The Honeywell TPFIT50PWK 50 Pint leads this guide for shoppers who want a 50 pint dehumidifier with a built-in pump, Energy Star certification, and a 15 pints (1.9 gal) tank. We ranked models from published specifications only, favoring units that state pump, tank, coverage, and efficiency details. Every pick falls in the 45 to 55 pints per day range, and none of the units were handled or measured.
Specs are the figures each maker lists. "Not listed" means we have no published figure yet.
The picks
Winner
1
Best overall with pump
Honeywell TPFIT50PWK 50 Pint
8.1Spec score
Pairs a built-in pump with Energy Star certification and a 15 pints (1.9 gal) tank. It leads on balanced specs and is ahead of the BLACK+DECKER below on tank size and a listed washable filter.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,000 sq ft
Tank
15 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump
Energy Star certified
15 pints (1.9 gal) tank
Washable filter
Watch out
510 watts
4000 sq ft coverage
Good fit if
A basement with a drain
Set-and-forget pump drainage
Skip if
You need the largest tank
You want lower wattage
Verdict: A balanced pick for damp rooms needing a pump and efficiency.
States 4500 sq ft coverage and Energy Star, with a pump and digital display. Trails the Honeywell on tank size and, unlike the Midea below, states Energy Star.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,500 sq ft
Tank
12.7 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump
Energy Star certified
4500 sq ft coverage
Digital display
Watch out
12.7 pints (1.6 gal) tank
Washable filter not listed
Good fit if
A finished basement with a drain
A space up to 4500 sq ft
Skip if
You want a larger tank
You want a washable filter listed
Verdict: A strong Energy Star pump option with 4500 sq ft coverage.
Offers a 33.6 pints (4.2 gal) tank, the largest among the picks, plus a pump and 4500 sq ft coverage. It does not state Energy Star, unlike the BLACK+DECKER above, but beats the GE below on tank.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,500 sq ft
Tank
33.6 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Not listed
Good
Built-in pump
33.6 pints (4.2 gal) tank
4500 sq ft coverage
Smart control
Watch out
Energy Star not stated
4500 sq ft, less than the GE below
Good fit if
Very damp spaces
Distant drain via pump
Skip if
You want Energy Star
You need 5000 sq ft coverage
Verdict: The pick when bucket capacity matters most.
States 5000 sq ft coverage, the widest of the picks ranked above it, with a pump and 15 pints (1.9 gal) tank. It does not state Energy Star, but offers more coverage than the Frigidaire below.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
15 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Not listed
Good
Built-in pump
5000 sq ft coverage
15 pints (1.9 gal) tank
Adjustable fan speed
Watch out
Energy Star not stated
Weight not stated by the maker
Good fit if
Large open basements
Spaces where adjustable fan speed helps
Skip if
You want Energy Star
You need a stated weight
Verdict: A solid wide-coverage pump model for larger areas.
States 7500 sq ft coverage, the highest among picks, with a pump and 12.8 pints (1.6 gal) tank. Lighter than the Frigidaire above but does not state Energy Star.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
7,500 sq ft
Tank
12.8 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Not listed
Good
Built-in pump
7500 sq ft coverage
30.5 pounds
12.8 pints (1.6 gal) tank
Watch out
Energy Star not stated
Smaller tank
Good fit if
Large open spaces
Moving between rooms
Skip if
You want Energy Star
You want a larger tank
Verdict: A lightweight high-coverage pump pick for big areas.
Adds Energy Star and continuous draining, with 4500 sq ft coverage and 14.3 pints (1.8 gal) tank. Unlike the hOmeLabs above, it does not state a built-in pump.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,500 sq ft
Tank
14.3 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Energy Star certified
Continuous draining listed
4500 sq ft coverage
14.3 pints (1.8 gal) tank
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated
480 watts
Good fit if
Basements with a floor drain
Gravity drain or bucket
Skip if
You need a pump
You want the largest tank
Verdict: A strong Energy Star pick for rooms with a floor drain or a bucket routine.
Lists Energy Star, continuous draining, a digital display and 4500 sq ft coverage, with a 12.8 pints (1.6 gal) tank and 470 watts. It matches the LG above on Energy Star and coverage but has a smaller tank, and, unlike the Hisense below, it states Energy Star and a tank size.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,500 sq ft
Tank
12.8 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Energy Star certified
Continuous draining listed
Digital display
470 watts
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated
12.8 pints (1.6 gal) tank
Good fit if
Rooms with a floor drain below the unit
Buyers who want a digital display
Skip if
You need a pump
You want a larger tank
Verdict: An Energy Star gravity-drain pick with a digital display.
The spec score is based only on the specifications stated in each product's title on the store. It is not a hands-on rating, and it does not say whether a model suits your room.
What counts
Weight
Moisture removal (pints per day)
5
Rated area (sq ft)
2
Energy Star certified
2
Built-in pump
1
Each stated figure is compared with the best one among the models on this page, so the strongest model on a figure earns its full weight. A pump or an Energy Star rating counts when the title states it and counts as zero when it does not. A figure the title does not state is left out of the sum. A model needs at least two stated figures to get a score, and a page shows scores only when every model on it has one.
How we picked
We compared the candidates using maker-published specifications: pump, tank capacity, square footage coverage, Energy Star status, wattage, weight, and listed features. No unit was handled, used, or measured, and no prices or customer ratings were considered. When a spec was not stated, it did not help the ranking. All picks state a 50 or 55 pint per day capacity, but the makers do not state the rating basis, so we did not rank by pints alone.
How to read 50 pint capacity ratings
A 50 pint rating means the maker states the unit can remove about 50 pints of water per day under its rating conditions. The US Department of Energy changed the rating method in 2019 to use cooler, more realistic conditions, so a unit rated under the current method shows a smaller pint number than the same unit would under the older method. The makers of the models in this guide do not state which rating basis they use, so we treat the number as a class rather than an exact promise. For more on this, see how pint ratings work.
Built-in pump or gravity drain
A built-in pump lets you send water upward to a sink or out a window, which helps when the drain is above the unit. Without a pump, the unit relies on gravity, so the hose must slope downward to a floor drain or the bucket must be emptied by hand. If your basement has a floor drain below the unit, gravity drainage is simple. If the only drain is overhead, a pump model is the practical choice. See when a built-in pump is worth it.
Tank size and emptying routines
Tank size determines how often you empty the bucket when not using a drain hose. A larger tank, such as 33.6 pints (4.2 gal), means fewer trips, while a smaller tank fills faster in very damp air. If you plan to use continuous drainage, tank size matters less. For help fitting emptying into your day, see bucket emptying routines.
Energy Star and wattage
Energy Star certified dehumidifiers use about 20 percent less energy than conventional units, according to the EPA. Wattage gives a rough idea of power draw, but efficiency also depends on how much water is removed per kilowatt-hour. Among the picks that state wattage, it ranges from 470 to 510 watts. For more on running costs, see Energy Star and running costs.
It means the maker states the unit can remove about 50 pints of water per day under its rating conditions. The US Department of Energy changed the rating method in 2019 to use cooler conditions, so a unit rated under the current method shows a smaller pint number than it would under the older method. The makers here do not state the rating basis.
Do you need a built-in pump?
A pump helps when the drain is above the unit, such as a sink or window. Without a pump, the hose must slope downward to a floor drain or you empty the bucket by hand.
How often will you empty the tank?
It depends on tank size and room dampness. A larger tank like 33.6 pints (4.2 gal) needs fewer trips than a smaller one. Using continuous drainage removes the need to empty.
Is Energy Star worth looking for?
Energy Star certified dehumidifiers use about 20 percent less energy than conventional units, according to the EPA. It is a useful signal if running costs matter to you.
