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Avg. price:~£170Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:40 m²Maximum noise level:43 dB

Wood's MDX14 Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical Score

10%

5.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of dehumidifiers
5.2

Technical Score

Technical score
5.2/ 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 63% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

4.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 63% of dehumidifiers
5.3

User score

User score
5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on 4 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–¼Worse than 99% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Wood's MDX14 is a compact compressor-driven dehumidifier designed for small spaces up to 40 m², featuring an extraction capacity of 10 liters per day, an air flow rate of 120 m³/h, and a 220W power output using eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Main pros include a dedicated laundry mode, a digital touch display with a built-in humidistat (adjustable from 35% to 75% RH), automatic defrosting, quiet operation at 40-43 dB, and a lightweight 9.1 kg body with a carry handle for high portability. However, notable cons include a relatively small 1.5-liter water tank that requires frequent emptying unless the continuous drainage hose is connected, and reduced efficiency in rooms below 15°C.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Wood's MDX14

Technical Score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

80%

4.8

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

4.5

Design

5.2
Wood's MDX14 has a technical score of 5.2 points, lower than 63% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
5.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on 4 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.
5.3
Wood's MDX14 has a user score of 5.29 points, lower than 99.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
2.7/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Popularity:
Wood's MDX14 has a popularity score of 2.7 points, lower than 80% of dehumidifiers.
2.7
Wood's MDX14 has a popularity score of 2.7 points, lower than 80% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

6.9

Price

5.7
Wood's MDX14 has a value-for-money score of 5.7 points, lower than 80% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
235 W
Power
235 W
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 235 W, which is lower than the power draw of 58.7% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 12 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 51.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 12.7% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
120 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
120 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 120 m³/h, which is lower than that of 68% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.3% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
40 m²
Maximum room area
40 m²
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 40 m², which is larger than that of 55.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 10% 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 MDX14 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 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    40 m²
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (40 m² vs 34 m²).
    40 m² vs 34 m²
  • 4.7 cm shallower body
    Depth
    18.3 cm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (18.3 cm vs 23 cm).
    18.3 cm vs 23 cm
  • 35 W lower power draw
    Power
    235 W
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (235 W vs 270 W).
    235 W vs 270 W
  • 17.3% lighter
    Weight
    9.1 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9.1 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9.1 kg vs 11 kg
  • 2.7 cm narrower body
    Width
    29.3 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (29.3 cm vs 32 cm).
    29.3 cm vs 32 cm
  • 0.7 cm shorter body
    Height
    49.3 cm
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (49.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    49.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 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 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    40 m²
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (40 m² vs 34 m²).
    40 m² vs 34 m²
  • 35 W lower power draw
    Power
    235 W
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (235 W vs 270 W).
    235 W vs 270 W
  • 4.7 cm shallower body
    Depth
    18.3 cm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (18.3 cm vs 23 cm).
    18.3 cm vs 23 cm
  • 17.3% lighter
    Weight
    9.1 kg
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9.1 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9.1 kg vs 11 kg
  • 2.7 cm narrower body
    Width
    29.3 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (29.3 cm vs 32 cm).
    29.3 cm vs 32 cm
  • 0.7 cm shorter body
    Height
    49.3 cm
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (49.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    49.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 1 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.5 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 40 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    120 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 40 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    40 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (40 m³ vs 80 m³).
    40 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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.
    35 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 53.9% lower user score
    User score
    5.3/ 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–¼
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    Wood's MDX14
    the average dehumidifier
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Wood's MDX14 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (5.29 vs 8.145).
    5.29 vs 8.15
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    Wood's MDX14 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.72 vs 6.3).
    5.72 vs 6.28
  • 2.61x less popular
    Wood's MDX14 has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (2.71 vs 7.1).
    2.71 vs 7.08
  • 53.9% lower user score
    User score
    5.3/ 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
    Wood's MDX14
    the average dehumidifier
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Wood's MDX14 has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (5.29 vs 8.145).
    5.29 vs 8.15
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    Wood's MDX14 has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.72 vs 6.3).
    5.72 vs 6.28
  • 2.61x less popular
    Wood's MDX14 has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (2.71 vs 7.1).
    2.71 vs 7.08
  • 13.3% more expensive
    Wood's MDX14 is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£170 vs £150).
    £170 vs £150
  • 1 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.5 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 40 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    120 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 40 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    40 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (40 m³ vs 80 m³).
    40 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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.
    35 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day

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Third-party reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Wood's MDX14?

  • Impressively quiet operation during overnight or bedroom use
  • Energy efficient with low power consumption under load
  • Compact physical design makes it ideal for small spaces and bathrooms
  • Handy dedicated laundry mode for drying clothes indoors
  • Includes a clear humidity display and an adjustable humidistat
  • Features a continuous drainage option with a supplied hose
  • Equipped with an automatic defrost function and a washable air filter

What customers dislike about Wood's MDX14?

  • Awkwardly heavy to carry between rooms despite its compact size
  • Relatively small water collection tank capacity requiring frequent emptying if not using the hose
  • Not as fast at drying full laundry loads compared to some prominent rivals

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