Filter brands
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Cost
Price
$129
$167
$180
$299
$349
$299
$249
$129
Running cost (24 hours)
$0.15
$2.81
$0.85
$0.89
$0.92
$0.86
$0.16
$0.15
Running cost (90 days)
$4.54
$84.02
$25.49
$26.57
$27.65
$25.71
$4.75
$4.54
Energy use (kWH/L)
0.11
0.88
0.28
0.27
0.25
0.47
0.11
0.14
Type
Type
Ultrasonic
Vaporiser
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Evaporative
Evaporative
Recommended products
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Test results
CHOICE Expert Rating
Humidity score
Water output score
Energy efficiency score
Ease of use score
Power consumption (W)
21
389
118
123
128
119
22
21
Noise on high setting (dBA)
27
41
31
32
31
32
42
46
Measured output of moisture (mL/hr)
191
444
429
448
506
265
194
141
Water consumption (L/hr)
0.03
0.27
0.08
0.08
0.07
0.14
0.03
0.04
Did water pool on the floor after testing?
1
1
Comments
Good points
- 2 mist levels
- Aromatherapy facility, replacement aroma pads supplied
- Anti-limescale filter optional
- Claims to be ultra-quiet and was barely audible at 27.4 dBA on high
- Smallest unit tested
- Steam vaporisation, 2 levels
- Mist outlet temperature can get to at least 72C
- Aromatherapy facility
- Anti-limescale filter pads supplied
- Black air filter
- Largest claimed humidification area of 50 m2
- Dual Mist (Cool and Warm)
- Aromatherapy facility
- Non-slip feet
- Good diagrams in the manual
- Dual Mist (Cool and Warm)
- If cleaned weekly and as per instruction the filter should last the lifetime of humidifier
- Timer (1-12 hours)
- Adjustable Humidistat (30-75%), SensAir sensor on power cord
- Water purification filter and aromatherapy facility
- 7 mist intensity levels, auto, baby and health modes
- Tallest humidifier at 358 mm
- Dual Mist (Cool and Warm)
- Adjustable Humidistat (30-90%), SensAir sensor on power cord
- Ion generator and water purification filter
- Timer (1-12 hours)
- Easy to use touch screen controls
- Handheld remote control, CR2025 battery supplied
- Breville Home Connect Smart App controllable
- Aromatherapy facility
- 5 mist output levels
- Easy to fill tank
- Dual Mist (Cool and Warm controlled to 35C, dual outlets)
- Adjustable Humidistat (40 to 75%)
- UV Sterilization with Bio-photocatalyst
- Demineralisation filter
- Timer (1-9 hours)
- Atopy, common cold and sleep modes
- Large tank at 6.22 litres
- Scored highest overall for ease of use
- Evaporative humidifier with replaceable humidification filter
- Timer (1-9 hours)
- Adjustable Humidistat (40-60%)
- Claims to have up to 99% less bacteria
- No ions, chemicals or ozone used
- Longest cord of 1740 mm
- Small evaporative humidifier
- Humidification filter, claims to spread 99% less bacteria
Bad points
- Cool mist only
- No water gauge on tank
- Highest energy use to emit one litre of water at 0.88 kW/h
- Noisiest unit on the lowest setting at 40.0 dBA
- Largest unit tested
- Touch buttons on controls can be non-responsive
- Blurry display screen
- Large 5 litre tank was difficult to fill
- Time consuming to clean
- Heaviest humidifier at 3.66 kg when empty
- Lowest rated manual
- Easy to spill water from full appliance
- Noisiest unit on high at 45.9 dBA
- Shortest cord length of 1160 mm
- No indicator to show when 1.44 litre tank was empty
- Easy to spill water from full appliance
- Instructions mainly diagrams
Features
Cool mist only
Warm mist only
Dual mist
Humidstat
Adjustable humidistat range
Fan
Programmable
Smart app
Remote
Water level gauge
Empty tank indicator
Night light/glow in the dark
Cleaning brush
Filter supplied
Specifications
Claimed humidification area (m2)
20
50
30
40
40
30
32
n/s
Measured tank capacity (L)
1.9
5.9
4.9
5.1
3.9
6.2
2.2
1.4
Cord length (cm)
142
142
146
146
147
142
174
116
Weight (kg)
0.8
3
1.8
2.5
2.8
3.7
2.5
1.4
Recommended weekly maintenance
Clean membrane & tank every 3 days
Cover, steam nozzle & tower, pad, descale, tank & tank catch
Clean humidifier (tank, basin, transducer)
Clean humidifier (tank, basin, transducer)
Clean regularly
Clean humidifier
Filter
Water tank & rinse filter
Filter cleaning interval
Weekly, if using
Weekly
n/a
Weekly
Clean every time unit is cleaned
3 months or 80 times usage
6 months
Weekly
Refilling instructions
Use fresh drinking water below 40oC in the device. If the drinking water is very hard, you can use demineralised or distilled water.
Only ever use cold, fresh tap water to fill the tank. Never put any additives into the water.
When filling or refilling, only fill the water tank with cold tap water or distilled water. Do not use ground water or hot water.
When filling or refilling, only fill the water tank with cold tap water or distilled water. Do not use ground water or hot water.
When filling or refilling, only fill the water tank with cold tap water or distilled water. Do not use ground water or hot water.
Use only clean, tepid or cool water to fill the tank (< 40 °C)
Only fill the water tank with cold tap water. Do not use ground water or hot water (< 40 °C). Do not put any substance other than water in the water tank. Do not add fragrance or chemical substances into the water. Use only water (tap, purified, mineral, any sort of portable water).
Only fill the water tank with cold tap water. Do not use ground water or hot water. Do not put any substance other than water in the water tank. Do not add fragrance or chemical substances into the water. Use only water (tap, purified, mineral, any sort of portable water).
Claimed power consumption (W)
20
365
110
110
110
125
17
14
Dimensions (H x D x W, cm)
25 x 21 x 13
36 x 23 x 31
30 x 20 x 20
36 x 25 x 18
33 x 23 x 22
31 x 27 x 18
35 x 22 x 22
31 x 20 x 15
Warranty (years)
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
Country of origin
China
China
China
China
China
Korea
China
China
Website
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