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Humidifier |
Vicks V4500 |
Honeywell HUT-220 |
Vicks V4600 |
Honeywell HUT-300 |
PureGuardian H965 |
Taotronics TT-AH002 |
Vicks V790 |
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Coverage (Sq ft / m2) |
200 / 18.5 |
250 / 23 |
250 / 23 |
250 / 23 |
300 / 28 |
300 / 28 |
300 / 28 |
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Price |
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Humidifier Technology |
Ultrasonic |
Ultrasonic |
Ultrasonic |
Ultrasonic |
Ultrasonic |
Ultrasonic |
Vaporizer |
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Type of humidifier |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Warm mist |
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Moisture output per 24h (Gallons/liters) |
1 / 3.8 |
1.3 / 4.9 |
1.5 / 5.7 |
2 / 7.6 |
1.9 / 7.2 |
1.9 / 7.2 |
2.4 / 9.1 |
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Tank size (gallons/liters) |
1 / 3.8 |
1 / 3.8 |
1.2 / 4.5 |
0.8 / 3 |
1 / 3.8 |
0.9 / 3.5 |
2 / 7.6 |
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Run time per tank |
24 hours |
19 hours |
19 hours |
10 hours |
13 hours |
10 hours |
20 hours |
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Removable tank |
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Water refill indicator |
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Humidistat |
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Humidity display |
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Mist output control |
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Control type |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
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Programmable timer |
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Automatic safety shutoff |
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Carrying handle |
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Casters |
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Remote control |
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Filters |
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Filter price |
– |
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Filter cleaning and (or) replace |
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Clean regularly |
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Germ protection |
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Demineralization cartridge |
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Noise level |
Depends on setting used. Highest may be |
Whisper-quiet |
Whisper-quiet |
Whisper-quiet |
Whisper-quiet |
Max 38dB |
Noticeable fan |
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Energy usage (max) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
30W |
30W |
250W |
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Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
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Size (inches / centimeters) |
Height: 11.2 / 28.5 Width: 15.3 / 39 Depth: 10 / 25.5 |
Height: 13.4 / 34 Width: 6.3 / 16 Depth: 13.7 / 35 |
Height: 12.8 / 32.5 Width: 8 / 20 Depth: 9.5 / 24 |
Height: 10 / 25.5 Width: 14.8 / 37.5 Depth: 8.5 / 19 |
Height: 13 / 33 Width: 6.3 / 16 Depth: 6.3 / 16 |
Height: 14 / 35.5 Width: 5.2 / 13 Depth: 8.5 / 19 |
Height: 13.6 / 34.5 Width: 16 / 40.5 Depth: 12.3 / 31 |
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Weight (pounds / kg) |
7.5 / 3.4 |
6 / 2.7 |
6 / 2.7 |
5.3 / 2.4 |
2.3 / 1 |
4 / 1.8 |
9.5 / 4.3 |
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Warranty |
3 years of limited |
2 years of limited |
3 years of limited |
2 year limited |
3 years of limited |
1 year |
3 years of limited |
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Featured accessories |
Demineralization cartridge |
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Pros |
+Easily removable tank with built-in carrying handle +No filters +Humidistat and automatic shutoff when reach desired humidity +Three power settings |
+Very easy water refill, don’t have to remove anything +Easy to clean +Variable moisture output +Adjustable mist nozzle +No filters |
+No filters +Mist output control +Carrying handle +Soft glow nightlight +Integrated scent pad heater +Adjustable mist nozzle |
+Stylish +No filters, easy to clean +Carrying handle +Mist output control +Adjustable mist nozzle +Antibacterial-treated water tank +Cleaning brush |
+Simple and elegant +Mist direction nozzle +Cleaning brush +No filters |
+Mist output control +Low water warning light +Two 360 degree rotatable mist outlets +Cleaning brush +Very quiet +The filter in the tank never needs to be replaced |
+2 tanks each 1 gallon +Large moisture output +Easy to refill and clean +Don’t have to shut off to refill +Mist output control +Medicine cup +Mineral absorber pads +UV light kills bacterias |
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Cons |
–Have to use filtered water –A bit noisier than competitors –May have mold issues if not cleaning regularly |
–Makes some noise as the water circulates –Bright blue light –Have to change demineralization cartridge regularly or use filtered water |
–Have to use filtered water. –May create condensation in the room |
–Poor quality nozzle –Using the handle, you pick up the only upper part of the humidifier –If not cleaning regularly may become noisier |
–Only 3 mist output settings. –No handle –Bright LED light but can be turned off –Have to use filtered water –Tall. Difficult to fill water from the faucet. |
–No carrying handle –Quite tall, difficult to fill water from the faucet –The tank is not flat on top, so that makes a little bit more difficult to refill |
–Very bright LED power light –Low boiling noise –Have to clean very often |
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Overall Rating (max 5) |
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15% Price/performance |
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5% Design |
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35% Performance |
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15% Features |
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10% Noise level |
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20% Maintenance & Upkeep |
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Conclusions, recommendations |
(4 / 5)
Summary:
Great compact size humidifiers in this category with some great features.
PureGuardian H965 is simple and elegant humidifier. It has mist direction nozzle, cleaning brush and has no filters.
Taotronics TT-AH002 is very quiet humidifier with mist output control, low water warning light, 360-degree rotatable mist outlets. The filter in the tank never needs to be replaced.
Vicks V790 has 2 tanks each 1 gallon, large moisture output, mist output control, medicine cup, mineral absorber pad, UV light. Easy to refill and clean. Don’t have to shut off to refill.
Honeywell HUT-300 is very stylish. Has no filters, easy to clean. Has carrying handle, mist output control, adjustable mist nozzle, cleaning brush, and antibacterial-treated water tank.
Honeywell HUT-220 has variable moisture output, adjustable mist nozzle, no filters. Very easy water refill – don’t have to remove anything, easy to clean.
Vicks V4600 has mist output control, carrying handle, soft glow nightlight, integrated scent pad heater, adjustable mist nozzle. No filters.
Vicks V4500 has 3 power settings, humidistat, and automatic shutoff when reach desired humidity. No filters. Easily removable tank with built-in carrying handle.
