Midea 20-Pint Dehumidifier Review: Best for Small Spaces

Not every moisture problem requires a 50-pint beast. The Midea 20-pint dehumidifier targets smaller spaces — bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and small basements — with Wi-Fi app control at a reasonable $160 price point.

When 20 Pints Is Enough

The 20-pint capacity is right-sized for:

• Rooms up to 500 square feet with moderate humidity (50-60%)
• Bathrooms after showers
• Laundry rooms with dryers
• Small basements without severe moisture problems

If your basement is larger than 500 square feet or humidity regularly exceeds 65%, step up to the Frigidaire 50-pint instead.

Performance Testing

We tested the Midea in a 350 square foot bedroom with initial humidity at 62%.

The Midea handled our test room well, bringing humidity from 62% to 50% in about 4 hours. After the initial dehumidification, it maintained comfortable levels with minimal cycling.

Smart Features — The Differentiator

The Midea connects to Wi-Fi and is controlled through the Midea Air app. This is rare at the 20-pint price point — most compact dehumidifiers have basic manual controls only.

App features include:

• Target humidity setting — Set your desired level remotely
• Real-time humidity monitoring — See current levels from anywhere
• Scheduling — Turn on before you get home from work
• Voice control — Alexa and Google Assistant compatible
• Filter cleaning reminder — Tracks runtime and alerts you

The ability to check humidity remotely and turn the unit on before arriving home is genuinely useful for vacation homes, rental properties, or rooms you do not visit daily.

Noise Levels — A Pleasant Surprise

At 39-44 dB, the Midea is significantly quieter than the Frigidaire 50-pint (47-55 dB). For bedroom use, this is a meaningful advantage. You can sleep with the Midea running on low without disturbance.

Compact Design

The Midea measures 15.4 x 10.6 x 20 inches and weighs 28 pounds — nearly half the weight of the Frigidaire. It fits in closets, under desks, and in bathroom corners without dominating the space.

The top-mounted controls are simple and intuitive. The 5.5-pint bucket is smaller than the Frigidaire's 13.1-pint bucket, so plan on emptying it daily or connecting a drain hose for continuous operation.

Running Costs

The Midea uses approximately 350 watts — significantly less than the Frigidaire's 580 watts. For cost-conscious buyers, the lower energy use adds up over months and years.

Pros and Cons

Who Should Buy This

The Midea 20-pint is ideal for:

• Bedrooms and bathrooms — quiet enough for daily use
• Laundry rooms — handles dryer moisture effectively
• Small basements under 500 sq. ft.
• Smart home users — Wi-Fi control at budget price
• Apartment dwellers — compact size fits small spaces

It is NOT ideal for:

• Large basements — insufficient capacity
• Severe moisture problems (humidity above 70%) — need 50-pint
• Continuous unattended use — small bucket fills fast without drain hose

How It Compares

The Verdict

The Midea 20-pint is the best compact dehumidifier for small spaces. Its Wi-Fi connectivity and app control put it ahead of competitors at this size, and its quiet operation makes it suitable for bedrooms and living spaces where the Frigidaire would be too loud.

If you need serious basement dehumidification, this is not the right choice — get the Frigidaire 50-pint. But for everyday moisture management in bedrooms, bathrooms, and small rooms, the Midea delivers exactly what you need at a fair price.

Rating: 4.4/5