Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) vs Midea MAD20S1QWT
Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft)
The short answer
Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) comes out ahead overall with 6.9/10 against 6.6/10 for the Midea MAD20S1QWT. Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) 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 $120.00 less.
- Choose the Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) if: Unfinished basements up to 4,500 sq ft where you'll pump water up to a sink or out to a sump and noise isn't a concern.
- 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 | Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) | Midea MAD20S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 7.0Bob Vila: performance 4.5/5, similar to other 50-pint units. No measured pints figure. | 5.0Slowest unit in Bob Vila's basement test, at just under 1 pint/hour. Performance 3/5. |
| Basement Suitability | 8.3Pump with a 16.4-ft lift, auto-restart and defrost, rated for 4,500 sq ft. | 6.0Rated for only 1,500 sq ft. Gravity drain only, no pump. |
| Ease of Use & Emptying | 7.0Timer and easy emptying. The 2.25-gallon bucket is smaller than the Cube's. | 8.5Ran more than 40 hours between emptying, with a hose included and app alerts. |
| Noise | 5.5Bob Vila: noisier than most of its top picks. | 7.5Bob Vila scored it 4/5 for noise. No measured dB figure. |
| Energy Efficiency | 5.0No ENERGY STAR or IEF data found. | 6.5ENERGY STAR at an IEF of 1.7 L/kWh, the minimum for its class. |
| Value | 7.0$299.99 is fair for a unit with a pump, but the #1 pick is cheaper and better documented. | 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 | Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) | 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 | 18 pints | 25.4 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | — | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | — | Yes |
| Weight | — | 33.07 lb |
Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft)
Pros
- Built-in pump with 16.4-ft lift
- 16-ft hose included
- Auto-restart and defrost mode
- Timer and programming
- Rated for 4,500 sq ft
- Bob Vila scored performance 4.5 out of 5
Cons
- Noisier than most top picks
- Smaller tank than the Midea 50s
- No published ENERGY STAR data
- Sold by a third-party seller
- No manufacturer model number printed in the review
A capable pump alternative for large unfinished basements where noise isn't a concern. For most people the Midea pump model has better efficiency information and a larger tank.
Full Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) 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.