MeacoDry ABC 10L vs Meaco Arete One 20L
For a typical house, get the Meaco Arete One 20L. For a flat or a small house, the ABC 10L does the job for about half the price.
MeacoDry ABC 10L
A small, quiet, cheap-to-run dehumidifier for a flat or a small house, with a laundry mode that dries washing indoors.
Meaco Arete One 20L
The one most UK homes should get for damp, condensation and drying washing indoors.
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The Arete One pulls twice as much water a day, so it covers a whole typical house, and adds a filter that cleans the air. The ABC 10L is quiet, cheap to run and has a laundry mode too, but it's sized for a flat, a small house or a couple of rooms.
- —It's for a flat, a small house or one or two rooms.
- —You want it quiet and cheap to run.
- —You'd rather spend about half as much.
- —You have condensation or damp across a house.
- —You dry a lot of washing indoors.
- —You want it to clean the air too.
What verified owners report
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Owners love how fast it dries washing indoors, how quiet it is and how it clears condensation and damp. The few unhappy ones found it heavy to move, too weak for their home or noisier than expected.
- ✓Dries washing fast
- ✓Quiet
- ✓Clears condensation, damp and mould
- −Heavy to move, no wheels or proper handle
- −Doesn't remove enough water for their home
Owners love how much water it pulls out and how fast it dries laundry. The few unhappy ones found it noisy.
- ✓Pulls lots of water out and dries laundry fast
- ✓Quiet
- ✓Easy to use and empty
- −Noisier than expected
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Quiet, under 40 dB
- +Cheap to run
- +Laundry mode for drying washing
- −Heavy for its size, with one finger grip and no wheels.
- −The 2.6 L tank fills quickly in very damp rooms.
- −Too small to dry out a big, damp house.
- +Right size for most houses
- +Laundry mode for drying clothes
- +Cleans the air while it dries
- −The tank fills quickly in very damp homes unless you use a hose.
- −Noticeable hum on the highest fan setting.
- Is the Meaco ABC 10L 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 Meaco ABC 10L: 1,309 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Arete One 20L: 813 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.