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PureMate PM412 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:20 m²Maximum noise level:43 dB

PureMate PM412 Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical Score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% of dehumidifiers
4.9

Technical Score

Technical score
4.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

4.0

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 69% of dehumidifiers
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 524 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.
â–²Better than 66% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The PureMate PM412 is a portable compressor dehumidifier and air purifier featuring a 12-litre daily moisture extraction capacity, 240W power consumption, and a 1.8-litre removable water tank. It operates with a quiet 33–40 dB noise level rating across dual fan speeds, utilizes eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, and offers digital touch controls with an LED display, a 24-hour programmable timer, an automatic humidistat (30% to 80% RH), and an integrated active carbon and anti-formaldehyde filter system. Main advantages include its effective laundry-drying capability, an auto-shutoff safety sensor for full tanks, easy mobility via smooth-rolling castor wheels, and a 60cm continuous drainage hose that eliminates manual emptying. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively small tank capacity which requires frequent emptying if the continuous hose is not used, and some user reports of operational vibration or a confusing setup instruction manual.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier PureMate PM412

Technical Score
Technical score
4.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

80%

4.0

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.3

Design

4.9
PureMate PM412 has a technical score of 4.9 points, lower than 69% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.5/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 524 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.
8.5
PureMate PM412 has a user score of 8.46 points, higher than 66% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
PureMate PM412 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, higher than 60% of dehumidifiers.
7.7
PureMate PM412 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, higher than 60% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.2/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

6.2
PureMate PM412 has a value-for-money score of 6.2 points, lower than 51.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
240 W
Power
240 W
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 240 W, which is lower than the power draw of 55.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2.6% 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
80 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
80 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 80 m³/h, which is lower than that of 94.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.2% 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
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
touch
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PureMate PM412 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
  • 6.4 cm shorter body
    Height
    43.6 cm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (43.6 cm vs 50 cm).
    43.6 cm vs 50 cm
  • 57.9% cheaper
    PureMate PM412 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£95 vs £150).
    £95 vs £150
  • 30 W lower power draw
    Power
    240 W
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (240 W vs 270 W).
    240 W vs 270 W
  • 13.6% lighter
    Weight
    9.5 kg
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9.5 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9.5 kg vs 11 kg
  • 3.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    28.5 cm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (28.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 3.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
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    PureMate PM412
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    PureMate PM412 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.46 vs 8.145).
    8.46 vs 8.15
  • 8.3% more popular
    PureMate PM412 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.67 vs 7.1).
    7.67 vs 7.08
  • 57.9% cheaper
    PureMate PM412 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£95 vs £150).
    £95 vs £150
  • 3.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    PureMate PM412
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    PureMate PM412 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.46 vs 8.145).
    8.46 vs 8.15
  • 8.3% more popular
    PureMate PM412 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.67 vs 7.1).
    7.67 vs 7.08
  • 30 W lower power draw
    Power
    240 W
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (240 W vs 270 W).
    240 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
  • 6.4 cm shorter body
    Height
    43.6 cm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (43.6 cm vs 50 cm).
    43.6 cm vs 50 cm
  • 13.6% lighter
    Weight
    9.5 kg
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9.5 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9.5 kg vs 11 kg
  • 3.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    28.5 cm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (28.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    28.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 80 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    80 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 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
  • 0.7 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.8 L
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 60 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    20 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (20 m³ vs 80 m³).
    20 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 1 cm deeper body
    Depth
    24 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (24 cm vs 23 cm).
    24 cm vs 23 cm
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    PureMate PM412 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.24 vs 6.3).
    6.24 vs 6.28
  • 0.6% worse value for money
    PureMate PM412 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.24 vs 6.3).
    6.24 vs 6.28
  • 80 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    80 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    80 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 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
  • 0.7 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.8 L
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 60 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    20 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (20 m³ vs 80 m³).
    20 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 1 cm deeper body
    Depth
    24 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (24 cm vs 23 cm).
    24 cm vs 23 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 524 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about PureMate PM412?

  • Highly efficient at extracting moisture and clearing damp walls quickly
  • Excellent for drying laundry indoors rapidly
  • Effectively controls condensation, mold, and cooking odors
  • Compact, suitcase-like size makes it easy to place out of the way
  • Equipped with smooth-rolling caster wheels for excellent portability
  • Reasonably priced and offers great value for money
  • Features helpful extras like an air-purifying ionizer, active carbon filter, and a 24-hour timer

What customers dislike about PureMate PM412?

  • Operation can be too noisy and disruptive to use in a bedroom while sleeping
  • Prone to generating a noticeable vibration noise, sometimes originating from the water tank detection disc
  • Instruction manual can be unclear regarding filter installation and timer setup
  • Small water tank capacity requires frequent emptying if not using the continuous drainage hose

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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21/01/2018
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