Humidity — it’s the bane of some folks' existence, especially during muggy summers that never seem to end. While others constantly struggle with getting humidity back into the air of their homes and offices.
If you’re one of the latter, you know how hard it can be to find a decent humidifier that fits your space, needs, and budget. Look no further than Sylvane’s Best Tabletop Humidifiers of 2024 list, which has an excellent option for any space size or budget.
Best Tabletop/Console Humidifier
Boneco U700 Warm and Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier
If you’re looking for a humidifier that does everything and does it well, look no further than the
Ultra-modern Boneco U700 Digital Warm and Cool Mist Humidifier. Each day, this ultrasonic tabletop humidifier can infuse rooms up to 1,000 square feet with four gallons of a micro-fine mist that can stave off most uncomfortable dry air symptoms.
The U700 features a funky cube design with a transparent water reservoir and sophisticated digital controls that simplify operation. It's also packed with upgrades and premium features for which the Boneco brand is known, making it our all-around top humidifier pick for 2024.
- Style: Tabletop
- Mist Type: Warm and Cool Mist
- Tank Capacity: 2.38 Gallons
- Max Runtime: 14 Hours
- Coverage Area: 1,000 square feet
Runner Up
Vornado UH100 Ultrasonic Humidifier
The Vornado brand is known for making sturdy yet portable household appliances that put in the work, and the UH100 is no different. The Vornado UH100 Ultrasonic Humidifier easily handles rooms up to 600 square feet, making it perfect for living rooms, basements, offices, and other medium-to-large spaces. The UH100 also features a built-in humidistat, so you can set your preferred humidity level and automatically achieve and maintain it. However, the lower tank capacity may only fit the needs of some users.
- Style: Tabletop
- Mist Type: Ultrasonic Cool Mist
- Tank Capacity: 1 Gallon
- Max Runtime: 24 Hours
- Coverage Area: 600 square feet
Best Budget Pick
Winix 0.6 Gallon Ultrasonic Humidifier w/ Night Light
For less than $50, this compact humidifier from Winix is an excellent pick for bedrooms, offices, and small living rooms. Even more interestingly, the whole unit can function as a nightlight with a warm and soothing light tone.
The Winix’s .6-gallon tank gives it 30 hours of runtime on low, soothing nasal passages and fights off dry skin. It is available in two colors: White and Dark Gray.
- Style: Small Tabletop
- Mist Type: Ultrasonic Cool Mist
- Tank Capacity: 0.6 Gallons
- Max Runtime: 30 Hours
- Coverage Area: 250 square feet
Best Option for Large Spaces
AIRCARE Evaporative Whole-House Console Cool Mist Humidifier
Installing a whole-house humidifier isn’t feasible, affordable, or practical for some homes and users. But suppose you still need to humidify your whole house. In that case, you will want the AIRCARE Evaporative Whole-House Console Cool Mist Humidifier, which puts out a staggering 11.5 gallons of moisture daily, covering spaces as large as 3,600 square feet.
This behemoth sits where you want the moisture and goes to work with a 3.6-gallon tank and a 36-hour maximum runtime. Remember that the AIRCARE MA1201 will be much louder than the average humidifier, clocking in at 71.5 dB (about the sound level of an average vacuum cleaner) at its highest setting. So, you’ll want to keep it where noise isn’t a problem.
- Style: Console Humidifier
- Mist Type: Cool Mist
- Tank Capacity: 3.6 Gallons
- Max Runtime: 36 Hours
- Coverage Area: 3,600 square feet
Best Extended Runtime Option
Air Innovations MH901DA Cool Mist Digital Humidifier
With a runtime of up to 100 hours, the Air Innovations MH-901DA Cool Mist Digital Humidifier fights back against dry skin, cracked lips, and other symptoms of uncomfortable dry air. Using a steady stream of cool mist, it blankets spaces up to 600 square feet with soothing moisture.
- Style: Hybrid Tabletop/Console Design
- Mist Type: Cool Mist
- Tank Capacity: 1.6 Gallons
- Max Runtime: 100 Hours
- Coverage Area: 600 square feet
Best Decorative Model
Objecto W7 Hybrid Tower Humidifier
The Objecto W7 Hybrid Humidifier can continuously humidify spaces as large as 650 square feet for up to 22 hours. Not just functional but stylish, this humidifier features a unique wood finish design, making it the perfect choice for complementing any home's décor. The Objecto brand also includes several larger and smaller models for other-sized spaces.
- Style: Tower Console
- Mist Type: Cool Mist
- Tank Capacity: 0.63 Gallons
- Max Runtime: 22 Hours
- Coverage Area: 650 square feet
