Midea MAD20S1QWT vs Midea MAD50S1QWT
Midea MAD50S1QWT
The short answer
Midea MAD50S1QWT comes out ahead overall with 7.8/10 against 6.6/10 for the Midea MAD20S1QWT. Midea MAD20S1QWT is stronger on noise and value. Midea MAD50S1QWT is stronger on moisture removal performance, basement suitability and energy efficiency. At current verified prices, the Midea MAD20S1QWT costs about $255.91 less.
- 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.
- 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 | Midea MAD20S1QWT | Midea MAD50S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 5.0Slowest unit in Bob Vila's basement test, at just under 1 pint/hour. Performance 3/5. | 9.0Fastest humidity pull-down of the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. |
| Basement Suitability | 6.0Rated for only 1,500 sq ft. Gravity drain only, no pump. | 7.8Rated for 4,500 sq ft, with gravity drain and a large tank. No pump. |
| Ease of Use & Emptying | 8.5Ran more than 40 hours between emptying, with a hose included and app alerts. | 8.3Very large nesting tank and app alerts. Heavy when full (Family Handyman). |
| Noise | 7.5Bob Vila scored it 4/5 for noise. No measured dB figure. | 5.8Same Cube 50 platform that RTINGS rated poor for noise (5.7, measured on the pump version). |
| Energy Efficiency | 6.5ENERGY STAR at an IEF of 1.7 L/kWh, the minimum for its class. | 8.5Lowest power draw among the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. ENERGY STAR certified. |
| Value | 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. | 5.5$435.90 from a third-party seller is poor value next to the $249.99 pump version. |
Specifications
| Spec | Midea MAD20S1QWT | Midea MAD50S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Capacity (DOE 2019) | 20 pints/day | 50 pints/day |
| Rated Coverage | 1,500 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft |
| Technology | compressor | compressor |
| Bucket Capacity | 25.4 pints | 33.8 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | No | No |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | Yes | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 33.07 lb | 41.54 lb |
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 →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.