5 best MeacoDry dehumidifiers in 2026 (5+ compared)

MeacoDry dehumidifiers are made and sold by Meaco under the MeacoDry brand. ABC 10L, 12LB, Arete, and Arete Two are product families or variants within that line, with the capacity name and generation identifying the intended position.

The brand label is therefore only the starting point. Check the exact model's capacity, tank, noise, drainage, controls, operating temperature, and any smart or air-purification feature before buying.

MeacoDry Arete and Arete Two models differ primarily by generation and the named capacity variant. The established Arete in the listed products is a 20 L/day compressor model with a 4.8 L tank, about 40 dB maximum noise, roughly 216 W input, continuous drainage, and a minimum operating temperature near 5°C.

Arete Two is a newer family with named 10 L, 12 L, 20 L, and 25 L variants, priced around £190-£320. Those names provide more capacity choices, but the corresponding records do not carry the same complete attribute set as the established Arete, so tank, noise, power, technology, drainage, and smart features must be checked on the exact variant.

Choose the established Arete when its documented 20 L/day specification matches the room and you want a known cabinet profile. Choose Arete Two when the selected 10 L, 12 L, 20 L, or 25 L variant offers the capacity or generation-specific features you need, after verifying its full specification.

MeacoDry dehumidifiers cost about £110-£320. The ABC 10L is around £110, the 12LB is about £170, the established Arete is about £200, and the named Arete Two variants range from roughly £190 to £320.

The higher prices correspond mainly to family generation and larger nominal capacities, but they do not guarantee the same features on every model. Compare the exact tank, noise, power, drainage, control, and temperature specification before paying more for an Arete Two variant.

MeacoDry and Pro Breeze both cover compact and larger household dehumidifiers, but MeacoDry is more tightly organised around ABC, 12LB, Arete, and Arete Two families. Pro Breeze starts with the very low-priced PB-02 and then spans PB compressor cabinets and OmniDry Smart models.

MeacoDry prices in the listed range run from about £110 to £320, while Pro Breeze runs from about £30 to £220. MeacoDry therefore offers a more concentrated family progression, while Pro Breeze gives a cheaper entry point and a broader mix of thermoelectric, compressor, and connected products.

Compare the exact model rather than the brand name. Capacity, technology, tank, noise, power, drainage, controls, and the room's moisture load decide whether a MeacoDry or Pro Breeze appliance is the better fit.

Before buying a MeacoDry dehumidifier, check the following model-specific details:

• Capacity and generation: ABC 10L is 10 L/day, 12LB 12 L/day and the established Arete 20 L/day, with 2.6 L tanks on the first two and 4.8 L on Arete. Arete Two is sold in named 10L, 12L, 20L and 25L variants, but the current detailed specification must be checked for each one; do not use the label alone to infer extraction, room area or tank size.
• Arete versus Arete Two: Check the complete generation and capacity suffix before comparing prices or performance. The established Arete is listed at 40 dB, 216 W, 20 L/day and a 4.8 L tank, while those figures are not automatically transferable to Arete Two variants; this is the main risk when a retailer shortens both names to "Arete".
• Noise and power: ABC 10L and 12LB are listed at 40 dB maximum and 165 W input, while established Arete is 40 dB and 216 W. Compare the exact operating mode and maximum value if the unit will sit near a bed or desk, and avoid judging an Arete Two variant from the older family's numbers.
• Tank and drainage: ABC 10L and 12LB use 2.6 L tanks; Arete uses 4.8 L, and all three have continuous drainage but no included hose in the listed values. Confirm the fitting, hose route, full-tank shut-off and emptying frequency, because a larger nominal capacity still stops when the tank fills if there is no safe drain.
• Humidity controls: ABC 10L and 12LB provide hygrostat control, drying mode, 30% minimum setting, memory, anti-freeze and a 24-hour timer, while Arete is listed with a 40% minimum, no timer, memory and drying mode. Verify the exact Arete Two variant for timer, app, air purification, anti-freeze and restart behaviour rather than treating MeacoDry as one uniform specification.
• Portability and filter: ABC 10L is about 10.1 kg, 12LB 10.4 kg and Arete 15 kg; the established entries have no handle, and only Arete has wheels. Check the carrying route, filter access and airflow clearance, and do not assume the larger Arete is easy to move just because its tank reduces emptying.