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Avg. price:~£180Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:?Maximum noise level:40 dB

Meaco 12LB Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical Score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 54% of dehumidifiers
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

3.9

Design

â–²Better than 60% of dehumidifiers
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £180
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Verdict

The MeacoDry ABC 12LB is a compact compressor dehumidifier designed for flats and 1-3 bedroom homes, offering a maximum moisture extraction capacity of 12 liters per day, a 2.6-liter water tank, an airflow rate of 105m³/h, and a low power consumption of 155-165 watts. Key features include a 24-hour auto-off timer, an integrated LED display with target humidity settings adjustable in 5% increments, an automatic defrost system for lower temperatures, a child lock, and a dedicated 6-hour laundry mode that accelerates indoor clothes drying. Its primary pros are an exceptionally quiet operation ranging from 35dB to 40dB, which earned it a Quiet Mark certification, a light weight of 10.4-11.6 kg with a strong carry handle for portability, and energy-efficient running costs. On the downside, the unit does not come with integrated castor wheels, lacks an included continuous drainage hose which must be purchased separately, and produces a low-frequency compressor hum that highly sensitive users may notice.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Meaco 12LB

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

80%

6.3

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

3.9

Design

6.4
Meaco 12LB has a technical score of 6.4 points, higher than 59.5% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Meaco 12LB has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
1.0
Meaco 12LB has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

6.7

Price

6.5
Meaco 12LB has a value-for-money score of 6.5 points, higher than 57% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
165 W
Power
165 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 165 W, which is lower than the power draw of 76.5% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 12 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 51.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 12.7% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
105 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
105 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 105 m³/h, which is lower than that of 82.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2.6% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
?
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
yes
Anti-freeze
yes
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
yes
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Color
white
Material
plastic
Display
yes
Display position
top
Control type
buttons
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Meaco 12LB vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 3 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    40 dB
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 105 W lower power draw
    Power
    165 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (165 W vs 270 W).
    165 W vs 270 W
  • 0.1 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.6 L
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.6 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.6 L vs 2.5 L
  • 3.7 cm shorter body
    Height
    46.3 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (46.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    46.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2 cm narrower body
    Width
    30 cm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (30 cm vs 32 cm).
    30 cm vs 32 cm
  • 5.5% lighter
    Weight
    10.4 kg
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10.4 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10.4 kg vs 11 kg
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Meaco 12LB has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.49 vs 6.3).
    6.49 vs 6.28
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Meaco 12LB has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.49 vs 6.3).
    6.49 vs 6.28
  • 3 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    40 dB
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 105 W lower power draw
    Power
    165 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (165 W vs 270 W).
    165 W vs 270 W
  • 0.1 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.6 L
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.6 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.6 L vs 2.5 L
  • 3.7 cm shorter body
    Height
    46.3 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (46.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    46.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2 cm narrower body
    Width
    30 cm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (30 cm vs 32 cm).
    30 cm vs 32 cm
  • 5.5% lighter
    Weight
    10.4 kg
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10.4 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10.4 kg vs 11 kg
  • 55 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    105 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (105 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    105 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 7.08x less popular
    Meaco 12LB has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 2 cm deeper body
    Depth
    25 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (25 cm vs 23 cm).
    25 cm vs 23 cm
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Meaco 12LB
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Meaco 12LB has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 20% more expensive
    Meaco 12LB is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£180 vs £150).
    £180 vs £150
  • 7.08x less popular
    Meaco 12LB has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Meaco 12LB
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Meaco 12LB has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 20% more expensive
    Meaco 12LB is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£180 vs £150).
    £180 vs £150
  • 55 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    105 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (105 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    105 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 2 cm deeper body
    Depth
    25 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (25 cm vs 23 cm).
    25 cm vs 23 cm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Meaco 12LB?

  • Highly effective at removing excess moisture, preventing mold, and clearing window condensation.
  • Excellent laundry boost mode that dramatically speeds up drying times for indoor clothes.
  • Very cost-effective to run, drawing low power.
  • Quiet operation with a low-noise profile that many users find unobtrusive.
  • Compact, sleek, and modern design that fits well into smaller spaces like flats and bedrooms.
  • Features a digital LCD display and adjustable humidistat with clear, easy-to-use controls.

What customers dislike about Meaco 12LB?

  • The water tank has a relatively small capacity, meaning it may need frequent emptying in highly damp conditions.
  • Lacks castor wheels, which can make it slightly cumbersome to move from room to room despite its lightweight and handle.
  • Can produce a brief, slightly loud humming noise when first powered on before it settles into its standard hum.
  • Some users report that while generally quiet, the ambient fan noise can still be too loud for very light sleepers when placed directly in a bedroom.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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womanandhome.com
08/04/2024
Summary of the review
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