hOmeLabs HME0088 vs Midea MAD20S1QWT
Two of the portable dehumidifiers in our best portable dehumidifiers comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 24.48 pints/day Appendix X1 capacity, 1.75 L/kWh integrated energy factor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 20.16 pints/day Appendix X1 capacity, 1.7 L/kWh integrated energy factor
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | hOmeLabs HME0088 | Midea MAD20S1QWT | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water removal capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR / DOE Appendix X1 water-removal capacity in pints per day. Missing values take the category minimum. | 24.48 pints/day | 20.16 pints/day | 34% |
| Integrated energy factorOfficial ENERGY STAR integrated energy factor, in liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 1.75 L/kWh | 1.7 L/kWh | 32% |
| ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes when the official ENERGY STAR record marks Most Efficient as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 18% |
| Connected capableYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists the model as connected-capable. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | No | 16% |
| Water removal capacity (ENERGY STAR / DOE Appendix X1) | 24.48 pints/day | 20.16 pints/day | info |
| Integrated energy factor (ENERGY STAR) | 1.75 L/kWh | 1.7 L/kWh | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 291 kWh/year | 249 kWh/year | info |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No | No | info |
| Connected capable (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | No | info |
| Product type (ENERGY STAR) | Portable Dehumidifier | Portable Dehumidifier | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | R32 | HFC-32 | info |
| Certified model number | HME0088 | MAD20S1QWT | info |
| CoolPick score | 3.2/10 | 0.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
hOmeLabs HME0088
Better published figure on: Water removal capacity, Integrated energy factor, Connected capable.
What we like
- ENERGY STAR lists this model as connected-capable
Watch out for
- Lower official Appendix X1 capacity in this set (24.48 pints/day)
- Official integrated energy factor of 1.75 L/kWh is at the low end of this set
- Not marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
Midea MAD20S1QWT
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
- Lower official Appendix X1 capacity in this set (20.16 pints/day)
- Lowest official integrated energy factor in this comparison (1.7 L/kWh)
- Not marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable
Verdict
The Midea MAD20S1QWT record lists 20.16 pints/day and 1.70 L/kWh. The hOmeLabs HME0088 record lists 24.48 pints/day and 1.75 L/kWh and marks the model as connected-capable. Neither is marked Most Efficient.
- hOmeLabs HME0088: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: HME0088
- hOmeLabs HME0088: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset
- Midea MAD20S1QWT: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: MAD20S1QWT
- Midea MAD20S1QWT: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset