Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
AprilAire vs Duux
What sets them apart
| Compare |  AprilAire |  Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | U243, E130, Model 700 | Bora 12L Dehumidifier, Bora Smart 20L Dehumidifier, Bora Smart 30L Dehumidifier |
| Price from | $24.99 | £39.99 |
| Warranty | 10 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | US, CA, MX | GB |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Filter cost per year | $103.95 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 36 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 20 to 315 |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- AprilAire scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Warranty is higher at AprilAire: 10 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Duux offers Email.
- Products: only AprilAire offers Purifier.
- Products: only Duux offers Fan.
- Filter types: only AprilAire offers Hepa h13, Uv.
- Filter types: only Duux offers Carbon.
- Markets: only AprilAire offers US, CA, MX.
- Markets: only Duux offers GB.
Our verdict on each
AprilAire
AprilAire suits homeowners and renters in North America who want a single brand covering purifiers, dehumidifiers and humidifiers instead of a purifier-only range. Entry sits at $24.99, filters change every 12 months, and the annual filter bill of $103.95 is the line that tightens the cost case.
Duux
Duux suits UK households drying a damp bedroom or a small sitting room: the Bora Smart moves 20 litres a day a day and the range starts at £39.99. Room coverage of 40 m² is the ceiling, so buyers drying larger spaces should weigh a brand with a wider range.
Score breakdown
| Area | AprilAire | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry at $24.99 and a $103.95 yearly filter bill, though the filter figure ranks 31 of 46. | 9.4HigherEntry price of £39.99 opens below the dehumidifier entry median of €108.42. |
| Offer | 9.2Higherpurifier, dehumidifier and humidifier coverage, a 10 years warranty and a mobile app give breadth that purifier-only lines lack. | 8.8A mobile app, a dehumidifier, humidifier and fan range and 2 years of warranty cover the offer. |
| Trust | 8.8A 10 years warranty, energy star certification and a US base with phone and help centre support. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | AprilAire | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
What we checked
AprilAire
- aprilaire.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- shop.aprilaire.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Duux
- duux.co.uk: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | AprilAire | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Dehumidifiers | 6 of 27 | 12 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AprilAire | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier | Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Fan |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Uv | Carbon |
| Certifications | Energy star | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Stearn Electric Co. Ltd T/A Beam Group |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AprilAire | Duux | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 40lowest quarter | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | $103.95above the median | Not confirmed | $79.60 |
| Filter change interval | 12 monthsat the median | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 36above the median | 25 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 20below the median | 23.66 |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 4at the median | 4 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
AprilAire
Pros
- Entry at $24.99 ranks 7 of 76 brands on starting price, so the first outlay is light.
- Filters change on a 12 months cycle, which ranks 7 of 27 brands on interval and cuts service visits.
- The range covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, against Clarifion's purifiers only, so air and moisture control come from the same maker.
Cons
- Replacement filters run $103.95 a year, and AprilAire ranks 31 of 46 brands on that figure, so running cost is the weak spot.
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email listed.
- The listed markets are US, CA and MX, so buyers in other regions need to confirm parts and warranty cover before ordering.
Duux
Pros
- The Bora Smart removes 20 litres a day a day, which suits a damp bedroom or a small sitting room.
- The starting price of £39.99 sits below the dehumidifier entry median of €108.42 across the brands compared here.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a fault can go straight to a phone line rather than an inbox.
Cons
- Its 40 m² room rating sits well below the dehumidifier median of 194.09 m², and Duux places 45 of 54 on that measure.
- The only filter listed is carbon, so treat the Bora line as a moisture job rather than a particle one.
- Shipping information lists GB and no other market, so buyers outside the UK are out of luck.
Who each suits
AprilAire
Who it suits
- Homeowners and renters in the United States, CA and MX who want a single supplier for purifiers, dehumidifiers and humidifiers.
- Buyers who filter on a schedule and would rather change media every 12 months than hunt for the cheapest cartridge.
- People who want phone support and a 10 years warranty rather than app-only support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Purifier-only shoppers, who will find a narrower range at Clarifion since it covers purifier only.
- Buyers who want a fan alongside a purifier, since Vornado Air covers purifier, humidifier and fan.
- Shoppers after purifiers, dehumidifiers and fans from a single maker, since Daewoo Electricals covers purifier, dehumidifier and fan.
Duux
Who it suits
- Households in the UK with damp in a bedroom, a box room or a home office, where a modest machine is enough.
- Renters who want a single appliance with app control rather than a full air-care range to choose from.
- Buyers who want a phone route on a warranty claim, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Large open-plan homes, where 40 m² coverage is small beside the category median of 194.09 m².
- Shoppers wanting purification and moisture from one brand: Exquisit lists purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, against Duux's dehumidifier, humidifier and fan.
- Anyone buying outside the UK, since shipping information lists GB only.
Country by country
| Country | AprilAire | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
AprilAire
What does it cost to get started?+
The range opens at $24.99, and that starting price ranks 7 of 76 brands, so the first outlay is light. The bill that follows is the filter at $103.95 a year. Buyers should treat media as a standing annual expense rather than an occasional extra, because it repeats every year of ownership.
How often do filters need changing?+
AprilAire lists 12 months between filter changes, above the typical brand figure of 6 months. Fewer changes mean fewer purchases and less to remember, which is why the interval ranks 7 of 27 brands. The media itself is hepa h13 and uv.
Duux
How much does the cheapest Duux cost?+
Duux lists a starting price of £39.99 in GBP. Dehumidifier entry prices across the brands in this comparison sit around €108.42, so Duux opens below the middle of the field. Anything higher up the Bora range sits in different territory, so the ticket you see at the top of the range is not the ticket this ranking reflects.
Where does Duux ship?+
Shipping information lists GB, which makes Duux a UK order rather than a pan-European one. Support for a UK unit runs on email, phone and help centre, and that matters if you are outside the market, since the same routes are the ones a warranty claim would use.