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Avg. price:~£480Dehumidification capacity:26 L/dayMaximum room area:120 m²Maximum noise level:54 dB

Wood's AD30 Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical Score

10%

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User score

★Better than 92% of dehumidifiers
7.9

Technical Score

Technical score
7.9/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

80%

8.4

Performance

15%

6.6

Features

5%

4.8

Design

★Better than 92% 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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â–¼ 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~ £480
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Verdict

The Wood's AD30 is a powerful hybrid compressor dehumidifier and air purifier designed for living spaces up to 120 m², featuring a maximum moisture extraction capacity of 26 liters per day (at 30°C and 80% RH) and an energy-efficient power consumption of 320 watts. Key characteristics include an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, a variable humidistat adjustable between 30% and 80% RH, an integrated 4-liter water tank with continuous hose drainage support, and a dedicated laundry mode utilizing an oscillating top exhaust. Its main advantages include simultaneous multi-stage climate control via an Active ION HEPA filter that removes 99.98% of airborne particles, an impressive 300 m³/h Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), and an extendable warranty of up to 6 years with annual filter replacements. However, its primary drawbacks are a noticeably loud maximum sound level of up to 54 dB on higher fan speeds, a heavy net weight of roughly 14 kg that reduces portability, and a reliance on recurring annual filter replacement costs to maintain its maximum performance and warranty coverage.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Wood's AD30

Technical Score
Technical score
7.9/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

80%

8.4

Performance

15%

6.6

Features

5%

4.8

Design

7.9
Wood's AD30 has a technical score of 7.9 points, higher than 92% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Wood's AD30 has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
1.0
Wood's AD30 has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.9/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

5.9
Wood's AD30 has a value-for-money score of 5.9 points, lower than 69% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
320 W
Power
320 W
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 320 W, which is higher than the power draw of 56.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2.6% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
26 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
26 L/day
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 26 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 88.3% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
250 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
250 m³/h
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 250 m³/h, which is higher than that of 87.8% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.2% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
120 m²
Maximum room area
120 m²
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 120 m², which is larger than that of 96% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2.5% 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
touch
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Wood's AD30 vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 86 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    120 m²
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (120 m² vs 34 m²).
    120 m² vs 34 m²
  • 12.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    26 L/day
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (26 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    26 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 90 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    250 m³/h
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (250 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    250 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 3 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    5 levels
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (5 levels vs 2 levels).
    5 levels vs 2 levels
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    2 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier offers longer electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (2 m vs 1.5 m).
    2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 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
  • 86 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    120 m²
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (120 m² vs 34 m²).
    120 m² vs 34 m²
  • 12.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    26 L/day
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (26 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    26 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 90 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    250 m³/h
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (250 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    250 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 3 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    5 levels
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (5 levels vs 2 levels).
    5 levels vs 2 levels
  • 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
  • 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
  • 40 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    120 m³
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (120 m³ vs 80 m³).
    120 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    2 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier offers longer electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (2 m vs 1.5 m).
    2 m vs 1.5 m
  • 2 cm narrower body
    Width
    30 cm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (30 cm vs 32 cm).
    30 cm vs 32 cm
  • 11 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    54 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (54 dB vs 43 dB).
    54 dB vs 43 dB
  • 12 h shorter timer
    Maximum timer duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <12 h – >24 h
    This dehumidifier supports a shorter timer schedule than the average dehumidifier (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • 11.3 cm deeper body
    Depth
    34.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (34.3 cm vs 23 cm).
    34.3 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3.2x more expensive
    Wood's AD30 is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£480 vs £150).
    £480 vs £150
  • 34.5% heavier
    Weight
    14.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (14.8 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    14.8 kg vs 11 kg
  • 11.7 cm taller body
    Height
    61.7 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (61.7 cm vs 50 cm).
    61.7 cm vs 50 cm
  • 7.08x less popular
    Wood's AD30 has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 50 W higher power draw
    Power
    320 W
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (320 W vs 270 W).
    320 W vs 270 W
  • 3.2x more expensive
    Wood's AD30 is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£480 vs £150).
    £480 vs £150
  • 7.08x less popular
    Wood's AD30 has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    Wood's AD30 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.86 vs 6.3).
    5.86 vs 6.28
  • 1.8% lower 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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    Wood's AD30
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Wood's AD30 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 11 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    54 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (54 dB vs 43 dB).
    54 dB vs 43 dB
  • 50 W higher power draw
    Power
    320 W
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (320 W vs 270 W).
    320 W vs 270 W
  • 12 h shorter timer
    Maximum timer duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <12 h – >24 h
    This dehumidifier supports a shorter timer schedule than the average dehumidifier (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • 11.3 cm deeper body
    Depth
    34.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (34.3 cm vs 23 cm).
    34.3 cm vs 23 cm
  • 11.7 cm taller body
    Height
    61.7 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (61.7 cm vs 50 cm).
    61.7 cm vs 50 cm
  • 34.5% heavier
    Weight
    14.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (14.8 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    14.8 kg vs 11 kg

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Wood's AD30?

  • Dual 2-in-1 functionality operating efficiently as both a powerful dehumidifier and advanced air purifier
  • Highly effective Active ION HEPA filter technology trapping 99.98% of indoor allergens, dust, and pollen
  • Excellent high-capacity moisture removal capable of extracting up to 26 litres of water per day
  • Top air exhaust combined with a smart laundry mode that accelerates clothes drying times dramatically
  • Eco-friendly performance utilising R290 refrigerant gas with comparatively low energy consumption
  • Generous 4-litre water tank with an additional continuous drainage gravity hose attachment choice
  • Integrated intelligent air quality and humidity sensor enabling fully automated performance adjustments

What customers dislike about Wood's AD30?

  • Noticeable sound footprint on maximum fan speeds which can touch up to 54 decibels during heavy operation
  • Noticeably bulkier and heavier structure compared to standalone non-hybrid domestic dehumidifiers
  • Elevated initial acquisition price point placing it in the premium tier of home climate appliances
  • Recurring added maintenance costs resulting from necessary periodic HEPA filter replacements

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