Top 5 Best Cool Mist Humidifiers
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Humidifier |
Essick Air / Aircare MA1201 |
Essick Air / Aircare MA0800 |
Stadler Form Oskar |
Boneco 7145 |
Luma Comfort HC12 |
Coverage (Sq ft / m2) |
2500 / 232 |
1700 / 158 |
500 / 46 |
600 / 56 |
650 / 60 |
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Humidifier Technology |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
Evaporative |
Ultrasonic |
Ultrasonic |
Type of humidifier |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Cool mist |
Moisture output per 24h (Gallons/liters) |
12 / 45.4 |
8.5 / 32.2 |
1.9 / 7.2 |
3 / 11.3 |
2.5 / 9.5 |
Tank size (gallons/liters) |
3.9 / 14.7 |
2.4 / 9.1 |
0.9 / 3.4 |
3 / 11.3 |
1.19 / 4.5 |
Run time per tank |
8 hours |
8 hours |
11 hours |
24 hours |
11 hours |
Removable tank |
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Water refill indicator |
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Humidistat |
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Humidity range |
25% – 65% |
20% – 95% |
40% – 55% |
30% – 80% |
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Humidity display |
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Mist output control |
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Control type |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Manual |
Electronic |
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 |
Replace seasonally |
Replace seasonally |
Seasonally |
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Germ protection |
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Demineralization cartridge |
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Noise level |
From nearly silent till loud |
Lowest speeds are silent, highest speed loud |
Max 26dB |
Nearly silent, max 25dB |
Nearly silent |
Energy usage (max) |
80W |
81W |
18W |
45W |
35W |
Voltage |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
120V |
Size (inches / centimeters) |
Height: 20 / 51 Width: 12 / 30.5 Depth: 20 / 51 |
Height: 17 / 43 Width: 16.5 / 42 Depth: 11 / 28 |
Height: 11.4 / 29 Width: 9.7 / 24.5 Depth: 9.7 / 24.5 |
Height: 12.2 / 31 Width: 10.3 / 26 Depth: 9.5 / 24 |
Height: 43.5 / 110.5 Width: 8.9 / 22.5 Depth: 8.9 / 22.5 |
Weight (pounds / kg) |
15 / 6.8 |
8.5 / 3.9 |
6.9 / 3.1 |
6.6 / 3 |
6.3 / 2.9 |
Warranty |
1 year limited |
1 year limited |
1 year limited |
3 year limited |
1 year limited |
Pros |
+Very high moisture output +Water refill indicator, humidistat, humidity display, carrying handle, casters, auto mode +Mineral-absorbing filter +Large tank holds 3.9 gallons +Simple operation |
+Water refill indicator, humidistat, display, check filter indicator, auto mode, 3-speed motor +Carrying handle +Control panel lock +Mineral-absorbing wick filter +Very high moisture output |
+ Elegant design, classy + Optional fragrance + Mineral-absorbing filters + Ionic silver cube + Tank refill indicator + LED display lights can be + Various colors available + Auto humidity sensor |
+ Modern, sleek design + Low water indicator + Mist control, humidistat + Large water tank + High moisture output + Very quiet +Silver stick, demineralization cartridge + Brush |
+Sleek vase design, beautiful +Adjustable height +8 mist output settings +Low water indicator +Memory function +Remote control +Demineralization cartridge |
Cons |
–Have to replace the filter regularly –Only 3 fan speeds –Loud on the highest speed |
–Have to change filters regularly –Loud highest fan speed –Not very stylish –Could be a bigger tank |
–Only 2 output levels –Have to replace the filter and ionic cube regularly –Built-in hygrostat is not accurate |
–Have to replace demineralization cartridge and silver stick regularly –The filling process could be easier –The base has no grips |
–Low water indicator may come on when it still has water –Controlling the unit without the remote takes much longer –The adjustable pieces have to push firmly |
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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10% Noise level |
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20% Maintenance & Upkeep |
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Conclusions, recommendations |
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Essick Air / Aircare MA1201 has a very high moisture output, it has a water refill indicator, humidistat, humidity display, carrying handle, casters, auto mode, mineral-absorbing filter, large tank, holds 3.9 gallons, simple operation.
Essick Air / Aircare MA0800 has a water refill indicator, humidistat, display, check filter indicator, auto mode, 3-speed motor, carrying handle, control panel lock, mineral-absorbing wick filter, very high moisture output.
Stadler Form Oskar has classy – elegant design with various colors available. It has an auto humidity sensor, LED display lights that can be dimmed, tank refill indicator, mineral-absorbing filters etc.
Boneco 7145 has a modern, sleek design, low water indicator, mist control, humidistat, large water tank. High moisture output, very quiet, a silver stick, a demineralization cartridge, brush.
Luma Comfort HC12 has a sleek vase design, beautiful, adjustable height, 8 mist output settings, low water indicator, memory function, remote control, demineralization cartridge.
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