Best Compact Dryers Ranked

13 compact electric dryers that run on a household outlet.

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Compact dryers are 1.5 to 3.5 cubic feet and plug into a standard 120 V outlet, so no 240 V dryer circuit is needed. All of those ranked are vented and come with an exhaust hose. Load, heater power and drying modes vary widely, and several makers don’t publish a load in pounds.

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  1. Euhomy CD-8 2.65 cu ft Dryer
    #1 of 133.5Full review

    For an apartment that wants an automatic dry cycle and 1400 W of heat.

    Amazon $279.99
    $279.99
    Tumble dryer-1,400 W
  2. Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer
    #2 of 133.3Full review

    For the household that wants the largest drum and strongest heater at a moderate price.

    Amazon $274.49
    $274.49
    Tumble dryer13.2 lb1,700 W
  3. ROVSUN 2.6 cu ft Portable Dryer
    #3 of 133.0Full review

    For an apartment that wants a 2.6 cu ft dryer with an auto mode at a fair price.

    Amazon $249.99
    $249.99
    Tumble dryer9 lb1,400 W
  4. Black+Decker BCED26 2.6 cu ft Dryer
    #4 of 133.0Full review

    For an apartment with a window that wants a name-brand 120 V dryer.

    Amazon $289.99
    $289.99
    Tumble dryer8.8 lb1,400 W
  5. Magic Chef MCSDRY1S 2.6 cu ft Dryer
    #5 of 133.0Full review

    For a household that wants a mid-size Magic Chef compact electric dryer.

    Amazon $292.50
    $292.50
    Tumble dryer9 lb-
  6. Magic Chef MCSDRY35W 3.5 cu ft Dryer
    #6 of 133.0Full review

    For a household that wants the largest Magic Chef compact dryer.

    Amazon $378
    $378
    Tumble dryer13 lb-
  7. Feelfunn 850W 1.5 cu ft Dryer
    #7 of 132.9Full review

    For a dorm, RV or single person who wants a small dryer under $200.

    Amazon $199.99
    $199.99
    Tumble dryer-850 W
  8. Black+Decker BCED37 3.5 cu ft Dryer
    #8 of 132.9Full review

    For a household that wants the largest 120 V portable dryer from a known brand.

    Amazon $515.12
    $515.12
    Tumble dryer13.2 lb1,500 W
  9. Panda PAN760SF 3.5 cu ft Dryer
    #9 of 132.7Full review

    For a household that wants a full-size-load portable dryer from a dedicated compact-laundry brand.

    Amazon $399.99
    $399.99
    Tumble dryer13.2 lb1,500 W
  10. ROVSUN 3.5 cu ft Portable Dryer
    #10 of 132.6Full review

    For a family that wants a 13 lb portable dryer with a touch panel.

    Amazon $339.99
    $339.99
    Tumble dryer13.2 lb1,300 W
  11. Euhomy 1.5 cu ft Portable Dryer
    #11 of 132.6Full review

    For a dorm or RV that wants a small, light dryer with a one-year warranty.

    Amazon $206.99
    $206.99
    Tumble dryer10 lb850 W
  12. Magic Chef MCSDRY15W 1.5 cu ft Dryer
    #12 of 132.6Full review

    For an RV or dorm that wants a Magic Chef dryer and is not price sensitive.

    Amazon $345.71
    $345.71
    Tumble dryer--
  13. Costway GYJ25-78 1.5 cu ft Dryer
    #13 of 132.4Full review

    For a small household that dries a few items at a time.

    Amazon $219.99
    $219.99
    Tumble dryer5.5 lb850 W