Best Small Dehumidifiers
Top small dehumidifiers ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
hOmeLabs Small Dehumidifier
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Extremely quiet operation
- Extremely quiet operation
- Compact countertop size
Cons
- Only removes 9 oz per day
- Only removes 9 oz per day
- Tiny 16 oz tank
Don't buy this if…
- Peltier dehumidifiers are extremely low capacity and will not meaningfully reduce humidity in basements or rooms with active leaks.
- Peltier dehumidifiers are extremely low capacity and will not meaningfully reduce humidity in basements or rooms with active leaks.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 20-pint high capacity
- 20-pint high capacity
- Built-in pump for continuous drain
Cons
- Compressor noise is noticeable
- Compressor noise is noticeable
- Larger than typical small units
Don't buy this if…
- Despite the compact cube shape this is a full compressor unit that produces 48+ dB and is audible in bedrooms at night.
- Despite the compact cube shape this is a full compressor unit that produces 48+ dB and is audible in bedrooms at night.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Ultra-compact 2.4 lb design
- Ultra-compact 2.4 lb design
- Virtually silent operation
Cons
- Very low moisture removal
- Very low moisture removal
- Must empty tank daily in humid areas
Don't buy this if…
- Removes roughly 9 ounces of moisture per day which is negligible in any space larger than a closet.
- Removes roughly 9 ounces of moisture per day which is negligible in any space larger than a closet.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Trusted Frigidaire reliability
- Trusted Frigidaire reliability
- Continuous drain option
Cons
- Not truly small or portable
- Not truly small or portable
- Bucket is awkward to remove
Don't buy this if…
- The continuous drain gravity option requires the drain to be lower than the unit; you may need a condensate pump for basement use.
- The continuous drain gravity option requires the drain to be lower than the unit; you may need a condensate pump for basement use.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- No cords or batteries in use
- No cords or batteries in use
- Renewable and reusable
Cons
- Must plug in to recharge beads
- Must plug in to recharge beads
- Only works in tiny enclosed spaces
Don't buy this if…
- Only effective in enclosed spaces under 333 cubic feet like a closet or safe; useless in an open room.
- Only effective in enclosed spaces under 333 cubic feet like a closet or safe; useless in an open room.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Energy Star certified
- Energy Star certified
- Auto-restart after power loss
Cons
- Fan can be noisy on high
- Fan can be noisy on high
- No built-in pump
Don't buy this if…
- The 4,500 sq ft rating uses outdated DOE testing; real-world effective coverage is closer to 1,500 sq ft.
- The 4,500 sq ft rating uses outdated DOE testing; real-world effective coverage is closer to 1,500 sq ft.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Attractive modern design
- Attractive modern design
- Built-in color-changing night light
Cons
- Low moisture removal capacity
- Low moisture removal capacity
- Night light cannot be turned off on some models
Don't buy this if…
- The stylish design masks very low dehumidification capacity; do not expect this to solve a real moisture problem.
- The stylish design masks very low dehumidification capacity; do not expect this to solve a real moisture problem.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- High 34-pint daily capacity
- High 34-pint daily capacity
- Intelligent auto-humidity control
Cons
- Louder than smaller units
- Louder than smaller units
- Uses more electricity
Don't buy this if…
- At 34 pints this is actually a medium-large dehumidifier that draws significant power and may raise your electricity bill noticeably.
- At 34 pints this is actually a medium-large dehumidifier that draws significant power and may raise your electricity bill noticeably.
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