Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) vs Midea MAD50S1QWT
Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft)
Midea MAD50S1QWT
The short answer
Midea MAD50S1QWT comes out ahead overall with 7.8/10 against 6.9/10 for the Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft). Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) is stronger on basement suitability and value. Midea MAD50S1QWT is stronger on moisture removal performance, ease of use & emptying and energy efficiency. At current verified prices, the Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) costs about $135.91 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 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 | Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) | Midea MAD50S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 7.0Bob Vila: performance 4.5/5, similar to other 50-pint units. No measured pints figure. | 9.0Fastest humidity pull-down of the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. |
| Basement Suitability | 8.3Pump with a 16.4-ft lift, auto-restart and defrost, rated for 4,500 sq ft. | 7.8Rated for 4,500 sq ft, with gravity drain and a large tank. No pump. |
| Ease of Use & Emptying | 7.0Timer and easy emptying. The 2.25-gallon bucket is smaller than the Cube's. | 8.3Very large nesting tank and app alerts. Heavy when full (Family Handyman). |
| Noise | 5.5Bob Vila: noisier than most of its top picks. | 5.8Same Cube 50 platform that RTINGS rated poor for noise (5.7, measured on the pump version). |
| Energy Efficiency | 5.0No ENERGY STAR or IEF data found. | 8.5Lowest power draw among the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. ENERGY STAR certified. |
| Value | 7.0$299.99 is fair for a unit with a pump, but the #1 pick is cheaper and better documented. | 5.5$435.90 from a third-party seller is poor value next to the $249.99 pump version. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) | 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 | 18 pints | 33.8 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | — | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | — | Yes |
| Weight | — | 41.54 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 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.