Hughes comparison
Best Dehumidifiers under £300
for UK homes in 2026.
Hughes dehumidifiers at £300 or below, compared by extraction, room fit, noise and useful air-treatment features.
Written by Alex Mercer. Alex compares home-comfort products by the specifications that affect warmth, airflow, humidity, room fit and everyday control.
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Our winner
MEACO Arete One ARETE-12 12L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier
Ideal for small flats, apartments and single rooms, perfect for compact living spaces
£180.00 at Hughes01 Best overall pick
MEACO Arete One ARETE-12 12L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier
Check price at HughesThe most complete dehumidifier here for a room that needs reliable everyday control.
What we like
- Extraction Rate Up to 12.18 litres a day listed by Hughes.
- Guarantee 5 Years.
- A distinct reason to choose it within this comparison.
What to check
- The lowest price means fewer headline extras than some rivals.
- Check the published dimensions and room suitability before buying.
Full published specifications| Extraction Rate | Up to 12.18 litres a day |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £180.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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02 Best value alternative
Duux Bora DXDH02UK 20L Smart Dehumidifier
Check price at HughesA good-value dehumidifier when the useful basics matter more than a long feature list.
What we like
- Extraction Rate 20 listed by Hughes.
- Guarantee 2 Years.
- A distinct reason to choose it within this comparison.
What to check
- Higher price than 1 other pick.
- Check the published dimensions and room suitability before buying.
Full published specifications| Extraction Rate | 20 |
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| Guarantee | 2 Years |
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| Price check | £189.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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03 Best for straightforward control
De'Longhi DEX212SF Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Dehumidifier 12L
Check price at HughesA straightforward dehumidifier for buyers who want the controls and specification kept simple.
What we like
- Extraction Rate 12L listed by Hughes.
- Guarantee 2 Years.
- A distinct reason to choose it within this comparison.
What to check
- Higher price than 2 other picks.
- Check the published dimensions and room suitability before buying.
Full published specifications| Extraction Rate | 12L |
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| Guarantee | 2 Years |
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| Price check | £254.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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04 Best for flexible room placement
MEACO Arete One ARETE-20L 20L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier
Check price at HughesA flexible dehumidifier for homes where size, placement or portability shapes the decision.
What we like
- Extraction Rate Up to 14.02 litres a day listed by Hughes.
- Guarantee 5 Years.
- A distinct reason to choose it within this comparison.
What to check
- Higher price than 3 other picks.
- Check the published dimensions and room suitability before buying.
Full published specifications| Extraction Rate | Up to 14.02 litres a day |
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| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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| Price check | £259.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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05 Best specialist choice
MEACO Arete One ARETE-25L 25L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier
Check price at HughesA specialist dehumidifier with one clear strength that sets it apart from the other picks.
What we like
- Ideal for large rooms and homes up to 90 m³, perfect for 4 or 5 bedroom houses listed by Hughes.
- Smart Humidity Control and one-touch laundry drying make daily life effortless.
- A distinct reason to choose it within this comparison.
What to check
- Higher price than 4 other picks.
- Check the published dimensions and room suitability before buying.
Full published specifications| Price check | £299.00 |
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| Retailer | Hughes |
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Buying advice
Choose for the room and the job.
Start with the problem you want to solve, whether that is heating a small room, moving air, reducing humidity or improving air quality. Then compare the published settings, dimensions, noise information, capacity and warranty. Prices can move, so use the Hughes product page to make the final check.
