GE APYR50LC vs Midea MAD35S1QWT

Which Dehumidifier Is Better?

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GE APYR50LC
Midea MAD35S1QWT

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

Our Verdict

GE APYR50LC

Midea MAD35S1QWT

The Midea MAD35S1QWT and the GE APYR50LC are built for different use cases, mainly due to their capacity. The Midea suits smaller to medium-sized spaces, where it runs quieter and has less of an impact on room temperature, making it easier to live with day to day. The GE, on the other hand, has a higher 50-pint capacity, so it removes moisture more quickly and handles larger, more humid areas like basements with less effort. It also includes a built-in pump, which makes continuous drainage easier to set up. If you're dealing with heavier humidity or larger spaces, the GE makes more sense, while the Midea is a more comfortable fit for everyday use in smaller rooms.

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Main Differences for
Basement

Threshold 

0.10

Basement 
 

8.4
7.6

Drainage 
 

9.3
7.6

Capacity 
 

8.5
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.7
5.9

Device Dimensions 
 

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Height 
 

24.0" (61.0 cm)
25.4" (64.6 cm)

Width 
 

14.7" (37.4 cm)
14.6" (37.0 cm)

Depth 
 

10.6" (27.0 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)

Body  

Material 
 

Plastic
Plastic

Weight 
 

39.1 lbs (17.8 kg)
39.6 lbs (18.0 kg)

Caster Wheels 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Cord Length  

5.8 ft (178 cm)
5.7 ft (175 cm)
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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
7.6

Water Tank And Drain 
 

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Midea MAD35S1QWT Water Tank And Drain

Water Tank 
 

Yes
Yes

Water Tank Capacity 
 

1.7 gal (6.6 L)
4.2 gal (16.0 L)

Continuous Drainage 
 

Yes
Yes

Drain Pump 
 

Yes
No
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Additional Features 
 

Auto-Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Defrost Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Humidistat 
 

Yes
Yes

App 
 

No
Yes
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Performance

Capacity 
 

8.5
7.2

Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F  

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GE APYR50LC Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F
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Midea MAD35S1QWT Tested Dehumidification 70% → 40% @ 77°F

Type 
 

Refrigerant
Refrigerant

AHAM Rated Capacity 
 

50.0 PPD (23.7 LPD)
35.0 PPD (16.6 LPD)

Tested Dehumidification Capacity 
 

32.0 PPD (15.1 LPD)
21.0 PPD (9.9 LPD)
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Dehumidification Efficiency 
 

8.4
8.4

Energy Star Rating 
 

1.8L/kWh
1.9L/kWh

Measured Wattage 
 

608 W
393 W

Tested Efficiency 
 

1.0L/kWh
1.0L/kWh
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Noise 
 

5.0
6.6

Noise Levels  

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

60.6 dBA
52.2 dBA

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

56.2 dBA
50.4 dBA
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Airflow 
 

7.5
7.4

Airflow  

Airflow @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

236 CFM
189 CFM

Airflow @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

165 CFM
155 CFM
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Temperature Stability 
 

5.1
7.0

Heat vs. Humidity  

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GE APYR50LC Heat vs. Humidity
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Midea MAD35S1QWT Heat vs. Humidity

Temperature Increase 
 

4.0 °F (2.2 °C)
3.2 °F (1.8 °C)

Airflow Temperature 
 

97 °F (36 °C)
86 °F (30 °C)
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