Best Cool Mist Humidifiers

The whole process of humidification is about cleansing the air in your room and making it more pleasant. So it only makes sense to get the best cool mist humidifier that will have a high-performance filter to keep the vapor clean and free of any microbes. That’s why we can wholeheartedly recommend the Honeywell Cool Moisture Console, a humidifier that fits that description to a tee. This model features a wicking filter that is famous for being able to remove not only microbes but also all kinds of salts and chemicals that are usually contained in water, which means it will not only provide you with better air for breathing but will also allow you to preserve your furniture in top condition without it collecting any unsightly stains or residue.

Since water is filtered automatically, you won’t have to specifically pour distilled liquids into the dual tank. Just fill up the device with 3 gallons of tap water and you’re good to go. In case you top up both sections of the tank, the Honeywell Cool humidifier will produce enough mist for the whole day. The reverse of the medal is that large water tank capacity means quite larger size of the appliance so you might need to find an appropriate spot for it.

Turning to advantages of the Honeywell Console, this model provides three output speeds and features a built-in hygrometer that will turn the device on and off in case the humidity dips too low or goes too high. What this means is that no control is required and you will only need to check on the device when it's time to refill it with water. One other benefit of the Honeywell Console is that it works ultra quietly allowing its placement in any room including bedrooms.

Last but not least, it'd be remiss of us not to mention that the Honeywell Console puts enough moisture to humidify areas up to 1900-2100 square feet in size, so if you live in a large house or apartment or even in a mansion, it will do the job just fine.

Have you ever woken up in the middle of a summer night because the air in your room got too stifling? Of course, you could solve this problem by running an AC during the night, though doing so would be quite expensive and would most likely lead to colds. Luckily, there's a better alternative - you can use the Everlasting Comfort Ultrasonic cold mist humidifier that will raise the humidity in your room, keep the air fresh and cool, and not disturb your sleep with noise or blinking indicators.

Though this model comes without a filter, you can benefit from using essential oils that can be added to a special reservoir. Just be careful when doing it, as the top of the device can be rather tough to take off.

In contrast to many humidifiers that have pretty large dimensions, the Everlasting Ultrasonic humidifier stands out by its overall compact design that requires very little space on your bedside table. With that, it doesn't lack performance and boasts the coverage area up to 400 square feet. Furthermore, despite its compact looks, this humidifier can work for up to 50 hours on a full tank, which is way more than some larger models offer. When the water runs out, the device shuts down automatically.

With all that said, you can easily see why the Everlasting Comfort Ultrasonic humidifier can make a good addition to any home. It features a decent coverage area, has ultra quiet operation, and, if placed in your bedroom, can also serve as a nightlight.

Looking for an affordable and simple humidity-raising device for your bedroom but want to be sure that it’s a quality model? In that case, you should give the Vicks cool mist humidifier a try, specifically the Vicks V4600, a compact yet effective device designed to cover up to 300 square feet.

The tank on this model is not the highest capacity one at 1.2 gallons but it’s transparent so you can always see how much you have remaining in case a refill is required. Plus, that seemingly modest amount of water will be enough for a whopping 33 hours of work, quite impressive for this kind of a device.

While the Vicks V4600 doesn’t have a built-in filter, you can purchase a demineralization cartridge for it, though we do wish it came with the purchase. Speaking of which, you can also put two Vicks VapoPads into the device and you get a sample one for free. Sadly, although the smell from the pads is quite pleasant, you could get the same effect with oils, which are cheaper, have proven health benefits, and don’t have to belong to the specific Vicks brand. Of course, you don’t really have to buy them, keeping the overall cost of the device quite modest.

The Vicks V4600 is quite efficient in cleaning the air and as long as you clean it diligently once a week or so, you’ll notice a marked quality of life improvement, especially in the health of your skin. It works quietly, doesn’t take up much space, and uses the water in the tank sparingly, proving quite effective overall. A real bargain for a thrifty shopper.

While a humidifier is mainly valued for how much mist it makes, passing water through an antimicrobial filter and providing relief for dry skin and other ailments, you wouldn’t want this kind of device to look bad either. For an appliance that’s always on display, design is important and that’s exactly why we like the stylish Pure Enrichment Ultrasonic. Its 0.4-gallon transparent-blue tank not only looks good but also gives you a full view of how much water is left thus letting you know the approximate runtime. 

In fact, the Pure Enrichment Ultrasonic is quite a utility as it also has very soft lighting and can practically be used as a bedside lamp. Of course, you can turn it off at any time if you prefer to nap with no night light on. Speaking of utilities, we’d be remiss not to mention the automatic shut-off function, which is engaged once the water level gets too low for safe operation. Quite useful, really, since it’s tough to predict precisely how long the liquid will last if you tend to switch between the two speeds available to the user. You can, however, be sure that a full tank will be enough for 16 hours of humidifying on the standard speed setting.

Few devices can boast flawless design and so even the Pure Enrichment Ultrasonic has its Achilles heel. The water tank is refilled via rather a narrow opening, which means that you must have pretty steady hands or you’ll end up with a rag in your hands, wiping up the water that trickled past the tank. Still, that’s not such a big problem as you can simply use a funnel if necessary.

The Pure Enrichment Ultrasonic is designed for single-room humidification in the area of 250 square feet and offers just that. We wouldn’t have minded more control options or functions but even as it is the device is quite impressive and one of the best in its price range.

Want the air in your room to be not just humid but clean as well? You don’t need to get two devices for that as the compact and affordable TaoTronics TT-AH001 does the job well thanks to the microporous cartridge that filters the mist emitted through the humidifier nozzle.

Using the built-in timer, you can choose how long the TaoTronics cool mist humidifier will run if, for example, you want to leave it on while you sleep. You can pick any time between 1 and 24 hours, though a full tank only lasts 15 hours and you’ll have to refill it at that point. Still, it’s a useful feature and since the tank has a 1.06-gallon capacity, you won’t have to use that much water.

You can use the TaoTronics TT-AH001 as much as you like since cleanup is easy thanks to the brush that comes with the purchase. Plus, the device shuts off automatically when the water is low and thus won’t get damaged if you accidentally leave it on without refilling the tank.

Our only qualm is that you can’t really use this model in your bedroom since the display lighting can’t be turned off. Light sleepers won’t get much rest with an LED display shining down on them from the bedside table. Still, the TaoTronics TT-AH001 is a great option for humidifying small rooms as it covers up to 82 square feet easily.