The Best Cigar Humidors of 2023

1. Our #1 Pick: Case Elegance Cedar Humidor

Our favorite cigar humidor overall is this cedar gem from Case Elegance. How does it stand out in a crowded pack?

Firstly, you get a combination of a space-saving form ideal for your desktop with a generous capacity allowing you to store from 25 to 50 cigars. As with all the humidors on our shortlist, capacity is determined by the size of the ring gauge of your preferred sticks.

One of the key selling points is the integrated digital hygrometer. This allows you to effortlessly maintain humidity levels to create the optimum storage environment for your stogies. All you need to do is pick up some solution to keep relative humidity between 65% and 70%.

We found some isolated complaints about the accuracy of the hygrometer, an unfortunately common theme in many hygrometers.

The magnetic seal ensures that the carefully achieved storage environment remains secure at all times.

As you’d expect from one of the best cigar humidors on the market, the cedar lining inside gives you the ideal moisture-retaining environment so your sticks won’t dry out, even if you’re storing them long-term.

There’s an accessory tray baked in. Keep your lighter and cigar cutter close to hand.

2. Budget Pick: Mantello Glass-Top Cigar Humidor

Mantello’s cigar humidor is spacious inside with room for up to 50 cigars, depending on the ring gauge. If you smoke larger sticks, you’ll find capacity is reduced to 25. Assuming this gives you ample space for your stogies, how does this humidor shape up?

The rosewood finish adds a touch of elegance to your desk or countertop and gives you a subtle yet striking showcase for your cigar collection.

You can view your cigars through the window on top, meaning you don’t need to breach the storage environment unnecessarily.

Inside, you get a humidifier. Along with the metal hygrometer, you’ll have the means to keep humidity levels in check and at the optimum levels. While most user reviews of this humidor are pretty positive, we found some complaints about the difficulty of adjusting humidity levels.

Not only do you get impressive build quality and performance here, but this is also one of the cheapest cigar humidors out there.

All you’ll need to do to get started is to activate the humidor. Use a 50/50 mix of distilled water and PG (propylene glycol).

3. Upgrade Pick: Whynter 250-Cigar Cooler

Whether you have a large cigar collection at home or you need storage for a commercial premises, industry heavyweight Whynter serves up a superb solution with this sprawling humidor.

There are two sizes of this cooler available. This is the smaller with a capacity of 1.2 cubic feet offering enough space to house up to 250 cigars, dependent on ring gauge.

With a thermostat baked in, you can tweak the temperature between 50F and 66F. We’d like to see this go a few degrees higher, but you’ll be able to create a stable and consistent storage environment for your stogies here.

The reliable thermoelectric cooling makes no noise or vibration to disturb you.

Inside the cooler, you’ll get the moisture-retaining cedar used inside all the best cigar humidors. With a humidity tray and hygrometer inside, you’ll be free to keep the humidity levels in check, as well as regulating the temperature. Both elements are key for storing cigars at their best.

There’s nothing much to say against this humidor aside from the fact you’ll need a fair amount of space to accommodate it. In return, you get the means to store large quantities of cigars while keeping them fresher for longer. You can rely on Whynter.

4. Bald Eagle Handmade Cigar Humidor

Next up we have a bold entry from Bald Eagle with this compact handmade humidor ideal for desktop purposes.

As you’d expect from any smaller cigar humidor, capacity is fairly limited. You’ll have space for anywhere from 20 to 25 sticks, though, so it makes a smooth fit for smaller collections.

Made from Spanish cedar, the humidor is finished with a deep, rich walnut. There are alternative colorways available.

Take full advantage of the onboard hygrometer to regulate humidity levels. We encountered a handful of complaints from disgruntled users calling the accuracy of the hygrometer into question.

If you’re placing this humidor on a desk, you’ll appreciate the scratch-resistant backing.

Aside from the apparent imprecision with humidity levels, this is a worthwhile desktop humidor that’s well worth popping on your shortlist.

5. Scotte Cigar Humidor

If you’re looking for a small travel humidor, or you just need somewhere to keep a handful of cigars at home, Scotte delivers a great solution.

The small leather container looks understated yet luxe. You’ll be amazed how cheap this thing is, too.

The inside of the container is lined with cedar like all the best humidors, so you’ll ensure that the moisture-retaining properties keep your stogies succulent rather than dry and desiccated.

You’ll have room inside for up to 17 cigars. If you smoke thicker sticks, you’ll need to adjust your expectations of capacity.

The hygrometer lets you keep your eye on the humidity levels inside.

Attractively gift packaged, this makes a neat gift for the cigar lover in your life. There’s a handy travel bag thrown in as well so you can take this humidor on the road or out in the RV any time you fancy without misplacing any of your accessories.

Despite the somewhat restricted capacity of this dinky humidor, it makes a wise bet for anyone who enjoys stogies on the go.

6. Case Elegance Monogrammed Cigar Humidor

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a cigar lover, the ever-reliable Case Elegance serves up a striking and attractive humidor with a difference. How does this storage unit stand out?

The monogramming option allows you to customize this humidor wonderfully. Whether you’re buying it for yourself or as a gift, make things personal.

Unlike most small desktop humidors, this one boasts a digital hygrometer. This allows you to precisely monitor the humidity levels, ensuring they stay close to the 70F optimum for cigar storage.

Inside the humidor, you benefit from the cedar lining used for its moisture-retaining properties.

Maintaining humidity levels is made super-simple. Included here are some hydro sticks that you coat with a solution of distilled water and propylene glycol to ensure levels stay where they should.

The accessory storage is a great extra and allows you to keep your lighter, cigar cutter, and anything else you need close at hand and ready for action.

This is among the very best cigar humidors out there, looking great and performing strongly across the board.

7. Capri Desktop Humidor

Desktop humidors provide a compromise between space-saving form and enough room to accommodate anywhere from 25 to 50 of your favorite cigars. The capacity will hinge on the size of the cigar’s ring gauge.

The mahogany finish to this humidor adds a touch of class, while the interior is lined with Spanish cedar. It’s no accident this wood is used for this purpose. It retains moisture wonderfully, meaning your sticks won’t end up dried out, even if you’re storing them for years.

The glass viewing window permits you to monitor your stogies without needing to continually open the humidor. Maintaining a consistent storage environment is key.

If you want to add another touch of customization, there’s a nameplate you can have engraved. This is also a thoughtful extra if you’re giving this humidor as a present.

Although you’ll need to calibrate the analog hygrometer before use, once you’re up and running this is one of the best cigar humidors you’ll find, and it’s very keenly priced, too.

8. XIFEI Acrylic Humidor Jar

What can you do if even a desktop cigar humidor seems a little too big for your needs? Well, XIFEI produces a superb humidor jar offering surprisingly robust functionality for such a dinky unit. What do you get for your money, then?

Firstly, capacity is reasonable for a jar. Depending on the size of the cigars you smoke, you could fit up to 18 of them inside this thing.

The acrylic build is strong enough to give you years of service. The transparent jar has a tight gasket that helps preserve a consistent cooling environment inside.

You’ll get that all-important cedar lining, so those sticks will stay packed with moisture rather than withered and dried up.

You’ll benefit from a hygrometer, as humidity is just as important as temperature when you’re storing cigars. Several users comment about the lack of precision with these levels, though.

Overall, this is one of the best cigar humidor jars in its class, and a great home for a very small cigar collection. This also works very well as a travel humidor.

9. Mantello Cigar Humidor

Next in line comes a slightly roomier desktop humidor, again from Mantello.

Depending on the thickness of your cigars – this is expressed in terms of ring gauge – you can expect to accommodate from 50 to 100 sticks inside this thing, ideal for burgeoning collections.

When you’re storing stogies, you need to get both the temperature and the humidity levels right if you want to preserve the best qualities of those cigars. Mantello caters for both this areas in fine style.

A hygrometer baked in makes monitoring RH (relative humidity) levels a cinch. When your cigars are laid out inside the tray, you should find they remain at just the right temperature, too.

The Spanish cedar lining  performs as expected, while the felt-lined base means you won’t end up scratching up your desk while trying to preserve your cigars.

Decorative features extend to the solid brass hinges. This humidor would make a superb gift for anyone partial to a cigar or two. That’s if you can resist the temptation to pocket the humidor for yourself!

10. Whynter Elite Touch Control Cigar Humidor

Next up comes another entry from the inimitable Whynter. How does the Elite humidor stand and fall, then?

Boasting 1.2 cubic feet of interior storage space, you’ll have room for over 100 of your favorite cigars inside.

The analog hygrometer is unfussy, but delivers precise humidity monitoring so you can ensure the levels are correct for storing your stogies long-term.

Although user reviews of the Elite are almost universally positive, we found some complaints about the temperature failing to hit 70F, often cited as the optimum temperature for storing cigars. You can keep an eye on the temperature through the LED.

The fan-forced circulation ensures cooling is consistent and even with no warm or cold spots like you find in some cheaper and less effective cigar humidors.

Drawers and shelving are constructed from Spanish cedar. This has the requisite moisture-retaining qualities for cigar storage while the scent repels insects and imparts that trademark smell you associate with cigars.

The cooling system is thermoelectric, so you won’t be menaced by any of the noise or vibration that mars some of the less efficient humidors in this class.

Whether you’re looking to house an ambitious cigar collection at home or you have a small cigar shop and you need a display case, Whynter hit another home run with the iconic Elite cigar humidor.

11. Megacra Desktop Cigar Humidor

Megacra produces some highly effective cigar humidors that look great without costing the earth. This desktop model carries on that tradition admirably.

The cedar box is lined with a supple PU leather giving you the benefits of the real thing without the tedious upkeep. The humidor should give you years of faithful service.

Inside, measurements are 9.25 x 7.9 x 3.2 inches. This translates to space for up to 50 of your preferred sticks, size-dependent.

There’s a rectangular humidifier inside allowing you to create the optimum storage environment to bring out the very best in your cigars.

With a divider cutting across the tray, you can categorize a growing collection so you can access your cigars more easily.

Some users report the fit and finish could do with more attention, but we feel you need to keep your expectations reasonable at this point. You’re not likely to find a piece of custom-made furniture at this price, and we feel overall build is sound.

While this might not be the best cigar humidor, it’s well worth your further investigation if you’re hunting for a desktop model with a generous capacity.

12. Octodor Cigar Humidor by Case Elegance

Octador’s cigar humidor is pretty pricey, so what do you get if you’re prepared to dig a bit deeper for a humidor?

Firstly, capacity is class-leading for a desktop humidor. You can fit up to 100 cigars inside this thing, ideal for cigar lovers looking to keep a decent collection on hand at home.

As you would expect from industry legend Case Elegance, attention to detail is present throughout. You’ll be able to maintain both temperature and humidity at the perfect levels for short-term or long-term cigar storage.

The magnetic lid offers a tight and secure seal so you don’t need to worry about air penetrating and spoiling your sticks.

The digital hygrometer is pretty precise, an area where much of the cheaper opposition falls down.

Not only does this hygrometer perform well, but it’s also eye-catching and makes a real conversation piece with its octagonal shape and rich, luxurious build. If you have deep pockets and exacting tastes, this is one of the best cigar humidors you’ll find.

13. Prestige Import Group Cigar Humidor

Do you need a storage solution for up to 125 cigars? If so, you’ll obviously need to make sure you have space for a larger unit, and the Prestige Import Group deliver a first-rate humidor here ideal for home or commercial use.

The open display allows your collection to be showcased and viewed from all angles. The cabinet has glass sides all around.

Finished in a deep, dark mahogany, the humidor injects an element of class into your man cave, study, or cigar shop.

A pair of oversized humidifier ensure that the RH levels are optimized for cigar storage. This should be roughly 70%.

Despite offering space for so many cigars, this unit doesn’t eat up too much interior real estate.

If you want to give a growing cigar collection the home it deserves, you can’t go wrong with this impressive freestanding model.

14. Woodronic Handmade Cigar Humidor

As we near the end of our collection of the best cigar humidors, Woodronic serves up a compact and understated model ideal for smaller stashes.

Depending on the size and ring gauge of your preferred sticks, you could fit up to 50 inside the humidor, perfect for a fledgling collection.

The acrylic window lets you peek inside without breaching the storage environment.

Made from real wood veneer, the humidor looks elegant on a desk or countertop, and the underside is lined with a scratch-resistant velvet so you won’t end up scuffing your furniture.

As with all the best cigar humidors, you’ll benefit from a super-tight seal keeping all the oxygen out and your cigars at their finest for longer.

Several disgruntled users have pointed out the hinges on this humidor as the weak point, so we would advise handling with care. This niggles set aside, the Woodronic represents a sleek and understated humidor delivering first-class value for money. What are you waiting for?

15. Kendal Cigar Humidor

Kendal has a hard-won reputation for producing small but perfectly-formed cigar humidors, and this desktop model continues that winning tradition.

Inside this humidor is space to house up to 50 of your finest cigars. You’ll create a storage environment that ensures they stay fresh without drying out.

In place of Spanish cedar lining the box, you get pine. This wood performs the same task and has similar moisture-retaining qualities, so don’t feel you’re being shortchanged here. Pine, just like cedar, also gives off a wonderful scent.

The tempered glass top keeps harsh light from penetrating and damaging your cigars.

You get an efficient cigar cutter and an eye dropper thrown in, giving you everything you need to get going right off the bat.

The tray inside comes with a divider so you can divide your cigar collection more easily. There is also extra storage space inside, again with a divider.

Mounted front and center, the hygrometer lets you keep track of humidity levels, crucial when you’re storing stogies. We found some scattered complaints about the accuracy of this instrument. This minor niggle aside, the vast majority of user reviews are overwhelmingly positive.