Airthings 2960 View Plus - Your Comprehensive Air Quality Monitor vs KNKA 4500 Sq.Ft 80-Pint Compressor Dehumidifier Review: Heavy-Duty Basement Moisture Control

Verdict

The KNKA 80-pint dehumidifier delivers a genuinely competitive feature set — continuous drain, dual timers, Sleep Mode, and Energy Star efficiency — at a price point that undercuts many established brands for equivalent capacity. Real-world extraction in a typical Canadian basement will be lower than the lab-rated 80 pints, but it remains more than capable for spaces up to around 2,500 sq.ft. in practice. It's best suited to homeowners with serious, persistent dampness issues in large, temperature-controlled spaces. If that describes your situation, it's a well-rounded buy worth serious consideration.