Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Devola vs DREO
What sets them apart
| Compare | Devola ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DV12L, DV20L, DV25L | Air Purifier Macro Max AS, Air Purifier 530S, Air Purifier 539AS |
| Price from | £53.96 | $79.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 180 | 499.51Higher |
| Water tank (l) | 4 | 11Higher |
| Power use (W) | 378Lower | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | GB | US, DE, GB, FR, ES, CA, IN, PL, TRCovers more |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 203.18 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 36 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 12 to 25 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | operating range 5-35 degrees C, extraction quoted in temperatures as low as 5 degrees | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) is higher at DREO: 499.51 vs 180.
- Water tank (l) is higher at DREO: 11 vs 4.
- Power use (W) is lower at Devola: 378 vs 1,500.
- Warranty is higher at Devola: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Devola offers Chat.
- Products: only DREO offers Humidifier.
- Filter types: only Devola offers Carbon.
- Markets: only DREO offers US, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Devola | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherEntry price of £53.96 undercuts the €127.49 typical across brands tracked here, which is where the cost score comes from. | 9.1Purifiers start at $79.99 against a €136.80 field median, with water cartridges at $49.99. |
| Offer | 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. | 9.0HigherRange covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier plus a reverse osmosis water line, and the flagship purifier reaches 499.51 m³/h. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherSold by Love Shopping Direct Limited in GB since 2008, with support through email, phone and chat behind it. | 8.8Certifications list aham verifide, warranty runs 1 year, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Which one suits you
Pick Devola if power use (w) and warranty matter most.
Pick DREO if clean air delivery rate (m³/h), water tank (l), and markets matter most.
A third option
Coolblue Belgium has power use (w) at 20 to 60, against 378 for Devola and 1,500 for DREO.
Coolblue Belgium reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Devola | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers | 26 of 55 | 27 of 55 |
| Dehumidifiers | 14 of 27 | 15 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Devola | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Fan | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, FanCovers more |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, CarbonCovers more | Hepa h13 |
| Certifications | Not confirmed | Aham verifide |
| Legal entity | Love Shopping Direct Limited | Hesung Innovation Corp. and its affiliates, including Dreo Incorporated |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2008 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Water filters
| Fact | Devola | 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 | Devola | 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 | Devola | DREO | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 180lowest quarter | 499.51above the median | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 203.18above the median | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $49.99below the median | $79.60 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 36above the median | Not confirmed | 25 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 12 to 25above the median | Not confirmed | 23.66 |
| Water tank (l) | 4at the median | 11highest quarter | 4 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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).
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
Current offers
Devola
Current offer
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Devola | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
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.