Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) vs Midea MAD50PS1QWT
Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S)
The short answer
Midea MAD50PS1QWT comes out ahead overall with 8.3/10 against 6.9/10 for the Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S). Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) is stronger on noise. Midea MAD50PS1QWT is stronger on moisture removal performance, basement suitability, ease of use & emptying, energy efficiency and value. At current verified prices, the Midea MAD50PS1QWT costs about $49.99 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 MAD50PS1QWT if: Most basements up to about 4,500 sq ft, especially ones without a floor drain, where water has to go up to a sink or out a window. Not for buyers who need it quiet.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) | Midea MAD50PS1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 7.0Reviewed says it's on par with other 50-pint units but gives no measured numbers. | 8.4RTINGS gives it 8.5 for capacity on this exact model. Rated 49.67 pints/day by ENERGY STAR. Reviewed's fastest pull-down result was for the non-pump sibling. |
| Basement Suitability | 7.0Rated for 4,500 sq ft with a drain hose. No pump. | 9.0RTINGS gives it 8.6 for basements. It has a built-in pump and is rated for 4,500 sq ft, but it's heavy on stairs. |
| Ease of Use & Emptying | 7.62-gallon tank and app control. Reviewed says the app could be better. | 8.5Very large nesting tank, app alerts and a pump. A full bucket is heavy. |
| Noise | 6.5The 40 dB sleep mode helps, but Reviewed flags the fan as loud at high speed. | 5.5RTINGS gives it 5.7 for noise and says you'll clearly hear it in the same room. |
| Energy Efficiency | 6.0ENERGY STAR status and IEF are unconfirmed. | 7.3ENERGY STAR certified at an IEF of 2.01 L/kWh, which is the v6 minimum and not Most Efficient. |
| Value | 6.5$359.99, about $110 more than the #1 pick, and it has no pump. | 9.2$249.99 from Amazon is the lowest price in this pool for a 50-pint unit with a pump and Wi-Fi. The warranty is 1 year. |
Specifications
| Spec | Dreo 711S (DR-HDH001S) | Midea MAD50PS1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 34 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | No | Yes |
| 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 MAD50PS1QWT
Pros
- Built-in pump lifts water to a sink or out a window
- Rated for up to 4,500 sq ft
- Large nesting tank of about 34 pints
- ENERGY STAR certified (-A variant)
- Wi-Fi app control
- Strong RTINGS scores for basement use and capacity
Cons
- RTINGS scores noise poor (5.7)
- Adds heat to the room
- Heavy at about 42 lb
- Only a 1-year warranty
- Sold under several suffixes (-A, -B), so check the exact model
The best fit for most basements. It combines large capacity, pump draining and a fair price. Accept the fan noise, confirm the exact model suffix when buying, and it should handle a big damp space without daily attention.
Full Midea MAD50PS1QWT 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.