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The 10 Best Dehumidifiers as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best dehumidifiers you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

MeacoDry Arete One 12L

8.9Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ180
Best value

Pro Breeze 12L Dehumidifier

8.6Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ140
Also great

EcoAir DD1 Simple Desiccant

8.6Best for cold rooms
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ160

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these dehumidifiers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each dehumidifier does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#DehumidifiersScoreBest forTypeApprox. PriceAmazon links
1MeacoDry Arete One 12L8.9Best overallCompressorยฃ180View Price
2Pro Breeze 12L Dehumidifier8.6Best valueCompressorยฃ140View Price
3EcoAir DD1 Simple Desiccant8.6Best for cold roomsDesiccantยฃ160View Price
4MeacoDry ABC 10L8.5Best simpleCompressorยฃ150View Price
5De'Longhi Tasciugo AriaDry8.4Best for large homesCompressorยฃ220View Price
6Russell Hobbs 10L Dehumidifier8.3Best budget 10LCompressorยฃ110View Price
7EcoAir DC128.3Best mid compressorCompressorยฃ150View Price
8Inventor Eva II Pro8.3Best feature-richCompressorยฃ200View Price
9Pro Breeze Mini Dehumidifier8.2Best for small spacesThermo-electricยฃ40View Price
10Challenge 12L Dehumidifier8.0Best high-street budgetCompressorยฃ100View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

MeacoDry Arete One 12L

8.9Our number one pick.

Meaco's Arete One is a quiet, energy-efficient compressor dehumidifier with a built-in HEPA filter, laundry mode and a clear display, the UK favourite for damp and drying washing. It is pricier, but the efficiency, quietness and features are excellent.

Extraction: 9.0Efficiency: 9.2Noise: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Quiet and efficient
  • HEPA filter
  • Great laundry mode
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
2
Best value

Pro Breeze 12L Dehumidifier

8.6A superb runner-up.

Pro Breeze's 12L compressor dehumidifier tackles damp and condensation across most homes with a digital display, humidistat and laundry mode at a friendly price, strong value. It is a touch louder than Meaco, but for the money it is excellent.

Extraction: 8.8Efficiency: 8.6Noise: 8.4Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Good extraction
  • Humidistat and timer
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Louder than premium
  • Plastic build
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ140
3
Best for cold rooms

EcoAir DD1 Simple Desiccant

8.6Rounds out our top three.

EcoAir's DD1 desiccant dehumidifier works well in cold rooms, garages and conservatories where compressor units struggle, and gently warms the air, ideal for unheated spaces. It uses more energy, but for cold-room performance it is excellent.

Extraction: 8.6Efficiency: 8.2Noise: 8.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Great in cold rooms
  • Warms air slightly
  • Light
Cons
  • Higher running cost
  • Warm air not ideal in summer
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ160
4
Best simple

MeacoDry ABC 10L

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Meaco's ABC range offers simple, reliable and quiet dehumidifying with a fuss-free dial and good efficiency, great for those wanting no-nonsense damp control. It lacks a digital display, but the quietness and reliability are excellent.

Extraction: 8.6Efficiency: 8.8Noise: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Quiet and reliable
  • Simple to use
  • Efficient
Cons
  • No digital display
  • Mid capacity
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
5
Best for large homes

De'Longhi Tasciugo AriaDry

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

De'Longhi's larger compressor dehumidifier handles bigger or damper homes with high extraction, a humidistat and a big tank, a powerful choice. It is large and pricey, but the capacity is excellent.

Extraction: 9.2Efficiency: 8.6Noise: 8.2Value: 8.2
Pros
  • High extraction
  • Big tank
  • Good for large homes
Cons
  • Large
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ220
6
Best budget 10L

Russell Hobbs 10L Dehumidifier

8.3Great value in the middle of the pack.

Russell Hobbs' 10L compressor dehumidifier covers everyday damp and condensation with a humidistat and laundry mode at a low price, sensible value. It is a bit louder and plainer, but for value it is good.

Extraction: 8.4Efficiency: 8.2Noise: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Affordable
  • Humidistat
  • Laundry mode
Cons
  • Louder
  • Plain display
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ110
7
Best mid compressor

EcoAir DC12

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

EcoAir's DC12 is a dependable 12L compressor unit with a clear display, laundry mode and decent efficiency, a solid mid-range all-rounder. It is unremarkable in looks, but reliable and good value.

Extraction: 8.6Efficiency: 8.4Noise: 8.2Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Reliable extraction
  • Laundry mode
  • Clear display
Cons
  • Plain
  • Mid noise
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
8
Best feature-rich

Inventor Eva II Pro

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Inventor's Eva II Pro packs high extraction, Wi-Fi app control and a large tank for feature-hungry users tackling serious damp. It is pricey and large, but the features and capacity are good.

Extraction: 9.0Efficiency: 8.4Noise: 8.0Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Wi-Fi app control
  • High extraction
  • Large tank
Cons
  • Large and pricey
  • Louder on max
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ200
9
Best for small spaces

Pro Breeze Mini Dehumidifier

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Pro Breeze's mini thermo-electric dehumidifier quietly tackles damp in wardrobes, bathrooms and caravans at a low price, compact and near-silent. It has tiny capacity and suits only small spaces, but for value there it is good.

Extraction: 7.8Efficiency: 8.0Noise: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Compact and quiet
  • Cheap
  • Good for small spaces
Cons
  • Tiny capacity
  • Small rooms only
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ40
10
Best high-street budget

Challenge 12L Dehumidifier

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Challenge's 12L dehumidifier offers high-street-available damp control with a humidistat at a budget price, a sensible cheap option. It is louder and basic, but for value it works.

Extraction: 8.4Efficiency: 8.0Noise: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap and available
  • Decent extraction
  • Humidistat
Cons
  • Louder
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ100

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the dehumidifiers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the MeacoDry Arete One 12L, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Pro Breeze 12L Dehumidifier and EcoAir DD1 Simple Desiccant are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best dehumidifiers without overthinking it, the MeacoDry Arete One 12L is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ180

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