Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump
#2 in LargeFull review
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 rates 3.7 among large dehumidifiers; the Santa Fe Compact70 rates 2.3 among whole-home ones. The Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump costs $1,455.94 less ($234.05 vs $1,689.99).
Santa Fe Compact70
#10 in Whole-homeFull review
For crawlspaces and basements with little clearance where a full-size unit won’t fit; buyers with room should look at more efficient options.
Amazon $1,689.99$1,689.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (large and whole-home), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump | Santa Fe Compact70 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $4.71 per pint/day | 5 $38.63 per pint/day |
| Efficiency 25% | 51 2 L/kWh | 11 2 L/kWh |
| Quiet 15% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 7 55 dB (maker rating) |
| 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) | 100 5-year warranty |
| Smart 5% | 0 no app control | 0 no app control |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics 50-Pint with Pump | Santa Fe Compact70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Capacity (2019 DOE) | 49.7 pints/day | 43.8 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2 L/kWh | 2 L/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Energy use | 525 kWh/year | - |
| Coverage (maker) | 2,500 sq ft | 2,600 sq ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | - | 49 °F |
| Noise | - | 55 dB |
| Drainage and controls | ||
| Built-in pump | Yes | No |
| Drain hose outlet | - | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | No | No |
| Auto restart after power cut | Yes | Yes |
| Auto defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Type | Portable | Whole-home |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-454B |
| Dimensions | 24.3 x 11.1 x 15.4 in | 12 x 12 x 21 in |
| Weight | - | 55 lb |
| Wheels | - | No |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Sealed-system warranty | - | 6 years |