Midea MAD50S1QWT vs Midea MAD50PS1QWT
Midea MAD50S1QWT
The short answer
Midea MAD50PS1QWT comes out ahead overall with 8.3/10 against 7.8/10 for the Midea MAD50S1QWT. Midea MAD50S1QWT is stronger on moisture removal performance and energy efficiency. Midea MAD50PS1QWT is stronger on basement suitability and value. At current verified prices, the Midea MAD50PS1QWT costs about $185.91 less.
- 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.
- 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 | Midea MAD50S1QWT | Midea MAD50PS1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Removal Performance | 9.0Fastest humidity pull-down of the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. | 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 | 7.8Rated for 4,500 sq ft, with gravity drain and a large tank. 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 | 8.3Very large nesting tank and app alerts. Heavy when full (Family Handyman). | 8.5Very large nesting tank, app alerts and a pump. A full bucket is heavy. |
| Noise | 5.8Same Cube 50 platform that RTINGS rated poor for noise (5.7, measured on the pump version). | 5.5RTINGS gives it 5.7 for noise and says you'll clearly hear it in the same room. |
| Energy Efficiency | 8.5Lowest power draw among the 50-pint units in Reviewed's tests. ENERGY STAR certified. | 7.3ENERGY STAR certified at an IEF of 2.01 L/kWh, which is the v6 minimum and not Most Efficient. |
| Value | 5.5$435.90 from a third-party seller is poor value next to the $249.99 pump version. | 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 | Midea MAD50S1QWT | 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 | 33.8 pints | 34 pints |
| Built-in Condensate Pump | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / App Control | Yes | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 41.54 lb | 41.54 lb |
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 →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.