Honeywell DH 12 L vs Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: which one should you buy?

Quick answer

Buy the Honeywell DH 12 L if you want to stop mould in a bedroom during monsoon. Buy the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L instead if you live in a damp coastal city with a large flat.

By Buyrskip Editorial Team Updated 7 October 2026 1 min read

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Buy

Honeywell DH 12 L

Best for Bedrooms

Typically ₹13,999–₹16,999

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Buy

Usha Dehumidifier 20 L

Best for Large flats

Typically ₹15,999–₹18,999

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Quick comparison

Feature	Honeywell DH 12 L	Usha Dehumidifier 20 L
Verdict	Buy	Buy
Typical price	₹13,999–₹16,999	₹15,999–₹18,999
Best for	Bedrooms	Large flats
Key feature	12 L a day with humidistat and drain hose	20 L a day for larger homes in coastal cities
Extraction	12 L/day	20 L/day
Tank	1.8 L	3 L
Power	210 W	300 W
Where to buy	Check Price Paid link	Check Price Paid link

Main differences

Extraction

Honeywell DH 12 L: 12 L/day; Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: 20 L/day.

Tank

Honeywell DH 12 L: 1.8 L; Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: 3 L.

Power

Honeywell DH 12 L: 210 W; Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: 300 W.

Why buy it

Honeywell DH 12 L: 12 L a day with humidistat and drain hose; Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: 20 L a day for larger homes in coastal cities.

Made for

Honeywell DH 12 L: bedrooms; Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: large flats.

Usual price

Honeywell DH 12 L: ₹13,999–₹16,999; Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: ₹15,999–₹18,999.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Honeywell DH 12 L if you

want to stop mould in a bedroom during monsoon
value quiet

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Choose the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L if you

live in a damp coastal city with a large flat
value strong extraction

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If neither feels right

Neither is the only answer. See every model we would buy (and the ones we would skip) in our list of the best dehumidifiers.

Frequently asked questions

Honeywell DH 12 L or Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: which should I buy?

Buy the Honeywell DH 12 L if you want to stop mould in a bedroom during monsoon. Buy the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L instead if you live in a damp coastal city with a large flat.

Is the price difference worth it?

The Honeywell DH 12 L usually costs ₹13,999–₹16,999 and the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L ₹15,999–₹18,999. Pay more only if the differences above matter to you.

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Honeywell DH 12 L or Usha Dehumidifier 20 L: the full reasoning

Honeywell DH 12 L or Usha Dehumidifier 20 L? Both are good dehumidifiers, which is exactly why the choice is hard. Here is the short version first: buy the Honeywell DH 12 L if you want to stop mould in a bedroom during monsoon, and buy the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L if you live in a damp coastal city with a large flat. The rest of this page explains why, with usual prices in India.

Where they differ

The Honeywell DH 12 L wins on 12 L a day with humidistat and drain hose. The Usha Dehumidifier 20 L answers with 20 L a day for larger homes in coastal cities. Extraction: 12 L/day on the Honeywell DH 12 L, 20 L/day on the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L. Tank: 1.8 L on the Honeywell DH 12 L, 3 L on the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L. Power: 210 W on the Honeywell DH 12 L, 300 W on the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L.

Reasons to buy the Honeywell DH 12 L

Quiet, Humidistat, Continuous drain. What to accept: small tank, pricey. Usual price: ₹13,999–₹16,999.

Reasons to buy the Usha Dehumidifier 20 L

Strong extraction, Large tank, Wheels. What to accept: louder, heavy. Usual price: ₹15,999–₹18,999.

Neither one?

Our list of the best dehumidifiers has every other model with its own call. Extraction: 10 to 12 litres a day suits a bedroom; 20 litres or more suits larger flats in coastal cities.

India-specific tip

In Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Kerala, a dehumidifier during monsoon helps prevent mould on clothes, leather and walls; close windows and doors while it runs.

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