Swan ActivAir 20L Dehumidifier (SH16810N) vs Pro Breeze 20L Dehumidifier (PB-08)
Get the Pro Breeze 20L (PB-08). Unless you want it as simple and cheap as possible — then the Swan SH16810N.
Swan ActivAir 20L Dehumidifier (SH16810N)
A set-and-forget 20-litre dehumidifier for less than most: pick a humidity and a fan speed and leave it. Basic, with a smallish tank.
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.
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Both remove up to 20 litres a day. The Pro Breeze has a bigger 5.5 L tank and a laundry mode that dries washing well. The Swan is easier to use and cheaper, but its 4 L tank fills fast and it has no laundry mode.
- —You want the simplest controls.
- —You'd like to spend less.
- —You dry washing indoors.
- —You want to empty it less often.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very easy to use
- +Removes up to 20 L a day
- +Cheaper than most 20 L models
- −Noisy enough that you may switch it off at night.
- −The 4 L tank needs emptying once or twice a day in damp weather.
- −No laundry mode or app.
- +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.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Tank
4 L on the Swan; 5.5 L on the Pro Breeze, which also includes a drain hose.
Both
Both are 20 litre compressor models with a 24-hour timer.
Technical specifications
| Swan SH16810N | Pro Breeze 20L | |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction | Up to 20 L a day | Up to 20 litres a day |
| Type | Compressor | Compressor |
| Tank | 4 L, continuous drain possible (hose not included) | 5.5 litres; continuous drain, hose included |
| Room size | — | Up to 30 m² |
| Airflow | — | 195 m³ an hour |
| Noise | — | 38 dB |
| Room temperature | — | 5 to 32 °C |
| Modes | — | Laundry, sleep; 24-hour timer |
| Smart features | — | None |
| Size (L × W × H) | — | 32 × 20 × 58 cm |
| Weight | — | 12.2 kg |
| Humidity setting | 40–80% | — |
| Fan speeds | 2, plus sleep mode | — |
| Working range | 5–35 °C, auto defrost | — |
| Timer | 24 hours | — |
| Extras | Child lock, carry handle, castors | — |
| Cable | 1.5 m | — |
| Guarantee | 1 year, plus 1 more when registered | — |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Swan SH16810N (Swan ActivAir 20L Dehumidifier SH16810N (UK)) and the Pro Breeze 20L (Pro Breeze 20L (PB-08)), 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.