Meaco Arete One 20L vs Pro Breeze 20L

Quick verdict: The MeacoDry Arete One 20L is the stronger all-round choice if you want quieter running, lower published power use, HEPA air purification and a 5-year warranty. The Pro Breeze 20L is the better-value laundry workhorse, with a larger 5.5L tank, higher published airflow and a much lower purchase price.

For a personalised electricity estimate, try our free UK dehumidifier running cost calculator. This comparison uses current UK manufacturer information checked in October 2026. Prices and availability can change.

Extraction ratings are laboratory maximums. Real-world moisture removal varies with room temperature and humidity.

At the time checked, Meaco lists the Arete One 20L at £259.99, while Pro Breeze lists its 20L Max Extraction model at £179.99. That is an £80 upfront gap before any promotions.

The Pro Breeze therefore wins on purchase price. Meaco asks more, but the premium buys a 5-year warranty, H13 HEPA filtration, very detailed extraction data and lower published power use.

If you are unsure whether you need this capacity at all, start with our 12L vs 20L dehumidifier guide.

Meaco publishes 216W power consumption at 20°C and 60% RH. Pro Breeze publishes 0.31kWh energy consumption for its 20L model, equivalent to roughly 310W.

Using 26.32p/kWh purely as a like-for-like illustration, 216W works out at about 6p per hour and 310W at about 8p per hour while drawing those stated loads. Actual household cost depends on your tariff, humidity level, temperature and how often the compressor cycles.

For more efficient options, see our best low-energy dehumidifiers UK guide.

On the published numbers, the two models are closer on noise than you might expect. Meaco lists 38 and 40 dB(A), while Pro Breeze lists 38 dB in its specification table.

The Pro Breeze has the stronger published airflow figure at 195 m³/h versus Meaco’s 145–160 m³/h. It is also lighter at 12.2kg compared with 15kg, although both have wheels or castors for moving around the home.

Meaco’s advantage is refinement: it adds a dedicated H13 HEPA filter and a 5-year warranty, making it easier to justify as a machine that lives permanently in a hallway or living space.

Both are strong laundry choices. Pro Breeze gives you a larger 5.5L tank, 195 m³/h published airflow, a dedicated laundry mode and drainage hoses in the box. For a utility room or regular drying rack, that is a practical combination at a lower price.

Meaco counters with lower published power use, a 4.8L tank, Smart Laundry mode and quieter low-speed operation. Meaco also publishes a 4 hour 45 minute laundry-drying example under its own test conditions, but real drying time will vary by load, room size, temperature and ventilation.

For a wider shortlist, see our best dehumidifiers for drying clothes UK guide.

Choose the Meaco Arete One 20L if:

• You want lower published power use.
• You want H13 HEPA air purification.
• A 5-year warranty matters.
• You prefer more detailed published performance data.
• The dehumidifier will live in a main living space.

Choose the Pro Breeze 20L if:

• You want to spend considerably less upfront.
• You want a larger 5.5L tank.
• You want higher published airflow.
• You want drainage hoses included.
• Your main use is indoor laundry or heavy moisture removal.

Winner for most households: Meaco Arete One 20L. It costs more, but its lower published power draw, H13 HEPA filter, 5-year warranty and detailed performance data make it the stronger long-term all-round package.

Best value / laundry pick: Pro Breeze 20L. The 5.5L tank, 195 m³/h published airflow and lower £179.99 list price make it especially attractive for indoor laundry and buyers prioritising capacity per pound.

Also compare our Meaco Arete One 20L vs Russell Hobbs RHDH2002 and Meaco 12L vs Pro Breeze 12L guides.

On the manufacturers’ published power figures, yes. Meaco lists 216W at 20°C and 60% RH, while Pro Breeze lists 0.31kWh energy consumption. Actual running cost depends on conditions and compressor cycling.

The Pro Breeze. Its tank is 5.5L, compared with 4.8L on the Meaco Arete One 20L.