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Shinco SDZ1-20D Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Dehumidification capacity:20 L/dayMaximum room area:25 m²Maximum noise level:46 dB

Shinco SDZ1-20D Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical Score

10%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 56% of dehumidifiers
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

2.9

Design

â–²Better than 54% of dehumidifiers
8.6

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
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 937 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 77% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Shinco SDZ1-20D is a portable 400W compressor dehumidifier designed for spaces up to 40㎡, capable of removing 20 liters of moisture per day from the air using eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Main characteristics include a 4-liter water tank, a smart humidistat with an adjustable range of 30% to 80% relative humidity, two fan speeds, a 24-hour timer, a child lock, and a low-temperature auto-defrost feature allowing operation down to 5°C. Key pros include its ultra-quiet operation at a 46 dB peak sound level, automatic restart after power failures, a removable washable filter, and integrated wheels and handle for easy mobility. Its primary cons are its relatively heavy weight of 16.5 kg and the requirement to purchase a continuous drainage hose separately.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Shinco SDZ1-20D

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

80%

6.1

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

2.9

Design

6.2
Shinco SDZ1-20D has a technical score of 6.2 points, higher than 54% 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 937 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
Shinco SDZ1-20D has a user score of 8.65 points, higher than 77% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
Shinco SDZ1-20D has a popularity score of 8.3 points, higher than 73.5% of dehumidifiers.
8.3
Shinco SDZ1-20D has a popularity score of 8.3 points, higher than 73.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.7/ 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–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

7.4

Price

6.7
Shinco SDZ1-20D has a value-for-money score of 6.7 points, higher than 69% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
400 W
Power
400 W
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 400 W, which is higher than the power draw of 70.4% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
20 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
20 L/day
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 20 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 61% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 19% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
230 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
230 m³/h
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 230 m³/h, which is higher than that of 80.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 4.5% of dehumidifiers.
Airflow rate 230 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
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Shinco SDZ1-20D vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 70 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    230 m³/h
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (230 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 230 m³/h
    230 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 1.5 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    4 L
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (4 L vs 2.5 L).
    4 L vs 2.5 L
  • 6.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    20 L/day
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 6.1% 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
    Shinco SDZ1-20D
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Shinco SDZ1-20D has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.65 vs 8.145).
    8.65 vs 8.15
  • 17% more popular
    Shinco SDZ1-20D has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.28 vs 7.1).
    8.28 vs 7.08
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Shinco SDZ1-20D has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.73 vs 6.3).
    6.73 vs 6.28
  • 6.1% 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
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    Shinco SDZ1-20D
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Shinco SDZ1-20D has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.65 vs 8.145).
    8.65 vs 8.15
  • 17% more popular
    Shinco SDZ1-20D has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.28 vs 7.1).
    8.28 vs 7.08
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Shinco SDZ1-20D has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.73 vs 6.3).
    6.73 vs 6.28
  • 70 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    230 m³/h
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (230 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 230 m³/h
    230 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 1.5 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    4 L
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (4 L vs 2.5 L).
    4 L vs 2.5 L
  • 6.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    20 L/day
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 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
  • 130 W higher power draw
    Power
    400 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (400 W vs 270 W).
    400 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 36.4% heavier
    Weight
    15 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (15 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    15 kg vs 11 kg
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    30 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates lower ambient heat than the average dehumidifier (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 2.3 cm wider body
    Width
    34.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (34.3 cm vs 32 cm).
    34.3 cm vs 32 cm
  • 1.2 cm taller body
    Height
    51.2 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (51.2 cm vs 50 cm).
    51.2 cm vs 50 cm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 130 W higher power draw
    Power
    400 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (400 W vs 270 W).
    400 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    30 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates lower ambient heat than the average dehumidifier (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 36.4% heavier
    Weight
    15 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (15 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    15 kg vs 11 kg
  • 2.3 cm wider body
    Width
    34.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (34.3 cm vs 32 cm).
    34.3 cm vs 32 cm
  • 1.2 cm taller body
    Height
    51.2 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (51.2 cm vs 50 cm).
    51.2 cm vs 50 cm
  • 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 937 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shinco SDZ1-20D?

  • Efficient moisture removal in medium spaces up to 40 square meters
  • Operates quietly with a rated noise level of around 46 dB
  • Includes a convenient internal component drying feature to prevent mold during storage
  • Equipped with smooth-rolling caster wheels and a sturdy handle for easy mobility
  • Features a clear digital LED control panel with an accurate real-time relative humidity readout
  • Supports both a standard manual-empty water tank and an auto/continuous direct drainage system
  • Restarts automatically with saved settings following power outages

What customers dislike about Shinco SDZ1-20D?

  • Water collection tank has a relatively small capacity requiring frequent manual emptying
  • Does not include a built-in condensation pump for uphill drainage
  • Can exhaust noticeable warm or hot air into smaller rooms during extended operation
  • A continuous drainage hose is not always bundled in the standard retail package

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