What makes the Midea Cube's design different from a standard dehumidifier?

It uses a lift-and-twist mechanism, extending upward to roughly triple its effective tank capacity during operation, then collapsing back down to about half its extended height for compact storage or easier draining. Most dehumidifiers use a fixed-size bucket with no equivalent expand/collapse feature.

Does the Midea Cube app actually work well?

Yes, according to most owner reports. The MideaAir app shows current humidity, lets you adjust the target level and fan speed remotely, and sends an alert when the tank needs emptying (if not using the pump and hose), which is a genuine convenience for a unit placed in a basement or utility room that isn't visited daily.

Is the Midea Cube quiet enough for a bedroom?

Yes. It tested as the quietest of the four units reviewed in this category in independent lab comparisons, and its low 512-watt power draw at 50% relative humidity also means less compressor noise during typical operation compared to larger 50-pint units.

Is 35 pints enough capacity for a basement?

For a basement under about 3,500 square feet without a severe standing-water problem, yes. For a larger basement or one with a documented moisture problem, the 50-pint Frigidaire or TOSOT provide more headroom for the same general price range.

Midea Cube Dehumidifier Review: Smart Control in a Space-Saving Design

The Midea Cube 35-Pint Dehumidifier pairs a lift-and-twist expandable tank with Wi-Fi and Alexa control, testing as the quietest and most power-efficient unit in this category. Full review of performance and everyday use.

Most dehumidifiers solve the "bucket fills up too fast" problem with a pump. The Midea Cube solves it differently, by physically growing its own tank.

The lift-and-twist design extends the unit upward during operation, roughly tripling its effective water capacity compared to its collapsed, storage-ready height, an approach unlike anything else reviewed in this category.

At a 35-pint-per-day rating for up to 3,500 square feet, it has less raw capacity than the 50-pint Frigidaire or TOSOT, but it tested as both the quietest and most power-efficient unit in independent lab comparisons, drawing as little as 512 watts at 50% relative humidity.

Wi-Fi control through the MideaAir app and Alexa compatibility round out a unit clearly built for households that want to check on a basement or utility room dehumidifier without physically walking in.

The main tradeoffs are capacity and price, both of which sit below the Frigidaire and TOSOT's 50-pint class.

What You Are Buying

The Midea Cube is a 35-pint, Energy Star-rated dehumidifier built around its distinctive extending tank design and smart app connectivity. It ships with a built-in pump and drain hose, so continuous drainage doesn't require the Cube mechanism at all, that's reserved for situations where hands-off tank capacity matters more than continuous hose drainage.

Performance

Humidity pulldown: In a mid-size room running around 62% relative humidity, the Cube brought levels down into the 45 to 50% target range within about a day, a reasonable pace for its 35-pint rating in a space under 1,500 square feet.

Power draw: Measured consumption stayed close to the manufacturer's 512-watt figure at 50% relative humidity, noticeably lower than the 50-pint units in this roundup running at comparable settings.

Noise: Tested quietest of the four units reviewed here, a real advantage for bedroom or shared living space placement.

App reliability: The MideaAir app reliably reported current humidity and sent a tank-full alert during testing without the pump hose connected, a genuinely useful feature for a unit placed somewhere not checked daily.

What It Does Well

The combination of low noise and low power draw makes this the clear pick for bedroom placement or for anyone running a dehumidifier nearly continuously and watching the electric bill.

App control adds real functionality rather than being a gimmick, letting you monitor and adjust settings remotely.

The extending Cube tank is a clever solution to the "empty the bucket too often" problem, even if it takes a try or two to get comfortable with the mechanism.

What Falls Short

Capacity. At 35 pints per day, it can't match the Frigidaire or TOSOT's 50-pint rating, which matters for a large or genuinely damp basement.

Price. Typically the most expensive of the four units in this category at full retail, though frequent sales narrow that gap.

Learning curve. The lift-and-twist mechanism isn't intuitive on the first attempt, though most owners report it becomes second nature after a few uses.

Who Should Buy It

The Midea Cube is right if: you want the quietest and most power-efficient option in this category, value app control and remote monitoring, and have a space under about 3,500 square feet without a severe moisture problem.

Consider alternatives if: you need maximum raw capacity for a large or very damp basement (Frigidaire or TOSOT), or you're working with a tight budget (Vremi).

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