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In dry cold winters, a humidifier can help provide a more comfortable environment at home. We lab test and review three types of portable humidifiers – ultrasonic, evaporative and vaporiser – to help you find out:

  • which humidifiers are best at increasing humidity
  • which ones are the most energy-efficient
  • which ones are the easiest to use.

Most can perform well enough in hot humid conditions, but our rigorous testing sorts out which ones operate best in challenging cold conditions. We also measure their ability to maintain a set humidity level and how much they’ll cost you to run.

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Beurer LB37

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Beurer LB45

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Beurer LB55

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Beurer LB88

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Breville LAH300

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Breville LAH400WHT

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Breville LAH508

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Ionmax ION90

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Kmart Anko HF1209-SA

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Kogan KAMSTHD35BA

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Philips HU2716

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Philips HU4706

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Denis Gallagher

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine. Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College.

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine. Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College.

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