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Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier vs Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Basements where you want deep smart control, scheduling, and air-quality features, and can run a gravity drain hose rather than needing a pump to lift water. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

4.6

$329

The Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 is the most feature-rich smart dehumidifier here. Reviewers from Bob Vila to Homes & Gardens praised its dehumidifying performance and deep feature set: full Wi-Fi app control, custom humidity scheduling, a clean-air ionizer, and low-temperature operation down to 41F for cold basements. It lacks a built-in pump, so plan for gravity drainage, but for a basement where you want smart control and reliable, quiet performance, it is an excellent pick.

Strengths

— Bob Vila rated it 9.5/10 after testing through multiple heat waves and humid days
— Deep feature set: Wi-Fi app, custom humidity control, scheduling, and a clean-air ionizer
— Operates at low temperatures down to 41F, useful for cold basements

Watch-outs

— No built-in pump, so it relies on gravity drainage or bucket emptying
— Premium price for a 50-pint unit
— Coverage tops out lower than the Midea Cube

$329 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

Ranked #4 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

4.4

$320as of Jun 8

The Honeywell TP50WKN is the quiet pick for a basement that doubles as living space. Live Science measured it holding a steady ~61 dB next to the unit, quiet enough not to talk over, and owners give it 4.5 stars across more than 1,400 ratings. Its mirage display reads humidity from across the room, it covers up to 3,000 sq ft, and auto-defrost keeps it going in cool basements. There is no pump and the tank is small, so plan for a gravity drain.

Strengths

— One of the quietest units in this roundup; Live Science measured a steady ~61 dB right beside it
— Strong 4.5-star owner consensus across more than 1,400 Amazon ratings
— Elegant front mirage display reads room humidity from across the room

Watch-outs

— No built-in pump, so it needs gravity drainage or bucket emptying
— Water tank is on the small side, requiring frequent emptying without a hose
— Not sold as a clean Amazon listing; buy direct from Honeywell

$320 · Buy at honeywellstore.com Full review →

How they stack up

Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier

The smartest and most feature-rich unit here, edging the Midea Cube on app depth and ionizer but trailing it on coverage and lacking the Cube's pump. Its low-temperature operation beats the Waykar 34-pint for cold basements, and it is quieter in normal use than the GE APER50LZ.

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

The quietest unit here, beating the Midea Cube and GE APER50LZ noticeably on noise, which makes it the pick for a finished basement. It trades away the pump that the Midea Cube and GE APER50LZ offer and the deep smart features of the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1, so it suits gravity-drain basements where quiet matters most.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier	Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier
Capacity	50 pint/day	50 pint/day (2019 DOE)
Coverage Area	Up to 1,200 sq ft	Up to 3,000 sq ft
Min temp operation	41F	—
Energy Star	Yes	Yes
Drain options	Continuous gravity drain or bucket	Continuous gravity drain or bucket
Filter type	Washable, with clean-air ionizer	Washable, reusable
Smart hub	Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google	—
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year limited
Noise	—	~61 dB measured
Defrost	—	Auto-defrost control

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