Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Danby vs Devola
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Danby | Devola ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DAP290BAW, DAP152BAW-I, DDR060BMP2WDB | DV12L, DV20L, DV25L |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71Higher | 180 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25Lower | 36 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 28.4Higher | 12 to 25 |
| Power use (W) | 250 to 420Lower | 378 |
| Markets | US, CA | GB |
| Price from | Not confirmed | £53.96 |
| Room size (m²) | 371.61 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | Not confirmed | operating range 5-35 degrees C, extraction quoted in temperatures as low as 5 degrees |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 4 |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes), Warranty (2 years).
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Key differences
- Danby scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) is higher at Danby: 492.71 vs 180.
- Quietest noise level (dB) is lower at Danby: 25 vs 36.
- Extraction per day (l/day) is higher at Danby: 28.4 vs 12 to 25.
- Power use (W) is lower at Danby: 250 to 420 vs 378.
- Support channels: only Devola offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Danby: 1947 vs 2008.
- Danby is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Danby offers Humidifier.
- Products: only Devola offers Fan.
Our verdict on each
Danby
Danby suits households that want purifiers, dehumidifiers and humidifiers from one Canadian maker with app control and support on email, phone and help centre. Its room coverage ranks 5 of 54 brands, while clean air delivery sits mid-field, so weigh the area figure against the airflow one.
Devola
Devola suits UK households that want drying and air cleaning from a single brand without paying flagship prices, and its spread of purifiers, dehumidifiers and fans makes it easy to start small. Entry sits at £53.96, with a 2 year warranty behind the units.
Score breakdown
| Area | Danby | Devola |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2Entry price of £53.96 undercuts the €127.49 typical across brands tracked here, which is where the cost score comes from. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherOffer score of 9.2 sits against a site entry price reference of €96.46 and a 2 year warranty. | 8.8Purifiers, dehumidifiers and fans (purifier, dehumidifier and fan) with hepa h13 and carbon filters, a mobile app and a 2 year warranty in one range. |
| Trust | 9.3HigherTrust score of 9.3 pairs with email, phone and help centre support, a 2 year warranty and one listed certification, aham verifide. | 9.0Sold by Love Shopping Direct Limited in GB since 2008, with support through email, phone and chat behind it. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Danby | Devola |
|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71 | 180 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25 | 36 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 28.4 | 12 to 25 |
| Power use (W) | 250 to 420 | 378 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Also worth a look
Dreame has clean air delivery rate (m³/h) at 500, against 492.71 for Danby and 180 for Devola.
Dreame reviewSources behind this comparison
Danby
- danby.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Devola
- devola.co.uk: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Danby | Devola |
|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers | 13 of 55 | 26 of 55 |
| Dehumidifiers | 7 of 27 | 14 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Danby | Devola |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Fan |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, IoniserCovers more | Hepa h13, Carbon |
| Certifications | Aham verifide | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Danby Products Ltd | Love Shopping Direct Limited |
| Headquarters | Canada | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1947Lower | 2008 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Danby | Devola | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | £53.96below the median | £56.98 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71above the median | 180lowest quarter | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 371.61highest quarter | Not confirmed | 124 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25at the median | 36above the median | 25 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 28.4above the median | 12 to 25above the median | 23.66 |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 4at the median | 4 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Danby
Pros
- One maker covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier work, purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, where Clarifion sells purifiers only, purifier.
- Room coverage of 371.61 m² ranks 5 of 54 brands, well above where the same brand sits on clean air delivery.
- A mobile app is part of the package, so settings are not limited to the unit, and help is reachable on email, phone and help centre.
Cons
- Clean air delivery of 492.71 m³/h leaves the brand at 21 of 47, so a buyer chasing raw throughput for a large open space has stronger options elsewhere in the field.
- One listed certification, aham verifide, while Energy Star is the mark held by 72.7% of brands on the site, leaving a narrower shortlist for an efficiency-minded buyer.
- Sales run to US and CA, so anyone ordering from outside the US and Canada should weigh return shipping and where warranty service lands.
Devola
Pros
- Entry price of £53.96 sits under the €127.49 that most brands in this comparison start at, so the range is an approachable first air treatment purchase.
- Purifiers, dehumidifiers and fans sit in the same range (purifier, dehumidifier and fan), where Clarifion lists purifiers only (purifier).
- Support runs through email, phone and chat, so help is available by phone and live chat as well as by email.
Cons
- Clean air delivery of 180 m³/h is modest, so a large open-plan room needs more than a single unit.
- Power draw of 378 W on the compressor models is high, so a room left running day and night adds to the electricity bill.
- A 4-litre water tank means repeated emptying in a house that stays damp.
Who each suits
Danby
Who it suits
- Households that want purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier from a single brand: purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier.
- Buyers in the US and Canada who want phone and email support: email, phone and help centre.
- Anyone who wants app control and a 2 year warranty covered in the same purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after the strongest clean air delivery numbers, since Danby sits at 21 of 47; Clarifion is the purifier-only alternative to weigh, purifier.
- People who want fan machines alongside air treatment: Vornado Air lists purifier, humidifier and fan for exactly that.
- Shoppers who want dehumidifier output next to purifiers in a range that also carries fans: Daewoo Electricals pairs purifier, dehumidifier and fan.
Devola
Who it suits
- UK households dealing with damp and mould risk who want drying and filtration from a single brand at a low starting price.
- Renters and owner occupiers who need a quiet background machine, given a noise floor of 36 dB.
- Shoppers who want app control and phone support without stepping up to a premium purifier.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing strong airflow for a large room should weigh Vornado Air instead, since clean air delivery of 180 m³/h is modest.
- Buyers outside GB should look for a locally supported brand, as Devola's support and returns run through a UK operation.
- Shoppers who want humidification in the same range should pick Vornado Air, which lists humidifiers alongside purifiers and fans (purifier, humidifier and fan).
Current offers
Devola
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Danby | Devola |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Danby
What does Danby make?+
Danby covers three kinds of machine, purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, so a purifier can be bought alongside a dehumidifier or a humidifier from the same maker. The models listed for air purification are DAP290BAW, DAP152BAW-I, DDR060BMP2WDB. That gives you a fixed set of reference points for weighing airflow and room claims against rivals.
How does Danby price against the field?+
The offer score for Danby is 9.2, with the overall rating at 9.2. Entry prices across the site start as low as €0.89 and top out at €1,753.05, with €96.46 as the mid point buyers tend to start from. Danby competes in the lower and middle of those bands.
Devola
How much does a Devola machine cost?+
Devola publishes a single entry price of £53.96 for the range, and that is the figure to hold against the €127.49 that brands in this category typically start at. Because the range covers purifier, dehumidifier and fan, the same brand can cover a first purchase and a later replacement. Pricing is per unit rather than tiered, so there is a clear step between the cheapest machine and the compressor models.
What does it cost to keep running?+
The running cost sits in two places: the filters, listed as hepa h13 and carbon, and electricity. The compressor dehumidifiers draw 378 W, so a unit left on in a persistently damp room is the main ongoing expense to plan for. A 2 year warranty covers the machine itself, which takes some of the risk out of the early months.