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Shinco YDL5-10D Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Dehumidification capacity:10 L/dayMaximum room area:15 m²Maximum noise level:39 dB

Shinco YDL5-10D Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical Score

10%

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User score

▼Worse than 61% of dehumidifiers
5.5

Technical Score

Technical score
5.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.8

Design

▼Worse than 55% of dehumidifiers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £110
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Verdict

The Shinco YDL5-10D (also known as SDL5-10D) is a portable compressor-based dehumidifier designed for rooms up to 15 square meters, offering a moisture removal capacity of 10 liters per day and operating at a low noise level of 39 dB. Key characteristics include an adjustable electronic humidistat (30% to 80% humidity in 5% increments), a 1.7-liter transparent water tank, a 24-hour timer, and a built-in carbon filtration system with dual fan speeds. Its main advantages are its high energy efficiency (consuming around 140W to 200W), its specialized laundry mode for quick clothes drying, and a dual drainage setup that features an automatic shut-off feature alongside a continuous drainage hose. On the downside, the unit's 1.7-liter tank fills up relatively fast under heavy humidity, requiring frequent manual emptying if the continuous hose is not utilized, and its plastic outer chassis can feel somewhat delicate to disassemble during deep maintenance.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Shinco YDL5-10D

Technical Score
Technical score
5.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

80%

4.7

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.8

Design

5.5
Shinco YDL5-10D has a technical score of 5.5 points, lower than 55% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shinco YDL5-10D has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
1.0
Shinco YDL5-10D has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.3
Shinco YDL5-10D has a value-for-money score of 6.3 points, higher than 49% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
200 W
Power
200 W
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 200 W, which is lower than the power draw of 65.8% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.1% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
10 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
10 L/day
▼ 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
?
Maximum room area
15 m²
Maximum room area
15 m²
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 15 m², which is smaller than that of 88.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.5% 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 YDL5-10D vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    ▲ 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
  • 4 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    39 dB
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (39 dB vs 43 dB).
    39 dB vs 43 dB
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▲ 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).
    Standard upper operating temperature limit (35 °C)
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 70 W lower power draw
    Power
    200 W
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (200 W vs 270 W).
    200 W vs 270 W
  • 6.4 cm narrower body
    Width
    25.6 cm
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (25.6 cm vs 32 cm).
    25.6 cm vs 32 cm
  • 8.5 cm shorter body
    Height
    41.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (41.5 cm vs 50 cm).
    41.5 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2.7 cm shallower body
    Depth
    20.3 cm
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (20.3 cm vs 23 cm).
    20.3 cm vs 23 cm
  • 36.4% cheaper
    Shinco YDL5-10D is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£110 vs £150).
    £110 vs £150
  • 36.4% cheaper
    Shinco YDL5-10D is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£110 vs £150).
    £110 vs £150
  • 4 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    39 dB
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (39 dB vs 43 dB).
    39 dB vs 43 dB
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▲ 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).
    Standard upper operating temperature limit (35 °C)
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 70 W lower power draw
    Power
    200 W
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (200 W vs 270 W).
    200 W vs 270 W
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    ▲ 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
  • 8.5 cm shorter body
    Height
    41.5 cm
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (41.5 cm vs 50 cm).
    41.5 cm vs 50 cm
  • 6.4 cm narrower body
    Width
    25.6 cm
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (25.6 cm vs 32 cm).
    25.6 cm vs 32 cm
  • 2.7 cm shallower body
    Depth
    20.3 cm
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (20.3 cm vs 23 cm).
    20.3 cm vs 23 cm
  • 9.1% lighter
    Weight
    10 kg
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10 kg vs 11 kg
  • 19 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    15 m²
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (15 m² vs 34 m²).
    15 m² vs 34 m²
  • 3.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    10 L/day
    ▼ 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
  • 0.8 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.7 L
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.7 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.7 L vs 2.5 L
  • 42 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    38 m³
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (38 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (15 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    38 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 7.08x less popular
    Shinco YDL5-10D has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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
    Shinco YDL5-10D
    the average dehumidifier
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Shinco YDL5-10D has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 7.08x less popular
    Shinco YDL5-10D has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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
    Shinco YDL5-10D
    the average dehumidifier
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Shinco YDL5-10D has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 19 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    15 m²
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (15 m² vs 34 m²).
    15 m² vs 34 m²
  • 3.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    10 L/day
    ▼ 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
  • 0.8 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.7 L
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.7 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.7 L vs 2.5 L
  • 42 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    38 m³
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (38 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (15 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    38 m³ vs 80 m³

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shinco YDL5-10D?

  • Efficient moisture removal in small to medium-sized rooms up to 15m²
  • Quiet operation with a low noise level of approximately 39 decibels
  • Versatile dual-drainage design featuring a removable 1.7L transparent tank and a continuous drainage hose
  • Convenient digital LED display that shows real-time ambient humidity levels
  • Useful dedicated operational modes including an automatic humidistat and a laundry-drying feature
  • High portability enhanced by integrated 360-degree caster wheels and a sturdy carry handle
  • Safety and maintenance features such as an automatic full-tank shutoff, auto-defrost, and a washable air filter

What customers dislike about Shinco YDL5-10D?

  • Inadequate capacity and performance when used in large or open-plan living spaces
  • Noticeable drop in moisture extraction efficiency when operating in colder environments below 17°C
  • Relatively small 1.7L water reservoir that requires frequent manual emptying if continuous drainage is not set up
  • Higher power consumption relative to its extraction speed in less-than-ideal room conditions, leading to longer running times

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