Honeywell CL201AEW
#12 in Under 2,000 CFMFull review
A mid size indoor cooler for one dry climate room of about 280 sq ft, with a remote and a tank that lasts most of a day.
Amazon $229$229
The Honeywell CL201AEW is the better evaporative cooler overall, rated 2.4 to 2.0. The Honeywell CL201AEW leads on value, features and airflow. The Dreo DR-HEC001 Tower Cooler costs $51.67 less ($177.33 vs $229).
Dreo DR-HEC001 Tower Cooler
#15 in Under 2,000 CFMFull review
A quiet bedside tower cooler for one person in a dry climate; others move far more air for the money.
Amazon $177.33$177.33
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Honeywell CL201AEW for value ($487.23 per 1,000 CFM ($229, 470 CFM) vs $817.19 per 1,000 CFM ($177.33, 217 CFM)), features (rigid cooling pads, oscillation, remote vs oscillation, remote) and airflow (470 CFM vs 217 CFM).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 2,000 CFM evaporative cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Honeywell CL201AEW | Dreo DR-HEC001 Tower Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 26 $487.23 per 1,000 CFM ($229, 470 CFM) | 7 $817.19 per 1,000 CFM ($177.33, 217 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 11 470 CFM | 0 217 CFM |
| Tank 10% | 41 5.3 gal tank | 50 tank size not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 75 rigid cooling pads, oscillation, remote | 50 oscillation, remote |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Honeywell CL201AEW | Dreo DR-HEC001 Tower Cooler | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Airflow | 470 CFM | 217 CFM |
| Cooling area | 280 sq ft | - |
| Cooling pads | Rigid cellulose | - |
| Tank | 5.3 gal | - |
| Controls and build | ||
| Fan speeds | 3 | - |
| Oscillation | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Power draw | 250 W | - |
| Weight | 23.4 lb | 13.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2023-02-13 |