Compare · Updated 27 Oct 2026
GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC) vs Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
For most homes and basements, get the Midea Cube 50. For a big, wet basement where you'll pump water to a sink, the GE APYR50LC.
GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
The strongest dehumidifier for big, wet basements: excellent capacity, a built-in pump and Smart Dry that sets its own fan speed. Loud and warm.
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
The best dehumidifier for most US homes and basements: removes moisture fast and quietly, with a huge tank that runs for days, Wi-Fi control and a fold-down design.
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The short answer
The Cube 50 removes moisture fast and quietly, has a huge fold-down tank and Wi-Fi control, for less. The GE has more raw capacity and a built-in pump, but it's loud even on low, runs warm and has no app.
Get the GE APYR50LC if
- —You need to pump water up to a sink or far drain.
- —It's a big, wet basement nobody sits in.
- —You want the most capacity.
Get the Midea Cube 50 if
- —It'll run near where you live or sleep.
- —You want app control.
- —You want to empty it as rarely as possible.
Key differences
Noise
Loud even on low
GE APYR50LC
Quiet
Midea Cube 50
Built-in pump
Yes
GE APYR50LC
Only on the pump version
Midea Cube 50
App control
No
GE APYR50LC
Yes
Midea Cube 50
Tank
1.7 gallons
GE APYR50LC
About 4 gallons, folds down
Midea Cube 50
Pros and cons
GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
- +Excellent moisture removal
- +Built-in pump, no emptying
- +Energy efficient
- −Loud enough to disturb sleep or TV, even on low.
- −Makes small rooms hot and stuffy.
- −No Wi-Fi or app.
Midea Cube 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier
- +Removes moisture fast and quietly
- +Huge tank that lasts days
- +Folds down for storage
- −You lift the heavy top off to empty the bucket.
- −The app only works on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
- −Bulky when extended.
- Is the GE APYR50LC worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
Updated 27 Oct 2026How we decide