(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 2-star 6% + 1-star 15% of 1,588 ratings; the listing also includes the Wi-Fi + pump variant.
Tom's Guide's best overall and the fastest dryer in its test, with an app that works well. But it is loud (about 70 dB), throws off heat, and Amazon owners rate its reliability and durability negatively.
Top complaints
- Stops working within weeks or months
Reliability (214 mentions) and durability are negative aspects on Amazon, with owners saying it stopped working after 6 weeks or broke after 11 months.
- Loud and hot
Tom's Guide measured about 70 dB, said it makes a real racket, and listed heat output as a con. Noise is mixed on Amazon.
- Stops collecting water or won't drain
Moisture and water removal are mixed on Amazon, with some owners saying it stops collecting water and doesn't drain properly. Tom's Guide also lists a short power cable as a con.
What owners love
- Fastest in Tom's Guide's test
It took a basement bathroom from 90% to 35% in 34 minutes (the Frigidaire 50-pint took 40 minutes and the Midea 20-pint about 3 hours), and it was equally impressive in rooms up to 700 sq ft.
Source: Tom's Guide - Easy app control
Tom's Guide found the Govee Home app intuitive, with Alexa and Google Assistant support. Ease of use is the main Amazon positive.
- Hose included
It comes with a hose for continuous drainage and uses R-32 refrigerant and 20% recycled materials.
Source: Tom's Guide
- It will run in a room you sit or sleep in
- You want a cool-running unit
- You need proven long-term reliability
- Very damp basements that need fast drying
- App and voice control (Alexa, Google)
- Large spaces
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Tom's Guide: Best overall (updated 2026-09-22): fast, handles large spaces, intuitive app; cons are noise and a short power cable. The full review adds heat output as a con.