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Meaco Arete One 20L Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Dehumidification capacity:20 L/dayMaximum room area:?Maximum noise level:40 dB

Meaco Arete One 20L Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical Score

10%

8.7

User score

★Better than 91% of dehumidifiers
7.8

Technical Score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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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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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.8

Design

★Better than 90% of dehumidifiers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 680 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 79% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

A large 4.8 L tank gives the Meaco Arete One 20L more room to collect water before it needs emptying. This premium condensing dehumidifier removes 20 L/day and suits rooms up to 70 m³. A washable dust filter and a HEPA filter let it clean the air while it dries. You can set humidity between 40 % RH and 70 % RH, and there is a drying mode for laundry. It shuts off when full, with a notification and a water level indicator to help you keep track. At 15 kg and 61.8 cm tall, it is heavy to lift and needs a dedicated spot, although castor wheels help it roll between rooms. There is no timer. It suits someone who wants humidity control and laundry drying without having to empty a small tank so often.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Meaco Arete One 20L

Technical Score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

80%

7.5

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.8

Design

7.8
Meaco Arete One 20L has a technical score of 7.8 points, higher than 90% 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 680 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
Meaco Arete One 20L has a user score of 8.68 points, higher than 78.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
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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
▲ Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Meaco Arete One 20L has a popularity score of 7.9 points, higher than 63.5% of dehumidifiers.
7.9
Meaco Arete One 20L has a popularity score of 7.9 points, higher than 63.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

6.3

Price

7.4
Meaco Arete One 20L has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, higher than 93.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
216 W
Power
216 W
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 216 W, which is lower than the power draw of 62.2% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
20 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
20 L/day
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 20 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 61% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 19% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
160 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
160 m³/h
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 160 m³/h, which is higher than that of 49.4% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.2% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
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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, black
Material
plastic
Display
yes
Display position
top
Control type
buttons
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Meaco Arete One 20L vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 2.3 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    4.8 L
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (4.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    4.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 filters – >2 filters
    This dehumidifier incorporates more air filtration stages than the average dehumidifier (2 filters vs 1 filters).
    2 filters vs 1 filters
  • 6.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    20 L/day
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    2 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier offers longer electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (2 m vs 1.5 m).
    Standard appliance power cable length (1.5 m)
    2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 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
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 54 W lower power draw
    Power
    216 W
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (216 W vs 270 W).
    216 W vs 270 W
  • 17.7% better value for money
    Meaco Arete One 20L has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (7.39 vs 6.3).
    7.39 vs 6.28
  • 17.7% better value for money
    Meaco Arete One 20L has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (7.39 vs 6.3).
    7.39 vs 6.28
  • 6.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    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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    ▼
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    Meaco Arete One 20L
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Meaco Arete One 20L has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.68 vs 8.145).
    8.68 vs 8.15
  • 12.2% more popular
    Meaco Arete One 20L has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.94 vs 7.1).
    7.94 vs 7.08
  • 2.3 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    4.8 L
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (4.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    4.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 6.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    20 L/day
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 54 W lower power draw
    Power
    216 W
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (216 W vs 270 W).
    216 W vs 270 W
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 filters – >2 filters
    This dehumidifier incorporates more air filtration stages than the average dehumidifier (2 filters vs 1 filters).
    2 filters vs 1 filters
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    2 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier offers longer electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (2 m vs 1.5 m).
    Standard appliance power cable length (1.5 m)
    2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 10 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    40 % RH
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (40 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    40 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 36.4% heavier
    Weight
    15 kg
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (15 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    15 kg vs 11 kg
  • 4.2 cm deeper body
    Depth
    27.2 cm
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (27.2 cm vs 23 cm).
    27.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 11.8 cm taller body
    Height
    61.8 cm
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (61.8 cm vs 50 cm).
    61.8 cm vs 50 cm
  • 4.6 cm wider body
    Width
    36.6 cm
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (36.6 cm vs 32 cm).
    36.6 cm vs 32 cm
  • 10 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    70 m³
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (70 m³ vs 80 m³).
    70 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Meaco Arete One 20L is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Meaco Arete One 20L is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • 10 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    40 % RH
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (40 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    40 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 10 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    70 m³
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (70 m³ vs 80 m³).
    70 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 36.4% heavier
    Weight
    15 kg
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (15 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    15 kg vs 11 kg
  • 4.2 cm deeper body
    Depth
    27.2 cm
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (27.2 cm vs 23 cm).
    27.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 11.8 cm taller body
    Height
    61.8 cm
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (61.8 cm vs 50 cm).
    61.8 cm vs 50 cm
  • 4.6 cm wider body
    Width
    36.6 cm
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (36.6 cm vs 32 cm).
    36.6 cm vs 32 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 680 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Meaco Arete One 20L?

  • The 4.8 L tank reduces trips to empty collected water.
  • Extraction of 20 L/day suits rooms up to 70 m³.
  • A HEPA filter lets it purify the air as well.
  • The hygrostat lets you set humidity from 40 % RH to 70 % RH.
  • A drying mode helps with laundry.
  • Automatic shut-off, a full tank notification and a water level indicator help you manage collected water.

What customers dislike about Meaco Arete One 20L?

  • At 15 kg, it is heavy to lift, although castor wheels help on flat floors.
  • The 61.8 cm height needs a suitable spot.
  • The 36.6 cm width and 27.2 cm depth take up floor space.
  • There is no timer to schedule operation.
  • Only 2 speed levels limit fan adjustment.

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17/05/2022
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