Best Dehumidifier for Dust Mites: Bedroom Sizing Guide and 8 Picks

The best dehumidifier for dust mites is a quiet, correctly sized unit that holds your bedroom near 40 to 50 percent relative humidity, paired with a cheap hygrometer so you can see whether it is working. Dust mites are commonly described as favoring warm, humid air, so lowering moisture is one of the few levers a plug-in appliance can pull. It is not a mite killer, nothing in this list removes mites from a mattress, and none of it is medical advice. For a typical single bedroom, our top pick is the TABYIK 35 oz model, because its title pairs a 280 sq ft coverage figure with a 28 dB noise claim in the lowest-priced tier of the electric units. For a damp home where the bedroom is only one problem, the AEOCKY 50-pint unit with a drain hose is the better fit. Below you will find the logic behind the humidity target, a worked bedroom sizing example, a comparison table of all eight listings, one section per product, a two-week hygrometer routine, and the mistakes that make a dehumidifier look like it failed.

Why humidity is the lever, and what it cannot do

ToLife Dehumidifier, 1000 Sq Ft 95 oz Tank with Sleep Mode, Auto Shutoff | Portable for Home, Bedroom, Bathroom and Basement with 7-Color LED Light, White

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Airthereal Zephyr AZH200 Air Purifier and Dehumidifier Combo, 34 oz Small Dehumidifier with HEPA Filter, Up to 270 Sq Ft, Auto Shutoff, Ultra-Quiet for Bedroom, Bathroom, RV, Closet

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TABYIK 35 OZ Dehumidifier for Bedroom RV, Quiet with Auto Shut Off, White | 280 Sq.Ft Small Dehumidifiers for Home Bathroom Closet, 7 Color Light, 28dB Ultra Quiet, 35OZ Water Tank

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DustmiteX Spray - Allergy & Asthma Relief - Removes Dust Mites from Home, Bed, Pet Bedding & Furniture

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Tenergy Sorbi 1000ml Air Dehumidifier w/Purifying Function, True HEPA Filter, Auto Shutoff, Touch Control Adjustable Air Speed, Ultra-Quiet, Ideal for Closets & Bathrooms

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BEDRED Dehumidifier, 95Oz Dehumidifier for Home 1000 Sq.Ft | Quiet, Auto Shutoff, Sleep Mode, 7 Color Ambient Light for Bedroom, Bathroom, Basement (Deep Black)

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KNKA Energy Star 5500 Sq.Ft Dehumidifier for Basement, Max 80 Pint/Day | Dehumidifier with Drain Hose, Dehumidifiers for Home, Bedroom, Bathroom, Large Room, Smart Humidity Control, Sleep Mode

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AEOCKY 50 Pint/Day, 3500Sq.Ft Ultra-Quiet 40dB Dehumidifier with Drain Hose | 0.8 Gallon Water Tank Capacity, for Basement, Home, Bedroom, Bathroom, RV, Garage, Intelligent Humidistat, Compact, Powerful

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Dust mites are microscopic and live in soft furnishings: mattresses, pillows, upholstered furniture and carpet. Commonly cited home guidance says they do best in warm air with relative humidity above roughly 60 percent, and that keeping indoor humidity under about 50 percent makes the environment less welcoming to them. That is the entire basis for putting a dehumidifier in a bedroom. The appliance changes the air; it does not clean fabric.

That distinction matters for expectations. If a bedroom reads 62 percent on a hygrometer in July, a correctly sized unit can plausibly bring the number down to the high 40s over a day or two with the door closed. What it cannot do is reach into a mattress, lift allergens off a pillow, or substitute for washing bedding in hot water, vacuuming with a sealed-filter machine, or using zippered covers. Those are housekeeping steps, and this article does not claim any of them treat an allergy or asthma. If someone in your home has respiratory symptoms, a clinician is the right person to ask.

A second limit is the moisture source. A dehumidifier fighting a roof leak, an unvented dryer, or a damp crawlspace under the bedroom is running a race it cannot win. Fix or reduce the source first, whether that means a bathroom fan, a gutter downspout extension, or simply not drying laundry on a rack in the bedroom. Then size the appliance to what is left.

Finally, the target is a band, not a single number. Many guides suggest roughly 30 to 50 percent as comfortable and workable for living spaces, and some suggest staying nearer the 40s for bedrooms. Going much below 30 percent can dry out skin, nasal passages and wood furniture, which defeats the point of a comfortable bedroom. Use the humidistat to hold the upper end of the band and leave the rest to the room.

Size it to the room: a worked bedroom example

Take a bedroom that measures 12 ft by 14 ft with an 8 ft ceiling. That is 168 sq ft of floor and 1,344 cubic feet of air. Add a 4 ft by 6 ft walk-in closet that stays open, and the space the unit actually serves is about 192 sq ft and 1,536 cubic feet. Every coverage claim in this roundup is a sq ft figure from a listing title, so the quickest sanity check is to compare 192 to each claim.

• A 270 or 280 sq ft claim (Airthereal, TABYIK) leaves about 40 to 45 percent headroom over the example room.
• A 1,000 sq ft claim (ToLife, BEDRED) leaves a large margin, which is useful in a damp room but can mean a bigger, louder machine than you need.
• A 3,500 to 5,500 sq ft claim (AEOCKY, KNKA) is built for whole-floor or basement duty and will usually cycle off quickly in a closed bedroom.

Now the tank. A sleeping adult adds moisture to the room through breathing and perspiration; a rough planning figure is on the order of 8 to 12 fluid ounces overnight per person. This is an estimate for illustration, not a measurement. Two sleepers might therefore add 16 to 24 oz. If the room is already humid, the unit also pulls water out of the air and the walls, and on a very damp night it could collect 30 oz or more. A 35 oz tank would then be close to full by morning, and the auto shutoff would end the run early. A 95 oz tank, or a continuous drain hose, removes that ceiling.

The practical rule from this example: in a mildly humid bedroom, the 280 sq ft class with a 34 to 35 oz tank is adequate if you empty it daily. In a persistently damp bedroom, pick a larger tank or a drain hose and accept a bigger machine. Coverage numbers on listings are manufacturer figures assumed under unstated conditions, so treat them as a ceiling and not a guarantee.

Top picks at a glance

Price tiers are relative to the listings in this article, based on the prices shown when this was drafted. Confirm the current price on the product page, and note that one item is a spray, not an appliance.

The eight listings, one by one

TABYIK 35 OZ Dehumidifier for Bedroom RV

The TABYIK listing is the closest match to the example bedroom above. The title gives a 280 sq ft coverage figure, a 35 oz water tank, auto shut off, a 28 dB noise claim, and names bedroom, bathroom, closet and RV as intended spaces. It also mentions a 7-color light, which is the one feature a sleeper should check before buying.

The title does not state the drying technology or a pints-per-day rate. In this size class, small units are often described as thermoelectric or desiccant, and their removal rate is modest, which is why the tank is only 35 oz. As an estimate, expect the unit to manage a few ounces per hour in humid air and less in a cool, drier room. That is enough to nudge a closed 190 sq ft bedroom down several points overnight, but it is not meant for a wet basement.

The 28 dB figure is a manufacturer claim with no measurement distance, so treat it as best case. Check the listing for whether the light can be turned off, whether a drain option exists, and what the auto shut off does when the tank fills.

Pros

• Lowest price among the electric units in this roundup.
• 280 sq ft claim fits a typical bedroom with a closet.
• 28 dB claim is the lowest noise figure on any title here.
• Auto shut off stops the run when the tank is full.

Cons

• 35 oz tank may fill in a night if the room is damp.
• No drain hose is mentioned in the title.
• Pints-per-day and drying technology are not stated.
• Color light may bother light sleepers unless it can be switched off.

Who it’s for: a single bedroom or closet of roughly 150 to 250 sq ft with mild humidity, where you want a quiet, low-commitment unit and will empty the tank each morning.

ToLife Dehumidifier, 1000 Sq Ft 95 oz Tank

ToLife’s title leads with a 1000 sq ft coverage claim and a 95 oz tank, plus sleep mode, auto shutoff, and a 7-color LED light. It lists home, bedroom, bathroom and basement as target rooms and calls the unit portable. The price falls in the budget tier of this roundup, which makes the large tank notable.

Two cautions come from the title itself. First, a 95 oz tank is storage, not a removal rate. The title does not say how many pints per day the machine pulls, so you cannot compare it with the 50-pint units above or the 80-pint KNKA. Second, a 1000 sq ft coverage claim on a tank this size usually describes ideal, moderately damp conditions, so read it as a ceiling. For the 192 sq ft example room, that leaves generous headroom.

Sleep mode is named but not explained. In many appliances it lowers fan speed or dims the display, but check the listing to see which applies and whether the LED goes off with it. As a rough planning estimate, a 95 oz tank gives about three times the overnight buffer of a 35 oz tank before shutoff, which suits two sleepers in a humid room.

Pros

• 95 oz tank lengthens the time between emptying.
• Sleep mode and auto shutoff are both named in the title.
• Budget-tier price for the capacity class.
• Bedroom, bathroom and basement are all listed uses.

Cons

• No pints-per-day figure or technology type in the title.
• No drain hose mentioned.
• 7-color LED adds light in a sleeping space.
• The 1000 sq ft claim is optimistic for a unit in this class, so verify on the listing.

Who it’s for: shoppers who want a larger tank in the budget tier for a bedroom up to about 300 sq ft and who will confirm the light and sleep-mode behavior before buying.

Airthereal Zephyr AZH200 Air Purifier and Dehumidifier Combo

This is the only combo unit in the group. The title describes a 34 oz small dehumidifier with a HEPA filter, up to 270 sq ft, auto shutoff and an ultra-quiet design for bedroom, bathroom, RV and closet. If floor space is tight, having a filter and a moisture control in one body is attractive.

Keep the two jobs apart in your head. The HEPA filter works on airborne particles passing through the unit; it does not reach mites living in bedding, and the title makes no health claim. The dehumidifier half does the humidity work, and the 34 oz tank means the same overnight ceiling discussed above. Our note on this trade-off sits in our guide to choosing one combo unit or two machines, which also covers filter upkeep.

The title gives no noise figure beyond “ultra-quiet,” no air-cleaning rate, and no dehumidifying rate. Check the listing for the filter replacement schedule and cost, because a combo adds a consumable that a plain dehumidifier does not have. As an estimate, a 270 sq ft claim fits the example room, but a humid night may fill the tank before morning. If you pick this model, plan to empty the tank at wake-up and keep the intake clear of bedding, since a blocked intake hurts both the filtering and the drying.

Pros

• Filter and dehumidifier share one footprint.
• HEPA filter is named in the title.
• Auto shutoff and a bedroom-friendly design are both listed.
• Fits the example bedroom coverage-wise.

Cons

• 34 oz tank is small for a damp room.
• Filter replacement adds ongoing cost.
• No numeric noise or air-cleaning figure in the title.
• Mid-range price for a tank the size of the budget units.

Who it’s for: someone with a small bedroom or dorm-sized space who wants one device and accepts that both functions are sized for a compact room.

Tenergy Sorbi 1000ml Air Dehumidifier with Purifying Function

Tenergy’s listing emphasizes a purifying function, a True HEPA filter, auto shutoff, touch control, adjustable air speed, and “ultra-quiet” operation, and it names closets and bathrooms as ideal spaces. The “1000ml” in the name is ambiguous: it equals about 34 oz, but the title does not say whether that is a tank size or a daily removal figure, so confirm it in the listing.

The focus on closets and bathrooms is the useful part. Closets hold clothing, shoes and stored bedding, and are often the place where a bedroom’s moisture settles. A small unit with adjustable air speed lets you choose a gentler setting at night. At a low speed, a compact fan is quieter, but moisture removal also drops, so the trade-off is slower drying.

As an estimate, expect this class to suit up to roughly a closet or small bathroom and a very small bedroom. The title gives no coverage in sq ft, which makes the sizing exercise above harder; treat it as a spot-treatment tool and not a whole-room solution unless the listing states a bedroom-sized figure. Replacement filter details are also worth checking. One more practical point: a closet unit should sit on a hard shelf or floor with the door cracked open slightly, so air can circulate between the closet and the bedroom, and the hygrometer should live inside the closet to show whether the spot treatment is working.

Pros

• True HEPA filter named in the title.
• Adjustable air speed allows a quieter night setting.
• Touch control and auto shutoff are both listed.
• Aimed squarely at closets and bathrooms.

Cons

• No coverage figure in sq ft in the title.
• “1000ml” does not say tank or daily output.
• Mid-range price for a small-capacity unit.
• Filter upkeep adds a recurring task.

Who it’s for: households that want to dry a bedroom closet or a small bath and are comfortable verifying capacity details on the listing first.

BEDRED Dehumidifier, 95Oz for Home 1000 Sq.Ft

BEDRED’s title is nearly a match for ToLife’s on paper: a 95 oz tank, 1000 sq ft, quiet operation, auto shutoff, sleep mode, and a 7-color ambient light, with bedroom, bathroom and basement named. The finish is Deep Black. The listed price is in the premium tier here, so the real question is what you get for the extra spend.

The title does not answer that. It gives no noise figure, no drying technology, and no pints-per-day rate. Before paying more, compare the two listings line by line for a decibel claim, drain option, warranty terms, and humidistat range. Do not assume the higher price means higher output, because nothing in the title supports that.

For the 192 sq ft example bedroom, the 1000 sq ft claim gives wide headroom, and the 95 oz tank covers the overnight buffer for two sleepers in a humid room with room to spare. As an estimate, such a tank would take well over a night to fill at the moisture loads described earlier. A black body also suits a bedroom where a white appliance might stand out. Because the ToLife and BEDRED titles read so similarly, a fair way to choose is to open both listings side by side and compare the humidistat range, the drain options and the stated warranty, then let those details, not the headline, decide.

Pros

• 95 oz tank gives a long overnight buffer.
• Sleep mode and auto shutoff are both in the title.
• Deep Black finish is less conspicuous in a bedroom.
• Bedroom, bathroom and basement are listed uses.

Cons

• Premium-tier price with no stated advantage over cheaper 95 oz listings.
• No decibel claim, only the word “Quiet.”
• Drying technology and daily output are not given.
• Ambient light needs checking for a sleeping room.

Who it’s for: buyers who prefer a black unit, want a large tank, and are willing to confirm the specifics on the listing that justify the higher price.

AEOCKY 50 Pint/Day, 3500 Sq.Ft Ultra-Quiet 40dB Dehumidifier

AEOCKY is the best fit here for a home where moisture is not confined to one room. The title gives 50 pints per day, 3,500 sq ft, a 40 dB claim, a drain hose, a 0.8 gallon water tank, and an intelligent humidistat. It names basement, home, bedroom, bathroom, RV and garage as uses, and calls the unit compact.

The drain hose is the headline for this article. A continuous drain removes the tank ceiling that limits the smaller units: connect a hose to a floor drain or sink, and the unit can run through a humid night without tripping the auto shutoff. If gravity drainage is not possible in a bedroom, the 0.8 gallon tank (about 102 oz) is still larger than the 95 oz units.

The trade-off is size and sound. A 40 dB claim is higher than TABYIK’s 28 dB, and a 50-pint machine in a 192 sq ft room will cycle off quickly once the humidistat is satisfied, which is fine for energy use but means you should place it carefully. As an estimate, in a closed bedroom it might run an hour at a time, then rest. Pints-per-day ratings assume specific temperature and humidity conditions that the title does not give, so expect lower output in a cool room.

Pros

• Drain hose allows continuous operation.
• 0.8 gallon tank is larger than any budget unit here.
• Humidistat is named for automatic control.
• One unit can serve a bedroom and an adjacent room.

Cons

• 40 dB claim is louder than the TABYIK claim.
• Oversized for a small closed bedroom.
• Premium-tier price.
• Output depends on unstated temperature conditions.

Who it’s for: damp, multi-room homes where you want the bedroom held at its target and have a sink or floor drain within hose reach.

KNKA Energy Star 5500 Sq.Ft Dehumidifier, Max 80 Pint/Day

KNKA is the largest unit in the group. The title lists an Energy Star designation, 5,500 sq ft, a maximum of 80 pints per day, a drain hose, smart humidity control, and sleep mode. It names basement first, then home, bedroom, bathroom and large room.

Capacity this large is not a bedroom feature. In a 192 sq ft room, an 80-pint machine will reach its humidity setting quickly and then shut off, and its fan and compressor-style operation, if the listing confirms it, will be more audible than the small units. The word “Max” in the title matters: peak figures are typically quoted under warm, very humid conditions, so a cool room will see lower output. The title does not state the conditions behind the number.

Where it makes sense is the situation where a basement or lower level feeds humid air upward. If a basement below the bedroom sits at 65 percent, one large unit running there can do more for the bedroom than a small unit upstairs. The Energy Star mention is useful for ongoing electricity cost, though check the listing for the certified model and its figures. For estimated running cost, assume 500 watts running 10 hours per day at 16 cents per kWh: about 5 kWh, or 80 cents per day. Your unit and rates will differ.

Pros

• Highest stated capacity in the group.
• Energy Star is named in the title.
• Drain hose and smart humidity control are listed.
• Can dry a basement that is the real moisture source.

Cons

• Oversized for a single closed bedroom.
• Likely louder and bulkier than the small units; check the listing.
• Premium-tier price.
• “Max” output assumes warm, humid conditions the title does not specify.

Who it’s for: homes with a damp basement or large open lower level, where the bedroom’s humidity is coming from below.

DustmiteX Spray, The Ecology Works

This one is not a dehumidifier. The title describes a spray marketed for removing dust mites from the home, bed, pet bedding and furniture, and it includes allergy and asthma wording. We make no medical claims, and you should not treat a spray as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. It is included because it is the budget add-on many shoppers consider next to humidity control.

It does not change humidity, so it cannot replace a dehumidifier; the two address different parts of the problem. A spray acts on surfaces where it is applied, while a dehumidifier acts on room air. The title does not say what the active ingredients are, how long an application lasts, or which fabrics are safe, so read the listing and the label before use. Pay particular attention to guidance on pets, children, and ventilation, and spot-check colorfast fabrics according to the label.

A practical way to use it: treat the product as one step in a routine with hot-wash bedding, vacuuming, and a humidity target, and do not expect a single application to make the room permanently different. If a household member has asthma or allergies, ask a clinician before adding any product to a bedroom. Also remember that the cost of a spray recurs with every application, while a dehumidifier is a one-time purchase plus electricity, so compare them over a season and not by sticker price alone.

Pros

• Lowest price in the roundup.
• No electricity or tank to empty.
• Title lists bed, pet bedding and furniture as surfaces.
• Pairs with a dehumidifier because they address different things.

Cons

• Does nothing for room humidity.
• Duration of effect and ingredients are not in the title.
• Application must be repeated and surfaces handled per the label.
• Not a medical product; the title’s health wording should not be relied on.

Who it’s for: shoppers who already have humidity under control and want a low-cost soft-surface add-on, after reading the label closely.

How we picked these

This roundup was prepared by the Editorial team using published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews. Nobody on the team used or measured these units. That means every capacity, coverage and decibel figure above is a manufacturer claim taken from the listing title, and every performance statement marked as an estimate is arithmetic or general reasoning, not a result from a lab or a living room.

We started with the eight listings supplied for this topic and sorted them by job. Three are small bedroom-class units, two add a HEPA filter, two are large capacity machines with drain hoses, and one is a spray. We then asked four questions of each title: does it state a coverage figure that fits a bedroom, does it name a noise claim or a quiet mode, does it say how water leaves the machine, and does it say what technology dries the air. Where a title was silent, we say so and send you to the listing instead of guessing.

We also avoided claims no title supports. We did not infer reliability, warranty terms, filter life or energy use from brand names, and we state running-cost figures only as worked assumptions with the inputs shown. Price tiers are relative to this set. Because a spray sits beside appliances, we separate humidity tools from surface products in the table and in the verdict, so you can compare like with like.

A two-week hygrometer routine

A dehumidifier without a measurement is guesswork. A basic digital hygrometer is inexpensive, and the routine below uses it to answer whether the machine is doing anything useful.

1. Days 1 to 3, baseline: with the dehumidifier off, record the reading at bedtime and on waking. Note whether windows were open, whether the bathroom fan ran, and whether laundry dried inside.
2. Day 4, switch on: set the humidistat or sleep mode, close the bedroom door, and place the unit with a foot of clearance on every side.
3. Days 4 to 10, track: record the same two readings, plus how full the tank is each morning. If the tank is full every morning, the room is damp enough to justify a larger tank or a drain hose.
4. Days 11 to 14, adjust: if the room stays above about 50 percent, look for a source (a leak, an exterior wall, wet laundry), then consider a larger unit. If it falls under 35 percent, raise the setpoint.

The result is a short log you can compare with the commonly cited 40 to 50 percent band. If the number does not move after a week of closed-door operation, the problem is probably source or size, not the brand. Keep the log for next season, when the same room may behave differently.

Mistakes that make a dehumidifier look like it failed

1. Running it with the door open. The unit then serves a hallway and a stairwell too. Close the door for at least the first week.
2. Trusting the sq ft claim as a promise. Coverage figures are manufacturer claims with unstated conditions. Halve them mentally for a damp room.
3. Skipping the hygrometer. Without a reading, you cannot tell whether 55 percent or 45 percent is your normal.
4. Ignoring the source. A dehumidifier cannot keep up with a leaking window frame or a wet crawlspace. Repair first.
5. Expecting it to remove mites or allergens. It controls moisture. Washing, vacuuming and covers are separate steps, and medical questions go to a clinician.
6. Buying the biggest unit for a small room. Oversized machines short-cycle, run louder than needed, and cost more. Match capacity to the room, and use a drain hose only if you need it.
7. Forgetting the tank. A full tank trips the auto shutoff, and the room climbs back to its old humidity by afternoon. If you cannot empty a small tank every day, buy the larger tank or the drain-hose option rather than blaming the brand.
8. Leaving the unit in a corner. Pressed against a wall or a curtain, the intake starves and the machine dries a pocket of air, not the room. Keep about a foot clear on every side and revisit the position if your hygrometer barely moves.

If you are also weighing an air cleaner, our guides to an air purifier for dust mites and the best air purifiers for dust mites in a bedroom cover the airborne side, and the best air purifier for dust removal is the better read if visible dust is your main complaint.

Verdict

For a single bedroom up to about 250 sq ft, the TABYIK 35 oz is the top pick because its title packs a 280 sq ft claim, a 28 dB claim and a low price into one listing. For the best value on tank size, the ToLife 95 oz is the budget alternative, and the BEDRED 95 oz is the premium alternative only if the listing reveals a feature that justifies the price. For a damp home with a drain nearby, the AEOCKY 50-pint unit is the premium pick. The KNKA 80-pint is for basements, and the DustmiteX spray is a low-cost surface add-on, not a humidity tool. Whatever you buy, measure with a hygrometer and aim for the commonly cited 40 to 50 percent band. If the reading will not budge after two weeks of closed-door use, stop shopping for a stronger machine and go looking for the moisture source instead, because that is the most common reason a correctly sized unit seems to fail.

Frequently asked questions

What humidity level is usually recommended for dust mite control?

Commonly cited household guidance is to keep indoor relative humidity below roughly 50 percent, and many sources describe 40 to 50 percent as a practical band for bedrooms. Treat that as general guidance rather than a promise, because mattress and bedding moisture can differ from the number on a wall hygrometer. Avoid pushing the room much drier than 30 percent for comfort reasons, and ask a healthcare professional about anything medical.

Can a dehumidifier get rid of dust mites?

Not by itself. A dehumidifier lowers the moisture in room air, which changes the conditions mites are commonly said to prefer, but it does not pull mites or allergens out of mattresses, pillows or carpet. Hot washing bedding, vacuuming, and allergen-proof covers are separate housekeeping steps. Think of the dehumidifier as one supporting tool, and make no assumption that it treats any health condition.

Where should I place a dehumidifier in a bedroom?

Put it in the open, with at least a foot of clearance on every side, away from curtains and the bed frame so air can move through the intake and exhaust. A spot a few feet from the bed works for most rooms. Keep the door closed so the unit works on one space, and place the hygrometer on the opposite side of the room to see a realistic reading.

Is a combo air purifier and dehumidifier enough for a bedroom?

It can be for a small bedroom, since a combo saves floor space and handles two jobs at once. The trade-off is that the water tank and coverage figures are usually small, such as the 34 oz tank and 270 sq ft claim on the Airthereal listing. In a humid climate, a dedicated unit with more capacity may keep up better, so size the combo to the room honestly.

How loud is too loud for a sleeping space?

There is no single threshold, but many people find fan noise noticeable above the mid-30s in dB and intrusive in the 40s. The TABYIK title claims 28 dB and the AEOCKY title claims 40 dB, and both are manufacturer figures whose measurement distance is not given. If you are a light sleeper, favor the lower claim, use sleep mode, and place the unit across the room.