Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump
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The low-cost way to get an efficient 50-pint pump dehumidifier for a basement. It is a Midea-built unit sold under Amazon’s own label.
Amazon $234.05$234.05
The Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump is the better dehumidifier overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump leads on drainage. The Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT wins on smart. The Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump costs $7.54 less ($234.05 vs $241.59).
Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT
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An efficient 50-pint dehumidifier for basements and large rooms whose oversized bucket suits places without a floor drain. A pump version is sold separately.
Amazon $241.59$241.59
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump for drainage (built-in pump drains up to a sink or window vs drains downhill through a hose).
- Choose the Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT for smart (Wi-Fi app control vs no app control).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large dehumidifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump | Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $4.71 per pint/day | 70 $4.86 per pint/day |
| Efficiency 25% | 51 2 L/kWh | 51 2 L/kWh |
| Quiet 15% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Drainage 15% | 100 built-in pump drains up to a sink or window | 50 drains downhill through a hose |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
| Smart 5% | 0 no app control | 100 Wi-Fi app control |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump | Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Capacity (2019 DOE) | 49.7 pints/day | 49.7 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2 L/kWh | 2 L/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Energy use | 525 kWh/year | 515 kWh/year |
| Coverage (maker) | 2,500 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | - | 41 °F |
| Drainage and controls | ||
| Bucket | - | 33.6 pints |
| Built-in pump | Yes | No |
| Drain hose outlet | - | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | No | Yes |
| Auto restart after power cut | Yes | Yes |
| Auto defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Type | Portable | Portable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-32 (HFC-32) |
| Dimensions | 24.3 x 11.1 x 15.4 in | 15.0 x 14.8 x 14.5 in |
| Weight | - | 41.5 lb |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Warranty | - | 1 years |