Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
DREO vs Honeywell
What sets them apart
| Compare |  DREO |  Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Air Purifier Macro Max AS, Air Purifier 530S, Air Purifier 539AS | HHT270W, HPA5100B, HPA5200B |
| Price from | $79.99 | $24.95Lower |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 499.51Higher | 237.86 |
| Room size (m²) | 203.18Higher | 17.65 |
| Filter cost per year | $49.99Lower | $59.85 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, DE, GB, FR, ES, CA, IN, PL, TRCovers more | US |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 4 months |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 11.83 to 33.12 |
| Water tank (l) | 11 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 1,500 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Honeywell scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Honeywell: $24.95 vs $79.99.
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) is higher at DREO: 499.51 vs 237.86.
- Room size (m²) is higher at DREO: 203.18 vs 17.65.
- Filter cost per year is lower at DREO: $49.99 vs $59.85.
- Warranty is higher at Honeywell: 5 years vs 1 year.
- Certifications: only Honeywell offers Energy star.
- Filter types: only Honeywell offers Carbon.
- Markets: only DREO offers DE, GB, 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.
Honeywell
Honeywell suits US households that want air treatment bought from a single name, with purifier and dehumidifier options and room sizing that fits a bedroom or small study. The trade-off is scale: clean air delivery ranks 36 of 47 on our data, so open plan living space is where the range stops.
Score breakdown
| Area | DREO | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Purifiers start at $79.99 against a €136.80 field median, with water cartridges at $49.99. | 9.5HigherEntry pricing of $24.95 ranks 6 of 76, with filters at $59.85 a year |
| Offer | 9.0HigherRange covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier plus a reverse osmosis water line, and the flagship purifier reaches 499.51 m³/h. | 8.7Filters listed as hepa h13 and carbon, a 4 month interval and a 5 year warranty |
| Trust | 8.8Certifications list aham verifide, warranty runs 1 year, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | 9.8HigherSupport runs on email, phone and help centre and the store names eAccess Solutions, Inc. for warranty claims |
How the counts compare
| Fact | DREO | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $79.99 | $24.95 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 499.51 | 237.86 |
| Room size (m²) | 203.18 | 17.65 |
| Filter cost per year | $49.99 | $59.85 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | DREO | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers | 27 of 55 | 10 of 55 |
| Dehumidifiers | 15 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | DREO | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Fan | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Fan |
| Filter types | Hepa h13 | Hepa h13, CarbonCovers more |
| Certifications | Aham verifide | Aham verifide, Energy starCovers more |
| Legal entity | Hesung Innovation Corp. and its affiliates, including Dreo Incorporated | eAccess Solutions, Inc. |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Water filters
| Fact | DREO | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Honeywell | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $79.99below the median | $24.95lowest quarter | $109.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 499.51above the median | 237.86lowest quarter | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 203.18above the median | 17.65lowest quarter | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | $49.99below the median | $59.85below the median | $79.60 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 4 monthslowest quarter | 12 months |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 11.83 to 33.12highest quarter | 23.66 |
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
Honeywell
Pros
- The range spans purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, so purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and fans share a warranty and support desk
- Entry price of $24.95 ranks 6 of 76 brands on price from, at the cheaper end of the field
- Both AHAM Verifide and Energy Star appear in aham verifide and energy star, marks that many purifier brands hold separately
Cons
- Room coverage of 17.65 square metres ranks 52 of 54, so open plan living spaces need a bigger unit
- Clean air delivery of 237.86 m³/h ranks 36 of 47, so a large shared room will need more than one machine
- The filter interval of 4 months ranks 24 of 27, so filters come round sooner than on most rivals
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
Honeywell
Who it suits
- US households that want purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and fans under a single brand
- Renters and first time buyers working to a tight entry budget
- People with a bedroom or small study who want a certified purifier
Who should look elsewhere
- Open plan homes that need more reach, since the 17.65 square metre rating is modest for bigger rooms
- Buyers outside the US, since shipping covers US only
- Households that want a purifier and nothing else, since Clarifion stays with purifier
Country by country
| Country | DREO | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
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.
Honeywell
What does a Honeywell air purifier cost to buy?+
Units are a single purchase with no subscription attached, and the entry price is $24.95. On our data that entry point ranks 6 of 76 brands on price from, which is why Honeywell appears at the cheaper end of the field.
What do replacement filters cost each year?+
Plan for $59.85 a year in replacement filters. Annual filter cost ranks 20 of 46 on our data, so it sits in the middle of the field rather than at either extreme, and it is the recurring cost after the purchase.