Pro Breeze 20L Dehumidifier (PB-08) vs Meaco Arete One 20L
Get the Meaco Arete One 20L. Unless you want 20 litres a day for less — then the Pro Breeze 20L.
Pro Breeze 20L Dehumidifier (PB-08)
A big 20-litre dehumidifier for well under the Meacos' price, with a large 5.5 L tank and a laundry mode. Louder and dearer to run.
Meaco Arete One 20L
The one most UK homes should get for damp, condensation and drying washing indoors.
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Both remove about 20 litres a day and have a laundry mode. The Arete One is quieter and cheaper to run, which adds up over a winter, and cleans the air too; the Pro Breeze costs less up front and has a bigger 5.5 L tank, but it's louder and draws more power.
- —You want to spend less up front.
- —You want to empty it less often.
- —You won't run it all day every day.
- —You'll run it for long stretches.
- —It'll sit in a living room.
- —You want it to clean the air too.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Removes up to 20 L a day
- +Big 5.5 L tank
- +Laundry mode
- −Louder than the Meaco Arete models in normal use.
- −Peaks of about 280 W make it dearer to run than the Arete One.
- −Heavy at about 14 kg.
- +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 Pro Breeze 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.