Meaco Arete One 12L

Not every home needs a 25L machine. The Arete One 12L brings the same well-judged auto-humidity control, quiet night mode and effective laundry drying to a smaller, cheaper and more discreet package, making it our pick for flats and one- or two-bedroom homes. It sips electricity, keeps window condensation in check and is light enough to move from bedroom to hallway to bathroom as needed. The smaller tank means more frequent emptying if you run it hard, though the continuous-drain option removes that chore for laundry sessions. It is a filtered compressor unit like its bigger sibling, so it performs best in heated rooms; if your damp problem is confined to a cold garage, choose the desiccant EcoAir instead.