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Crane Adorable Humidifier Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 22, 2024 at 08:37 am
Crane Adorable Picture
7.4
Home
7.8
Bedroom
7.0
Cleaning
7.5
Capacity
7.7
Humidifier Efficiency

The Crane Adorable is an ultrasonic cool mist humidifier intended for use in kids' rooms or playrooms up to 500 ft2 in size, with a cutesy appearance available in several different designs. The Adorable has a bottom-filling water tank with a usable capacity of 4.1 L (1.1 gal) and an automatic shutoff for when the tank runs dry.

Our Verdict

7.4 Home

The Crane Adorable is a good option for general home use. Its capacity is well-suited to spaces like smaller living rooms or playrooms. While it lacks an onboard humidistat and can't automatically adjust its mist output to meet your desired humidity level, it has an automatic shutoff to prevent damage if the water tank runs dry. On that note, the Adorable's 4.1 L (1.1 gal) tank allows it to run for up to 19 hours, so you won't have to worry about filling it up very often.

Pros
  • Easy to disassemble.

  • Good overall capacity.

  • Automatic off function.

  • Compact size.

Cons
  • No humidistat.

7.8 Bedroom

The Crane Adorable is a very good option for bedrooms. Its compact, cute design will fit most kids' bedrooms, even on a nightstand or shelf. It also runs very quietly and has no super-bright LED displays, so it won't be a major disturbance for those trying to sleep. Its runtime is also fairly long, and as long as you fill its tank, it won't run dry overnight.

Pros
  • Easy to disassemble.

  • Good overall capacity.

  • Quiet operation.

  • Automatic off function.

  • Compact size.

Cons
  • No humidistat.

7.0 Cleaning

The Crane Adorable is decently easy to clean. Not many parts need periodic cleaning, and they're all pretty easy to remove. Unfortunately, no components are dishwasher-safe. The water tank also has a few tight spots that can be difficult to reach.

Pros
  • Easy to disassemble.

Cons
  • Water tank has a few awkward recesses.

7.5 Capacity

The Crane Adorable humidifier has a good overall capacity. It isn't the best option on the market for very large spaces, but it'll do just fine in most living rooms, bedrooms, or studies.

Pros
  • Good overall capacity.

Cons
7.7 Humidifier Efficiency

The Crane Adorable humidifier is efficient. Its power consumption is roughly on par with most other ultrasonic humidifiers, which is to say very low, and it outputs a fair amount of moisture in doing so.

Pros
  • Good energy efficiency.

Cons
  • 7.4 Home
  • 7.8 Bedroom

Performance Usages

  • 7.0 Cleaning
  • 7.5 Capacity
  • 7.7 Humidifier Efficiency
  1. Updated Nov 22, 2024: Review published.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Crane Adorable is available with a wide variety of differently-shaped bodies:

  • Elephant
  • Hippo
  • Owl
  • Frog
  • Hello Kitty
  • Fox
  • Unicorn
  • Penguin
  • Monkey
  • Sheep
  • Steam train

Despite their different looks, all Adorable humidifiers are identical in specification and should deliver similar performance. Crane also offers a lineup of Adorable Mini humidifiers, which have smaller water tanks and draw less power. For those reasons, we expect the Adorable Mini to perform differently from the full-sized Adorable.

We tested the Elephant model. For those interested, here's the product label.

Let us know in the comments if you come across another variant of this humidifier.

Compared To Other Humidifiers

The Crane Adorable is a budget-friendly ultrasonic humidifier with a kid-friendly design. It offers good humidification performance for something in this price range and has an automatic off function, which isn't always a given for budget-friendly humidifiers.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
8.4
Design
Size
Height 32 cm (12.4")
Width 23 cm (9.2")
Depth 24 cm (9.6")
Power Cord Length 1.55 m (5.1 ft)
7.0
Design
Cleaning
Dishwasher Safe
No

The Crane Adorable is decently easy to clean. Only six parts need periodic cleaning, and they're all pretty easy to remove. Unfortunately, no components are dishwasher-safe. The water tank also has a few tight spots that can be difficult to reach, so you might want to use a really thin brush or scrubby to deal with grime or mold.

Design
Features
Type
Ultrasonic
Mist Temperature
Cool
Humidistat
No
Water Sterilization
No
Essential Oil Compatible
No
Auto-Off
Yes
Smartphone App
No

This is a pretty basic humidifier. The front dial adjusts the mist level. There's also an automatic off function for when the tank runs dry.

7.6
Design
Runtime
Tank Refill Type
Bottom Fill
Tank Usable Capacity
4.1 L (1.1 gal)
Runtime
19 hrs
Performance
7.5
Performance
Humidification Capacity
Time From 30% To 60%
54 min
Advertised Coverage
500ft²
Water Emitted By The Humidifier
193 ml (6.5 oz)
Water Evaporated By The Environment
158 ml (5.3 oz)
Tested Humidification Capacity
5.1 LPD
7.7
Performance
Humidifier Efficiency
Humidifier Energy Consumption
21 Wh
Humidifier Efficiency
7.7L/kWh

This is an efficient humidifier, which isn't surprising considering it's a cool mist ultrasonic unit.

8.4
Performance
Overall Efficiency
Energy Required For Evaporation
99 Wh
Overall Energy Required
120 Wh
Overall Efficiency
1.3L/kWh

The Crane Adorable's overall efficiency is also impressive. While using it in colder, drier months means your heating system may have to work a little harder than usual, the difference is minimal.

8.2
Performance
Noise
Noise @ Highest Setting
34.2dBA
Noise @ Lowest Setting
33.8dBA