Best Dehumidifier for a Bedroom
For bedrooms, noise is the deciding factor. A 20-pint unit handles most bedrooms up to 500 sq ft. The Frigidaire 22-Pint ($170) at 44 dB is the quietest option, while the Midea Cube 20 ($180) adds Wi-Fi and a much larger tank at 45 dB.
Bedroom / living room
Slightly to moderately damp
20-pint
Understanding Your Needs
A humid bedroom leads to poor sleep, dust mite proliferation, and that sticky feeling on sheets. The key requirement here is noise level: anything above 50 dB will disrupt sleep. The quietest 20-pint units run at 44-45 dB, roughly equivalent to a whisper or a quiet library. Tank capacity also matters at night because a full-tank auto-shutoff at 3 AM means you wake up in a humid room. A large tank or continuous drain setup avoids this problem.
Why These Picks
The Frigidaire 22-Pint runs at just 44 dB, making it the quietest unit in the 20-pint class. It is a reliable pick for light sleepers. The Midea Cube 20 costs $10 more but adds Wi-Fi control and a 3.2-gallon tank (double the Frigidaire's 1.6 gal), so you rarely wake up to a full-tank shutoff.
Top Picks
Frigidaire 22-Pint
Frigidaire
Quietest unit in the 20-pint class. A solid pick if noise is your top priority for a bedroom or nursery.
- + Quietest in class (~44 dB)
- + Reliable Frigidaire build quality
- + Simple, intuitive controls
- - Small tank (1.6 gal) needs frequent emptying
- - No Wi-Fi or smart features
Midea Cube 20 Pint
Midea
The 3x larger tank means you empty it once every few days instead of daily. Wi-Fi control lets you monitor from your phone. Quiet enough for a bedroom.
- + 3x larger tank than competitors (3.2 gal)
- + Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google
- + Quiet enough for bedrooms (~45 dB)
- + Compact cube design
- + Gravity drain hose included
- - Higher price than basic 20-pint units
- - Cube shape takes more floor space
BLACK+DECKER 22 Pint
BLACK+DECKER
The cheapest option that still performs well. Basic and reliable for small rooms and apartments on a budget.
- + Lowest price in the 20-pint class
- + Reliable performance
- + Compact and lightweight
- - Loudest in class (~48 dB)
- - Small tank (1.6 gal)
- - No smart features
Sizing Note
Bedrooms and living rooms use a 1.0x modifier since they are above-ground spaces with normal ventilation. A 20-pint unit covers rooms up to about 500 sq ft.
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