Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump vs Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
Basements where water must be pumped up to a sink
This 50-pint Cube adds a pump that the manual rates to 14 feet of lift, with a 16-foot tube listed by the seller. It still needs weekly bucket emptying, eight inches of space all round and sixteen at the outlet. The top bucket level holds about 4.23 gallons.
Published specifications
- Maker page: MAD50PS1QWT-A, 50 pints/day, 4,500 sq ft, built-in pump
- Manual: maximum pump height 14 ft; listing: 16 ft drain tube
- Manual: top fill level about 4.23 gal, roughly 40.5 lb of water
- Manual: 8 in clear on all sides, 16 in at the air outlet, indoor only
- Manual: working range 41°F to 95°F; listing says 90°F upper rating
- Listing: 14.45 D x 14.76 W x 14.96 H in, 41.5 lb, 470 W, 115 V
Strengths
- Pump lifts water up to 14 feet, per the manual
- Large bucket nests the machine for compact storage
- Washable side filters with a 250-hour reminder and Wi-Fi app control
Caveats
- Manual still asks for weekly bucket emptying when pumping
- Pump start-up is loud for three to five minutes, per Midea
- Listing and manual describe pump activation differently
Read the full Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump guide
Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Damp rooms where the unit can sit above a drain
The no-pump 50-pint Cube runs on top of a bucket of about 4.2 gallons and nests into it for storage. It needs eight inches of space all round and sixteen at the outlet, and continuous or bucketless draining only works downhill. Midea's own page carries conflicting coverage and model fields.
Published specifications
- Maker page: MAD50S1QWT-A, 50 pints/day, 4,500 sq ft, built-in pump: No
- Manual: top fill level about 4.23 gal, roughly 40.5 lb of water
- Manual: 8 in clear on all sides, 16 in at the air outlet, indoor only
- Manual: working range 41°F to 95°F; listing says 90°F upper rating
- Listing: 14.45 D x 14.76 W x 14.96 H in, 41.5 lb, 490 W, 115 V
- Manual: one-year limited warranty from delivery or purchase, whichever later
Strengths
- Large bucket and bucketless mode mean fewer trips to empty it
- Nests into its own bucket for compact storage
- Washable side filters with a 250-hour reminder and Wi-Fi app control
Caveats
- No pump: hose draining only works with the unit above the drain
- A full bucket is about 40 pounds to lift and carry
- Midea's page lists 1,500 sq ft in one panel and a pump model code in its specs
Read the full Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump if your situation matches: Basements where water must be pumped up to a sink. Its main caveat: Manual still asks for weekly bucket emptying when pumping.
Choose the Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier if your situation matches: Damp rooms where the unit can sit above a drain. Its main caveat: No pump: hose draining only works with the unit above the drain.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Midea US product page for the Cube 50 pt. dehumidifier with built-in pump MAD50PS1QWT-A Source for Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
- Midea owner's manual for the Cube range linked from the MAD50PS1QWT-A page Source for Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
- Same Cube owner's manual as supplied with the Amazon listing Source for Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump and Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier
- Midea US product page for the Cube 50 pt. dehumidifier MAD50S1QWT-A Source for Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier
- Midea owner's manual for the Cube range, cover naming MAD50S1QWT-A (Midea copy) Source for Midea Cube MAD50S1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier
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