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Avg. price:~£55Dehumidification capacity:1 L/dayMaximum room area:15 m²Maximum noise level:40 dB

Gocheer HA81W Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

Score
4.6/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

90%

4.1

Technical Score

10%

8.7

User score

▼Worse than 82% of dehumidifiers
4.1

Technical Score

Technical score
4.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

80%

3.7

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

7.3

Design

▼Worse than 85% of dehumidifiers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 11,884 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.
▲Better than 81% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Gocheer HA81W is a compact, thermoelectric electric dehumidifier designed to extract up to 1000 ml (34 oz) of moisture per day from spaces ranging between 107 and 800 square feet, operating with a lightweight 4-pound footprint and low 48-watt power consumption. Its primary features and pros include a generous 2000 ml (68 oz) water reservoir, an included drain hose for continuous gravity-fed drainage, an automated shut-off mechanism with a red indicator light to prevent accidental overflows, a customizable 7-color LED light, and an ultra-quiet sleep mode that keeps operating noise below 30 to 40 dB. However, its main cons are that its performance drops significantly outside optimal high-humidity environments, its plastic body can feel somewhat cheaply constructed, and it lacks the heavy-duty extraction power of larger compressor-based units, making it less effective for severe water leaks or expansive basements.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Gocheer HA81W

Technical Score
Technical score
4.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

80%

3.7

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

7.3

Design

4.1
Gocheer HA81W has a technical score of 4.1 points, lower than 85% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 11,884 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.
8.7
Gocheer HA81W has a user score of 8.73 points, higher than 81% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Popularity:
Gocheer HA81W has a popularity score of 10 points, higher than 94.5% of dehumidifiers.
10
Gocheer HA81W has a popularity score of 10 points, higher than 94.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

4.6

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

6.0
Gocheer HA81W has a value-for-money score of 6 points, lower than 62% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
48 W
Power
48 W
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 48 W, which is lower than the power draw of 83.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
1 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
1 L/day
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 1 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 78.5% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
?
Maximum room area
15 m²
Maximum room area
15 m²
▼ 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.
Recommended room area 15 m²
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
yes
Anti-freeze
yes
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
no
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Color
white, blue, green
Material
plastic
Display
yes
Display position
top
Control type
touch
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Gocheer HA81W vs the average dehumidifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 10.78 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    42.78 °C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (42.8 °C vs 32 °C).
    42.78 °C vs 32 °C
  • 222 W lower power draw
    Power
    48 W
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (48 W vs 270 W).
    48 W vs 270 W
  • 3 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    40 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (40 dB vs 43 dB).
    40 dB vs 43 dB
  • 36.7 cm shorter body
    Height
    13.3 cm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (13.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    13.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 24.1 cm narrower body
    Width
    7.9 cm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (7.9 cm vs 32 cm).
    7.9 cm vs 32 cm
  • 82.5% lighter
    Weight
    1.93 kg
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (1.9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    1.93 kg vs 11 kg
  • 17.1 cm shallower body
    Depth
    5.9 cm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (5.9 cm vs 23 cm).
    5.9 cm vs 23 cm
  • 41.2% more popular
    Gocheer HA81W has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (10 vs 7.1).
    10 vs 7.08
  • 41.2% more popular
    Gocheer HA81W has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (10 vs 7.1).
    10 vs 7.08
  • 2.73x cheaper
    Gocheer HA81W is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£55 vs £150).
    £55 vs £150
  • 7.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Gocheer HA81W
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Gocheer HA81W has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.73 vs 8.145).
    8.73 vs 8.15
  • 10.78 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    42.78 °C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (42.8 °C vs 32 °C).
    42.78 °C vs 32 °C
  • 222 W lower power draw
    Power
    48 W
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (48 W vs 270 W).
    48 W vs 270 W
  • 3 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    40 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (40 dB vs 43 dB).
    40 dB vs 43 dB
  • 36.7 cm shorter body
    Height
    13.3 cm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (13.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    13.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 24.1 cm narrower body
    Width
    7.9 cm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (7.9 cm vs 32 cm).
    7.9 cm vs 32 cm
  • 82.5% lighter
    Weight
    1.93 kg
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (1.9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    1.93 kg vs 11 kg
  • 17.1 cm shallower body
    Depth
    5.9 cm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (5.9 cm vs 23 cm).
    5.9 cm vs 23 cm
  • 12.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    1 L/day
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (1 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    1 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 19 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    15 m²
    ▼ 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).
    Recommended room area 15 m²
    15 m² vs 34 m²
  • 1 levels less fan control
    Number of speed levels
    1 levels
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 0.5 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2 L
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (2 L vs 2.5 L).
    2 L vs 2.5 L
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Gocheer HA81W has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.02 vs 6.3).
    6.02 vs 6.28
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Gocheer HA81W has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.02 vs 6.3).
    6.02 vs 6.28
  • 12.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    1 L/day
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (1 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    1 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 19 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    15 m²
    ▼ 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).
    Recommended room area 15 m²
    15 m² vs 34 m²
  • 1 levels less fan control
    Number of speed levels
    1 levels
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 0.5 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2 L
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (2 L vs 2.5 L).
    2 L vs 2.5 L

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Third-party reviews

Based on 11,884 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Gocheer HA81W?

  • Whisper-quiet operation, especially in sleep mode which drops below 15–30 decibels
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable and easy to fit on a nightstand
  • Includes a drain hose attachment for continuous water drainage without manual emptying
  • Automatic shut-off functionality paired with a full-tank indicator light to prevent water overflow
  • Low energy consumption, operating at a cost-efficient 48 watts
  • Built-in 7-color ambient LED night light that can be locked on one color or turned off completely
  • Effectively clears musty smells and moisture in small spaces like bathrooms, closets, and RVs

What customers dislike about Gocheer HA81W?

  • Lacks advanced control features such as a built-in humidistat or variable runtime timers
  • Dehumidification capacity is too weak for large, open living rooms or heavily flooded spaces
  • Performance significantly drops if the ambient room temperature or humidity levels are too low
  • Extracted water volume is relatively low per day compared to heavy-duty compressor models

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