The Dyson AM10 is a combination ultrasonic humidifier and forced-air fan intended for medium-sized rooms, with an advertised coverage of 400 ft2. It's also equipped with a built-in humidistat and an integrated UV water sterilization system to discourage mold and bacterial buildup.
Our Verdict
The Dyson AM10 is decent for general home use. Its capacity is a little on the low end for efficiently humidifying large spaces, but it's far from terrible in this regard. It's equipped with various quality-of-life features, including an integrated humidistat that allows it to change settings on the fly to match the desired humidity level. There's also a UV sterilization system to minimize mold and bacterial growth inside its water tank.
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Built-in humidistat.
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Decent humidification capacity.
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Comes with a remote control.
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No Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Dyson AM10 is a decent option for use in bedrooms. It's relatively compact, so you can set it up on a pretty small nightstand or dresser, and it doesn't have any bright LED lights that'll bother you while you're trying to get some shut-eye. While you can't operate it with your phone, it does come with a remote control, so you can adjust its fan speed or desired humidity level without getting out of bed. It can also operate as a forced air fan, which is great if you live in a warmer area and could do with a bit of cooling; just note that this setting results in noisier operation than conventional ultrasonic units.
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Built-in humidistat.
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Decent humidification capacity.
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Comes with a remote control.
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Can be noisy at higher fan speeds.
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No Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Dyson AM10 is pretty easy to clean. Beyond its aforementioned sterilization system, this unit is easy to take apart and clean. None of its parts are dishwasher safe, but ultimately there are few tight spots where you wouldn't be able to fit a hand, sponge, or cleaning brush.
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UV water sterilization system.
The Dyson AM10 provides satisfactory humidification capacity. It's best used within areas like bedrooms, home offices, or small living rooms and won't be the most efficient choice for open-concept spaces.
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Decent humidification capacity.
The Dyson AM10's efficiency is only alright. It consumes more power than the average ultrasonic humidifier due to its larger, more powerful fan motor, resulting in stronger overall airflow.
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High power consumption for an ultrasonic unit.
- 7.1 Home
- 7.1 Bedroom
Performance Usages
- 7.5 Cleaning
- 7.3 Capacity
- 6.5 Humidifier Efficiency
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Dyson AM10 is available in two colorways: Black/Nickel and White/Silver. We tested the White/Silver variant, and for those interested, here's the product label.
Let us know in the comments if you come across another variant of this humidifier.
Compared To Other Humidifiers
The Dyson AM10 is a hybrid cooling fan/ultrasonic cool mist humidifier. It offers a wide variety of features, including an onboard humidistat, UV sterilization system, and automatic off function. However, in terms of raw humidification performance, it falls short of considerably cheaper humidifiers like the Levoit LV600S, which have a longer runtime and superior capacity.
Test Results
This unit's power cable can be detached from its main body, which makes it a little easier to stow away when not in use or replace if it were damaged.
The Dyson AM10 is easy to maintain. Its parts are held together with locking mechanisms and latches, so taking the unit apart is a breeze. You can't easily fit a hand or brush into the inside of the water tank, but then again, thanks to the AM10's water sterilization system, there should be minimal buildup of bacteria or mold.
The Dyson AM10 has a few quality-of-life features. It's a simpler machine than the Dyson PH04, with no Wi-Fi connectivity that would allow you to operate the unit while you're away from home and no voice assistant integration. That said, it has a remote control that will enable you to change its settings from across a room.
This unit doubles as a forced air fan; you can have it blow humidified or dry air.
It also features a built-in humidistat, which adjusts its settings automatically based on the desired humidity and temperature values you input.
The Dyson AM10 is pretty power-hungry for an ultrasonic humidifier. This is likely due to its utility as a forced-air fan, which necessitates a powerful fan motor to promote stronger airflow.
This unit's overall efficiency is great, with caveats. The cooling effect of its mist can force your heating system to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature in colder, drier areas, driving up your energy bill if you use it regularly. However, it's a highly-efficient option for a warm and dry climate.