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# Dehumidifier noise and capacity table

Every model we list, with its extraction rate, tank size, noise level and power, in one sortable table.

By [Pete Harvey](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/about/), editor. Updated 14 October 2026.

This page links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. [More about how this site is paid for](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/).

> **The short answer**
>
> The quietest model in our list is the EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3 at 34dB. The largest tank is on the Meaco 20L Low Energy at 6 litres.

Dehumidifier capacity, tank size and noise

| Model | Type | Litres a day | Tank | Noise | Works down to | Power | Link |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EcoAir DD1 Simple MK3 | Desiccant | 7.5 | 2L | 34dB | 1°C | 580W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-des-7a/) |
| MeacoDry ABC 10L | Compressor | 10 | 2.6L | 36dB | 5°C | 198W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-comp-10a/) |
| Pro Breeze OmniDry 12L | Compressor | 12 | 2L | 36dB | 5°C | 200W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-comp-12a/) |
| Meaco DD8L | Desiccant | 7.5 | 2L | 39dB | 1°C | 650W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-des-8a/) |
| MeacoDry Arete One 25L | Compressor | 25 | 4.8L | 40dB | 5°C | 365W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-comp-25a/) |
| Pro Breeze 12L Compact Dehumidifier | Compressor | 12 | 2L | 42dB | 5°C | Not stated | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-comp-12b/) |
| Pro Breeze 20L Premium Dehumidifier | Compressor | 20 | 5.5L | 42dB | 5°C | 440W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-comp-20a/) |
| EcoAir DD3 Simple | Desiccant | 10 | 3.5L | 45dB | 1°C | 670W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-des-10a/) |
| Meaco 20L Low Energy | Compressor | 20 | 6L | 46dB | 5°C | 280W | [Amazon](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/go/dh-comp-16a/) |

## What the numbers mean

- **Litres a day** is the maker's figure in its own test conditions. Most compressor figures are at 30°C and 80% humidity and the desiccant ones at 20°C and 60%, so the two types aren't directly comparable. In a UK home in winter expect a lot less from a compressor model.
- **Tank** is how much water it holds before it stops. A bigger tank means emptying it less often; most models also take a hose for continuous draining.
- **Noise** is the manufacturer's figure, usually on the lowest fan setting. Every 10dB sounds roughly twice as loud, so 38dB and 48dB are very different in a bedroom.
- **Works down to** is the lowest room temperature the manufacturer says it runs at. Compressor models collect much less water well before they reach that figure.

Noise figures aren't measured the same way by every brand, so treat small differences with caution. [Choosing a quiet dehumidifier](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/damp/best-quiet-dehumidifier/).

## Read next

- [Best quiet dehumidifier for bedrooms](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/damp/best-quiet-dehumidifier/) (Buying guide)
  Which dehumidifiers are quietest by their rated noise level, and what to look for if you need one running overnight.
- [Dehumidifier running costs: popular models compared](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/damp/dehumidifier-running-costs/) (Running costs)
  What each popular dehumidifier costs per hour and per month at the current price cap, from its rated power.
- [Compressor vs desiccant dehumidifier: which do you need?](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/damp/compressor-vs-desiccant-dehumidifier/) (Buying guide)
  Compressor models are cheaper to run in a heated home; desiccant models work better in cold rooms. How to choose.
- [Best dehumidifier for drying laundry](https://homecomfortlab.co.uk/damp/best-dehumidifier-for-drying-laundry/) (Buying guide)
  What makes a dehumidifier good at drying clothes, and the models whose specs suit it best.

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Running costs use 26.32p per kWh for electricity and 7.97p per kWh for gas, the [Ofgem price cap, Direct Debit average for England, Scotland and Wales](https://ofgem.gov.uk/news/changes-energy-price-cap-between-1-october-and-31-december-2026) for 1 October to 31 December 2026.