Meaco vs Pro Breeze dehumidifiers

The two models compared

The Meaco Arete Two 20L is listed at 20 litres a day, 350 W and 38 dB, with an H13 HEPA filter, Wi-Fi app and voice control, a laundry mode that runs for six hours, and a five-year warranty. It weighs 15 kg.

The Pro Breeze 30L is listed at 30 litres a day with a 4 litre tank, continuous drainage hose, Wi-Fi app, a 24 hour timer, child lock and a humidity setting between 30 and 80 %. It weighs 7.48 kg and has wheels.

Extraction figures: read them carefully

A higher litres a day number does not always mean a stronger machine in your home. Makers rate units at different test conditions, often warm and very humid, and real extraction in a UK room at 18 to 20 °C is much lower for any compressor unit. Compare like with like using our litres a day ratings explainer.

In practice, both are sized for a typical family home. The Arete Two listing suggests it suits a regular sized house, and Pro Breeze lists its 30L model for up to 50 square metres.

Noise and bedrooms

Meaco lists the Arete Two at 38 dB and adds a night mode that dims the display. If the unit will sit on a landing or in a bedroom, that matters. Pro Breeze describes its model as low noise but does not give a figure in the listing, so check the manual or maker's page before relying on it overnight.

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Filters, controls and support

Both have app control, a humidity setpoint and auto shut-off when the tank is full. The Arete Two adds an H13 HEPA filter, which also cleans the air of fine particles, while the Pro Breeze uses a standard washable filter. Pro Breeze adds a child lock and a drying function that dries the inside of the unit before storage.

Support differs most in warranty. Meaco lists five years on the Arete Two. Check the Pro Breeze listing or site for its current terms, and keep your proof of purchase.

• Meaco: longer listed warranty, HEPA filter, quiet figure stated
• Pro Breeze: higher listed extraction, lighter, wheels, child lock
• Both: app control, humidistat, continuous drainage option

Who should buy which

Choose Meaco if the dehumidifier will run in a bedroom or living space for years, you value a stated low noise level and long warranty, and you want the HEPA filter. Choose Pro Breeze if you want app control and a large listed capacity at a lower price, and you will move it between rooms on its wheels.

Both are compressor units, so they suit heated homes. For cold rooms, look at desiccant models instead.

Weight, tank and day-to-day use

The difference in weight is large. At 15 kg, the Arete Two is best left in one place, such as a landing or hallway, while the Pro Breeze at 7.48 kg with four wheels is easier to roll from room to room for laundry days. If you plan to carry the unit upstairs often, that counts in favour of the lighter model.

Tank size decides how often you empty it. The Pro Breeze lists a 4 litre tank that switches the unit off when full. Check the Meaco manual for the Arete Two tank capacity, and if you run either for long periods, fit the continuous drainage hose to a sink or drain. See where to put a dehumidifier for placement tips.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pro Breeze a good dehumidifier brand? Pro Breeze is a value brand with a wide range, from small 500 ml units to 30 litre models. Check the specific model's listed specs and warranty before buying.

Is the Meaco Arete Two worth the extra? If quiet running, an H13 HEPA filter and a five-year warranty matter to you, the extra outlay buys those. If not, a value model may do the job.

Can I drain either one continuously? Yes. Both list a continuous drainage option with a hose; place the unit above the sink or drain so gravity can do the work.