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Vornado · Updated June 2026

Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier: price & specs

Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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BronzeDeskmark32/100#9 of 15 in class

The Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier is listed at $149.99 on vornado.com as of 2026-06-27, #11 cheapest of 15 humidifiers (median $89.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 32/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 15 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier a good buy?

At $150, the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier is #10 cheapest of the 15 humidifiers we track, where the median is $89.99. On the spec sheet, its runtime hours of 24 is the lowest of the 14, its tank capacity liters of 15.14 is above the median of the 11, and its coverage of 1000 sq ft is above the median of the 14.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier

Only one whitelisted tester (Reviewed/USA Today) covers the exact Vornado Evap40, and it curated the pick from user reviews and product specifications rather than hands-on lab-testing this model, so no measured data exists for it. Reviewed praises the long runtime (fewer refills), quiet operation, and spill/leak-proof build, but flags the high price. Treat as light, single-source evidence.

Based on 1 review · 2023-02-07

Tested by Reviewed

Consistently praised

  • Long-lasting output requires fewer refills
  • Very quiet when operating
  • Spill- and leak-proof design

Commonly flagged

  • Expensive

Where reviewers disagree Single-source, so no cross-source comparison is possible. Reviewed did not hands-on lab-test the Evap40; in this article the only unit tested in its climate chamber was the Sunbeam SCM1100-WM, and the Evap40's four-gallon / 24-hour figures are stated as manufacturer specs, not tester-measured values.

The sources (1)

Reviewed hands-on ·

What makes this evaporative humidifier so effective is its ability to pull in big volumes of dry air through the two filters in order to output moisture throughout an entire room.
Many buyers also say that this humidifier is very quiet when operating, so you can crank it while you sleep.
Expensive

Specifications

Price (US)$149.99 MSRP from vornado.com; some retailers (e.g., Tractor Supply) list ~$129.99
BrandVornado
Released—
Typeevaporative
Tank capacity liters15.14
Coverage (sq ft)1000
Runtime hours24
Smart Wi-FiNo
Top fillNo
Noise dba—

Source: vornado.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by amazon.com. VERIFIED 2026-06-15. Official Vornado product page returns $149.99, 4 gallon (15.14 L, dual 2-gal tanks), up to 1,000 ft², evaporative whole-room vortex type. Runtime 24 hr reflects ~4 gal output continuously on high. Top-fill false: tanks must be removed and carried to a sink. No calibrated dB measurement found; noise_dba kept null. All values retained as drafted.

Is the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier worth it vs cheaper humidifiers?

Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier against its closest cheaper and pricier humidifiers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked

ProductPriceTypeTank capacity litersCoverage (sq ft)Runtime hoursSmart Wi-Fi
Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier this$149.99evaporative15.14100024No
Bedside Humidifier 2.0$134evaporative2.550036No
MA1201 Whole-House Console-Style Evaporative Humidifier$187.99evaporative—360036No

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier?

Only one whitelisted tester (Reviewed/USA Today) covers the exact Vornado Evap40, and it curated the pick from user reviews and product specifications rather than hands-on lab-testing this model, so no measured data exists for it. Reviewed praises the long runtime (fewer refills), quiet operation, and spill/leak-proof build, but flags the high price. Treat as light, single-source evidence. Praised: Long-lasting output requires fewer refills; Very quiet when operating; Spill- and leak-proof design. Flagged: Expensive. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier cost?

The Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier has a US price of $149.99 (MSRP from vornado.com; some retailers (e.g., Tractor Supply) list ~$129.99), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier compare on price?

At $150, the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier is #10 cheapest of the 15 humidifiers we track, where the median is $89.99.

What are the Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier's key specs?

Evap40 Evaporative Humidifier (Vornado): type evaporative, tank capacity liters 15.14, coverage sqft 1000, runtime hours 24, smart wifi No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $149.99 at vornado.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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