has no pump. | 5.5$435.90 from a third-party seller is poor value next to the $249.99 pump version. |
Specifications
| Spec | Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) | Midea MAD50S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Capacity (DOE 2019) | 50 pints/day | 50 pints/day |
| Rated Coverage | 4,500 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft |
| Technology | compressor | compressor |
| Bucket Capacity | 16 pints | 33.8 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | No | No |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | Yes | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | — | Yes |
| Weight | 39 lb | 41.54 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 MAD50S1QWT
Pros
- Fastest pull-down among 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests
- Lowest power draw in that test group
- Very large nesting tank
- Gravity drain hose included
- Wi-Fi app control
- Rated for 4,500 sq ft
Cons
- No pump
- A full bucket is heavy to carry
- Bulky footprint
- Currently expensive compared with the pump version
- 1-year warranty
Excellent performance and efficiency, but the current price gap with the pump version is hard to justify unless you specifically want its tested speed and low power draw and have a drain nearby.
Full Midea MAD50S1QWT 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.