COSTWAY Compact Laundry Dryer
- Portable Dryer
- 10 pounds
- Stainless Steel
- 1
- More reviewed than 89%
A workable ventless dryer for small loads in a rental or RV, but treat the marketed 10 pound capacity skeptically since the unit's own labeling and reviewer experience point closer to 5.5 pounds.
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How it ranks among the 18 portable dryers we track
4.2★ across 3,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
110+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 18 portable dryers we track - how the scorecard works · full portable dryers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 19, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Costway GYJ25-78 is a ventless compact dryer with a stainless steel tub, 850 watt heater and four drying modes, built to sit on a counter or mount to a wall in an apartment or dorm.
- Four modes: Cool, Warm, Hot, Air Dry
- Stainless steel drum
- 37.3 lb unit weight
- Wall bracket and mounting hardware included
Who it's for
Fits renters, dorm residents, or RV owners without a vent hookup who are drying small loads. Not a match for anyone expecting to dry full-size laundry loads regularly.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most buyers who use it for small apartments, RVs or rentals say it works well and appreciate not needing a vent hookup. One detailed complaint stands out: a reviewer found a 5.5 pound capacity sticker on the unit despite the 10 pound capacity advertised on the listing and felt misled. Others mention it lacks a done buzzer, so you have to check on cycles yourself, and a couple of buyers received units with dented corners from shipping.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No exhaust duct required
- Quiet enough to run during normal activity
- Wall or rack mountable to save floor space
- Plugs into a standard three-prong outlet
- Real-world capacity runs smaller than the advertised 10 pounds
- No buzzer or alert when a cycle finishes
- Some units arrive with dented corners
Performance notes
The 850 watt heater and stainless tub run through four modes: Cool for 0 to 20 minutes, Warm for 30 to 120 minutes, a Hot setting up to 200 minutes for bulkier items, and an Air Dry cycle to freshen clothes without heat. It has no vent, so warm exhaust air stays in the room rather than venting outside, which several buyers mention as a side benefit in cold weather.
Specifications
| Brand | Costway |
|---|---|
| Model | GYJ25-78 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 37.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.1 × 19.5 × 23.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 10 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 x Exhaust Vent, 1 x Instruction, 1 x Laundry Dryer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 6 months |
| Other details | |
| Access Location | Front Load |
| Item Type Name | Laundry Dryer |
| Form Factor | Freestanding |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in portable dryers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSTWAY Compact Laundry DryerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Panda 3200 RPM Portable Spin DryerPanda | 4.4 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.2 / 5 |
| MOJOCO Portable Clothes DryerMojoco | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.1 / 5 |
| ROVSUN 1.8 Cu.Ft Portable Clothes DryerRovsun | 4.4 / 5 | 395 | 4.0 / 5 |
| 1.6 Cu.Ft Portable Clothes DryerStopsad | 4.6 / 5 | 113 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Costway GYJ25-78
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Costway GYJ25-78 need to be vented outside?
No, it's a ventless design, though reviewers note it releases warm air into the room since there's no duct to carry it outside.
How much laundry can the Costway GYJ25-78 actually dry at once?
The listing advertises 10 pounds, but the manufacturer's own guidance recommends no more than 5.5 pounds for quick drying, and a reviewer found a 5.5 pound rating printed on the unit itself.
Will it tell me when a drying cycle is finished?
No, reviewers note there's no buzzer or done alert, so you need to check on it yourself.