Is the Midea Cube Dehumidifier Worth It?

Yes at 35 and 50 pints: the Cube costs less than Midea's regular dehumidifier ($3.97 less at 35 and $18.40 less at 50), and ENERGY STAR certifies them within about 1 pint a day of each other. At 20 pints, buy the regular Midea 22 Pint: it is $9.44 cheaper than the Midea Cube 20 and certifies 22.31 pints a day to the Cube's 20.16. If you need a pump, the regular Midea 50 Pint with Pump is $8.27 less than the Midea Cube 50 with Pump. Prices: Amazon.com, October 17, 2026.

  1. Small room or bedroom

    Midea 22 Pint

    $189.56 on Amazon, October 17, 2026

    Not the Cube: the regular Midea 22 Pint certifies 22.31 pints a day to the Cube's 20.16 for $9.44 less ($189.56 vs $199). Buy the Cube 20 only for its bigger tank.

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    22.31 pints/day certified · 1.7 L/kWh · about $44/yr

  2. Most basements under 2,000 sq ft

    Midea Cube 35

    $211.02 on Amazon, October 17, 2026

    Certified 35.82 pints a day for $211.02, $3.97 less than Midea's regular 35-pint class unit (Midea 35 Pint, $214.99, 36.71 pints). Bigger tank, and it folds down for storage.

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    35.82 pints/day certified · 2.01 L/kWh · about $60/yr

  3. Wet or large basement

    Midea Cube 50

    $241.59 on Amazon, October 17, 2026

    Certified 49.67 pints a day for $241.59, $18.40 less than Midea's regular 50-pint class unit (Midea 50 Pint, $259.99, 49.74 pints). Same certified pints and efficiency, a bigger tank.

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    49.67 pints/day certified · 2.01 L/kWh · about $82/yr

Prices are Amazon's on October 17, 2026; all are sold by Amazon.com and were in stock that day. Affiliate links; we earn a commission at no cost to you.

By Erin Rose · Updated

01 / Cube vs regular

Each Cube vs Midea's regular dehumidifier at the same size

Each Cube vs Midea's regular dehumidifier at the same size: certified pints, liters per kWh and price for each
SizeCubeRegular MideaWhich to buy
About 20 pints 20.16 pints · 1.7 L/kWh
$199 Buy		 22.31 pints · 1.7 L/kWh
$189.56 Buy		 Regular wins on price: $9.44 less, about 2 pints more certified capacity.
35 pints 35.82 pints · 2.01 L/kWh
$211.02 Buy		 36.71 pints · 2.01 L/kWh
$214.99 Buy		 Cube wins: $3.97 cheaper, under 1 pint less.
50 pints 49.67 pints · 2.01 L/kWh
$241.59 Buy		 49.74 pints · 2.01 L/kWh
$259.99 Buy		 Cube wins: $18.40 cheaper, the same certified pints.
50 pints, with pump 49.67 pints · 2.01 L/kWh
$249.99 Buy		 49.74 pints · 2.01 L/kWh
$241.72 Buy		 Regular wins on price: $8.27 less, the same certified pints.

Certified pints and liters per kWh: ENERGY STAR. Yearly cost: ENERGY STAR's kWh per year at 16¢. Prices: Amazon.com, October 17, 2026.

02 / The difference

What the Cube adds, and what it does not

  • A bigger tank. Midea says the Cube's tank is up to three times larger than a regular dehumidifier's, so you empty it less often if you don't run a hose.
  • A body that collapses. It runs extended and nests to about half its height for storage in a dry season.
  • The same certified performance as Midea's regular units at each size. ENERGY STAR lists them within about 2 pints a day of each other and, at 35 and 50 pints, at the same 2.01 liters per kWh.
  • No extra efficiency. None of the Cubes is ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; the Cube 20's 1.7 L/kWh is the minimum for its class.

03 / Questions

Frequently asked

Is the Midea Cube worth it?
Yes at 35 and 50 pints: the Cube costs less than Midea's regular dehumidifier ($3.97 less at 35 and $18.40 less at 50), and ENERGY STAR certifies them within about 1 pint a day of each other. At 20 pints, buy the regular Midea 22 Pint: it is $9.44 cheaper than the Midea Cube 20 and certifies 22.31 pints a day to the Cube's 20.16. If you need a pump, the regular Midea 50 Pint with Pump is $8.27 less than the Midea Cube 50 with Pump. Prices: Amazon.com, October 17, 2026.
Midea Cube vs regular Midea dehumidifier: what is the difference?
The shape and the tank, not the drying. ENERGY STAR certifies the Cube 50 at 49.67 pints a day and the regular Midea 50 Pint at 49.74, both at 2.01 L/kWh. The Cube has a tank Midea says is up to 3x larger and folds down for storage. On October 17, 2026 the Cube 50 was $241.59 and the regular 50 Pint $259.99.
Is the Midea Cube 20 Most Efficient?
No. ENERGY STAR lists it at 1.7 liters per kWh, which is the minimum for its size class, and does not mark it Most Efficient.
How much does the Midea Cube cost to run?
ENERGY STAR's yearly energy at 16¢ per kWh: Cube 20 about $40, Cube 35 about $60, Cube 50 about $82 if run at full rated output. Real cost depends on how damp the space is and how long it runs.
What size Midea Cube do I need?
Use ENERGY STAR's chart, in certified pints: under 2,000 sq ft, 20 to 30 pints if slightly damp, 25 to 40 if very damp, 30 to 50 if wet. The Cube 35 fits most basements; see our sizing guide for the full chart.
Has the Midea Cube been recalled?
No Midea dehumidifier appears on CPSC's dehumidifier recall list (checked October 17, 2026).
Does the Midea Cube have a pump?
Only the Cube 50 with Pump ($249.99). The others drain to the tank or a hose you run to a floor drain.

References

Sources

4 references · checked October 17, 2026
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    ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers (Socrata mgiu-hu4z)

    Certified pints per day (DOE Appendix X1, 65°F), liters per kWh, kWh per year, Most Efficient flag.

  2. 2

    Midea: 50 pt. Cube Dehumidifier product page

    Read October 17, 2026. Weight 41.54 lb; the page lists 4,500 sq ft in its specs and "up to 1,500 sq. ft." in its feature text.

  3. 3

    CPSC: dehumidifier recalls

    Read October 17, 2026. No Midea recall listed.

  4. 4

    Amazon listings (price, seller, stock)

    Read live October 17, 2026; all eight sold by Amazon.com.