Midea Cube 50 Pint Smart Dehumidifier: features, specs and who it suits

The Midea Cube (model MAD50S1QWT) is a 50-pint dehumidifier built around an unusual idea: the unit can be twisted and lifted to extend its water tank, then nested down again when space is tight. It is meant for damp basements, bedrooms, bathrooms and crawlspaces, and it adds Wi-Fi control. Here is what its features mean in practice.

The lift-and-twist design

Midea calls this the first extendable dehumidifier. In extended form the tank holds up to three times what Midea says a conventional unit holds, so it can run longer before you need to empty it. In nested form, or when set up to drain, the unit is about half the size, which makes it easier to put away once a space has dried out.

The unit measures about 14.4 x 14.8 x 14.6 inches and weighs 42 lb, so it is compact for its capacity but not light.

What 50 pints and 4,500 square feet mean

Dehumidifier capacity is the amount of water it can collect per day under test conditions, here 50 pints. Coverage figures such as 4,500 square feet are the brand's estimate for how large a space the unit suits. Real results depend on how damp the space is, the temperature, and how open the room is to other areas. Very wet spaces typically need a larger unit than the same area when merely stuffy.

Midea says the unit adjusts humidity from 35% to 85%. Many guides suggest keeping indoor humidity roughly between 30% and 50%, so check where you can set the target.

Draining options

You can empty the tank by hand, or use the included drain hose for continuous draining. Midea describes placing the unit above a sink, over a floor drain, or near a window or door. Hose draining relies on gravity, so the outlet must sit lower than the unit's drain port.

Smart control

The unit is Wi-Fi enabled and works with the MSmartHome app on iOS and Android. Midea says it also responds to voice commands through Alexa or Google Assistant, and that the app lets you monitor humidity and water level. Home Wi-Fi coverage in the room where it sits matters here, as basements often have weak signal.

Other features

• Auto restart: after a power cut, the unit resumes your chosen settings once power returns.
• Auto defrost: designed to stop collected water from freezing and harming the machine in cooler conditions.
• Fan speeds and intake: up to three fan speeds and multi-directional air intake, which Midea says keep it quiet enough to forget it is there.
• Efficiency: the listing says it is ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2023.

Who it suits

It suits homeowners with a damp basement, a bedroom that stays humid, or a crawlspace, and those who want to drain it without carrying a bucket. The nesting design helps where storage space is limited or the unit is only needed seasonally.

What to check before you buy

• Room size and dampness: compare your space with the 4,500 sq ft figure and how wet it gets.
• Drain route: make sure a sink, drain or window sits lower than the unit if you plan to use the hose.
• Wi-Fi: confirm a signal reaches the spot where it will run.
• Weight: at 42 lb, think about moving it up and down stairs.
• Upkeep: check the manual for filter cleaning and tank care, and follow its electrical guidance.

The short version

• A 50-pint Wi-Fi dehumidifier with an extendable, nesting tank.
• Rated by Midea for spaces up to 4,500 sq ft, with humidity set between 35% and 85%.
• Includes a drain hose, auto restart and auto defrost.
• Controlled by app or voice assistant.
• Suited to basements, bedrooms, bathrooms and crawlspaces.

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