Main trade-off
Midea Cube 35 Pint
Nested height does not describe extended operation
Head-to-head
Midea Cube 35 Pint vs Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1: Cube nests for storage, Frigidaire handles a larger moisture load
The short answer
Choose Midea Cube 35 Pint when compact nested storage is the main constraint and its capacity suits the room. Choose Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 when its documented 49.71-pint certification and conventional body better fit your moisture load. Both support app control and gravity drainage. Frigidaire's large bucket can become a substantial carrying load.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Check the limiting storage dimension rather than overall size
An emptied Cube fits under a 20-inch storage shelf by its 14.57-inch nested height, while Frigidaire's 24.7-inch body does not. A shallow cupboard can reverse the preference because Frigidaire is 12.2 inches deep versus Cube's 14.45. Choose Cube for low storage and Frigidaire for a shallower footprint when the other dimensions fit. Neither example authorizes running a dehumidifier inside a closed cupboard.
What this is based on
These comparisons use bare-body dimensions. Cube must be assessed in its extended operating state with the required air clearances, so its nested height cannot prove operating fit.
Main trade-off
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
A full bucket contains about 22.5 lb of water
Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Choose it for
- Store an emptied unit in its lower nested form
- Use SmartHome controls without requiring a pump
- Main trade-off
- Nested height does not describe extended operation
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Choose it for
- Use the documented 49.71-pint certified rating
- Keep a conventional body with an explicitly specified 2.7-gallon bucket
- Main trade-off
- A full bucket contains about 22.5 lb of water
About this comparison
Compare Midea Cube 35 Pint and Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 for storage shape, bucket carrying, gravity drainage and remote operation.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
I store the emptied unit under a 20-inch shelf
Cube's nested height is 14.57 inches. Frigidaire is 24.7 inches high.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
My storage depth limit is 13 inches
Cube is 14.45 inches deep and Frigidaire 12.2 inches, before allowing for attachments.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
I require a built-in pump for a sink above the outlet
Both documented configurations rely on gravity for continuous drainage.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
I cannot carry more than 15 lb of collected water
Use drainage or empty early. A full Frigidaire bucket exceeds that water-only limit, and Cube's exact full-water load is not established here.
- Midea Cube 35 Pint
- Depends
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Check the limiting storage dimension rather than overall size
An emptied Cube fits under a 20-inch storage shelf by its 14.57-inch nested height, while Frigidaire's 24.7-inch body does not. A shallow cupboard can reverse the preference because Frigidaire is 12.2 inches deep versus Cube's 14.45. Choose Cube for low storage and Frigidaire for a shallower footprint when the other dimensions fit. Neither example authorizes running a dehumidifier inside a closed cupboard.
How we reached this conclusion
These comparisons use bare-body dimensions. Cube must be assessed in its extended operating state with the required air clearances, so its nested height cannot prove operating fit.
Frigidaire's larger bucket creates a lifting decision
Frigidaire holds 2.7 US gallons, which is about 22.5 lb of water when full before the bucket itself is counted. That may reduce visits but can make carrying water upstairs impractical. Choose it with a permitted gravity drain or a plan to empty earlier if lifting is limited. Cube also lacks a pump, so its app cannot solve a higher sink. The drainage route matters more than remote controls in that situation.
How we reached this conclusion
2.7 multiplied by approximately 8.34 lb per US gallon gives 22.5 lb. This is water-only mass and does not compare the Cube's unverified tank volume.
Low sound and high removal are separate specifications
Frigidaire publishes 47, 49 and 51 dBA across its fan settings, but the reviewed evidence does not assign the certified 49.71-pint removal rate to every setting. Choose it when the documented capacity fits your load and test whether the intended setting maintains humidity. Cube's 35-pint manufacturer rating may suffice for a smaller load. Neither the difference in capacity labels nor the app support proves which is quieter at equal moisture removal.
How we reached this conclusion
The sound table lacks a paired capacity-at-speed table, and Cube's current 35-pint maker rating is not presented as a same-procedure certification result.
Choice A
Midea, MAD35S1QWT
Cube 35 Pint
The middle Cube balances useful daily capacity with a large adjustable reservoir and connected controls.
- Best matched use
- Store an emptied unit in its lower nested form
Checked facts
- Capacity basis: The exact manufacturer model table rates 35 pints per day.
- Storage shape: Published nested dimensions are 14.76 inches wide, 14.45 deep and 14.57 high.
- Body weight: Published body weight is 39.62 lb.
- Drainage and controls: There is no built-in pump.
Choice B
Frigidaire, FHDD5034Y1
50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
A polished large-room choice with strong airflow, a 2.7-gallon tank and current efficiency data.
- Best matched use
- Use the documented 49.71-pint certified rating
Checked facts
- Capacity basis: Exact-model certification lists 49.71 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh under Appendix X1.
- Storage shape: The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb.
- Body weight: The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb.
- Drainage and controls: The manufacturer documents Wi-Fi app controls and continuous gravity drainage.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Midea Cube 35 Pint | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity basis | The exact manufacturer model table rates 35 pints per day. | Exact-model certification lists 49.71 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh under Appendix X1. | The maker's 35-pint rating and Frigidaire's exact certification are separately labeled. |
| Storage shape | Published nested dimensions are 14.76 inches wide, 14.45 deep and 14.57 high. | The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb. | Cube stores lower, while Frigidaire is shallower front to back. |
| Body weight | Published body weight is 39.62 lb. | The body is 15.9 inches wide, 12.2 deep and 24.7 high, weighing 41 lb. | Machine weight does not include a full collected-water load. |
| Drainage and controls | There is no built-in pump. | The manufacturer documents Wi-Fi app controls and continuous gravity drainage. | App control does not give either unit a built-in uphill drain. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Midea Cube 35 Pint
- No built-in pump
If you choose Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- The fixed body is 24.7 inches high
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Store an emptied unit in its lower nested form
Choose Midea Cube 35 Pint. Use SmartHome controls without requiring a pump. Nested height does not describe extended operation.
Use the documented 49.71-pint certified rating
Choose Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier. Keep a conventional body with an explicitly specified 2.7-gallon bucket. A full bucket contains about 22.5 lb of water.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No same-room sound or moisture-removal comparison was established.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current dehumidifiers comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Midea Cube 35 Pint |
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| Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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