VonHaus 12L Dehumidifier vs Meaco Arete One 20L
Get the Meaco Arete One 20L. Unless it's for one small room and you want to spend as little as possible — then the VonHaus 12L.
VonHaus 12L Dehumidifier
Small, quiet and under £100. For one damp bedroom or living room.
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 is big enough for a typical house, quiet enough for a living room and has a laundry mode for drying washing. The VonHaus is small, quiet and well under half the price, but its 2 L tank and size suit one room, not damp across a house.
- —It's for one bedroom, lounge or flat.
- —You want it quiet and cheap.
- —You'll move it between rooms.
- —You have condensation or damp across the house.
- —You dry washing indoors in winter.
- —You want it to clean the air while it runs.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Quiet — about 39 dB on high
- +Small and easy to carry
- +Auto mode holds the humidity you set
- −The 2 L tank needs emptying a few times a day in bigger rooms.
- −Too small for serious damp.
- +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.
Ready to choose?
- Is the VonHaus 12L worth it?
- Is the Arete One 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, manufacturer specifications.