Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
DREO vs Duux
Where DREO and Duux differ
| Compare |  DREO |  Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Air Purifier Macro Max AS, Air Purifier 530S, Air Purifier 539AS | Bora 12L Dehumidifier, Bora Smart 20L Dehumidifier, Bora Smart 30L Dehumidifier |
| Price from | $79.99 | £39.99 |
| Room size (m²) | 203.18Higher | 40 |
| Water tank (l) | 11Higher | 4 |
| Power use (W) | 1,500 | 20 to 315Lower |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, DE, GB, FR, ES, CA, IN, PL, TRCovers more | GB |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 499.51 | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 36 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 20 |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Duux scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Room size (m²) is higher at DREO: 203.18 vs 40.
- Water tank (l) is higher at DREO: 11 vs 4.
- Power use (W) is lower at Duux: 20 to 315 vs 1,500.
- Warranty is higher at Duux: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Products: only DREO offers Purifier.
- Filter types: only DREO offers Hepa h13.
- Filter types: only Duux offers Carbon.
- Markets: only DREO offers US, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | DREO | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Purifiers start at $79.99 against a €136.80 field median, with water cartridges at $49.99. | 9.4HigherEntry price of £39.99 opens below the dehumidifier entry median of €108.42. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherRange covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier plus a reverse osmosis water line, and the flagship purifier reaches 499.51 m³/h. | 8.8A mobile app, a dehumidifier, humidifier and fan range and 2 years of warranty cover the offer. |
| Trust | 8.8Certifications list aham verifide, warranty runs 1 year, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | DREO | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Dehumidifiers | 15 of 27 | 12 of 27 |
Licences and countries
Additional countries for DREO: 1. Additional countries for Duux: 1.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | DREO | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, FanCovers more | Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Fan |
| Filter types | Hepa h13 | Carbon |
| Certifications | Aham verifide | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Hesung Innovation Corp. and its affiliates, including Dreo Incorporated | Stearn Electric Co. Ltd T/A Beam Group |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Water filters
| Fact | DREO | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Filter system | Reverse osmosis | Not confirmed |
| Cartridge price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
| Cartridge life (l) | 1,000 to 4,000 | Not confirmed |
| NSF/ANSI standards | 58 | Not confirmed |
| Certification scope | Tested and verified by SGS to meet NSF/ANSI 58; 99.99% contaminant removal rate based on E. coli bacteria | Not confirmed |
| PFAS and lead reduction | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | DREO | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 5.68 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,800 | Not confirmed |
| Cooking programmes | 40 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | DREO | Duux | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 499.51above the median | Not confirmed | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 203.18above the median | 40lowest quarter | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | $49.99below the median | Not confirmed | $79.60 |
| 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) | 11highest quarter | 4at the median | 4 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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
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
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
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 | DREO | Duux |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
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.