Main trade-off
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
It cannot pump water uphill.
Head-to-head
Frigidaire 35 vs 50 Pint Wi-Fi: 50 adds removal and tank room, both retain the same rated energy factor
The short answer
The 50-pint Frigidaire provides more removal, airflow and tank storage. The 35-pint model suits a smaller moisture load without giving up app controls or the same published energy factor.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The capacity increase is about 39 percent
The 50 model adds 13.86 certified pints per day.
What this is based on
49.71 minus 35.85 equals 13.86. Divide by 35.85 for 38.7 percent.
Main trade-off
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
There is no built-in pump for an elevated drain.
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Choose it for
- The 35-pint capacity class matches your moisture load.
- You want the smaller model with connected controls.
- Main trade-off
- It cannot pump water uphill.
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Choose it for
- You need more certified daily removal.
- You want the 2.7-gallon bucket for a bucket-only setup.
- Main trade-off
- There is no built-in pump for an elevated drain.
About this comparison
Compare FHDD3534Y1 and FHDD5034Y1 for certified capacity, tank trips and airflow, including why the larger model does not improve the published energy factor.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Need more certified removal
The 50 model adds about 39 percent.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Prefer a larger bucket
The 50 model adds one gallon.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Want lower minimum airflow
The 35 model lists 118 CFM on low.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
Need internal pump drainage
Neither includes a pump.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The capacity increase is about 39 percent
The 50 model adds 13.86 certified pints per day.
How we reached this conclusion
49.71 minus 35.85 equals 13.86. Divide by 35.85 for 38.7 percent.
The bucket grows faster than rated removal
Tank capacity rises about 59 percent, so the rated-output fill estimate improves.
How we reached this conclusion
2.7 divided by 1.7 minus 1 equals 58.8 percent. Full-tank estimates are 10.4 versus 9.1 hours using gallons times 8 divided by pints/day times 24.
Equal energy factors do not mean equal hourly power
Both list 2.01 L/kWh, so the larger capacity reflects a different throughput.
How we reached this conclusion
IEF 2.01 equals 2.01. Equal liters per kWh is efficiency per water removed, not equal electrical draw while operating.
Choice A
Frigidaire, FHDD3534Y1
35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
A quiet current 35-pint model with efficient performance, three fan speeds and useful app control.
- Best matched use
- Medium rooms where low noise and verified efficiency carry equal weight
Checked facts
- ENERGY STAR lists 35.85 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.
- Frigidaire specifies 48 dBA and up to 159 CFM.
- It offers three fan speeds, Wi-Fi control and operation down to 41°F.
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
- Large basements with a floor drain and shoppers who value quiet, efficient control
Checked facts
- ENERGY STAR lists 49.71 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.
- Frigidaire specifies a 2.7-gallon bucket and three fan speeds.
- Published airflow spans 174 to 235 CFM with sound rated from 47 to 51 dBA.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified capacity | 35.85 pints per day | 49.71 pints per day | The larger model adds 13.86 pints under the certification test. |
| Bucket | 1.7 gallons | 2.7 gallons | The 50-pint model stores one extra gallon. |
| High airflow | 159 CFM | 235 CFM | The larger model moves 76 CFM more at high speed. |
| Low airflow | 118 CFM | 174 CFM | The larger model remains higher-flow at its lowest setting. |
| Published low-speed sound | 48 dBA | 47 dBA | A one-decibel specification difference is too small to establish a clear real-room noise winner. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- The conventional bucket is smaller than the Cube 35 reservoir.
If you choose Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- The app adds convenience, though core humidity controls still work locally.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Your drain requires an upward lift
Choose neither. The pump-equipped Cube 50 addresses the drainage route that neither Frigidaire solves alone.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
For a basement that overwhelms a smaller unit
The 50-pint model offers about 39 percent more certified removal. That gives it a clearer case when capacity is actually the constraint. A larger square-foot marketing number alone does not establish the correct choice for a cold or leaky basement.
For manual emptying
The larger bucket holds 2.7 gallons against 1.7. At the same real collection rate, that reduces trips. At each unit rated output the advantage is smaller, because the 50-pint machine is also collecting faster. Full water weight rises with the larger bucket.
For an occupied room
Both list three fan speeds and similar noise endpoints, but the larger model has higher airflow even on low. Air movement and sound character can matter differently in a bedroom. No matched room test here proves that the 47 dBA specification sounds quieter in practice.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Calculations use published ratings and tank sizes, not a hands-on drying test. Actual collection falls with temperature and relative humidity.
- Tank-runtime examples assume steady output and a fully usable tank. Shutoff level, cycling and real room conditions change the result.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current dehumidifiers comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 1 of 31 models checked match every need here: “I am drying a medium room or finished basement”, “I have a large basement”, “I want fewer trips to empty the bucket”, and “It will run often, so efficiency matters”.
1 matching model from 31 checkedMeasured difference
Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier lists 49.7 pints/day for current-test moisture removal, 39% above Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier at 35.9 pints/day.
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- 35.9 pints/day
- Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- 49.7 pints/day
- Comparable models
- 9 of 31
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “I am drying a medium room or finished basement”, “I have a large basement”, “I want fewer trips to empty the bucket”, and “It will run often, so efficiency matters”. A need with no documented match does not count.
Calculation noteThis uses explicit ENERGY STAR, Appendix X1 or official current-condition figures. Older hot-saturated labels are excluded when a current test figure is stated. 9 of 31 models have comparable published figures for context.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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| Frigidaire 50 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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The 35-pint capacity class matches your moisture load.
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