Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Danby vs DREO
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Danby |  DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DAP290BAW, DAP152BAW-I, DDR060BMP2WDB | Air Purifier Macro Max AS, Air Purifier 530S, Air Purifier 539AS |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71 | 499.51Higher |
| Room size (m²) | 371.61Higher | 203.18 |
| Power use (W) | 250 to 420Lower | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | US, CA | US, DE, GB, FR, ES, CA, IN, PL, TRCovers more |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $79.99 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 28.4 | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 11 |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Danby scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) is higher at DREO: 499.51 vs 492.71.
- Room size (m²) is higher at Danby: 371.61 vs 203.18.
- Power use (W) is lower at Danby: 250 to 420 vs 1,500.
- Warranty is higher at Danby: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Danby is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only DREO offers Fan.
- Filter types: only Danby offers Carbon, Ioniser.
- Markets: only DREO offers DE, GB, FR.
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.
DREO
DREO suits households that want one brand for air treatment, water filtering and kitchen appliances, and who care more about entry price than about a broad certification set. Air purifiers start at $79.99, and support runs through email, phone and help centre across US, DE and GB.
Score breakdown
| Area | Danby | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.1Purifiers start at $79.99 against a €136.80 field median, with water cartridges at $49.99. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherOffer score of 9.2 sits against a site entry price reference of €96.46 and a 2 year warranty. | 9.0Range covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier plus a reverse osmosis water line, and the flagship purifier reaches 499.51 m³/h. |
| 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. | 8.8Certifications list aham verifide, warranty runs 1 year, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Where these facts come from
Danby
- danby.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
DREO
- dreo.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Danby | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers | 13 of 55 | 27 of 55 |
| Dehumidifiers | 7 of 27 | 15 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Danby | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, FanCovers more |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, IoniserCovers more | Hepa h13 |
| Certifications | Aham verifide | Aham verifide |
| Legal entity | Danby Products Ltd | Hesung Innovation Corp. and its affiliates, including Dreo Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Canada | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1947 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Water filters
| Fact | Danby | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Filter system | Not confirmed | Reverse osmosis |
| Cartridge price | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
| Cartridge life (l) | Not confirmed | 1,000 to 4,000 |
| NSF/ANSI standards | Not confirmed | 58 |
| Certification scope | Not confirmed | Tested and verified by SGS to meet NSF/ANSI 58; 99.99% contaminant removal rate based on E. coli bacteria |
| PFAS and lead reduction | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Danby | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 5.68 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,800 |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Danby | DREO | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $79.99below the median | $109.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71above the median | 499.51above the median | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 371.61highest quarter | 203.18above the median | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $49.99below the median | $79.60 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25at the median | Not confirmed | 25 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 28.4above the median | Not confirmed | 23.66 |
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.
DREO
Pros
- Air purifiers start at $79.99, under the €76.20 entry point for most listed purifier brands
- One maker covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, so a purifier, dehumidifier, humidifier and fan all sit in the same range
- The flagship purifier moves 499.51 m³/h of air per hour and is rated for rooms up to 203.18 m²
Cons
- Certifications list aham verifide alone, while 72.7% is the more common mark across the listed purifier field
- Filter types list hepa h13 alone, where 76.3% and 32.9% also appear across listed brands
- The purifier ranks 20 of 47 brands on clean air delivery, so the headline airflow sits mid table rather than at the front
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.
DREO
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners replacing a purifier, dehumidifier or fan without a large budget
- Households that want water filtering and kitchen appliances from the same brand as their purifier
- Buyers in the United States, DE and GB who want phone and email support after the sale
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want humidification to be a core line, since Vornado Air lists purifier, humidifier and fan and builds the range around fans and humidifiers
- Readers who only want one appliance type, since Clarifion lists purifier and nothing wider, so the wider purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier spread at DREO is beside the point
Country by country
| Country | Danby | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
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.
DREO
What does a DREO air purifier cost to start with?+
Air purifiers are listed from $79.99, which sits below the €76.20 entry point for most listed purifier brands. Because DREO sells hardware outright, that figure is the full purchase price rather than an introductory rate, and there is no renewal price later in the year. Filters are bought separately when the model needs them.
What are the running costs after the purchase?+
The main recurring cost is consumables rather than any fee. On the water side, replacement cartridges are $49.99 and one cartridge serves 1,000 to 4,000 litres of filtered water, so that cost spreads over a long run. Purifier owners should add their own model's filter replacements on its stated interval. Nothing here renews like a subscription would.