Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) vs Midea MAD50PS1QWT
Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft)
The short answer
Midea MAD50PS1QWT comes out ahead overall with 8.3/10 against 6.9/10 for the Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft). 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 $50.00 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 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 | Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) | Midea MAD50PS1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 7.0Bob Vila: performance 4.5/5, similar to other 50-pint units. No measured pints figure. | 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 | 8.3Pump with a 16.4-ft lift, auto-restart and defrost, rated for 4,500 sq ft. | 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 | 7.0Timer and easy emptying. The 2.25-gallon bucket is smaller than the Cube's. | 8.5Very large nesting tank, app alerts and a pump. A full bucket is heavy. |
| Noise | 5.5Bob Vila: noisier than most of its top picks. | 5.5RTINGS gives it 5.7 for noise and says you'll clearly hear it in the same room. |
| Energy Efficiency | 5.0No ENERGY STAR or IEF data found. | 7.3ENERGY STAR certified at an IEF of 2.01 L/kWh, which is the v6 minimum and not Most Efficient. |
| Value | 7.0$299.99 is fair for a unit with a pump, but the #1 pick is cheaper and better documented. | 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 | Ivation 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump (4,500 sq ft) | 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 | 18 pints | 34 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | Yes | Yes |
| 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 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.