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Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Dehumidification capacity:10 L/dayMaximum room area:30 m²Maximum noise level:45.5 dB

Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 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 66% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical Score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% 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 68% of models
Score components

80%

4.5

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

3.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 68% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 403 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 75% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 is a compact, compressor-based dehumidifier designed for medium-sized rooms between 15 to 30 square meters, measuring 42cm x 32cm x 21.5cm and weighing 11.14kg. Operating at 340 watts on 220–240V AC power, it features a maximum extraction rate of 10 liters per day into a 2-liter transparent water tank equipped with an overflow auto shut-off and full alarm. Key functionalities include an integrated LED display with electronic controls, variable humidity settings ranging from 35% to 85%, a 24-hour timer, auto-defrost for operating between 5°C and 35°C, auto-restart, an integrated carry handle, and a 60cm hose for a continuous drainage option. Its main advantages are its efficient moisture extraction, intuitive controls, portable footprint, and a dedicated low-noise silent mode. However, notable drawbacks include a noise level of 45.5 dB that some users find loud on standard settings, a tank capacity that requires frequent manual emptying when continuous drainage is not used, and a combustible R290 refrigerant gas requiring careful handling.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Russell Hobbs RHDH1001

Technical Score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

80%

4.5

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

3.6

Design

5.0
Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a technical score of 5 points, lower than 68% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 403 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
Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a user score of 8.59 points, higher than 74.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, higher than 56% of dehumidifiers.
7.4
Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, higher than 56% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.9/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

7.4

Price

5.9
Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a value-for-money score of 5.9 points, lower than 69% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
340 W
Power
340 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 340 W, which is higher than the power draw of 61.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
10 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
10 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 10 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 65.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.3% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
150 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
150 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 150 m³/h, which is lower than that of 51.3% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 5.1% of dehumidifiers.
Airflow rate 150 m³/h
Maximum room area
30 m²
Maximum room area
30 m²
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 30 m², which is smaller than that of 54.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 7% 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
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 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
  • 6 cm shorter body
    Height
    44 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 cm vs 50 cm).
    44 cm vs 50 cm
  • 5.5% 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.59 vs 8.145).
    8.59 vs 8.15
  • 1.5 cm shallower body
    Depth
    21.5 cm
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (21.5 cm vs 23 cm).
    21.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 4.3% more popular
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.39 vs 7.1).
    7.39 vs 7.08
  • 5.5% 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.59 vs 8.145).
    8.59 vs 8.15
  • 4.3% more popular
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.39 vs 7.1).
    7.39 vs 7.08
  • 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
  • 6 cm shorter body
    Height
    44 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 cm vs 50 cm).
    44 cm vs 50 cm
  • 1.5 cm shallower body
    Depth
    21.5 cm
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (21.5 cm vs 23 cm).
    21.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    10 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.5 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    45.5 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (45.5 dB vs 43 dB).
    45.5 dB vs 43 dB
  • 4 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    30 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (30 m² vs 34 m²).
    30 m² vs 34 m²
  • 70 W higher power draw
    Power
    340 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (340 W vs 270 W).
    340 W vs 270 W
  • 4 cm wider body
    Width
    36 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (36 cm vs 32 cm).
    36 cm vs 32 cm
  • 10 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    150 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (150 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 150 m³/h
    150 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs RHDH1001 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.93 vs 6.3).
    5.93 vs 6.28
  • 3.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    10 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    10 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.5 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    45.5 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (45.5 dB vs 43 dB).
    45.5 dB vs 43 dB
  • 4 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    30 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (30 m² vs 34 m²).
    30 m² vs 34 m²
  • 70 W higher power draw
    Power
    340 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (340 W vs 270 W).
    340 W vs 270 W
  • 10 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    150 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (150 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 150 m³/h
    150 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 5 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    75 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (75 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (30 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    75 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 4 cm wider body
    Width
    36 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (36 cm vs 32 cm).
    36 cm vs 32 cm
  • 10% heavier
    Weight
    12.1 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (12.1 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    12.1 kg vs 11 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 403 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Russell Hobbs RHDH1001?

  • Highly efficient at extracting large amounts of water from the air
  • Significantly reduces indoor dampness, condensation, and mold growth
  • Speeds up the process of drying wet laundry indoors
  • Easy to set up, operate, and program with clear electronic controls
  • Helps make rooms feel warmer, lowering overall heating costs
  • Compact, space-saving design with a convenient integrated carry handle
  • Includes helpful features like a 24-hour timer and a continuous drainage option
  • Offers exceptional value for money relative to its performance

What customers dislike about Russell Hobbs RHDH1001?

  • Can be noticeably noisy, even when operating on the dedicated 'silent' mode
  • The 2-liter water tank fills up quickly and requires frequent manual emptying
  • Blows out cold air from the top, which can lower the ambient temperature in the immediate area
  • Requires substantial clearance space (at least 20-40cm) around the unit to function properly

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