Meaco Arete Two 20L vs Meaco Arete One 20L
Get the Meaco Arete Two 20L. Unless you don't want an app and the Arete One is cheaper — it still does the job in most homes.
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 One 20L
The one most UK homes should get for damp, condensation and drying washing indoors.
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The Arete Two looks almost the same but swaps in a DC motor, so it's quieter, more efficient and faster at drying washing, and it adds app control. The Arete One is simpler to use and usually cheaper.
- —You dry a lot of washing indoors.
- —You want it as quiet and efficient as possible.
- —You'd like app control and scheduling.
- —You'd like to spend less.
- —You don't need an app.
- —You want the simplest controls.
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 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
- +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.
- +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.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Same extraction
Both remove 8.5 litres a day at 20 °C and 60% humidity.
Fan
3 speeds up to 255 m³ an hour with a louvre on the Two; 2 speeds up to 160 m³ on the One.
Smart
The Two has app, Alexa and Google control; the One has none.
Technical specifications
| Arete Two 20L | Arete One 20L | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated extraction | 20 litres a day at 30 °C, 80% humidity; 12 litres at 27 °C, 60% | 20 litres a day at 30 °C, 80% humidity |
| At 20 °C, 60% humidity | 8.5 litres a day (207 W) | 8.5 litres a day (216 W) |
| At 10 °C, 60% humidity | 3.35 litres a day (176 W) | 3.4 litres a day (180 W) |
| Type | Compressor, DC motor | Compressor, AC 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 | 2 speeds, up to 160 m³ an hour |
| Power | 230 W | 250 W maximum |
| Noise | From 38 dB | From 38 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 | None |
| Refrigerant | R290 | — |
| Size (H × W × D) | 61.8 × 36.6 × 27.2 cm | 61.8 × 36.6 × 27.2 cm |
| Weight | 15.1 kg | 15 kg |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Arete Two 20L (MeacoDry Arete Two 20L) and the Arete One 20L (MeacoDry Arete One 20L), 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 One 20L: 813 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.