We compared two 12 litre a day compressor dehumidifiers for damp and drying washing indoors: the Pro Breeze 12L and the MeacoDry ABC 12L.
What we looked at
Stated capacity, humidity control and display, timer and laundry modes, noise and energy claims, and price. The two listings have only a handful of specs each.
The verdict
If you want an automatic humidity sensor and display, a sleep mode, a 24-hour timer and laundry drying with a stated noise level under 38dB for £114.74, the Pro Breeze is the feature-listed, cheaper pick. If you would rather pay £35.21 more for the MeacoDry ABC with a one-button laundry mode, a 24-hour timer and an energy-efficient compressor described as ultra quiet, it is the Meaco option, though only 8 were left when we checked.
A 12L compressor dehumidifier with a humidity sensor, sleep mode, timer and laundry drying for £35 less.
A quiet, energy-efficient 12L unit with a one-button laundry mode, for £35 more.
Pro Breeze 12L/Day Dehumidifier with Automatic Humidity Sensor and Display, Sleep Mode, 24-hour Timer, Laundry Drying — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 12L/day compressor dehumidifier with an automatic humidity sensor and LED display, sleep mode, a 24-hour timer and laundry drying, with sound levels stated below 38dB.
What we liked
- £35.21 cheaper than the MeacoDry ABC 12L on these listings
- Automatic humidity sensor with a digital LED display
- Sleep mode and a 24-hour on/off timer
- Stated sound level of less than 38dB
- Laundry drying and a large tank, per the title
- Low energy consumption with an ultra-efficient compressor, per the listing
Worth knowing
- The listing headline award claim differs from the badge in its photo
- The listing gives no tank size in litres in the title
Best for
- Bedrooms and living rooms that want a humidity display and sleep mode
- Anyone who wants a timer and a laundry setting
- Buyers who want the lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a one-button laundry mode listed
- Buyers who want a stated energy rating
MeacoDry ABC 12L White Dehumidifier, Ultra Quiet with Laundry Mode — Laundry Mode
Intended for: Marketed as an ultra-quiet, energy-efficient 12L compressor dehumidifier with a laundry mode, a 24-hour timer and a humidity display, for flats or smaller houses.
What we liked
- Energy-efficient compressor with low power consumption, per the listing
- One-button setting for laundry drying, and a dedicated laundry mode
- 24-hour timer and a display showing the current room humidity
- Set a chosen humidity level for intelligent energy savings
- Described as ultra quiet, for a flat or smaller house
Worth knowing
- Costs £35.21 more than the Pro Breeze on these listings
- The listing gives no stated noise level in decibels
- Only 8 were left in stock when checked
Best for
- Flats and smaller homes that want a quiet unit
- Drying laundry indoors with a one-button mode
- Buyers who like the Meaco brand
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a sleep mode or stated dB level listed
