GE APYR50LC vs Waykar PD160B

Which Dehumidifier Is Better?

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GE APYR50LC
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  1. Recommended in 3 articles:
  2. Dehumidifiers
  3. Basements
  4. Bathroom
  1. Recommended in 5 articles:
  2. Dehumidifiers
  3. Basements
  4. Bedrooms
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Our Verdict

GE APYR50LC

Waykar PD160B

The GE APYR50LC and the Waykar PD160B are two dehumidifiers with different capacities, making them ideal for different uses. Get the Waykar if you're looking to dehumidify smaller spaces. It's quieter, more compact, and doesn't give off nearly as much heat as the GE, making a noticeable difference in places like bedrooms or living rooms where the GE is a nuisance during operation. Just note that the Waykar has a much smaller dehumidification capacity than the GE, so it won't pull moisture from the air as quickly and can't handle larger, very damp areas effectively. Therefore, get the GE if you need to dehumidify large spaces like a basement, as it also features a built-in drain pump, allowing for a fairly hands-off user experience.

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Variants

  • APYR50LC (Gray)
  • PD160B (White)

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Main Differences for
Basement

Threshold 

0.10

Basement 
 

8.4
6.9

Capacity 
 

8.5
6.1

Drainage 
 

9.3
7.1

Dehumidification Efficiency 
 

8.4
7.7

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
7.9

Device Dimensions 
 

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GE APYR50LC Device Dimensions
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Height 
 

24.0" (61.0 cm)
20.8" (52.9 cm)

Width 
 

14.7" (37.4 cm)
12.1" (30.8 cm)

Depth 
 

10.6" (27.0 cm)
9.2" (23.3 cm)

Body  

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight 
 

39.1 lbs (17.8 kg)
26.0 lbs (11.8 kg)

Caster Wheels 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Cord Length  

5.8 ft (178 cm)
5.0 ft (152 cm)

Display And Control 
 

Controls And Display 
 

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GE APYR50LC Controls And Display
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Waykar PD160B Controls And Display

Button Location 
 

Top
Top

Display  

Yes
Yes

Display Location  

Top
Top
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Drainage 
 

9.3
7.1

Water Tank And Drain 
 

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GE APYR50LC Water Tank And Drain
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Waykar PD160B Water Tank And Drain

Water Tank 
 

Yes
Yes

Water Tank Capacity 
 

1.7 gal (6.6 L)
0.7 gal (2.5 L)

Continuous Drainage 
 

Yes
Yes

Drain Pump 
 

Yes
No

Additional Features 
 

Auto-Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Defrost Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Humidistat 
 

Yes
Yes

App 
 

No
No
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Performance

Capacity 
 

8.5
6.1

Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F  

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GE APYR50LC Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F
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Waykar PD160B Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F

Type 
 

Refrigerant
Refrigerant

AHAM Rated Capacity 
 

50.0 PPD (23.7 LPD)
8.5 PPD (4.0 LPD)

Tested Dehumidification Capacity 
 

32.0 PPD (15.1 LPD)
6.0 PPD (2.8 LPD)
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Dehumidification Efficiency 
 

8.4
7.7

Energy Star Rating 
 

1.8L/kWh
N/A

Measured Wattage 
 

608 W
150 W

Tested Efficiency 
 

1.0L/kWh
0.8L/kWh
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Noise 
 

5.0
7.9

Noise Levels  

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

60.6 dBA
47.3 dBA

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

56.2 dBA
43.2 dBA
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Airflow 
 

7.5
7.2

Airflow  

Airflow @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

236 CFM
83 CFM

Airflow @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

165 CFM
65 CFM
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Temperature Stability 
 

5.1
8.0

Heat vs. Humidity  

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GE APYR50LC Heat vs. Humidity
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Waykar PD160B Heat vs. Humidity

Temperature Increase 
 

4.0 °F (2.2 °C)
1.1 °F (0.6 °C)

Airflow Temperature 
 

97 °F (36 °C)
84 °F (29 °C)
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