Meaco Arete Two 20L vs Meaco Arete Two 25L
For most homes, get the Arete Two 20L. For a big or very damp house, the Arete Two 25L.
Meaco Arete Two 20L
The newer Arete One: quieter, more efficient and faster at drying washing, with app control. Expert Reviews' best dehumidifier overall.
Meaco Arete Two 25L
For big or very damp homes, with app control and more fan speeds.
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They're the same design with the same app. The 25L pulls out more water each day and costs more; in a typical home the 20L has all the capacity you'll use.
- —It's a typical flat or house.
- —You'd like to spend less.
- —Your house is big or very damp.
- —You want the most water removed.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners love how fast it dries washing, how much water it pulls out and the app. Only two of 134 were unhappy: one found clothes still wet after 18 hours, the other a humidity reading that ran low.
- ✓Dries washing fast
- ✓Pulls out a lot of water, clears condensation
- ✓App control
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
- +Quieter and more efficient than the Arete One
- +Fast at drying washing
- +App control and scheduling
- −Some app features, like scheduling, are hard to find.
- −Heavy to carry between floors at about 15 kg.
- −Costs more than the Arete One it replaces.
- +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.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Same body
Same size, tank, filters and app. The 25L weighs 16.1 kg; the 20L 15.1 kg.
Extraction
At 20 °C and 60% humidity: 8.5 litres a day for the 20L, 10.85 for the 25L.
Power
207 W against 250 W at 20 °C.
Technical specifications
| Arete Two 20L | Arete Two 25L | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated extraction | 20 litres a day at 30 °C, 80% humidity; 12 litres at 27 °C, 60% | 25 litres a day at 30 °C, 80% humidity |
| At 20 °C, 60% humidity | 8.5 litres a day (207 W) | 10.85 litres a day (250 W) |
| At 10 °C, 60% humidity | 3.35 litres a day (176 W) | 3.55 litres a day (198 W) |
| Type | Compressor, DC motor | Compressor, DC motor |
| Tank | 4.8 litres; continuous drain (hose not included) | 4.8 litres; continuous drain (hose not included) |
| Humidity setting | 40 to 70% | 40 to 70% |
| Fan | 3 speeds, 150 to 255 m³ an hour; automatic louvre | 3 speeds, up to 255 m³ an hour; automatic louvre |
| Power | 230 W | 290 W maximum |
| Noise | From 38 dB | From 40 dB |
| Room temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Filters | Washable dust filter and HEPA filter; optional charcoal filter | Washable dust filter and HEPA filter |
| Modes | Smart humidity, air purification, smart energy, night, continuous, laundry | — |
| Smart features | App, Alexa and Google; 1 to 24 hour timer | App, Alexa and Google; 1 to 24 hour timer |
| Refrigerant | R290 | — |
| Size (H × W × D) | 61.8 × 36.6 × 27.2 cm | 61.8 × 36.6 × 27.2 cm |
| Weight | 15.1 kg | 16.1 kg |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Arete Two 20L (MeacoDry Arete Two 20L) and the Arete Two 25L (MeacoDry Arete Two 25L), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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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 Arete Two 20L: 134 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Arete Two 25L: 76 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.