Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 10L Review: price, specs and verdict (2026)
Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 10L: our review and alternatives
The MeacoDry Arete Two 10L is the connected version of Meaco's small Arete: the same 5-year warranty and H13 HEPA filter, with Wi-Fi app control, voice commands, three fan speeds and a louvre for drying laundry.
- Capacity
- 10 litres/day (rated at 30°C, 80% humidity)
- Noise
- From 35 dB(A)
- Tank
- 2.5 litres
- Best for
- Studios, flats, 1-2 bedroom homes and single rooms
Availability: Meaco.com £179.99 (checked ) ·
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Meaco dehumidifier specifications
Specifications as stated by the manufacturer and seller. Check the exact details on the seller's listing before buying.
I'd pick the MeacoDry Arete Two 10L for a flat where you want app control and faster laundry drying
Verdict by James Whitfield, editor
This dehumidifier suits households that live in a flat or small house and want a quiet dehumidifier with Wi-Fi control and strong laundry features
6 L/day
At 27°C, 60% RH
5 years
Warranty
35 dB(A)
Lowest setting
£179.99
Price on Meaco.com
Choose it if
You want a quiet small unit with Wi-Fi and voice control, three fan speeds and a louvre for drying clothes.
Skip it if
You have a large damp home or want the cheapest option: manufacturer-quoted extraction at 27°C and 60% humidity is about 6 litres a day.
What the numbers say about the Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 10L
1.10 L/day at test conditions
The rating is at 30°C and 80% humidity. Meaco's figure for 27°C and 60% is 6 litres a day.
2.35 dB(A) on the lowest setting
Quiet enough for a bedroom, and night mode turns every light off.
3.Wi-Fi, Alexa and Google
Change modes, target humidity and timers from your phone or by voice.
4.Five-year warranty
A DC motor, three fan speeds, a louvre and a built-in H13 HEPA filter, all backed by five years of cover.
A real-life example. Picture a one-bedroom flat with wet washing in winter. You angle the louvre at the airer and start a laundry cycle from your phone.
How to read these figures
10 litres a day is a lab rating. At 27°C and 60% humidity, Meaco quotes 6 litres a day.
Meaco quotes about 3.6p an hour to run at 26.32p/kWh. The noise level of 35 dB(A) is on the lowest of three speeds.
When to choose it over another model
Choose it over the Arete One 10L if you will use the app and the louvre. Pick the Arete Two 20L instead if your home is regular-sized or very damp.
Our verdict on this Meaco moisture control unit: 4.6/5
Buy the Arete Two 10L if you want a quiet small-home dehumidifier with app control and the best laundry features in the range. If you do not need the app, the Arete One 10L saves money. For a bigger home, the Arete Two 20L offers the same smart features with more capacity.
Who this Meaco moisture extractor is for, and how to use it at home
In a bedroom or small living room, set Smart Humidity mode to 50-55%. The unit switches itself off at that level and restarts when humidity rises, so it does not run all day.
For laundry, use the dedicated mode and the third fan speed. Angle the louvre towards the airer, close the door and keep the machine about a metre away. The timers let you schedule a run so the clothes are dry when you get home.
Use the Meaco app or a voice command to switch to night mode without getting out of bed. Night mode turns off the lights and alerts, and on the lowest fan speed the unit runs at about 35dB.
The 2.5L tank fills quickly in a very damp room. To avoid emptying it daily, fit a garden hose to the drainage adaptor (the hose is not included). Wall brackets are sold separately if you want it off the floor.
Like all compressor models, extraction drops as the room gets colder, so in an unheated room in winter a desiccant model such as the Meaco DD8L Pro is the better choice.
About Meaco's dehumidifier range
Meaco is a British brand, and the Arete Two is the upgraded Arete line. The 10L version is aimed at studios, flats, 1-2 bedroom homes and single rooms, including spaces that drop below 10°C.
Compared with the Arete One 10L it swaps the AC motor for a DC motor, adds a third fan speed, a manual louvre, adjustable timers, a premium LCD display that shows current and target humidity, and control through the Meaco app, Alexa and Google. Meaco quotes 152 watts and about 3.6p an hour to run, slightly cheaper than the Arete One 10L.
The 10 litres a day rating is at 30°C and 80% humidity. At 27°C and 60% humidity Meaco quotes 6 litres a day, and about 4.2 litres at 20°C and 60%, so treat it as a small-room machine.
It suits tech-friendly flat owners, renters who want to adjust settings without moving across the room, and anyone who dries laundry in a small space and wants the extra fan speed. If you do not care about the app, the cheaper Arete One 10L does the same drying job.
What we like about this Meaco moisture extractor
- ✓ Wi-Fi app plus Alexa and Google…
- ✓ Three fan speeds and an automatic…
- ✓ Very quiet at 35dB on the…
- ✓ Cheaper to run than the Arete…
- ✓ 5-year warranty and a built-in H13…
- ✓ Premium LCD display shows current and…
What could hold you back
- ✕ Extraction at 27°C / 60% RH…
- ✕ The 2.5L tank fills quickly in…
- ✕ Costs more than the Arete One…
If you do not need the app or the third fan speed, the Meaco Arete One 10L keeps the quiet running and warranty at a lower price.
Meaco moisture control unit: pros and cons in detail
The Arete Two 10L is a feature-rich small unit. The app and voice control, three fan speeds, louvre and LCD display are all unusual at this size, and the 35dB lowest setting and 5-year warranty carry over from the Arete family. The trade-offs are the modest 6 litres a day manufacturer-quoted extraction at 27°C and 60% humidity and a small tank.
Our detailed scoring
Compared against other 12L-class units
Scoring calculated from the manufacturer's official specs, compared against the real range for this type of appliance — a scale specific to each metric, not this site's catalogue.
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Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 10L
10 litres/day (rated at 30°C, 80% humidity)
Meaco.com £179.99 ·
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Going further: other dehumidifiers worth comparing to this Meaco
Meaco MeacoDry Arete One 10L
Simpler and cheaperA quiet, compact, long-guaranteed dehumidifier for a flat, a bedroom or a small house, as long as you do not expect it to handle a whole damp family home.
Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 20L
The best all-round dehumidifier for a UK home battling condensation, damp or slow-drying laundry. If budget allows, this is the one we'd buy first.
Meaco MeacoDry Arete One 12L
The best dehumidifier for a bedroom or a flat — quiet enough to sleep next to, backed by the same 5-year warranty as Meaco's bigger models, at a noticeably lower price.
Compare this Meaco dehumidifier with similar models
| Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 10LTHIS REVIEW 4.6/5 £179.99 | Meaco MeacoDry Arete One 10L 4.4/5 £159.99 | Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 20L 4.4/5 £299.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction power | 10 litres/day (rated at 30°C, 80% humidity) | 10 litres/day (rated at 30°C, 80% humidity) | 20 litres/day |
| Noise level | From 35 dB(A) | From 35 dB(A) | 38 / 40 / 50 dB(A) across 3 speeds |
| Tank capacity | 2.5 litres | 2.5 litres | 4.8 litres |
| Value for money | 4.6/5 (£179.99) | 4.4/5 (£159.99) | 4.4/5 (£299.00) |
| Read the review | Read the review | Read the review |
Before you buy the Meaco MeacoDry Arete Two 10L
Check the seller, delivery date and returns terms on the seller's listing, because some offers are fulfilled by third parties. Prices were last checked on 18 October 2026 and change often, so confirm the final price before ordering. Capacity figures are quoted by manufacturers under test conditions (usually 30°C and 80% humidity), so expect less in a typical UK room.
To compare it with other models, see our Meaco Dehumidifier, Best Dehumidifier UK and Best Small Dehumidifier UK guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much water does the Arete Two 10L actually remove?+
The 10 litres a day figure is a lab rating at 30°C and 80% humidity. Meaco's specification gives 6 litres a day at 27°C and 60% humidity, and about 4.2 litres at 20°C and 60%.
What does the app add?+
The Meaco app, Alexa and Google let you change modes, target humidity and timers from your phone or by voice. It is useful for night mode and for starting a laundry cycle remotely.
Is it quiet enough for a bedroom?+
At 35dB on the lowest setting it is one of the quietest dehumidifiers of its size, and night mode turns off the lights and alerts.
What is the difference between the Arete Two 10L and the Arete One 10L?+
The Arete Two has a DC motor, three fan speeds, a louvre, timers, an LCD display and Wi-Fi app and voice control, and uses slightly less power. The Arete One has simpler controls and costs less.
Does it dry laundry quickly?+
Meaco says this is its fastest laundry-drying Arete, thanks to the extra fan speed and adjustable louvre. In a small room with a closed door it works well, but a 10L unit is slower than a 20L one on a full airer.
Can I wall-mount it?+
Yes, the 10L supports wall mounting, but the brackets are sold separately.
How much does it cost to run?+
Meaco quotes about 3.6p an hour at 26.32p/kWh, with 152 watts power consumption.
How long is the warranty?+
Meaco gives a 5-year warranty on the Arete range.
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Priya Shah
Priya writes the product reviews and buying guides on this site. She cross-checks manufacturer specifications against independent sources such as Which? and GOV.UK, flagging any gap between what a brand claims and what the figures show.
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