Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This seems to be a pretty good humidifier. I have only had it about three or four weeks, so unfortunately this isn't a long term report. (I really appreciate when people come back and review later. I'll try.) But I also got an Anypro Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier 3.5L, and I can compare them a bit. I personally think I like this one better. This one holds more water, is larger and runs longer. It doesn't put out anything close to the amount of steam that the Anypro does when both are on high. But I find that the high setting of this is plenty for me. I have it close to my bed (actually on top of my headboard, and the mist falls down directly onto me), so while the Anypro leaves a very damp surface below it when on high, this Vicks V4600 does not. For someone that really needs a lot of mist in the room the Anypro might be better, but the mist on these ultrasonic humidifiers pretty much just falls down in front of the unit, so that might be a moot point. This does not have a night light such as the Anypro does, but even though I love the idea of a night light, I found the Anypro to be too bright, and the light on the knob is really bright in and of itself. It would be nice to have a soft light, especially so that you can see the water level, but I figure I can put a soft light next to the Vicks if I need that. From the massive numbers of reviews I have read, research I have done and fails I have tried (it is hard to find a good humidifier. I doubt it is because difficult to make a good one, but more that companies would rather save money and sell you a new one in a few years), this should be one of the more sturdy ones (comparatively speaking). I found conflicting reports as to whether this has auto shutoff or not. Some info (even Consumer Reports) say it does not, but I finally contacted the right person at the right subsidiary and yes, it does have auto shutoff. I was concerned about that, especially with no light in the tank. The essential oil diffuser in the Anypro is pretty worthless. It is just a little compartment that sits on top separate from anything else. You might as well put a drop of oil on your counter. I haven't tried the pads for the Vicks yet, as I just got a pad, but it seems promising. The compartment where you put the pad(s) (it can take two) gets warm at least. And it's a Vicks after all, built around the idea of vapors for colds, etc. So hoping for the best. If I got really serious about oils I would get an actual diffuser. Finding a decent humidifier is way harder than it should be. I hope this helps a little. Feel free to ask me questions in the comments if you like. I think I will get them... I have included a photo to show the difference in the amount of mist.