Dehumidifiers / Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi vs Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)
Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
$309.00
VSWaykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)
$169.99
Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi vs Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)
Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
The default 50-pint: honest rating, real Wi-Fi, no pump, and $88 a year on the meter.
Wins overall by 1.6 points
Quick Verdict
A 1.6-point gap makes the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi the straightforward choice here. The default 50-pint: honest rating, real Wi-Fi, no pump, and $88 a year on the meter.
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi and Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) are both closely matched dehumidifier models, and the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) is $139 cheaper than the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi ($169.99 vs $309). On Capacity-Claim Honesty, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads (8.5 vs 1.0/10) — this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is.. On Moisture Removal, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads (7.5 vs 3.0/10) — actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box. On Running Cost, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) leads (8.5 vs 5.0/10) — the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually. Overall, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 5.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 4.3/10 for the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi | Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309.00 | $169.99 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Rated Capacity (and Which Standard) | 50 pints/day on the 2019 DOE scale. Retailers say the quiet part out loud: Appliance Guys lists the Frigidaire 50-pint as "50 Pint Dehumidifier (Old 70 Pint)". Any review or listing calling a current Frigidaire a 70-pint is using the pre-2019 scale | Waykar's own page rates it at "34 pints / day" under 95°F, 90% RH — a saturation condition, not a DOE condition. A Ubuy mirror of the same Amazon ASIN calls it a "40-Pint". Neither number is comparable to a DOE pint figure |
| ENERGY STAR / DOE Verified Capacity ( pints/day) | 49.95 pints/day per Appendix X1 (FHDD5033Y1 sibling SKU), IEF 2.01 L/kWh, 520 kWh/yr — Frigidaire's own ENERGY STAR filing. The R-32 FHDD5034 variant tests at 49.71 pints/day and 521 kWh/yr | 9.81 pints/day. That is the DOE Appendix X1 (65°F/60% RH) water-removal capacity Waykar itself filed with ENERGY STAR for the PD160B, published in the ENERGY STAR Certified Dehumidifiers database. The unit is sold as 34-pint. The verified figure is 29% of the marketing figure. The PD160B-PRO variant tests at 10.16 pints/day and does carry ENERGY STAR Most Efficient |
| Technology & Refrigerant | Compressor (refrigerant), R-32, 545 watts, 8.5 amps at 115V | Compressor (refrigerant), R290 propane, 122 kWh/yr, Integrated Energy Factor 1.73 L/kWh per ENERGY STAR |
| Low-Temperature Operation & Defrost | Down to 41°F with automatic defrost (Frigidaire lists 41-89°F on the FHDD generation). Below roughly 65°F output falls and defrost time rises; in a 50-55°F basement a desiccant unit will out-dry it despite the smaller pint number | Automatic defrost is advertised. Waykar publishes no minimum operating temperature on its own product page. Like every compressor unit here it will spend an increasing share of its runtime in defrost below roughly 65°F, and this one has very little capacity to spare |
| Claimed Coverage | Frigidaire positions the FHDD5033W1 for medium/large rooms and basements without a square-footage number; the discontinued FFAD5033W1 it replaces was sold as a 1,200-1,500 sq ft unit while rivals with identical DOE ratings claim 4,500-7,000 sq ft. Coverage claims in this category are not comparable between brands | 2,000 sq ft (Waykar and Home Depot). A unit that removes 9.81 pints/day at 65°F cannot meaningfully dry 2,000 sq ft; the number is derived from the 95°F/90% RH figure |
| Tank Capacity & Refill Interval | 1.9 gallons (15.2 pints). At the rated 49.95 pints/day that is three or more emptyings a day without a hose — the single most common complaint about every 50-pint unit here | 0.66 gallons / 2.5 L. At the marketed 34 pints/day that is emptying it roughly six times a day; at the verified 9.81 pints/day it is closer to twice a day |
| Continuous Drainage (Hose, Gravity, Pump Lift) | Continuous gravity drain port; no pump on this model. Frigidaire's spec sheet does not list a hose in the box. Frigidaire does sell a pump variant (FHDP5033Y1, 49.95 pints/day, 520 kWh/yr) if you need lift | Gravity only — a 6.56 ft hose is included but there is no pump, so the outlet must sit above the drain. No pump variant of the PD160B exists |
| ENERGY STAR Status | Yes. 520 kWh/yr, IEF 2.01 L/kWh. Not on the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient list | Yes — genuinely certified, and the certification is what exposes the pint claim. 122 kWh/yr, IEF 1.73 L/kWh, available on market 26 September 2025 |
| Annual Running Cost | About $88/yr (520 kWh x $0.17/kWh). On a unit that runs most of the year this is the dominant ownership cost — roughly a third of the purchase price every year | About $21/yr (122 kWh x $0.17/kWh). Genuinely cheap to run, because it is a genuinely small machine |
| Noise | 51.5 dB (retailer spec table). Frigidaire does not publish a dB figure on its own product page | Waykar advertises the PD160B-PRO variant at 33 dB. No dB figure is published for the plain PD160B on Waykar's own page |
| Warranty (incl. Sealed System) | 1 year limited, parts and labour. No separate sealed-system term | 1 year, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee and an optional paid 2-year extension. No separate sealed-system term is offered |
| Recall History | No recall covers the FHDD generation. Frigidaire-branded dehumidifiers appeared in the Gree recalls of 2013 and 2016 (2005-2013 production, different manufacturer) | No CPSC recall found for Waykar. Note that ENERGY STAR lists the identical PD160B platform under the combined partner brand string "waykar, KESNOS, YAUFEY, Fehom" for sibling models — several Amazon dehumidifier brands are the same OEM |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White, Black |
Category Scores
Capacity-Claim Honesty
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 8.5 against 1.0 — a 7.5-point margin on this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is.. If that is what you are buying for, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Moisture Removal
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 7.5 against 3.0 — a 4.5-point margin on actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box. If that is what you are buying for, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Cold-Room Performance
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 4.0 against 3.0 — a 1.0-point margin on what happens in a 50-55°F basement, garage or crawlspace. Compressor coils frost below roughly 65°F and auto-defrost buys back the coil at the cost of runtime; desiccant rotors and hot-gas-defrost units do not care. The single most common mis-buy in the category. If that is what you are buying for, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Drainage & Tank Practicality
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 5.5 against 4.0 — a 1.5-point margin on tank volume measured against daily output, whether a hose is in the box, whether gravity drainage needs the unit propped up, and whether there is a real pump and how high it lifts. If that is what you are buying for, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Running Cost
The Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.0 — a 3.5-point margin on the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Quietness
The Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.5 — a 2.0-point margin on measured dB where published, weighted by where the machine actually lives — a 58 dBA crawlspace unit under a floor is fine, a 54 dB cube next to a desk is not. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Warranty
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 5.5 against 4.5 — a 1.0-point margin on coil and cabinet construction, filter grade, and above all the warranty on the sealed system — the compressor is the part that fails and the part most portables cover for only twelve months. If that is what you are buying for, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value for Money
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 6.0 against 3.0 — a 3.0-point margin on purchase price plus multi-year electricity against verified pints removed and how long the warranty protects the compressor. If that is what you are buying for, the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi if…
- • Capacity-Claim Honesty matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 8.5/10 here (this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is.).
- • Moisture Removal matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 7.5/10 here (actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box).
- • Value for Money matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 6.0/10 here (purchase price plus multi-year electricity against verified pints removed and how long the warranty protects the compressor).
- • Your main use case is basement.
Choose the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) if…
- • Running Cost matters most to you — the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) scores 8.5/10 here (the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually).
- • Quietness matters most to you — the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) scores 7.5/10 here (measured dB where published, weighted by where the machine actually lives — a 58 dBA crawlspace unit under a floor is fine, a 54 dB cube next to a desk is not).
- • You want to spend less — it's $139 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is closet-bathroom.
Pros & Cons
Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
Pros
- +Verified 49.95 pints/day against a 50-pint claim — the number on the box is the number on the test
- +1.9 gallon bucket is the biggest of the conventional-shape units here, so it needs emptying less often than the GE's 10-pint tray
- +R-32 at 545W is efficient for the class, and Wi-Fi genuinely helps on a basement machine you never look at
- +A pump version of the same platform (FHDP5033Y1) exists with the identical DOE rating if you need lift
Cons
- −$88/yr to run — over three years the electricity costs most of what the machine did
- −No pump and no hose in the box; gravity drainage needs the unit raised above the drain
- −Even 1.9 gallons is under half a day at rated output if you cannot use a hose
- −Frigidaire publishes no coverage figure and no dB figure on its own page for this model
- −1 year parts and labour with no sealed-system extension, against 5 years from Aprilaire and 6 from AlorAir
Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)
Pros
- +ENERGY STAR certified, which is rare at this price and is the only reason its real capacity is knowable
- +$21/yr to run is the lowest true energy cost of any compressor unit here
- +R290 propane charge has a GWP of about 3, against 675 for the R32 in most rivals
- +Light, quiet and includes a drain hose — a reasonable bedroom or small-bathroom machine on its actual merits
Cons
- −Sold as a 34-pint (and mirrored as a 40-pint) dehumidifier while Waykar's own ENERGY STAR filing records 9.81 pints/day at the DOE test condition
- −The 2,000 sq ft coverage claim follows from the 95°F/90% RH number and does not survive contact with the DOE figure
- −0.66 gallon tank is the smallest here, and there is no pump option at all
- −No published minimum operating temperature and no dB figure for this exact model
- −R290 is flammable; the charge is small and sealed, but it constrains servicing and shipping
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FAQs
Is the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Capacity-Claim Honesty, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)?+
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Capacity-Claim Honesty (8.5/10 vs 1.0/10) — this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is..
Which is better for Moisture Removal, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)?+
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Moisture Removal (7.5/10 vs 3.0/10) — actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box.
Which is better for Running Cost, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)?+
The Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) scores higher on Running Cost (8.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually.
Which is better for Value for Money, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)?+
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Value for Money (6.0/10 vs 3.0/10) — purchase price plus multi-year electricity against verified pints removed and how long the warranty protects the compressor.
Is the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi worth the price difference over the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)?+
The Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) is the cheaper option at $169.99 versus $309. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Capacity-Claim Honesty.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi is the better fit if you mainly care about basement. The Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) is the better fit for closet-bathroom.
What's the warranty on the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi vs the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft)?+
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi ships with a 12-month warranty; the Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier (PB-02-US) — $46.42
Premium Option
Honeywell TPFIT50PWK 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Drain Pump — $419.95
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