Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Duux vs VeSync
Where Duux and VeSync differ
| Compare |  Duux |  VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Bora 12L Dehumidifier, Bora Smart 20L Dehumidifier, Bora Smart 30L Dehumidifier | Core Mini-P, Core 300-P, Core 600S-P |
| Price from | £39.99 | $49.99 |
| Room size (m²) | 40 | 270.26Higher |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 36 | 24Lower |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 20 | 39.75Higher |
| Power use (W) | 20 to 315Lower | 49 to 56 |
| Markets | GB | US, GB, DE, FR, ESCovers more |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 664.31 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $44.99 to $59.98 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 6 to 8 months |
| Water tank (l) | 4 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes), Warranty (2 years).
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Key differences
- VeSync scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Room size (m²) is higher at VeSync: 270.26 vs 40.
- Quietest noise level (dB) is lower at VeSync: 24 vs 36.
- Extraction per day (l/day) is higher at VeSync: 39.75 vs 20.
- Power use (W) is lower at Duux: 20 to 315 vs 49 to 56.
- Support channels: only Duux offers Email, Phone.
- Products: only VeSync offers Purifier.
- Filter types: only VeSync offers Hepa h13.
- Markets: only VeSync offers US, DE, FR.
Our verdict on each
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.
VeSync
VeSync suits households that want connected air treatment across several rooms and product types, with purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and fans under a single mobile app. The purifier range delivers 664.31 m³/h of clean air for rooms up to 270.26 m², and a 2 years warranty is listed.
Score breakdown
| Area | Duux | VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry price of £39.99 opens below the dehumidifier entry median of €108.42. | 9.5HigherPurifiers start at $49.99 and replacement filters run $44.99 to $59.98 a year. |
| Offer | 8.8A mobile app, a dehumidifier, humidifier and fan range and 2 years of warranty cover the offer. | 9.1HigherOutput of 664.31 m³/h for rooms up to 270.26 m², plus a mobile app. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.8A 2 years warranty and energy star listing, with help centre as the support route. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Duux | VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Dehumidifiers | 12 of 27 | 10 of 27 |
What we checked
Duux
- duux.co.uk: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
VeSync
- levoit.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- vesync.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- us.vesync.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Duux | VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Fan | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, FanCovers more |
| Filter types | Carbon | Hepa h13, CarbonCovers more |
| Certifications | Not confirmed | Energy star |
| Legal entity | Stearn Electric Co. Ltd T/A Beam Group | VeSync (US) Corporation |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2012 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Duux | VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 5.7 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,725 |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Floor care
| Fact | Duux | VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Not confirmed | $139.99 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $299.99 |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 70 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 3,500 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 110 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Duux | VeSync | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 664.31above the median | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 40lowest quarter | 270.26highest quarter | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $44.99 to $59.98lowest quarter | $79.60 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 6 to 8 monthsbelow the median | 12 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 36above the median | 24below the median | 25 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 20below the median | 39.75highest quarter | 23.66 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
VeSync
Pros
- Purifiers start at $49.99, which puts the range within reach of a first purchase.
- The largest purifier in the range moves 664.31 m³/h and covers 270.26 m², near the top of our purifier field on both measures.
- The lineup spans purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier in a single account, so a purifier and a dehumidifier can sit side by side.
Cons
- Replacement filters cost $44.99 to $59.98 a year, a meaningful share of the $49.99 entry price.
- Support runs on help centre only, so a spoken line or live chat is not part of the package.
- Filter changes come round every 6 to 8 months, so running cost starts early in ownership.
Who each suits
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.
VeSync
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want a single app covering purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and fans.
- Buyers at the lower end of the purifier range who accept $44.99 to $59.98 in yearly filter spend.
- Households in the United States, GB and DE who want app control and a 2 years warranty.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a purifier-only range, since Clarifion covers purifier and nothing else.
- Dehumidifier-first shoppers, since Daewoo Electricals covers purifier, dehumidifier and fan and sits nearer that category.
Country by country
| Country | Duux | VeSync |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
VeSync
How much does a VeSync purifier cost at entry?+
Purifiers start at $49.99, which is the introductory price for the smallest unit rather than a subscription. You pay once for the machine, and nothing recurs until filters need changing. That makes the first purchase the easiest part of the running cost to judge.
What does it cost to keep filters replaced?+
Replacement filters run $44.99 to $59.98 a year, and changes come round every 6 to 8 months. On an entry level purifier that yearly figure is worth weighing against $49.99 before you commit, because it is the cost that keeps repeating after the first purchase.