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Avg. price:~£290Dehumidification capacity:20 L/dayMaximum room area:40 m²Maximum noise level:43 dB

Wood's MDX20P Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical Score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 71% of dehumidifiers
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

3.0

Design

â–²Better than 74% of dehumidifiers
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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%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Wood's MDX20P is an eco-friendly compressor-based dehumidifier utilizing R290 refrigerant, designed for areas up to 40 m² with an airflow of 180 m³/h and an operating temperature range of 5°C to 35°C. Key characteristics include an extraction capacity of 20 liters per day (at 30°C/80% RH) or 10 liters per day (at 20°C/70% RH), a rated power input of 360W (250W under nominal conditions), 2 fan speeds, and a 6-liter water tank. Its main pros are a powerful built-in water pump for floor-drainless continuous drainage, a dedicated laundry mode utilizing a top exhaust for drying clothes, quiet operation at 41–43 dB, a washable dust filter, integrated child lock, and a 24-hour timer. However, noticeable cons include diminished performance in low ambient temperatures near 5°C, lack of smart Wi-Fi application controls, and its relatively heavy weight of 14 kg when moving between rooms.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Wood's MDX20P

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

80%

6.9

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

3.0

Design

6.8
Wood's MDX20P has a technical score of 6.8 points, higher than 74% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Wood's MDX20P has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
1.0
Wood's MDX20P has a popularity score of 1 point, lower than 82.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.1/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

4.4

Price

6.1
Wood's MDX20P has a value-for-money score of 6.1 points, lower than 57.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
360 W
Power
360 W
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 360 W, which is higher than the power draw of 64.8% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
180 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
180 m³/h
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 180 m³/h, which is higher than that of 60.9% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 5.1% 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 MDX20P vs the average dehumidifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 3.5 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    6 L
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (6 L vs 2.5 L).
    6 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 °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
  • 20 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    180 m³/h
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (180 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    180 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 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
  • 3.5 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    6 L
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (6 L vs 2.5 L).
    6 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 °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
  • 20 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    180 m³/h
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (180 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    180 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 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
  • 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
  • 90 W higher power draw
    Power
    360 W
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (360 W vs 270 W).
    360 W vs 270 W
  • 7.08x less popular
    Wood's MDX20P has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 3 cm deeper body
    Depth
    26 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (26 cm vs 23 cm).
    26 cm vs 23 cm
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Wood's MDX20P is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • 27.3% heavier
    Weight
    14 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (14 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    14 kg vs 11 kg
  • 10 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    70 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (70 m³ vs 80 m³).
    70 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 3 cm taller body
    Height
    53 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (53 cm vs 50 cm).
    53 cm vs 50 cm
  • 7.08x less popular
    Wood's MDX20P has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (1 vs 7.1).
    1 vs 7.08
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Wood's MDX20P is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Wood's MDX20P
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Wood's MDX20P has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.00 vs 8.145).
    8 vs 8.15
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Wood's MDX20P has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.11 vs 6.3).
    6.11 vs 6.28
  • 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
  • 90 W higher power draw
    Power
    360 W
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (360 W vs 270 W).
    360 W vs 270 W
  • 10 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    70 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (70 m³ vs 80 m³).
    70 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 3 cm deeper body
    Depth
    26 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (26 cm vs 23 cm).
    26 cm vs 23 cm
  • 27.3% heavier
    Weight
    14 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (14 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    14 kg vs 11 kg
  • 3 cm taller body
    Height
    53 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (53 cm vs 50 cm).
    53 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >1.8 m
    This dehumidifier has a shorter electrical reach than the average dehumidifier (1 m vs 1.5 m).
    1 m vs 1.5 m

Graphic comparison of Wood's MDX20P and other Dehumidifiers

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Wood's MDX20P?

  • Powerful built-in water pump makes drainage easy in rooms without a floor drain
  • Generous 6-litre water tank capacity reduces the frequency of manual emptying
  • Top air exhaust efficiently blow-dries laundry indoors
  • Quiet operation on its standard settings makes it suitable for living areas
  • Auto-restart function after power failures and convenient timer/child lock settings

What customers dislike about Wood's MDX20P?

  • Relatively high price point compared to standard compressor dehumidifiers
  • The noise level can fluctuate or become noticeable when operating under heavy loads
  • The water collection tank can be slightly awkward to clean and maintain
  • Limited or restricted display information visible when the unit is in standby mode

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesnumeriques.com
05/04/2026
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