Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Eva-Dry Renewable Mini Dehumidifier E-333
Best Small/PortableHoneywell Smart Portable 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Best for BasementsPrice
$20-$30
$250-$300
Summary
WIRED's top pick for small spaces and travel at just $25. Completely silent with no power cord needed — it recharges via USB when saturated.
WIRED's top pick for basements with smart home connectivity and a large tank. Fast, quiet, and easy to roll between rooms thanks to built-in wheels.
Pros
- WIRED's best portable pick for travel and small spaces
- Completely silent — no motor or moving parts
- No power cord during use; recharges via USB when full
- Extremely affordable at around $25
- WIRED's top pick for basements at $270
- Large tank capacity with laundry drying mode
- Wheels make it easy to move room to room
- Smart connectivity for remote monitoring and control
Cons
- Only 4.2 pints capacity — not suitable for basements or large rooms
- Requires periodic recharging rather than continuous operation
- Not effective for serious humidity problems or large spaces
- More expensive than the Midea Cube
- Smart features may be overkill for simple basement use
- Larger footprint than cube-style designs
Our take
For a closet, bathroom, or RV, this is the obvious answer. It's not competing with the big units — it's solving a completely different problem at a fraction of the cost.
If you want smart controls and don't mind paying a bit more, the Honeywell is a serious machine — WIRED testers loved the laundry mode and portability.
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