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Midea Fresh Dry 12 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:20 m²Maximum noise level:42 dB

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

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical Score

10%

5.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of dehumidifiers
5.0

Technical Score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 66% of models
Score components

80%

4.2

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

3.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 66% of dehumidifiers
5.9

User score

User score
5.9/ 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 Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 21 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.
â–¼Worse than 98% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Midea Fresh Dry 12 (MDDQ12) is a compact compressor dehumidifier and air purifier designed for spaces up to 35 m², capable of extracting up to 12 liters of moisture per day under high humidity conditions (30°C/80% RH) while consuming a maximum of 380 watts. Key characteristics and pros include its dual functionality via a built-in H13 HEPA filter and double-bulb UVC+ sterilization for 99.9% allergen removal, smart Wi-Fi app compatibility with Alexa and Google Home, an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant system, a whisper-quiet operating level down to 39 dB, a dedicated laundry clothes-drying mode, and multidirectional caster wheels for easy mobility. On the downside, the unit features a relatively small 1.6-liter water tank that requires frequent manual emptying if not using the continuous drainage hose, and lacks a built-in motorized water pump.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Midea Fresh Dry 12

Technical Score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

80%

4.2

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

3.6

Design

5.0
Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a technical score of 5 points, lower than 66.5% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
5.9/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 21 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.
5.9
Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a user score of 5.91 points, lower than 98.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Popularity:
Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, lower than 77% of dehumidifiers.
4.3
Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, lower than 77% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

7.4

Price

5.8
Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a value-for-money score of 5.8 points, lower than 74.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
190 W
Power
190 W
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 190 W, which is lower than the power draw of 69.9% 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
118 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
118 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 118 m³/h, which is lower than that of 76.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.9% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
20 m²
Maximum room area
20 m²
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 20 m², which is smaller than that of 72.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 12.9% of dehumidifiers.
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
no
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, app, voice
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Midea Fresh Dry 12 vs the average dehumidifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    â–² 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
  • 80 W lower power draw
    Power
    190 W
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (190 W vs 270 W).
    190 W vs 270 W
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (42 dB vs 43 dB).
    42 dB vs 43 dB
  • 5.9 cm shorter body
    Height
    44.1 cm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (44.1 cm vs 50 cm).
    44.1 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.6 cm shallower body
    Depth
    22.4 cm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (22.4 cm vs 23 cm).
    22.4 cm vs 23 cm
  • 80 W lower power draw
    Power
    190 W
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (190 W vs 270 W).
    190 W vs 270 W
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (42 dB vs 43 dB).
    42 dB vs 43 dB
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    â–² 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
  • 5.9 cm shorter body
    Height
    44.1 cm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (44.1 cm vs 50 cm).
    44.1 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.6 cm shallower body
    Depth
    22.4 cm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (22.4 cm vs 23 cm).
    22.4 cm vs 23 cm
  • 14 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    20 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (20 m² vs 34 m²).
    20 m² vs 34 m²
  • 0.9 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.6 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.6 L vs 2.5 L
  • 42 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    118 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (118 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    118 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 5 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    35 % RH
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (35 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    Minimum target humidity 35%
    35 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 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
  • 30 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    50 m³
    â–¼ 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).
    Derived from room area (20 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    50 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 37.9% lower user score
    User score
    5.9/ 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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    Midea Fresh Dry 12
    the average dehumidifier
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (5.91 vs 8.145).
    5.91 vs 8.15
  • 65.1% less popular
    Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (4.29 vs 7.1).
    4.29 vs 7.08
  • 37.9% lower user score
    User score
    5.9/ 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
    Midea Fresh Dry 12
    the average dehumidifier
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (5.91 vs 8.145).
    5.91 vs 8.15
  • 65.1% less popular
    Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (4.29 vs 7.1).
    4.29 vs 7.08
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Midea Fresh Dry 12 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.8 vs 6.3).
    5.8 vs 6.28
  • 14 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    20 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (20 m² vs 34 m²).
    20 m² vs 34 m²
  • 0.9 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.6 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.6 L vs 2.5 L
  • 42 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    118 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (118 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    118 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 5 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    35 % RH
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (35 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    Minimum target humidity 35%
    35 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 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
  • 30 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    50 m³
    â–¼ 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).
    Derived from room area (20 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    50 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 18.2% heavier
    Weight
    13 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (13 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    13 kg vs 11 kg
  • 1.4 cm wider body
    Width
    33.4 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (33.4 cm vs 32 cm).
    33.4 cm vs 32 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 21 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Midea Fresh Dry 12?

  • Dual-functionality works efficiently as both a dehumidifier and an air purifier using a built-in ionizer and H13 HEPA filter.
  • Whisper-quiet operation reaches as low as 37.5 to 39 decibels, making it comfortable for bedrooms.
  • Smart home compatibility allows easy tracking and control via Wi-Fi, the Midea app, Google Assistant, and Alexa.
  • Energy-efficient performance lowers relative humidity quickly without high power consumption.
  • Highly effective laundry mode accelerates clothes drying time.
  • Excellent portability with integrated 360-degree caster wheels and carry handles.

What customers dislike about Midea Fresh Dry 12?

  • The official Midea smartphone app can suffer from occasional connectivity quirks and dropped connections.
  • The 12-litre capacity tank requires frequent manual emptying if not hooked up to a continuous gravity drain.
  • Customer service response times and support from the manufacturer receive mixed-to-poor user ratings.

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