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In this ranking, I have collected the 15 best ultrasonic humidifiers of 2022. Maintaining an optimal microclimate in the apartment is one of the components of a healthy lifestyle, a help in the prevention of acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections and other diseases. In this matter, people are increasingly resorting to the help of technology. Modern humidifiers can not only increase the level of humidity, but also maintain it, spray droplets of aromatic oils into the air, and also serve as a lamp and wake you up in the morning.

I made a selection of the most interesting devices in terms of functionality and design solutions from different price categories and conditionally divided the rating into 3 parts. The first part is top models from well-known brands that can surprise even demanding users. The second is the “golden mean”, devices with an average price and advanced features. Third, for those who want to save.

The best premium ultrasonic humidifiers

Premium segment humidifiers provide the user with additional control options – remote control, smartphone and can serve a large area. Some surprise with the peculiarity of forms and principles of work, for example, Dyson AM10. I assigned places to all models in this section of the rating based on the opinions of experts, user reviews and the demand for the device on the market.

Okami Air 710 Aqua

The first place in the ranking is occupied by the most powerful humidifier in terms of evaporation intensity. Water consumption 750 ml/h. At the same time, it has a maximum operating time without “refueling”, about 30 hours. To do this, it was equipped with a tank with a volume of 23.4 liters. This affected the dimensions of the device 620x310x250 mm and weight 5.13 kg, it is installed exclusively on the floor. Equipped with 4 wheels for ease of movement.

It works in 5 intensity modes, supports ionization, has a built-in temperature sensor and hygrostat. Able to provide an optimal indoor climate up to 90m². The large LED display shows information about the current temperature and humidity in the room. There is a timer. Control: touch panel or remote control. The price is 19,990 rubles.

pros

• Functional.
• Control from the remote control.
• Ergonomics.
• Large service area.
• Efficiency, quickly raises the level of humidity, maintains it at a given level.
• 4 rotary nozzles.
• Large top-fill tank.

Minuses

• Dimensions.
• The weight.
• Power consumption 110 W.
• Error in determining the current humidity level.
• When operating at maximum mode, condensation forms on the floor.
• Mediocre quality plastic remote control.
• The remote control is supplied without batteries.
• No water treatment.

The best humidifier for large rooms, a good option for offices with several adjacent cabinets, and homes. It copes with maintaining the humidity level of an average room in an apartment even in low mode. At the same time, it can easily move from one room to another, thanks to the wheels.

The only humidifier in the rating capable of operating up to 30 hours from one “refueling”, evenly humidifying the air, thanks to 4 omnidirectional evaporators. The price in this context is quite justified. If you want to save some money, pay attention to the Boneco U700. All other models presented in this section of the rating are designed for a smaller area and have a much smaller tank volume.

Boneco U700

The second place in the ranking is occupied by a high-performance humidifier from a well-known Swiss brand. Able to serve a room up to 80m². At the same time, it has more modest dimensions compared to the Okami Air 710 Aqua. The volume of the tank is 9 liters. With a capacity of 600 ml / h, which on average provides 15 hours of work – a decent result, but the leader of the rating can work twice as much. Of the features of the Boneco U700, it should be noted:

• Design – most of the tank is transparent, with backlight.
• Mechanical water purification with a filter, disinfection with a silver ionizer.
• 2-jet rotating spray that provides fast and uniform humidification to the desired level.
• The function of “warm steam”.
• Indication of low water level, the need for cleaning.
• Night mode.

The price is 16,000 rubles.

pros

• Efficiency.
• Brand.
• Limescale remover and brush included.
• Design.
• Adjustable backlight.
• Large service area.
• Big tank.
• Quickly raises the level of humidity, maintains it at a given level.
• Water purification system.
• 2 years warranty.

Minuses

• Large power consumption.
• It is inconvenient to fill the container with water.
• Expensive consumables (filter cartridge).
• Noisy during operation.
• No remote control.
• After turning off, the settings are lost.
• Error in determining the current humidity level.
• If you put it on the floor, condensation will collect. In order for moisture to be corrected, the device must be at a level of 40–50 cm from the floor.

A good humidifier for large rooms, but given the identified shortcomings, I recommend giving preference to the Okami Air 710 Aqua. The overpayment initially seems quite large, but given the lack of costs for consumables, it is leveled over time.

Electrolux YOGAhealthline EHU-3810D

The flagship model of the Swedish manufacturer with an interesting design and a bidirectional rotating nozzle got into the top three. It can work on an area up to 50 m² for about 12 hours. This is facilitated by a tank with a volume of 6.3 liters. It has 9 operating modes in each of which certain settings for maintaining humidity and backlighting are programmed, as well as a manual mode. The function of the PRANA breathing simulator is interesting.

Designed for breathing exercises, increasing the volume of the lungs, improving metabolism and normalizing the rhythm of breathing with the ability to flexibly adjust the time of inhalation, exhalation, breath holding. Each stage is accompanied by a change in the color of the backlight. In addition, the humidifier is interesting with a light and music alarm clock, the possibility of ionization, aromatization, purification and disinfection of water.

Controlled by touch panel and large LED display. Additionally, it is possible to control the remote control, and using a smartphone with integration into the Smart Home system, for this you need to purchase accessories available on the official website of the manufacturer. The price is 9,000 rubles.

pros

• Price.
• Brand.
• Design.
• Beautiful backlight.
• Inexpensive consumables.
• Light and music alarm clock.
• Bidirectional rotating nozzle.
• Functional.
• Water purification system.
• Breathing trainer.
• Ability to integrate into the “Smart Home”.
• Timer on and off.
• Child protection.

Minuses

• A certain percentage of marriage.
• Materials and build quality.
• Inconvenient difficult management.
• Most of the modes are useless in practice and are not used.
• Error in determining the current humidity level.
• The water tank is filled inconveniently from the bottom.
• Large power consumption.
• The touch buttons are not backlit and do not always work.

Judging by the large number of reviews on the Yandex market, the model is in demand in our country, which, given the cost and functionality, is understandable. At the same time, some users complain about the incorrect operation of the touch buttons, tank leaks and other problems before the warranty period expires. The support service claims that in the new generation of the device all the flaws and comments of the owners are taken into account.

It does a good job with its main function. Thanks to its interesting design, it can become a stylish addition to the interior. It is relatively inexpensive. That is why he got into the top 5 best humidifiers in the premium segment. If you value reliability, ease of use, but do not have the opportunity to buy expensive Okami Air 710 Aqua or Boneco U700, pay attention to Xiaomi CJJSQ01ZM.

The best ultrasonic humidifiers for price – quality

In this section of the rating, I have collected 5 popular and optimal devices in terms of price-quality ratio. Since they are all about the same in terms of functionality, I arranged them in descending order of price. The main differences from the budget ones are better materials and assembly, the presence of additional functionality:

• Backlight.
• Timer.
• Support of the set level of humidity.
• Ionization.
• Ability to integrate into the “Smart Home”.

Xiaomi SCK0A45

The TOP opens with an ultrasonic humidifier, made in a minimalist design made of high-quality white plastic. It has a large 4.5 liter top-fill tank. Intensity of dispersion is 350 ml/h, work without refueling till 15 o’clock. Recommended service area up to 25m². For control on the case there is only one touch button. The first press activates a weak humidification mode, the second – medium, the third – high, the fourth – automatic mode with maintaining a comfortable, according to the manufacturer, humidity level around 60%.

The additional timer and tank lighting are controlled exclusively from a smartphone through the proprietary MiHome application. In my opinion, this is not very convenient, after all, it was possible to provide buttons for control on the case. In the application, you can see the current operating mode of the humidifier, the current humidity indicator and receive alerts about a small amount of water or emergency situations in the operation of the device.

The humidifier supports synchronization with other smart devices in the “Smart Home” system, which allows you to prescribe scenarios for the operation of the device based on the indicators of an external thermometer and hygrometer in order to maintain the microclimate parameters with maximum accuracy. A special feature is a proprietary water purification system (ultraviolet disinfection zone). The price is 4,500 rubles.

pros

• Design.
• Materials and build quality.
• Body illumination.
• One button control.
• Proprietary water disinfection system.
• Large top-fill tank.
• High evaporation rate.
• Moisture does not settle.
• Quiet work.
• Automatic shutdown in the absence of water.
• Ability to integrate into the “Smart Home”.

Minuses

• Relatively small wet area.
• There is no container for aroma oils.
• Management of additional functionality only from a smartphone. You can set the required humidity level, set the timer and use other additional features of the device only through the MiHome application.
• There are difficulties with synchronizing the device in MiHome.
• Fixed nozzle.

Fans of the Xiaomi brand will like it. Minimalistic design in the style of the company, MiHome support. True, Russian users note the incorrect operation of the software, and therefore the device cannot always be used 100%. Yes, and in terms of functionality, Xiaomi SCK0A45 is inferior to Leberg LH-803 and Polaris PUH 8505 TFD (it does not have aromatization, air ionization, steam heating functions). In addition, it has a more modest service area.

With all my loyalty to Xiaomi, in this case, I consider it reasonable to buy a Leberg LH-803 or Polaris PUH 8505 TFD – no additional complicated settings are required to unlock their potential. Although Xiaomi SCK0A45, with successful integration into MiHome, may have more flexible microclimate settings with reference to the readings of external sensors that are also integrated into the smart home system. If you actively use innovative technologies, perhaps Xiaomi SCK0A45 will be the right choice.

Best Budget Ultrasonic Humidifiers

Most inexpensive humidifiers come from China, are designed for rooms up to 25 m2, even if the instructions say more and have common disadvantages:

• Quite a lot of marriage.
• Low quality materials and assembly.
• Short power cable.

All these disadvantages are more than covered by the low price – several times cheaper than representatives of the middle price segment. This determines their popularity in our country. I bring to your attention the 5 most popular models. All of them practically do not differ in functionality, so I arranged them in descending order of price.

Xiaomi DEM-F600

Outwardly, it stands out for its rather large dimensions, which is justified by the increased volume of the water tank – 5 liters. At a flow rate of 350 ml/h, this will be enough for 15 hours of operation. It’s nice that the weight of the device fits into the average for this price segment, and there is a handle on the case for easy portability.

Electronic control, 3 modes of evaporation intensity and a timer up to 12 hours, can be selected based on the information on the large LED display. 5 seconds after the mode is selected, the display shows actual information about the air temperature, the device is equipped with a thermometer. The display has a nice soft backlight that can be turned off (night mode). From the position of ergonomics, this model surpasses all competitors in the ranking. Features: antibacterial treatment of the water tank and purification of incoming air with reusable carbon filters.

Water purification in the model is an additional function. A compatible silver ion reservoir is commercially available. In my opinion, the solution is excellent, each user decides whether he needs additional water treatment, and has the opportunity to save money if he uses pre-treated water. The price is 2,500 rubles.

pros

• Price-quality ratio.
• Design.
• Ergonomics.
• Materials and build quality.
• Quiet work.
• Large tank volume.
• Performance.
• Swivel nozzle.
• Timer.
• Temperature sensor.
• LED display with the ability to turn off.
• Automatic shutdown in the absence of water.

Minuses

• Loud sound when turned on.
• There are no built-in humidity sensors.
• The water tank is filled inconveniently from the bottom.
• No backlit touch buttons.

Surpasses all competitors in this section of the rating in terms of quality, ergonomics, functionality and performance. At the same time, the price remains acceptable. When compared with the closest price competitor Ballu UHB-310, it is only a few hundred rubles higher. On the other hand, Ballu UHB-310 offers water treatment out of the box. Keep this in mind if you use tap water. If you are ready to take on the preliminary water purification, then I consider Xiaomi DEM-F600 the best choice in terms of price-quality ratio in the budget segment. If you are buying a humidifier based on this criterion, in the previous section of the ranking, I talked about 5 more devices that represent the perfect balance of value for money.

Ballu UHB-310

The humidifier of domestic production will continue the rating. It compares favorably with all previous participants in the rating by the presence of a BALLU FC-310 water purification cartridge and an air pre-filter in the kit. This saves the user from the problem of white deposits on the floor, furniture and prolongs the life of the device. In terms of performance, it is comparable to Chinese competitors.

The declared humidification area of ​​40 m² is large in practice. The optimal area remains 25 m². With a tank volume of 3 liters and a water flow rate of 300 ml / h, the device can work up to 10 hours and, if there is no water, it will turn off. The price is 2,370 rubles.

pros

• Design.
• Ease of operation.
• Rubber feet.
• Swivel nozzle.
• Automatic shutdown in the absence of water.
• Emergency shutdown at a strong inclination or capsizing.

Minuses

• The water tank is filled inconveniently from the bottom.
• At maximum power, after prolonged use, a puddle forms around the device.
• The cost of consumables (filter for water purification).

A humidifier that takes care of the health of the user by pre-cleaning the air and water. These processes require periodic capital investments. If you are willing to pay for humidification with clean water, the absence of white deposits on floors and furniture, you can purchase this model. If you don’t want to take on the burden of extra maintenance costs for your humidifier, consider models without water treatment. Among others, I recommend paying attention to Royal Clima Sanremo (RUH-S380/3.0M) and Xiaomi DEM-F600.

Timberk THU UL 15M

Against the background of the previous participants in the rating, it stands out visually by the shape, dimensions and abundance of the proposed color options. Very light – 0.74 kg, almost twice as light as the Leberg LH-11. Of the additional functionality, only low water level indication can be distinguished. Performance is on par with the above competitors. Designed for areas up to 25m2. Evaporates up to 300 ml/h per hour. Without refueling, it can work for about 8-10 hours. The price is 1,700 rubles.

pros

• Price.
• Light.
• Unusual design.
• A large number of color solutions.
• Ease of operation.
• Correspondence of the declared moistening area with the real one.
• Low water level indication.
• Swivel nozzle.
• Automatic shutdown in the absence of water.

Minuses

• Unreliable. Users note the presence of marriage and a quick failure.
• Too bright backlight.
• The water tank is filled inconveniently from the bottom.
• Noise during work.
• Small water tank compared to competitors.
• There is no tray for aroma oils.

Budget humidifier for small spaces. Performance is good for a device in this price segment, however, reliability leaves much to be desired. From this position, based on user feedback, even the cheaper Royal Clima Sanremo (RUH-S380 / 3.0M) wins. On the other hand, Timberk THU UL 15M is more interesting in terms of design and colors.

Royal Clima Sanremo (RUH-S380/3.0M)

Like the Leberg LH-11, it’s made in China. More compact and lighter. This affected the volume of the water tank, it is less than 0.5 liters. The intensity of spraying and the serviced area are declared large (380 ml / h and 40 m², respectively). Thus, it will work for a few hours less, but should moisten a large area.

At the same time, as users note, the efficiency of humidification decreases sharply with an increase in area over 25m2. This means that in practice, in terms of performance, it does not exceed the Leberg LH-11. A feature of the model is 5 coal filters for water purification in the kit. Management similar to Leberg LH-11. The price is 1,500 rubles.

pros

• Price.
• Swivel nozzle.
• Automatic shutdown in the absence of water.
• Ease of operation.
• Long power cable.

Minuses

• Materials and build quality.
• The water tank is filled inconveniently from the bottom.
• Sometimes there is an excessive level of noise (gurgling).
• The declared area of ​​​​the room for humidification does not correspond to reality.
• Too bright LED indicator.

At the same price as the Leberg LH-11, the Royal Clima Sanremo (RUH-S380/3.0M) has better workmanship. This is already enough to give preference to him. Let’s add here the presence of carbon filters in the kit, a rotary nozzle, in order to unambiguously recommend it for purchase in the conditions of the need for maximum savings.

The principle of operation of the ultrasonic humidifier

There are different designs of humidifiers. But we will focus on ultrasound. Such air humidifiers are considered the most modern and are most popular with consumers. Let’s take a closer look at their design and find out the best qualities of such devices.

The principle of operation of an ultrasonic air purifier is based on the use of a high-frequency generator. As a result of its action with water, cold vapor is formed. Microparticles of the liquid fall on the atomizer. This is a special membrane with a very high vibration frequency. Now the fan comes into play. It drives air masses through a cloud of water vapor, thereby moisturizing and purifying it. Also, the design provides a filter that purifies the water, preventing the spread of dirt and dust.

The best models are additionally equipped with a hygrometer. This device is able to determine the level of humidity in the room, and the automation will turn off the device so as not to exceed the set values.

Advantages and disadvantages

Of course, we tried to include the most popular models in our rating, but even they have some drawbacks. As you know, ideal things do not exist. Therefore, it is better to immediately identify the pros and cons of ultrasonic technology for air humidification.

Advantages:

• very quiet, almost silent operation;
• the ability to automatically adjust the level of humidity in the room;
• wide range of setting values;
• auto-off in the absence of liquid;
• absolute safety for all living things;
• purification of water from possible impurities;
• when used correctly, it does not leave a white coating on walls and furniture;
• moisture intensity;
• economy.

Negative points:

• requires a little more thorough care than other similar devices;
• the need for periodic replacement of filtration cartridges or the use of additionally purified water;
• slightly higher cost;
• the ability to cover a relatively small area of the room.

What to look for when buying

Since the choice of climate control equipment on store shelves is very large, it is worth immediately determining the parameters that you should focus on when buying:

• Humidified space. Calculating it is quite simple. You need to multiply the floor area by the height of the ceilings.
• Device performance. To obtain the desired effect, it is worth choosing a unit that is capable of passing the volume of air you need through itself at least twice an hour.
• Water tank. You should not purchase a device with a tank capacity of less than four liters. In this case, you will often have to add water, which is rather inconvenient.
• Automation. An absolute plus will be the ability to program the humidifier, remote humidification, an auto-shutoff system in the absence of water.
• Noise level. It is unlikely that you will like a device that interferes with your sleep with its buzzing and hissing. This item is especially important if you are choosing a humidifier for a child’s room.
• Filtration system. Before buying a device, it is better to immediately clarify which filters are installed in it, how often they need to be changed and how much they cost. Otherwise, this information may come as a real surprise to you.

There are also nice, but by no means mandatory additions:

• Ionization. It is believed that this function contributes to better hydration.
• Aromatization of the air. The presence of such a function will allow you to use the humidifier as a kind of aroma lamp. This can be useful in the autumn-winter period, when the risk of colds increases.
• Water illumination. This humidifier is good to use in children’s bedrooms as a night light. The main thing is that the light should not be very bright or it can be turned off if necessary.

According to sanitary standards, in order to maintain the health and performance of a person, the humidity in the room where he is constantly located should not exceed 60%, and ideally range from 30 to 45%. For our climatic zone, the problem of insufficient humidity is mainly relevant, especially in winter, when radiators heat the air around the clock, mercilessly drying it. This can provoke a number of diseases, reduce immunity. The solution to the problem is an ultrasonic humidifier. This small, almost silent device is designed to make the humidity in the room, whether it be an apartment or a house, optimal. But how to choose a humidifier if you are an absolute beginner in this business? If you read the review to the end, you will definitely learn about the additional features of humidifiers and which manufacturers offer the best options in terms of price / quality ratio.

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