GE APYR50LC vs Midea MAD50PS1WS

Which Dehumidifier Is Better?

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GE APYR50LC
Midea MAD50PS1WS

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  1. Recommended in 3 articles:
  2. Dehumidifiers
  3. Basements
  4. Bathroom

Our Verdict

GE APYR50LC

Midea MAD50PS1WS

Overall, the Midea MAD50PS1WS is a better high-capacity dehumidifier than the GE APYR50LC. Its advertised 50-pint capacity mirrors that of the GE, but it's quieter and gives off less heat, so it feels less intrusive in living spaces. The Midea also has smart features like Wi-Fi connectivity, giving you more control without needing to interact with the unit directly, something the GE lacks entirely. Both models include a built-in drain pump, so they're equally flexible for drainage. Unfortunately, the Midea is discontinued, making it very difficult to find one new.

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Variants

  • APYR50LC (Gray)
  • MAD50PS1WS (White)

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Main Differences for
Basement

Threshold 

0.10

Basement 
 

8.4
8.5
No major differences between these dehumidifiers for basement. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
6.2

Device Dimensions 
 

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GE APYR50LC Device Dimensions
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Height 
 

24.0" (61.0 cm)
24.4" (62.0 cm)

Width 
 

14.7" (37.4 cm)
15.9" (40.4 cm)

Depth 
 

10.6" (27.0 cm)
12.7" (32.2 cm)

Body  

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight 
 

39.1 lbs (17.8 kg)
42.3 lbs (19.2 kg)

Caster Wheels 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Cord Length  

5.8 ft (178 cm)
6.0 ft (184 cm)

Display And Control 
 

Controls And Display 
 

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Button Location 
 

Top
Top

Display  

Yes
Yes

Display Location  

Top
Top
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Drainage 
 

9.3
9.3

Water Tank And Drain 
 

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GE APYR50LC Water Tank And Drain
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Midea MAD50PS1WS Water Tank And Drain

Water Tank 
 

Yes
Yes

Water Tank Capacity 
 

1.7 gal (6.6 L)
1.6 gal (6.0 L)

Continuous Drainage 
 

Yes
Yes

Drain Pump 
 

Yes
Yes

Additional Features 
 

Auto-Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Defrost Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Humidistat 
 

Yes
Yes

App 
 

No
Yes
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Performance

Capacity 
 

8.5
8.5

Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F  

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GE APYR50LC Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F
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Midea MAD50PS1WS Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F

Type 
 

Refrigerant
Refrigerant

AHAM Rated Capacity 
 

50.0 PPD (23.7 LPD)
50.0 PPD (23.7 LPD)

Tested Dehumidification Capacity 
 

32.0 PPD (15.1 LPD)
31.0 PPD (14.7 LPD)
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Dehumidification Efficiency 
 

8.4
8.5

Energy Star Rating 
 

1.8L/kWh
1.9L/kWh

Measured Wattage 
 

608 W
562 W

Tested Efficiency 
 

1.0L/kWh
1.1L/kWh
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Noise 
 

5.0
6.2

Noise Levels  

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

60.6 dBA
54.7 dBA

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

56.2 dBA
52.2 dBA
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Airflow 
 

7.5
7.2

Airflow  

Airflow @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

236 CFM
232 CFM

Airflow @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

165 CFM
205 CFM
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Temperature Stability 
 

5.1
5.3

Heat vs. Humidity  

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GE APYR50LC Heat vs. Humidity
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Midea MAD50PS1WS Heat vs. Humidity

Temperature Increase 
 

4.0 °F (2.2 °C)
3.8 °F (2.1 °C)

Airflow Temperature 
 

97 °F (36 °C)
97 °F (36 °C)
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