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Avg. price:~£35Dehumidification capacity:0.25 L/dayMaximum room area:15 m²Maximum noise level:44 dB

Duronic DH05 Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the dehumidifier, combining technical performance and user feedback.
When it matters
When you want a quick, balanced view of the strongest dehumidifiers for controlling excess moisture.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

3.6

Technical Score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of dehumidifiers
3.6

Technical Score

Technical score
3.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the dehumidifier's technical performance across three areas: performance, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare moisture-removal capacity, room coverage, noise, efficiency, functions, and portability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

2.9

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

10

Design

â–¼Worse than 93% of dehumidifiers
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
When it matters
When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1,355 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 68% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Duronic DH05 is a ultra-compact mini electric dehumidifier measuring 14.5 x 14.5 x 22 cm and weighing 1.3 kg, engineered with thermo-electric Peltier technology for quiet 44 dB operation in small spaces up to 15 m² like wardrobes and bedrooms. Running on an energy-efficient 22.5W motor, it extracts up to 250 ml of moisture per day under optimal conditions (30°C and 80% RH) and stores it in a removable, transparent 500 ml water tank equipped with an automatic shut-off feature and a full-tank indicator light. Major advantages include its exceptionally low power consumption, lightweight portability, washable air filter, and convenient continuous operation without risk of water overflow. However, it is not suitable for large areas or severe moisture problems, lacks adjustable speed settings, and exhibits significantly reduced water extraction efficiency in cooler environments below 15°C.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Duronic DH05

Technical Score
Technical score
3.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the dehumidifier's technical performance across three areas: performance, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare moisture-removal capacity, room coverage, noise, efficiency, functions, and portability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

80%

2.9

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

10

Design

3.6
Duronic DH05 has a technical score of 3.6 points, lower than 93% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
When it matters
When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1,355 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Duronic DH05 has a user score of 8.48 points, higher than 68% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on how many user reviews the dehumidifier has received.
When it matters
When you prefer a widely purchased and extensively reviewed dehumidifier.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Duronic DH05 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, higher than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
8.7
Duronic DH05 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, higher than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator combining the dehumidifier's overall evaluation with its price.
When it matters
When you want strong moisture-control performance and useful features for the money.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

4.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

5.8
Duronic DH05 has a value-for-money score of 5.8 points, lower than 74.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
22.5 W
Power
22.5 W
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 22.5 W, which is lower than the power draw of 95.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
0.25 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
0.25 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 0.25 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 95.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.5% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
?
Maximum room area
15 m²
Maximum room area
15 m²
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 15 m², which is smaller than that of 88.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.5% of dehumidifiers.
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
no
Anti-freeze
no
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
no
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Color
black
Material
plastic
Display
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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Duronic DH05 vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 247.5 W lower power draw
    Power
    22.5 W
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (22.5 W vs 270 W).
    22.5 W vs 270 W
  • 0.36 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    1.86 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier offers longer electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (1.9 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.86 m vs 1.5 m
  • 88.7% lighter
    Weight
    1.24 kg
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (1.2 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    1.24 kg vs 11 kg
  • 17.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    14.5 cm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (14.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    14.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 27.1 cm shorter body
    Height
    22.9 cm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (22.9 cm vs 50 cm).
    22.9 cm vs 50 cm
  • 10 cm shallower body
    Depth
    13 cm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (13 cm vs 23 cm).
    13 cm vs 23 cm
  • 4.29x cheaper
    Duronic DH05 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£35 vs £150).
    £35 vs £150
  • 22.5% more popular
    Duronic DH05 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.68 vs 7.1).
    8.68 vs 7.08
  • 4.29x cheaper
    Duronic DH05 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£35 vs £150).
    £35 vs £150
  • 22.5% more popular
    Duronic DH05 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.68 vs 7.1).
    8.68 vs 7.08
  • 4.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Duronic DH05
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Duronic DH05 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.48 vs 8.145).
    8.48 vs 8.15
  • 247.5 W lower power draw
    Power
    22.5 W
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (22.5 W vs 270 W).
    22.5 W vs 270 W
  • 0.36 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    1.86 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier offers longer electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (1.9 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.86 m vs 1.5 m
  • 88.7% lighter
    Weight
    1.24 kg
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (1.2 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    1.24 kg vs 11 kg
  • 17.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    14.5 cm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (14.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    14.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 27.1 cm shorter body
    Height
    22.9 cm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (22.9 cm vs 50 cm).
    22.9 cm vs 50 cm
  • 10 cm shallower body
    Depth
    13 cm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (13 cm vs 23 cm).
    13 cm vs 23 cm
  • 13.25 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    0.25 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (0.3 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    0.25 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 19 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    15 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (15 m² vs 34 m²).
    15 m² vs 34 m²
  • 2 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (0.5 L vs 2.5 L).
    0.5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels less fan control
    Number of speed levels
    1 levels
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides fewer fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (1 levels vs 2 levels).
    1 levels vs 2 levels
  • 42 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    38 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (38 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (15 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    38 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    30 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates lower ambient heat than the average dehumidifier (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 1 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    44 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (44 dB vs 43 dB).
    44 dB vs 43 dB
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    Duronic DH05 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.83 vs 6.3).
    5.83 vs 6.28
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    Duronic DH05 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.83 vs 6.3).
    5.83 vs 6.28
  • 13.25 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    0.25 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (0.3 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    0.25 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 19 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    15 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (15 m² vs 34 m²).
    15 m² vs 34 m²
  • 2 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (0.5 L vs 2.5 L).
    0.5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels less fan control
    Number of speed levels
    1 levels
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides fewer fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (1 levels vs 2 levels).
    1 levels vs 2 levels
  • 42 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    38 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (38 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (15 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    38 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    30 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates lower ambient heat than the average dehumidifier (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 1 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    44 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (44 dB vs 43 dB).
    44 dB vs 43 dB

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,355 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Duronic DH05?

  • Compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for small spaces like wardrobes, cupboards, or small bedrooms.
  • Very low energy consumption, running on a highly efficient 22.5W motor.
  • Features an auto-shutoff mechanism that triggers when the tank is full to prevent overflow.
  • Equipped with a transparent water tank that allows for easy visibility of moisture levels at a glance.
  • Operates quietly utilizing compressor-free Peltier technology, making it suitable for overnight use.
  • Effectively reduces light condensation and minor damp issues within small, closed spaces.

What customers dislike about Duronic DH05?

  • Low extraction capacity, removing a maximum of only 250ml of moisture per day.
  • Small 500ml water tank requires frequent emptying if used in environments with high humidity levels.
  • The integrated blue LED indicator light is reported by some users as being too bright for dark bedrooms at night.
  • The water tank and the intake dust filter can be slightly fiddly to remove and clean.
  • Some users reported a shorter lifespan, with units occasionally failing after roughly a year of constant use.
  • Inadequate for treating severe damp problems, large rooms, or whole floors.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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dehumidifier-reviews.co.uk
28/10/2014
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