A compact, low-power dehumidifier rated by Cecotec at 300 ml of water removed per 24 hours, for rooms up to 20 m². A removable 0.6 L tank, automatic shutoff when full, a carry handle and a minimum stated consumption of 23 W make it a light standby unit rather than a room-by-room appliance.
The bottom line An inexpensive stopgap for a small, mildly damp space, not a room-by-room dehumidifier — the published 300 ml/24h figure and 0.6 L tank size it for a wardrobe or a caravan, not a cellar.
A 300 ml figure, not a compressor-class one
Cecotec rates the BigDry 2000 at 300 ml of water removed per 24 hours — a figure that belongs to the small, low-power end of the dehumidifier market rather than to the compressor-driven units that dominate the rest of this comparison. The stated minimum power draw is 23 W, which is a fraction of what a compressor unit needs to run, and is the strongest published clue to how this machine works, even though Cecotec never names the underlying technology (compressor or thermoelectric/Peltier) on any of the four European listings we checked.
Tank, shutoff, and what isn’t there
The tank is a removable 0.6 L container, and Cecotec’s own feature copy describes an automatic shutoff once it’s full, which prevents overflow but also means this unit needs regular attention rather than running unattended for days. There is no mention anywhere in the listing of a continuous-drain hose fitting — an omission worth noting against the other three units in this comparison, all of which either publish or imply a drainage option beyond the tank. At 900 g it is genuinely light, with a handle built for carrying it between rooms rather than leaving it fixed in one.
Noise and humidity control: mostly not published
Cecotec markets the BigDry 2000 as “very quiet,” but no decibel figure appears on any of the four listings we checked, so there’s nothing to compare against the 36 dB and 38 dB figures published by the other machines in this comparison. The same applies to humidity control: there is no numeric target-humidity setting described — the unit appears to run until the tank fills or it’s switched off, rather than stopping automatically once a chosen humidity percentage is reached.
Where it’s confirmed for sale
We checked the ASIN B08291ZSXV on Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it and Amazon.es. It showed as in-stock and sold directly by Amazon on three of the four markets (DE, FR, ES); on Amazon.it it had a valid third-party New price but was not shown as an Amazon-fulfilled offer at the time we checked. Prices ranged from about €37 on Amazon.es to about €45 on Amazon.de and Amazon.fr, against a list price of roughly €118 on all four markets — a large printed discount that’s worth checking again at the point of purchase rather than assuming it holds.
Who this actually suits
Given the 300 ml/24h figure and the 0.6 L tank, this is a machine for light, occasional condensation in a small enclosed space — a wardrobe, a boat cabin, a small caravan — rather than a persistently damp cellar or bathroom. Anyone dealing with a genuinely wet room should look at the compressor units elsewhere in this comparison, which extract dozens of times more water per day.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 2026-08-24. The live price is at the top of the page.
Where this one sits in its aisle
At 37 €, it is the 1 cheapest of the 4 models in this category published here.
Cheapest in the aisle37 €
Median200 €
Dearest in the aisle224 €
What we like, and what we don't
Strengths
Genuinely compact and light at 900 g, easy to move between rooms
Very low stated minimum power draw of 23 W
Automatic shutoff when the 0.6 L tank is full prevents overflow
Confirmed in stock on Amazon.de, Amazon.fr and Amazon.es at the time we checked
Compromises
300 ml/24h is a fraction of a compressor unit's extraction rate — the smallest capacity of the four units in this comparison
No continuous-drain hose option is published; the tank has to be emptied by hand
No numeric humidity target or decibel figure is published — Cecotec's own copy only says the unit is 'very quiet'
On Amazon.it the listing showed no direct Amazon stock at the time of checking, only a third-party price
Specifications
Rated extraction
300 ml / 24h
Tank capacity
0.6 L, removable
Room coverage
Up to 20 m² (Cecotec's figure)
Minimum power draw
23 W
Weight
0.9 kg
Amazon reference
B08291ZSXV (EAN 8435484056021)
Questions people actually ask
Does the BigDry 2000 use a compressor?
Cecotec does not state the technology on any of the four listings we checked. The 23 W minimum consumption figure is well below what a compressor unit typically draws, which points toward a thermoelectric (Peltier) design, but this is not confirmed anywhere in the manufacturer's own copy — we're not stating it as fact.
Can it drain continuously instead of emptying the tank?
Not published. Cecotec's listing describes only the removable 0.6 L tank and an automatic shutoff once it's full. There's no mention of a continuous-drain hose fitting on any of the four markets we checked.
What room size is it actually rated for?
Cecotec states 'up to 20 m²' across all four markets. Given the 300 ml/24h extraction figure, that coverage claim assumes very light, occasional condensation rather than a persistently damp room.
Our score
7.1/ 10
An inexpensive stopgap for a small, mildly damp space, not a room-by-room dehumidifier — the published 300 ml/24h figure and 0.6 L tank size it for a wardrobe or a caravan, not a cellar.
Who this one is for
A single small room, a wardrobe, a caravan or a car — somewhere a cheap standby unit against light condensation is enough, not a damp cellar or a family bathroom.
Compared with its closest rivals
Same category, nearest prices. Only the specifications every one of them states are shown — a half-empty column compares nothing.
A compressor dehumidifier from Bosch rated at 16 litres removed per 24 hours for rooms up to 33 m², with a half-transparent 2.5 L tank, three automated modes (Auto, Night, Laundry) called 'Easy Dry Select,' a stated 38 dB noise level, an integrated handle and castors. Bosch does not publish WiFi or app control for this model.
Best for: Buyers who want a known appliance brand and simple mode-based control rather than a numeric humidity dial, and who don't need app control or continuous drainage.
A compressor dehumidifier rated by COMFEE' at 10 litres removed per 24 hours, with a 2.5 L tank, an adjustable target humidity between 35% and 85%, a stated 36 dB noise level, child lock and castors. COMFEE' uses R290 refrigerant and lists it for rooms of roughly 16-31 m² depending on the market.
Best for: A bedroom, small basement or laundry room where a numeric humidity target and quiet overnight running matter more than the largest possible litres-per-day figure.
A compressor dehumidifier rated by Pro Breeze at 20 litres removed per 24 hours, with a 4 L tank, an included continuous-drain hose, WiFi app and Alexa/Google Home control, a dedicated laundry-drying mode, and an adjustable target humidity between 30% and 80%. Pro Breeze states a 36 dB noise level and lists it for rooms up to 30 m².
Best for: A damp basement or utility room, or anyone who wants to dry laundry indoors and check on humidity from a phone rather than walking over to the unit.
