The Waykar YDZ 80 Pint leads this guide: alongside its ENERGY STAR label it lists self-drying, a timer, continuous draining and automatic defrost, with 300 watts and 5,000 sq ft of stated coverage. Its 7.4 pints (0.92 gal) tank is small, so it suits a space with a drain nearby.
Product data updated November 3, 2026
Every pick carries the ENERGY STAR label. We ranked them on published specifications only, weighing drainage, tank size, stated coverage, listed wattage and features against common needs; no unit was handled.
Specs are the figures each maker lists. "Not listed" means we have no published figure yet.
The picks
Winner
1
Best overall feature list
Waykar YDZ 80 Pint
6.5Spec score
The Waykar YDZ 80 Pint ranks first because it pairs the ENERGY STAR label with a long list of stated features: self-drying, auto swing, adjustable fan speed, a timer, a safety lock, continuous draining and automatic defrost. It weighs 28.6 pounds. Compared with the Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint below, it states a tank size and self-drying, while the maker does not state a built-in pump.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
7.4 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Self-drying and auto swing listed
Adjustable fan speed, timer and safety lock
Continuous draining and automatic defrost
300 watts listed
Watch out
7.4 pints (0.92 gal) tank needs emptying often in a damp room
Built-in pump not stated by the maker
Good fit if
Basements and living rooms up to 5,000 sq ft
Spaces with a floor drain near the unit
Skip if
You need to lift water to a sink or out a window
You want a large tank for bucket-only use
Verdict: The most complete feature list among the picks, best used with a drain hose.
The Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint ranks second for its built-in pump, continuous draining and automatic defrost, at 265 watts with 5,000 sq ft of stated coverage. The maker lists crawl space, basement and garage among its uses, and it stands 13.15 inches tall. Compared with the Waykar YDZ 80 Pint above, it adds a stated pump but no tank size; compared with the AEOCKY 140 Pint below, it lists lower wattage (265 against 400 watts) but covers less area.
Moisture removal
70 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump and continuous draining
265 watts listed
13.15 inches tall
Crawl space and basement listed among uses
Watch out
Tank size not stated
Self-drying and timer not listed
Good fit if
Basements or crawl spaces where the drain sits above the unit
Low spaces with room for a 13.15-inch unit
Skip if
You want a stated tank size for bucket use
You need coverage above 5,000 sq ft
Verdict: The pump pick for basements and crawl spaces up to 5,000 sq ft.
The AEOCKY 140 Pint ranks third for its 8,000 sq ft of stated coverage, built-in pump and 14.8 pints (1.85 gal) tank. It lists adjustable humidity control from 30% to 80%, a child lock, fan speed control and a timer. Compared with the Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint above, it covers more area and states a tank size; compared with the Midea MAD50P1AWS-A 50 Pint below, it has a larger tank and lists lower wattage (400 against 470 watts).
Moisture removal
140 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
8,000 sq ft
Tank
14.8 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
8,000 sq ft stated coverage
Built-in pump
14.8 pints (1.85 gal) tank
Humidity control from 30% to 80%
Watch out
400 watts listed
Weight not stated
Good fit if
Open basements or large finished areas
Buyers who want a pump and a large stated tank
Skip if
You need automatic defrost stated by the maker
You need a stated weight
Verdict: The large-space pick when coverage and tank size matter most.
The Midea MAD50P1AWS-A 50 Pint ranks fourth because it states a built-in pump, continuous draining, a 12.8 pints (1.6 gal) tank, 470 watts and 42.1 pounds. Its coverage is not stated, so size it by how damp the room is. Compared with the AEOCKY 140 Pint above, it has a smaller tank and lists higher wattage (470 against 400 watts); compared with the ALORAIR Sentinel HDi65 55 Pint below, it states a tank size and a lower wattage.
Moisture removal
50 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
Not listed
Tank
12.8 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump and continuous draining
12.8 pints (1.6 gal) tank
470 watts listed
Bucket storage listed
Watch out
Coverage not stated
Timer and child lock not listed
Good fit if
Damp basements or laundry rooms where the drain sits above the unit
Buyers who want both a pump and a stated tank size
Skip if
You want a stated coverage figure
You want a timer listed
Verdict: A pump pick that states its tank size, wattage and weight.
The ALORAIR Sentinel HDi65 55 Pint ranks fifth for its built-in pump, automatic restart, automatic defrost and washable reusable filter; the maker lists crawl space and commercial use. It stands 13.3 inches tall and weighs 41.7 pounds. Compared with the Midea MAD50P1AWS-A 50 Pint above, it adds automatic restart and defrost but lists 500 watts; compared with the Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint below, it has a stated pump but less stated coverage.
Moisture removal
55 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
1,300 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump
Automatic restart and automatic defrost
Washable reusable filter
13.3 inches tall
Watch out
1,300 sq ft stated coverage
Tank size not stated
500 watts listed
Good fit if
Cool crawl spaces where frost can form on the coils
Spaces where the unit should restart after a power loss
Skip if
You need coverage beyond 1,300 sq ft
You want a stated tank size
Verdict: The crawl space pick, with a pump, automatic restart and defrost.
The Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint ranks sixth because its sheet lists 270 watts, quiet operation, auto swing, automatic defrost, overheat protection, a timer and a washable filter. It covers 5,000 sq ft, holds 9.1 pints (1.14 gal) and weighs 31 pounds. Compared with the ALORAIR Sentinel HDi65 55 Pint above, it states a tank size and more coverage, but the maker does not state a pump; compared with the Aprilaire E080 80 Pint below, it lists lower wattage and less weight.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
9.1 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
270 watts listed
Quiet operation listed
9.1 pints (1.14 gal) tank
Timer and washable filter
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated by the maker
No noise figure stated
Good fit if
Bedrooms or shared living spaces
Buyers who want a 31-pound unit
Skip if
You need to pump water upward
You need a stated noise figure
Verdict: The pick for living areas that lists quiet operation and low wattage.
The Aprilaire E080 80 Pint ranks seventh for its anti-spill feature, automatic restart, automatic defrost and 4,400 sq ft of stated coverage. At 63 pounds it is the heaviest of the picks that state a weight, it lists 612 watts, and the maker states neither a pump nor a tank size. Compared with the Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint above, it adds anti-spill and automatic restart; compared with the Honeywell TP50AWKN 30 Pint below, it covers more area and lists more automatic features.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,400 sq ft
Tank
Not listed
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Anti-spill feature listed
Automatic restart and automatic defrost
4,400 sq ft stated coverage
Adjustable humidity control
Watch out
63 pounds
612 watts listed
Pump and tank size not stated
Good fit if
Basements up to 4,400 sq ft with a drain nearby
Buyers who want anti-spill and restart features
Skip if
You need a unit that is easy to carry
You want a stated pump or tank size
Verdict: A heavier pick for buyers who want anti-spill and automatic restart.
The Honeywell TP50AWKN 30 Pint ranks eighth for its simple manual controls, 3,000 sq ft of stated coverage and 7 pints (0.9 gal) tank. Its sheet lists 36 pounds and a 13.5"D x 10.5"W x 20.1"H cabinet, and as an ENERGY STAR model it includes a built-in humidistat. Compared with the Aprilaire E080 80 Pint above, it is smaller and lighter; compared with the AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint below, it has a smaller tank and the maker does not state a pump.
Moisture removal
30 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
3,000 sq ft
Tank
7 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Manual controls
3,000 sq ft stated coverage
36 pounds
Built-in humidistat, like every ENERGY STAR model
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated by the maker
Wattage not stated
7 pints (0.9 gal) tank
Good fit if
Small basements or bedrooms
Buyers who want straightforward controls
Skip if
You want automatic restart or a timer listed
You want a built-in pump
Verdict: The no-frills pick for a small damp room.
The AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint ranks ninth for its built-in pump, timer, 4,500 sq ft of stated coverage and 11.6 pints (1.45 gal) tank. Its cabinet measures 14.4"D x 8.6"W x 23.3"H. Compared with the Honeywell TP50AWKN 30 Pint above, it adds a pump and a timer but stands taller; compared with the Waykar CTH 80 Pint below, it states a pump and a larger tank but no wattage.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
4,500 sq ft
Tank
11.6 pints
Pump
Built-in
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Built-in pump
Timer listed
11.6 pints (1.45 gal) tank
4,500 sq ft stated coverage
Watch out
Wattage not stated
Child lock and fan speed control not listed
Good fit if
Basements up to 4,500 sq ft where a timer helps schedule runs
Spaces where the drain sits above the unit
Skip if
You need a stated wattage
You want adjustable fan speed listed
Verdict: A pump pick with a timer for scheduled runs.
The Waykar CTH 80 Pint ranks tenth for its automatic restart, automatic defrost, overheat protection and quiet operation, with 5,000 sq ft of stated coverage, a 9.9 pints (1.24 gal) tank, 390 watts and 27.2 pounds. Compared with the AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint above, it states a wattage and more coverage but a smaller tank, and the maker does not state a pump.
Moisture removal
80 pints/day (rating basis not stated)
Rated area
5,000 sq ft
Tank
9.9 pints
Pump
Not listed
Rated noise
Not listed
Energy Star
Yes
Good
Automatic restart and automatic defrost
5,000 sq ft stated coverage
9.9 pints (1.24 gal) tank
27.2 pounds
Watch out
Built-in pump not stated by the maker
390 watts listed
Good fit if
Basements where the unit should restart after a power loss
Rooms with a floor drain near the unit
Skip if
You need to pump water upward
You want a larger tank
Verdict: A lighter pick with automatic restart for a damp room with a drain nearby.
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
How we picked: every pick carries the ENERGY STAR label, and we ranked only on maker-published specifications: drainage (built-in pump, continuous draining), tank size, stated coverage, listed wattage and weight, and listed features such as automatic defrost, automatic restart, timers and self-drying. When two products were otherwise close, the one stating more of these specs ranked higher. No unit was handled or measured.
According to ENERGY STAR, a certified dehumidifier removes as much moisture as a comparable conventional model while using about 20% less energy, because its coils, compressor and fan are more efficient. Under the Version 6.0 criteria, effective October 1, 2025, each capacity band has a minimum integrated energy factor (IEF): liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour.
Every ENERGY STAR dehumidifier also includes a built-in humidistat, so it cycles on and off to hold the humidity you set.
Pump or gravity drain
A built-in pump pushes condensate up to a sink, out a window or along a longer hose run. Without one, a hose drains by gravity only when it can slope down to a floor drain or sump. If the only drain sits above the unit, a pump model such as the Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint or AEOCKY 140 Pint saves you from carrying the bucket. For the trade-offs, see built-in pump or gravity drain.
Tank size and emptying
A larger tank means fewer trips to the sink but more weight to carry when full. Continuous draining through a hose removes the chore, as long as the unit sits near enough to the drain that the hose stays short. In a very damp room, the 7.4 pints (0.92 gal) tank of the Waykar YDZ 80 Pint needs emptying more often than the 14.8 pints (1.85 gal) tank of the AEOCKY 140 Pint. For more, see bucket emptying routines.
Coverage, cool rooms and defrost
A stated square footage is the maker's estimate. ENERGY STAR sizes a dehumidifier by both the size of the space and how damp it is, and notes that it is better to oversize than undersize, so a very damp space may need more than its floor area suggests.
If the space often drops below 65°F, frost can form on the coils and make the compressor cycle without removing moisture. Several picks, including the Waykar YDZ 80 Pint, Waykar JD025CE 80 Pint and ALORAIR Sentinel HDi65 55 Pint, list automatic defrost. For more, see how compressor units behave in cold rooms.
Wattage and efficiency
Listed wattage is the power a unit is rated to draw, not an efficiency figure. The official efficiency measure is the integrated energy factor, and a higher figure means a more efficient unit. None of the picks state an IEF, so wattage is only a rough guide.
Among the picks, listed wattage runs from 265 watts (Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint) to 612 watts (Aprilaire E080 80 Pint), while the AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint and Honeywell TP50AWKN 30 Pint state none. For more, see how a dehumidifier uses energy.
What does ENERGY STAR certified mean for a dehumidifier?
The model meets the program's minimum integrated energy factor for its capacity band and, according to ENERGY STAR, uses about 20% less energy than a similar conventional unit to remove the same moisture. Every certified model also includes a built-in humidistat.
Do all these picks have a built-in pump?
No. The Waykar AFW1.5DPM 70 Pint, AEOCKY 140 Pint, Midea MAD50P1AWS-A 50 Pint, ALORAIR Sentinel HDi65 55 Pint and AEOCKY LEO 80 Pint state one. For the others the maker does not state a pump, so plan on a gravity drain hose or the bucket.
Why didn't you rank by pints per day?
The makers do not state the rating basis for these pint figures. Since 2019 the DOE rating method runs at 65°F instead of 80°F, and the same unit reports a smaller capacity under the newer method, so figures without a stated basis cannot be compared fairly. We ranked on drainage, tank size, coverage, wattage and features instead.
What humidity level should a dehumidifier hold?
The EPA advises keeping indoor relative humidity below 60 percent, ideally between 30 and 50 percent. Set the built-in humidistat in that range; for more, see picking a target humidity level.
