OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS

Secmote GC-001 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Dehumidification capacity:0.8 L/dayMaximum room area:52 m²Maximum noise level:46 dB

Secmote GC-001 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
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical Score

10%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of dehumidifiers
4.8

Technical Score

Technical score
4.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 72% of dehumidifiers
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 632 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 89% of dehumidifiers
  • secmote-gc-001
  • secmote-gc-001
  • secmote-gc-001
  • secmote-gc-001
  • secmote-gc-001
  • secmote-gc-001
secmote-gc-001
secmote-gc-001
secmote-gc-001
secmote-gc-001
secmote-gc-001
secmote-gc-001

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Verdict

The Secmote GC-001 is a compact thermo-electric Peltier dehumidifier engineered for small spaces up to 560 square feet, utilizing a dual-semiconductor design to extract up to 800ml of daily moisture into an 1850ml water tank. It features two fan speed modes that keep operating noise under 46 dB (dropping below 39 dB in low-speed mode), energy-efficient 1 kW/day consumption, an auto-shutoff safety trigger with a red indicator when full, a removable dust-proof net, and a customizable 7-color ambient LED night light. Major pros include its highly portable 4.41-pound tabletop frame, whisper-quiet operation suitable for bedrooms, and preventative overflow protection; however, it is structurally inefficient for severe humidity or large open layouts, and its dehumidification performance drops dramatically if the ambient indoor temperature falls below 59°F.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Secmote GC-001

Technical Score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

80%

4.6

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

6.9

Design

4.8
Secmote GC-001 has a technical score of 4.8 points, lower than 72% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
7.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 632 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.
7.5
Secmote GC-001 has a user score of 7.46 points, lower than 89.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
Secmote GC-001 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, higher than 50% of dehumidifiers.
7.1
Secmote GC-001 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, higher than 50% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.5
Secmote GC-001 has a value-for-money score of 6.5 points, higher than 57% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
41 W
Power
41 W
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 41 W, which is lower than the power draw of 84.7% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
0.8 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
0.8 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 0.8 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 79% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
?
Maximum room area
52 m²
Maximum room area
52 m²
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 52 m², which is larger than that of 79.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.5% of dehumidifiers.
Show more
Fan
yes
Drying mode
no
Anti-freeze
no
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
no
Show more
Color
white
Material
plastic
Display
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
Show more

Secmote GC-001 vs the average dehumidifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 18 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    52 m²
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (52 m² vs 34 m²).
    52 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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
  • 229 W lower power draw
    Power
    41 W
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (41 W vs 270 W).
    41 W vs 270 W
  • 50 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    130 m³
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (130 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (52 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    130 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 80.9% lighter
    Weight
    2.1 kg
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (2.1 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    2.1 kg vs 11 kg
  • 15.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    16.5 cm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (16.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    16.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 18 cm shorter body
    Height
    32 cm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (32 cm vs 50 cm).
    32 cm vs 50 cm
  • 6.5 cm shallower body
    Depth
    16.5 cm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (16.5 cm vs 23 cm).
    16.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 4.29x cheaper
    Secmote GC-001 is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£35 vs £150).
    £35 vs £150
  • 3.5% better value for money
    Secmote GC-001 has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.5 vs 6.3).
    6.5 vs 6.28
  • 18 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    52 m²
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (52 m² vs 34 m²).
    52 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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
  • 229 W lower power draw
    Power
    41 W
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (41 W vs 270 W).
    41 W vs 270 W
  • 50 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    130 m³
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (130 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (52 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    130 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 80.9% lighter
    Weight
    2.1 kg
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (2.1 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    2.1 kg vs 11 kg
  • 15.5 cm narrower body
    Width
    16.5 cm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (16.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    16.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 18 cm shorter body
    Height
    32 cm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (32 cm vs 50 cm).
    32 cm vs 50 cm
  • 6.5 cm shallower body
    Depth
    16.5 cm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (16.5 cm vs 23 cm).
    16.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 12.7 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    0.8 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (0.8 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    0.8 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 10 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    40 % RH
    â–¼ 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
  • 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
  • 3 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (46 dB vs 43 dB).
    46 dB vs 43 dB
  • 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
  • 9.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Secmote GC-001
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Secmote GC-001 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (7.46 vs 8.145).
    7.46 vs 8.15
  • 9.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Secmote GC-001
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Secmote GC-001 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (7.46 vs 8.145).
    7.46 vs 8.15
  • 12.7 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    0.8 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (0.8 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    0.8 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 10 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    40 % RH
    â–¼ 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
  • 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
  • 3 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    46 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (46 dB vs 43 dB).
    46 dB vs 43 dB
  • 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

Graphic comparison of Secmote GC-001 and other Dehumidifiers

No results found

Third-party reviews

Based on 632 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What customers like about Secmote GC-001?

  • Operates very quietly, making it comfortable to use during sleep.
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable and suitable for small spaces.
  • Equipped with an automatic shut-off feature that prevents water overflow when the tank is full.
  • Features a relaxing, customizable seven-color ambient night light that can also be turned off.
  • Energy-efficient performance that offers a cost-effective alternative to larger traditional units.
  • Effectively extracts moisture in small rooms like bedrooms, bathrooms, and small basements.

What customers dislike about Secmote GC-001?

  • Not as impactful or fast at extracting moisture when compared to larger compressor-based units.
  • Some users reported mechanical issues and noted that it can be prone to breaking over time.
  • Does not blow out a significant volume of air.
  • A few customers expressed dissatisfaction with the efficiency of customer service handling complaints.

Compare Secmote GC-001 with other Dehumidifiers

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)