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Meaco Arete Two 12L Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:50 m²Maximum noise level:44 dB

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

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical Score

10%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 57% of dehumidifiers
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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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▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

6.4

Design

▲Better than 56% of dehumidifiers
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 323 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 74% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Meaco Arete Two 12L is a 2-in-1 compressor dehumidifier and air purifier that extracts up to 12 liters of moisture per day, designed for small homes or flats. It features a 2.5-liter water tank, a 136W DC brushless motor delivering a 3-speed airflow up to 140m³/h, and an integrated medical-grade H13 HEPA filter. Main advantages include its whisper-quiet 35dB operation, low energy running costs of approximately 3p per hour, a specialized Smart Laundry mode with an adjustable louvre, and modern Wi-Fi connectivity compatible with the Meaco app, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. However, minor drawbacks include a relatively small water tank that requires frequent manual emptying if not using a continuous drainage hose, and a higher upfront cost compared to basic 12L competitor models.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Meaco Arete Two 12L

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

80%

5.6

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

6.4

Design

6.3
Meaco Arete Two 12L has a technical score of 6.3 points, higher than 56.5% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.6/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 323 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.
8.6
Meaco Arete Two 12L has a user score of 8.59 points, higher than 74% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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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▲ Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
Meaco Arete Two 12L has a popularity score of 7.2 points, higher than 52% of dehumidifiers.
7.2
Meaco Arete Two 12L has a popularity score of 7.2 points, higher than 52% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

6.3

Price

6.5
Meaco Arete Two 12L has a value-for-money score of 6.5 points, higher than 57% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
136 W
Power
136 W
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 136 W, which is lower than the power draw of 78.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
▼ 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
140 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
140 m³/h
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 140 m³/h, which is lower than that of 57.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.3% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
50 m²
Maximum room area
50 m²
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 50 m², which is larger than that of 71.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 7.5% of dehumidifiers.
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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
app, voice
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Meaco Arete Two 12L vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (3 levels vs 2 levels).
    3 levels vs 2 levels
  • 16 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    50 m²
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (50 m² vs 34 m²).
    50 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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).
    2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 134 W lower power draw
    Power
    136 W
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (136 W vs 270 W).
    136 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 5.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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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    ▼
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    Meaco Arete Two 12L
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Meaco Arete Two 12L has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.59 vs 8.145).
    8.59 vs 8.15
  • 2.8% better value for money
    Meaco Arete Two 12L has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.46 vs 6.3).
    6.46 vs 6.28
  • 5.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    Meaco Arete Two 12L
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Meaco Arete Two 12L has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.59 vs 8.145).
    8.59 vs 8.15
  • 2.8% better value for money
    Meaco Arete Two 12L has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.46 vs 6.3).
    6.46 vs 6.28
  • 1% more popular
    Meaco Arete Two 12L has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.15 vs 7.1).
    7.15 vs 7.08
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (3 levels vs 2 levels).
    3 levels vs 2 levels
  • 16 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    50 m²
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (50 m² vs 34 m²).
    50 m² vs 34 m²
  • 134 W lower power draw
    Power
    136 W
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (136 W vs 270 W).
    136 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 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).
    2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.8 cm shorter body
    Height
    49.2 cm
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (49.2 cm vs 50 cm).
    49.2 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.1 cm narrower body
    Width
    31.9 cm
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (31.9 cm vs 32 cm).
    31.9 cm vs 32 cm
  • 0.9% lighter
    Weight
    10.9 kg
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10.9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10.9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 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
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    ▼ 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
  • 30 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    50 m³
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (50 m³ vs 80 m³).
    50 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 20 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    140 m³/h
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (140 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    140 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 1 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    44 dB
    ▼ 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
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Meaco Arete Two 12L is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • 0.7 cm deeper body
    Depth
    23.7 cm
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (23.7 cm vs 23 cm).
    23.7 cm vs 23 cm
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Meaco Arete Two 12L 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
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    ▼ 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
  • 30 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    50 m³
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (50 m³ vs 80 m³).
    50 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 20 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    140 m³/h
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (140 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    140 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 1 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    44 dB
    ▼ 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
  • 0.7 cm deeper body
    Depth
    23.7 cm
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (23.7 cm vs 23 cm).
    23.7 cm vs 23 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 323 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Meaco Arete Two 12L?

  • Dual functionality as both a dehumidifier and an effective H13 HEPA air purifier
  • Highly efficient and cheap to run, costing approximately 3p to 5p per hour
  • Extremely effective Smart Laundry mode that significantly speeds up indoor clothes drying
  • Whisper-quiet operation, particularly on lower settings and in Night mode
  • Smart connectivity supporting control via the Meaco app, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home
  • Upgraded premium LCD touchscreen display that clearly monitors and shows humidity levels
  • Easy to maneuver around flats and houses thanks to built-in casters and a strong handle
  • An adjustable manual louver on top that lets users direct the airflow precisely where needed

What customers dislike about Meaco Arete Two 12L?

  • At maximum fan speed (such as during intense laundry drying), it can still be too loud for bedroom use
  • The 2.5L water tank capacity is relatively small compared to the 12L daily extraction potential, requiring frequent emptying during heavy usage
  • The premium features make it more expensive upfront than the previous generation (Arete One)
  • Performance and water extraction efficiency can drop noticeably in cold environments below 10°C

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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t3.com
22/10/2024
Summary of the review
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homeandsmart.de
27/09/2024
Summary of the review
MeacoDry Arete Two 12L review: Smart premium 2-in-1 dehumidifier
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