Duux Bora Smart 20L vs Meaco Arete Two 25L
Get the Meaco Arete Two 25L. If you want wheels and a carbon filter for less, the Duux Bora 20L is a good alternative.
Duux Bora Smart 20L
A powerful 20-litre smart dehumidifier on wheels, with a carbon filter against smells. The app drops its connection.
Meaco Arete Two 25L
For big or very damp homes, with app control and more fan speeds.
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Both are smart dehumidifiers for big or very damp homes. The Arete Two removes more water, has a louvre to aim air at washing and three fan speeds; the Bora is cheaper, rolls on wheels and filters smells, but its app tends to disconnect.
- —You want to wheel it between rooms.
- —You want smells filtered too.
- —You'd like to spend less.
- —You have a big or very damp home.
- —You dry a lot of washing indoors.
- —You want the most water removed.
What verified owners report
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Owners love how much water it pulls out and how quiet it runs. The one unhappy owner found it collected little water and leaked when moved.
- ✓Pulls a lot of water out
- ✓Quiet
- ✓Easy to use, holds the humidity you set
None came up often enough to list.
Owners are amazed how much water it pulls out, and how fast it dries washing. No complaints so far.
- ✓Pulls a surprising amount of water from the air
- ✓Dries washing quickly indoors
- ✓Quiet
None came up often enough to list.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Removes water fast
- +Wheels and a strong handle
- +Carbon filter against smells
- −The app disconnects after a few hours of not using it.
- −Not quiet enough to sleep in the same room.
- −Heavy when the tank is full.
- +Most water removed of our picks
- +Control it from your phone
- +Louvre to aim air at washing
- −Bulky to move between floors.
- −App setup can take a couple of tries.
- Is the Duux Bora 20L worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, T3, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Duux Bora 20L: 28 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Arete Two 25L: 76 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.