Let me start by saying this humidifier has been a game-changer for my dry winter nights. The first thing I noticed was how ridiculously easy it was to set up - no complicated instructions, just fill and go. The top-fill design is brilliant when you're half-asleep at 2 AM needing a refill.

The mist output is where this little machine shines. I keep it on medium in my bedroom (about 12x15 feet) and wake up without that horrible desert-mouth feeling anymore. What surprised me most was how quiet it is - just a soft whisper of white noise that actually helps me sleep better.

Cleaning is a breeze thanks to the wide opening, though I did learn the hard way not to over-tighten the cap (had to use rubber gloves for extra grip). Pro tip: Use distilled water unless you want your furniture coated in that weird white dust.

The LED lights are fun for creating ambiance, but what I really appreciate are the practical features - auto shut-off when empty, and that handy water level window so I'm not guessing when to refill. It lasts about 20 hours on low setting in my experience.

My only wish? A carrying handle would make refills less of an acrobatic act. But considering how much better I'm sleeping and how my chronic winter cough has disappeared, that's a small price to pay.