Head to head
Frigidaire 50-Pint vs hOmeLabs 35-Pint (2026)
Frigidaire 50-pint vs hOmeLabs 35-pint dehumidifier compared on capacity, coverage, noise, efficiency, and which spaces each suits.
#1 in our rankings · Best overall
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Best for: Large basements and whole-floor humidity problems where capacity matters most.
#2 in our rankings · Best for living spaces
hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier
Best for: Bedrooms, living rooms, and medium basements where noise matters.
Our recommendation
Buy the Frigidaire 50-pint for basements and large damp spaces: 50 pints per day and 4,500 sq ft of coverage is simply more machine. Buy the hOmeLabs 35-pint for bedrooms, living rooms, and medium basements where you have to live with the noise. The decision is capacity versus livability, and the space you are drying makes it for you.
Capacity: 50 vs 35 pints per day
The Frigidaire extracts over 40% more water daily and is rated for 4,500 vs 3,000 sq ft. In a genuinely wet basement, that gap is the difference between holding 45% humidity and running flat-out at 60%.
Noise and placement
The hOmeLabs' smaller compressor and fan run noticeably quieter, which is why it works in bedrooms and living areas. The Frigidaire is a basement appliance by temperament: effective, loud, and best heard through a floor.
Size, weight, and efficiency
The Frigidaire is bigger and around 44 lbs versus the hOmeLabs' more manageable footprint. Both are Energy Star certified, so efficiency per pint is comparable; the Frigidaire simply moves more air and water, and uses proportionally more electricity doing it.
Choose Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier if…
- Your basement is over 3,000 sq ft or seriously damp
- You want maximum extraction and will plumb in the drain hose
- Noise does not matter because it lives in the basement
Choose hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier if…
- You are drying bedrooms or living areas
- Your space is under 3,000 sq ft
- You need to move the unit between rooms
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier | hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Capacity | 50 pints per day | 35 pints per day |
| Coverage | Up to 4,500 sq ft | Up to 3,000 sq ft |
| Efficiency | Energy Star certified | Energy Star certified |
| Drainage | Tank plus continuous drain hose option | Tank plus continuous drain hose option |
| Weight | Approx. 44 lbs | — |
| Filter | Washable, front-access | — |
| Defrost | — | Automatic defrost |
| Noise | — | Lower than 50-pint class units |
| Best for | Large basements and whole-floor humidity problems where capacity matters most. | Bedrooms, living rooms, and medium basements where noise matters. |
| Skip if | You need it in a bedroom (it is loud for sleeping) or your space is under 1,000 sq ft. | Your basement is over 3,000 sq ft or floods regularly (you need 50 pints). |
Strengths and limitations
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Strengths
- 50 pints per day capacity covers up to 4,500 sq ft, the largest space rating here
- Energy Star certified, so it costs less to run than non-certified 50-pint units
- Continuous drain option plus a full-tank auto shutoff, so it never overflows
Limitations
- At around 44 lbs it is heavy to move, and it is too loud for bedrooms
- Large footprint; it needs floor space and clearance around the intake
- Overkill for small rooms, where it will short-cycle
hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier
Strengths
- 35 pints per day covers up to 3,000 sq ft, the sweet spot for most homes
- Runs noticeably quieter than 50-pint units, workable in living areas
- Energy Star certified with continuous drain and auto-defrost
Limitations
- Will run constantly in a large damp basement without quite keeping up
- Tank needs emptying every day or two at high humidity without a drain hose
- Fewer smart features than some competitors at this size
How they fit the wider field
- Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier: ranked #1 (Best overall) in The Best Dehumidifiers. Read the full Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier review.
- hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier: ranked #2 (Best for living spaces) in The Best Dehumidifiers. Read the full hOmeLabs 35-Pint Dehumidifier review.
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Questions, answered
Can the 35-pint handle a basement?
A small or finished basement up to about 3,000 sq ft, yes. A large or very damp basement, no: it will run constantly without catching up. When in doubt, size up.
Which costs more to run?
The 50-pint draws more watts, but both are Energy Star certified so efficiency per pint is similar. The real cost driver is runtime: an undersized unit running 24/7 costs more than a right-sized unit cycling normally.