Main trade-off
Midea Cube 20 Pint
The nested Cube is awkward to carry when its reservoir contains water.
Head-to-head
Midea Cube 20 vs Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1: Frigidaire removes more, Cube lets you choose a lighter bucket load
The short answer
Choose the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 when a 20-pint unit would be undersized for the moisture load. Choose the Midea Cube 20 when removal needs are modest and selectable bucket weight matters more. The Frigidaire removes more per rated day in a smaller cabinet footprint, while the Cube can hold more water between trips.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The stronger extractor has the smaller bucket
The Frigidaire raises rated removal from 20 to 35 pints per day while holding only 1.7 gallons. The Cube can stop at a three-gallon selected fill level, so extraction speed and time between carrying trips point in different directions.
What this is based on
35 / 20 = 1.75. Cube level 4 is 3 gallons, versus 1.7 gallons in the Frigidaire.
Main trade-off
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
It cannot pump water uphill.
Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Choose it for
- The room suits the 20-pint class
- You want selectable bucket fill levels and longer potential intervals between trips
- Main trade-off
- The nested Cube is awkward to carry when its reservoir contains water.
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Choose it for
- A larger moisture load calls for 35-pint capacity
- You need a shallower cabinet despite the extra output
- Main trade-off
- It cannot pump water uphill.
About this comparison
Compare Midea Cube 20 and Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 for heavier moisture, bucket weight, cabinet footprint and drain access.
Choose the Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 when a 20-pint unit would be undersized for the moisture load. Choose the Midea Cube 20 when removal needs are modest and selectable bucket weight matters more. The Frigidaire removes more per rated day in a smaller cabinet footprint, while the Cube can hold more water between trips.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Damp laundry space with a heavier removal requirement
The Frigidaire is rated for 35 rather than 20 pints/day.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Caution
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
No drain and the fewest possible carrying trips
The Cube's highest selected storage is larger, at a greater carrying weight.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Depends
A shallow space beside furniture
The Frigidaire cabinet is 11.1 inches deep.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Depends
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Carrying a bucket is physically difficult
The Cube can reduce its selected fill level, though even 17 lb may be unsuitable.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Depends
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Caution
A drain sits above the machine
A gravity setup does not provide lift.
- Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Not suitable
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The stronger extractor has the smaller bucket
The Frigidaire raises rated removal from 20 to 35 pints per day while holding only 1.7 gallons. The Cube can stop at a three-gallon selected fill level, so extraction speed and time between carrying trips point in different directions.
How we reached this conclusion
35 / 20 = 1.75. Cube level 4 is 3 gallons, versus 1.7 gallons in the Frigidaire.
More capacity does not require more cabinet floor area
The Frigidaire's cabinet footprint is about 163 square inches against 181 for the Cube. It supplies the higher rated removal in roughly 10% less cabinet area, before ventilation and bucket access.
How we reached this conclusion
14.7 × 11.1 = 163.17. 13.50 × 13.39 = 180.77. Area reduction is 9.7%.
Do not buy a large reservoir you cannot comfortably carry
The Cube's manual lists about 29.5 pounds at its highest fill level and 17 pounds at its lowest. If the sink is across the apartment, choose the lower setting or a proper drain route rather than treating maximum storage as an automatic benefit.
How we reached this conclusion
Manufacturer approximate filled-bucket weights at levels 4 and 1. The comparison does not establish a safe lifting weight for an individual.
Choice A
Midea, MAD20S1QWT
Cube 20 Pint
A compact smart Cube with an unusually roomy lift-off bucket for its 20-pint class.
- Best matched use
- The room suits the 20-pint class
Checked facts
- Daily removal rating: 20 pints
- Nominal or maximum selected water storage: Up to 3 gallons at Cube fill level 4
- Selected bucket levels and approximate load: Level 1: 1.5 gal / 17 lb. Level 4: 3 gal / 29.5 lb
- Cabinet width and depth: 13.50 × 13.39 inches
Choice B
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
- A larger moisture load calls for 35-pint capacity
Checked facts
- Daily removal rating: 35 pints
- Nominal or maximum selected water storage: 1.7 gallons
- Selected bucket levels and approximate load: No selectable fill weight documented here
- Cabinet width and depth: 14.7 × 11.1 inches
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Midea Cube 20 Pint | Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily removal rating | 20 pints | 35 pints | The Frigidaire provides 75% more rated removal capacity. |
| Nominal or maximum selected water storage | Up to 3 gallons at Cube fill level 4 | 1.7 gallons | A higher extraction rating does not imply a larger bucket. |
| Selected bucket levels and approximate load | Level 1: 1.5 gal / 17 lb. Level 4: 3 gal / 29.5 lb | No selectable fill weight documented here | The Cube trades carrying load against emptying frequency. |
| Cabinet width and depth | 13.50 × 13.39 inches | 14.7 × 11.1 inches | The Frigidaire trades a little more width for less depth. |
| Connected operation | App control | App schedules and fan adjustment | Both can fit a work-and-sleep routine. |
| Drain arrangement | Gravity drain with bucketless option | Continuous drain option | Neither arrangement should be assumed to lift water to an elevated drain. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Midea Cube 20 Pint
- Twenty pints per day is slow for a large, actively wet basement.
If you choose Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- The conventional bucket is smaller than the Cube 35 reservoir.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
The room needs more than a 20-pint-class extractor
Choose Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier. The Frigidaire is rated at 35 pints/day.
Removal needs are modest and adjustable fill weight matters
Choose Midea Cube 20 Pint. The Cube lets you choose how full the bucket becomes.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Choose the removal class before the reservoir
A large bucket cannot compensate for inadequate extraction. A persistently damp laundry space may need the Frigidaire's higher rated capacity. The Cube makes more sense where its output is sufficient and the daily task is mainly managing the collected water.
Check the awkward carrying moment
The Cube offers a useful trade between emptying frequency and load. Its largest setting is a heavy carry. The Frigidaire's smaller bucket may fill sooner under a demanding load, so map out whether a suitable continuous drain is available before choosing.
Make room for the whole routine
The Frigidaire is shallower, which can help in an apartment hallway or utility corner. Neither can be pushed tightly into a cupboard. Leave ventilation space and a clear path to remove water without lifting a full container over furniture.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Daily ratings do not predict actual laundry drying time.
- Cabinet footprint excludes operating clearances.
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
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| Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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