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MONHOUSE HUM_5 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:25 m²Maximum noise level:45 dB

MONHOUSE HUM_5 Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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
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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical Score

10%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of dehumidifiers
5.2

Technical Score

Technical score
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

80%

4.4

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 60% of dehumidifiers
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 891 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 94% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The MONHOUSE 12L Digital Dehumidifier extracts up to 12 liters of moisture per day while operating efficiently at 185 watts with a noise level under 45dB, covering spaces up to 25 square meters. Key characteristics include a 2-liter water tank, a 24-hour timer, a carbon air filter, and three operation settings: continuous laundry drying, sleep, and targeted humidity modes. Main advantages include its eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, a three-color humidity indicator, automated features like auto shut-off, auto-defrost, and a child lock, alongside enhanced portability via wheels and a carry handle. On the downside, the 2-liter water tank fills up quickly during heavy use, requiring frequent manual emptying if not configured with the continuous drainage hose, and the fan can feel slightly louder than expected for users seeking completely silent operation.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier MONHOUSE HUM_5

Technical Score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

80%

4.4

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.4

Design

5.2
MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a technical score of 5.2 points, lower than 60.5% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 891 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.
8.9
MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a user score of 8.91 points, higher than 93.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a popularity score of 8.2 points, higher than 71.5% of dehumidifiers.
8.2
MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a popularity score of 8.2 points, higher than 71.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

6.3
MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a value-for-money score of 6.3 points, higher than 49% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
178 W
Power
178 W
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 178 W, which is lower than the power draw of 73.5% 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
120 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
120 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 120 m³/h, which is lower than that of 68% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.3% of dehumidifiers.
Airflow rate 120 m³/h
Maximum room area
25 m²
Maximum room area
25 m²
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 25 m², which is smaller than that of 64.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 4.5% 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
buttons, app
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MONHOUSE HUM_5 vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 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
  • 8 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    40 °C
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (40 °C vs 32 °C).
    40 °C vs 32 °C
  • 92 W lower power draw
    Power
    178 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (178 W vs 270 W).
    178 W vs 270 W
  • 6.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    25.5 cm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (25.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    25.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 9.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
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    MONHOUSE HUM_5
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.91 vs 8.145).
    8.91 vs 8.15
  • 16.2% more popular
    MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.23 vs 7.1).
    8.23 vs 7.08
  • 3 cm shorter body
    Height
    47 cm
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (47 cm vs 50 cm).
    47 cm vs 50 cm
  • 15.4% cheaper
    MONHOUSE HUM_5 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£130 vs £150).
    £130 vs £150
  • 9.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MONHOUSE HUM_5
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.91 vs 8.145).
    8.91 vs 8.15
  • 16.2% more popular
    MONHOUSE HUM_5 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.23 vs 7.1).
    8.23 vs 7.08
  • 15.4% cheaper
    MONHOUSE HUM_5 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£130 vs £150).
    £130 vs £150
  • 8 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    40 °C
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (40 °C vs 32 °C).
    40 °C vs 32 °C
  • 92 W lower power draw
    Power
    178 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (178 W vs 270 W).
    178 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 6.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    25.5 cm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (25.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    25.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 3 cm shorter body
    Height
    47 cm
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (47 cm vs 50 cm).
    47 cm vs 50 cm
  • 1 cm shallower body
    Depth
    22 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 cm vs 23 cm).
    22 cm vs 23 cm
  • 4.5% lighter
    Weight
    10.5 kg
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10.5 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10.5 kg vs 11 kg
  • 40 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    120 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 120 m³/h
    120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 9 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    25 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (25 m² vs 34 m²).
    25 m² vs 34 m²
  • 0.5 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2 L
    â–¼ 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
  • 10 °C higher minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    15 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 °C – >15 °C
    This dehumidifier requires warmer conditions to operate than the average dehumidifier (15 °C vs 5 °C).
    15 °C vs 5 °C
  • 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 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (45 dB vs 43 dB).
    45 dB vs 43 dB
  • 18 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    62 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (62 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (25 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    62 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 40 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    120 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 120 m³/h
    120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 9 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    25 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (25 m² vs 34 m²).
    25 m² vs 34 m²
  • 0.5 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2 L
    â–¼ 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
  • 10 °C higher minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    15 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 °C – >15 °C
    This dehumidifier requires warmer conditions to operate than the average dehumidifier (15 °C vs 5 °C).
    15 °C vs 5 °C
  • 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 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    45 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (45 dB vs 43 dB).
    45 dB vs 43 dB
  • 18 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    62 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (62 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (25 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    62 m³ vs 80 m³

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Third-party reviews

Based on 891 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about MONHOUSE HUM_5?

  • Highly effective at removing moisture and steam quickly
  • Great value for money
  • Dries laundry and clothes in just a few hours
  • Easy to set up and straightforward to empty
  • Relatively cheap to run due to low power consumption
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to transport
  • Convenient features like a 24-hour timer, sleep mode, and child lock

What customers dislike about MONHOUSE HUM_5?

  • The motor produces a noticeable background humming noise that can bother sensitive users
  • The water tank requires frequent emptying (every 6 hours) when operating in high humidity environments
  • User manuals and instructions can be unclear or difficult to follow
  • Shiny plastic casing can make the unit look somewhat cheap

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