

The Tosot dehumidifier reaches a peak sound level of just 51 dB, and that’s on the higher fan speed.

Many dehumidifiers are relatively quiet, especially on the lower fan settings, but get noisy when running at higher speeds or in turbo mode. But Tosot’s signature feature is surely its silence. The honeycomb styling on the top half of the case doesn’t have the industrial look of many similar devices. Tosot’s 50-pint, 4,500 square foot dehumidifier has the advantage of not looking like a dehumidifier. Room size: 4,500 square feet | Capacity: 50 pints | Drainage: Hose The reservoir holds a half-gallon of waste water and you can optionally attach a hose for continuous drainage. There’s a user-friendly LCD display on top that you can use to control the fan speed, target humidity and scheduling.

The Ivation dehumidifier is attractively styled with a blue accent panel, making it suitable for a location like a bathroom where it will definitely be seen. Many compact dehumidifiers measure their water removal capacity in ounces, not pints, and despite their small size are a poor choice for bathrooms. This is where the Ivation dehumidifier has a leg up on other small models. Best for small spaces, it’s suited for rooms up to about 270 square feet and can empty, as the name implies, about 13 pints a day. If you have a small space you’re trying to dehumidify-like a bathroom-the Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Desiccant Dehumidifier is a good bet. Room size: 270 square feet | Capacity: 13 pints | Drainage: Tank or hose
