Midea 50-Pint Smart Cube with Pump (MAD50PS1QGR, discontinued) review

Midea’s exact US page identifies MAD50PS1QGR as a 50-pint Cube with a built-in pump, but also states that the product is no longer available. This is useful as a reference for an existing unit—not a current buying recommendation. Its archived page lists a 42.44-pound product weight and the 2024 Cube manual separately lists this exact suffix among pump models, with a 14-foot maximum rise above the drain port.

Manufacturer sources: Midea’s MAD50PS1QGR product page, which says the model is no longer available, and the 2024 Cube owner manual, whose model list includes MAD50PS1QGR.

Midea’s exact page gallery shows a dark charcoal Cube with the handle raised. Its full specification field says “White,” so the manufacturer’s page and image conflict on finish; confirm the actual cabinet rather than inferring color from the suffix.

It is a historical reference, not a current pick

The clearest buying fact is Midea’s own availability statement: “This product is no longer available.” That means MAD50PS1QGR should not be mixed into a current shortlist just because a search result or old retailer page still exists. The page remains useful if you already own this model, are identifying a used unit, or need to match a saved manual. It is not presented here as a current replacement to order.

Midea identifies the model as a 50-pint Cube with a built-in pump, app and voice-assistant control, and a nested form. Its exact US page gives a product weight of 42.44 pounds, a depth of 14.45 inches, width of 14.76 inches and height of 14.57 inches. The same page describes a tank, adjustable humidistat, timer, full-tank indicator and pump. The 50-pint label distinguishes it from smaller Cubes; it is not a guarantee that a particular damp room will yield that daily amount.

Understand the pump before tracing a hose

The 2024 Cube manual lists MAD50PS1QGR with the pump models and states that the pump can discharge water up to 14 feet above the drain port. Its setup requires a pump inlet hose at the side, a separate discharge hose at the rear, and the pump seated inside the bucket. The pump waits until the bucket reaches its specified fill level and leaves water behind to keep the intake submerged. The 14-foot figure is a vertical-rise maximum, not a substitute for checking total hose reach and routing.

The same manual documents other ways to handle water: bucket collection, continuous gravity drainage with the bucket installed, and a separate bucketless-gravity mode. Those are distinct operating plans. A pump lift is not bucketless; if the outlet is below the Cube, a downhill gravity route may require less hardware. The manual’s drawings show where the hoses attach and how the mode is selected, so the exact model label matters when an older unit arrives without its instructions.

Do not assume the suffix proves the finish

The model suffix and the product gallery suggest a darker cabinet, but the full specification block on Midea’s own page says “Color White.” The gallery itself depicts a dark charcoal Cube, and another exact-page image uses “blacks” in its asset name. Because those manufacturer sources conflict, this review does not settle the official color designation. An image cannot establish a used appliance’s condition or the precise variant; check the actual label and body before matching parts or ordering a replacement bucket.

There is also a meaningful weight difference in the published record: Midea’s QGR page lists 42.44 pounds, while current 50-pint pump Cube pages for the no-suffix and -B variants list 41.54 pounds. That may matter for stairs or lifting, but it is not evidence of a stronger pump or a superior revision. Follow the exact manual, use two hands when lifting the unit, and account for water in the bucket on top of its dry product weight.

Care remains part of the old pump setup

The manual gives the Cube an indoor operating range of 41–95°F, asks for at least 8 inches of side clearance and 16 inches at the air outlet, and recommends cleaning the air filter every two weeks. Pump models also need pump-filter care and weekly bucket emptying during pump drainage. It notes that the pump may be loud for its first three to five minutes and warns against routing the hose outdoors at or below 32°F, when water can freeze and block it. These instructions are important for an older unit that may have missed maintenance.

Who should use this review

Use this page to identify an existing MAD50PS1QGR, understand its manual-listed 50-pint pump configuration, or compare its documented weight and drainage plan with a current model. If shopping now, compare current Midea pump Cube identities such as the no-suffix MAD50PS1QWT, MAD50PS1QWT-A or MAD50PS1QWT-B by their own product pages and manuals; do not treat them as the same SKU. Midea’s page says the QGR is unavailable, and its published area claim is not a room-specific guarantee. For an older or secondhand appliance, verify the exact model and check official safety notices using the unit’s label before putting it back into service.