Quiet, efficient damp control at a rare all-time-low price

Yes — the Meaco MeacoDry Dehumidifier (Black) is worth buying if you want a well-rated, energy-conscious dehumidifier for a flat, smaller house, or laundry drying, especially at its current all-time-low price of £149.99. With a 4.6/5 rating from 6,327 reviews, it has the kind of large, consistent approval that suggests it solves the damp-and-condensation problem for many UK homes rather than just looking good on paper.

First impressions

At £149.99, this Meaco sits in the practical middle ground: not the cheapest option in the category, but far from premium-priced. The current price is 12% off the £169.99 RRP, and importantly it matches the lowest price ever recorded, so you’re buying at the best historical level rather than paying a seasonal markup. The black finish and six available variations give it a more flexible fit for different rooms and storage needs than a one-size-only appliance.

What does it actually do well?

The core appeal is straightforward: it’s an electric compressor dehumidifier designed to remove condensation and damp while helping prevent mould. For UK homes, that matters most in autumn and winter, when colder walls, drying washing indoors, and reduced ventilation can push humidity up quickly. Meaco also positions it as a cost-of-living-friendly appliance, highlighting low power consumption and optimised energy usage. That makes it especially relevant if you’re running it in a bedroom, hallway, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom, or a smaller living space.

The laundry-drying function is one of the most practical features here. The listing says it is effective at air drying wet washing and uses considerably less electricity than tumble dryers. If you regularly dry clothes indoors, that can be more useful than a generic “quiet” claim, because it addresses one of the biggest causes of winter damp in UK homes.

How does it perform for everyday use?

Based on the feature set and review score, this looks like a dehumidifier aimed at convenience as much as raw power. The simple controls and humidity display are useful because they let you see the current room relative humidity and set a target level, rather than running blind. That is particularly helpful in bedrooms or smaller flats where you want to avoid over-drying the air.

The “ultra quiet” positioning also matters, but only in context: the data provided does not include decibel figures, so you should treat this as a quiet-for-category claim rather than a quantified noise promise. Still, the product is clearly intended for living spaces rather than just utility rooms, which is a good sign if you want something you can keep running near people.

Build quality and usability

Meaco has a strong reputation in UK air-quality appliances, and the 6,327-review sample size suggests this model has been through enough real-world use to expose weaknesses. The simple controls, humidity display, and laundry mode point to a user-friendly design rather than a feature overload. That said, it is still a compressor dehumidifier, so it will be best suited to typical home use rather than specialist low-temperature environments where desiccant units can have an advantage.

Is it good value for money?

At £149.99, yes — provided your main goal is damp control, indoor drying, and better comfort in a smaller or medium-sized room. The price is at the all-time low, which improves the value case further. Compared with the Meaco MeacoDry ABC Dehumidifier (Silver) 10L at £129.00 and 4.6 stars, this black version is pricier, so the choice comes down to whether you want this specific model/finish and its current positioning rather than simply the cheapest Meaco option.

Against the 16L/day competitor at £101.99 with a 4.8★ rating, the Meaco looks expensive on raw value alone. But the cheaper rival’s listing suggests a larger tank and laundry/sleep modes, so shoppers focused purely on capacity and price may prefer that alternative. Compared with the Meaco Portable Dehumidifier DD8L at £169.99, this model is cheaper and more accessible, while the DD8L’s desiccant design is better suited to compact homes and colder conditions.

Bottom line on the competition

If you want a dependable everyday dehumidifier for condensation, mould prevention, and drying laundry indoors, this Meaco is well placed. If your priority is the lowest possible price or maximum capacity per pound, the £101.99 competitor is more aggressive on value. If you need a desiccant unit for colder spaces, the DD8L may be the better fit despite its higher £169.99 price.

The main warning is simple: this is not the cheapest dehumidifier in the field, and the category rank of #13,280 suggests it is not a mass-volume bestseller right now. You are paying for the Meaco name, a strong review history, and a feature set that targets real household damp problems rather than just headline specs.