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
2.0/5
A quiet bedside tower cooler for one person in a dry climate; others move far more air for the money.
- 217 CFMAirflow
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$177.33
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Very quiet at a rated 35 dB, fine for a bedroom at night
- 80° oscillation and a remote
- Warranty extends to 30 months when you register it
Cons
- Only about 217 CFM, so it cools one person rather than a room
- Dreo doesn’t publish the tank size, pad type or power draw
- High price for its airflow
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its airflow. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DR-HEC001 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Airflow | 217 CFM |
| Controls and build | |
| Oscillation | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| Weight | 13.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-02-13 |
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