hOmeLabs 8 Pint Dehumidifier vs Eva-Dry EDV-1100 Petite Dehumidifier

The hOmeLabs 8 Pint is the real dehumidifier here: a compressor unit rated at 8 pints per day that covers up to 1,800 sq ft, with Wi-Fi, a drain hose and a washable filter. The Eva-Dry EDV-1100 is a tiny thermoelectric unit that pulls roughly a pint a week, so it only suits closets, bathrooms, RVs and campers. Owners rate the Eva-Dry well for quiet, low-power, long-term running, but complain its tank fills fast in summer and it collects almost nothing in winter. Buy the hOmeLabs for a basement, bedroom or whole floor; buy the Eva-Dry only for a small enclosed space.

• Choose the hOmeLabs 8 Pint if you need to actually dry a room, basement or apartment and want app control, a drain hose and a washable filter.
• Choose the Eva-Dry EDV-1100 if you want a near-silent, low-power unit for a closet, bathroom, boat or camper, and can empty a small tank often.