Head-to-head · Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier vs Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient 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

Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Finished basements used as a bedroom, office, or gym where quiet operation matters and a gravity drain or regular bucket emptying is workable. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #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 →

Ranked #5 in Best Dehumidifiers for Basements

Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient Dehumidifier

4.3

$104.53as of Jun 7

The Waykar 34-pint is the value pick for small to medium basements. It is Energy Star Most Efficient certified, runs at a whisper-quiet 33 dB on low, and costs far less than the 50-pint smart units here. Reviewers from Tom's Guide to Heating News Journal praise its efficiency and quiet. Its 34-pint capacity and lack of a pump make it less suited to very large or below-grade basements, but for a moderate, drainable space it delivers excellent value.

Strengths

— Energy Star Most Efficient certified, using about 45% less energy than conventional units
— Quiet 33 dB operation on low, the quietest figure in this roundup
— Best value here at around $169, well below the 50-pint smart units

Watch-outs

— 34-pint capacity is smaller, so it is slower in very large or very damp basements
— No built-in pump; gravity drainage only via the included hose
— Small 0.66-gallon tank fills quickly without a hose

$104.53 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →

How they stack up

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.

Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient Dehumidifier

The smallest-capacity and cheapest unit here, the value alternative to the 50-pint Midea Cube and Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 when your basement is moderate in size. It is quieter than every other unit in this roundup, including the Honeywell TP50WKN, but lacks the pump of the Midea Cube and GE APER50LZ.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Honeywell TP50WKN 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier	Waykar 34-Pint Energy Star Most Efficient Dehumidifier
Capacity	50 pint/day (2019 DOE)	34 pint/day
Coverage Area	Up to 3,000 sq ft	Up to 2,000 sq ft
Noise	~61 dB measured	—
Energy Star	Yes	Most Efficient certified
Drain options	Continuous gravity drain or bucket	Manual tank or continuous gravity hose
Defrost	Auto-defrost control	—
Filter type	Washable, reusable	Reusable, washable
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year (2-year on registration)
Noise (low)	—	33 dB
Tank size	—	0.66 gal

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