Best Portable Dryers

Trusted Brand

A portable dryer from a reliable brand which earns praise from our cleaning expert for its energy savings.

Weighs just 50 pounds, stands just over 2 feet tall, and comes equipped with 4 drying modes. Holds 1,500 watts with overheat protection for your safety. Stainless steel drum will hold up over time and the transparent lid lets you see inside the unit.

Might take a long time for larger, thicker items.

Best Bang for the Buck

A top-fed, vertical water-extractor built from durable stainless steel that's perfect for the smallest spaces.

Plugs into any 110V plug. Built by a brand that's known for high-quality products. Gravity-draining design lets you dry anywhere, as long as you put a bucket beneath the outlet. Great for studio apartments and dorm rooms without much space.

Compact 1.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer

Doesn't dry completely, so it's recommended that you air-dry the damp products afterward.

Magic Chef

Simple Yet Solid

This simple machine boasts impressive power and performance can be mounted on the wall or placed on your counter.

Has 1.5 cubic feet of storage volume in a sturdy stainless steel tub. The easy-set control knob makes it easy to use. Wall-mounting an added bonus for those who lack the floorspace. See-through window lets you track its progress.

PAN725SF Black and White Portable Dryer

Some complaints about a scraping noise when the product is in use.

Panda

Compact Performance

Panda's traditional portable dryer works more like a full-size unit while taking up minimal space.

Works as a primary dryer or a secondary one for smaller contents. Great for baby clothes. Stainless steel drum holds 5.5 pounds of laundry at a time. Easy-to-operate knob. Designed to hang on walls, as well.

Holds less than some similar units.

Merax

Compact Laundry Dryer

Customer Favorite

A versatile dryer that's built tall to preserve floor space but also mounts on the wall yet can wash full-sized sheets, according to our cleaning expert.

Boasts several settings, from air-dry to anti-wrinkle, with a wide variety of temperatures. Quiet functionality is especially nice in small apartments. Tumble design keeps sturdy without damaging shaking. Stainless steel tub should withstand the test of time.