9 BEST Cigar Humidors for Sweet & Flavorful Cigars (Tested)!

It’s okay to want to smoke a cigar once in a while, especially in a social setting. The thing about cigars is that they require maintenance and care.

First-time and novice cigar smokers may not know, but humidity is necessary to keep cigars smelling and tasting their best!

We use the 70F and 70% relative humidity method of preservation, but it’s not usually possible to replicate this environment without the use of an easy and smooth cigar humidor.

So we decided to try some of the best humidors out there, and here are 9 of our favorites!

How We Chose the Best Cigar Humidors

It took some time to make this list of the best cigar humidors because of the amazing products out there!

We started first by using a search engine to find products rated above a 4.5-star rating! This showed just how useful the humidor was and how much customers love it.

Using this method, we were able to find approximately 150+ cigar humidors with unique features.

We narrowed down the group with our own research and testing, to compile this list of the top 9 cigar humidors for sweet and flavorful cigars.

Read More: When Were Cigars Made? We briefly cover the history of cigars in this interesting guide!

Best Cigar Humidors Reviewed

1. Best Overall: Case Elegance Handcrafted Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	3/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	4/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 15 Cigars | Material: Cedar and Other Wood | Brand: Case Elegance | Color: Deep Brown Red/Glass Top | Features: Digital Hygrometer  

Our overall favorite cigar humidor comes from Case Elegance. This is a small and compact unit that only has space for about 15 cigars. 

As with all the quoted capacities of these humidors, the maximum number of cigars depends, of course, on the size and shape of those cigars.

It’s surprising to know that cigar humidors did not become popular until the late 1800s.

These climate-controlled boxes are excellent and long-lasting, including our Case Elegance for the best overall pick!

When planning to store cigars long-term, regulating the humidity levels in the storage environment is key to preserving the flavors.

Get this right, and cigars will improve with age. Get it wrong, and the taste will degrade. 

The onboard humidification keeps RH (relative humidity) levels in the 65% to 70% band that’s generally recommended for cigar storage. There is a general 70-70 rule to follow.

We loved how easy it was to monitor the levels using the built-in digital hygrometer.

The tempered glass display top also allowed us to show off our Cohibas as they sit in their rightful place. Imagine it on an office desk!

Inside of the box, we got a Spanish cedar shelf offering the ultimate moisture retention.

There’s a slide-out storage drawer so we can keep all of the necessary accessories close, like cleaning products and a trusty lighter.

The enclosure is sealed magnetically, preserving the integrity of the humidor, and keeping our cigars fresher for longer.

The price can be overwhelming for beginners, but it’s worth it for this amazing humidor.

Read More: Are Glass Top Humidors Good? Learn more about the pros and cons of glass top humidors in this guide!

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2. Runner Up: Bald Eagle Handmade Cigar Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	5/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	4/5
Quality	4/5

Sizes: 20-25 cigars | Material: Spanish Cedar Wood | Brand: Bald Eagle | Color: Deep Brown Red | Features: Homemade, Compact  

A close and worthy runner-up in our selection of the best cigar humidors comes from the memorably-named Bald Eagle. What do you get for your money?

This is a handmade box ideal for desktop use. As with most desktop models, capacity is fairly modest.

The manufacturer claims we can fit anywhere from 20 to 25 cigars inside, depending on the ring gauge of the stogies in question.

The underside of the box is lined with velvet, removing any danger of your desk getting scratched up.

The velvet adds a splash of color and design, while also acting as a safety blanket.

As with all the best boxes, we received a removable partition inside. We can use this to segregate our cigars or take it out completely.

The walnut finish is robust, and also easy on the eye.

Not only is the finish breathtaking, but we loved the glass window, which allowed our amazing, and one-of-a-kind flavor-packed cigars to be displayed properly.

We benefit from cigar humidifiers and hygrometers built-in. This is one of the best humidors at this price that we found.

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3. Best Cigar Cooler and Cabinet: Woodronic Handmade Cigar Humidor Cabinet

Product Ratings

Affordability	5/5
Design	3/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	5/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 250 Cigars | Material: Plastic, Metal | Brand: Woodronic | Color: Gray, Brown, and White | Features: N/A

The Woodronic cigar humidor cabinet offers a comprehensive cigar storage solution for those of us who have the room to accommodate it.

This freestanding cooler and humidor comes with 1.2 cubic feet of storage space. There’s an extra large humidor version of this unit available with double the interior real estate.

At its largest capacity, up to 250 cigars can be properly stored.

This beautiful humidor is not only a perfect decoration for homes, but also for desks in a commercial spaces. It’s a showstopper and deserves to be shown off.

The Spanish cedar drawer lets us stash our cigar accessories in one place. This is fully removable. We can also adjust, and remove the cedar shelving giving us a flexible storage environment.

The cooling is thermoelectric but quiet. We can adjust the temperature between 50F and 66F to create the optimum storage environment for our stogies.

It’s not just the temperature of our cigars we can regulate, but also the humidity. There’s a hygrometer drawer allowing us to monitor levels.

As long as we have enough room to house this humidor, we’re getting an exceptional presentation unit to show off our cigars while preserving the taste and aroma over time.

Read our related article on How to Calibrate a Digital Hygrometer for Humidor. Here’s how to get your hygrometer in working order!

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4. Most Aesthetically Pleasing: Mantello Cigar Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	4/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	5/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 20-50 cigars | Material: Wood | Brand: Mantello | Color: Deep Red | Features: Homemade, Safety Lock 

Mantello serves up a delicate and handcrafted box perfect for keeping our favorite cigars at their best for longer.

The humidor is finished in rosewood and makes a wonderful addition to any desk or cabinet with a breathtaking cigar collection.

Inside the box, we get the cedar lining that comes with all the best cigar humidors. The properties of this wood are ideal for delivering a trademark aroma while discouraging bugs.

The tightly sealed storage environment won’t let in any air or light that would otherwise impair our stogies.

Look through the viewing window, and check the humidity levels at any time using the convenient and easy-to-read onboard hygrometer.

Gold-plated hinges contrast neatly with the color of the wood. Overall build quality is impressive considering the inexpensive nature of this humidor. 

Capacity is reasonable with room inside this humidor for between 25 and 50 cigars. This will depend on the size of the sticks you choose.

The larger the cigars, the better it is to purchase and use one of our favorite cigar coolers.

Are you looking for a gorgeous wine fridge to pair with your beautiful humidor? Check out our all-time favorite wine fridges.

Aside from a few customers who complain about inconsistencies with relative humidity levels, the bulk of user testimony is positive, and our experience has been excellent.

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5. Most Variations: Quality Importers Capri Desktop Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	5/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	4/5
Sizing	4/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 25-50 | Material: Hand Finished Wood | Brand: Capri | Color: Red, Black, Brown | Features: Updated Design, Easy to Store

Next up in our cigar humidor reviews comes a classic and understated box from Capri that’s perfectly sized to sit on top of your desk, or beside your wine decanter on the cabinet.

To do this, we first need to choose from three configurations. Both models – one black and one brown – come with analog hygrometers. The third model is only available in brown and features a digital hygrometer. 

In all other respects, the models are the same. Hygrometers are mounted in glass on the front of the humidor.

We got the standard desktop humidor capacity of between 25 and 50 cigars, depending on the ring gauge.

The best thing about this product is how special and personalized we can make it! Want to give this away as a gift? There is a golden plate for name personalization and high-quality engravings.

Lined with high-grade kiln-dried cedar sourced from Spain, we are getting a first-class cigar humidor without spending a fortune or using too much space.

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6. Most Affordable: XIFEI Acrylic Humidor Jar

Product Ratings

Affordability	3/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	4/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 18 Cigars | Material: Cedar Wood and Acrylic | Brand: XIFEI | Color: Clear | Features: Compact, Beginner Friendly 

XIFEI may not be the most recognizable brand, but it is one that is worth the risk! We were pleasantly surprised by this brand’s cleanliness and professionalism.

They also sell state-of-the-art cigar cutters that are easy to use.

Instead of a high-end humidor, this is a low-cost jar that works in a similar way. However, it is compact and easier to re-use and store!

The manufacturer states that the jars fit up to 18 cigars, but it is best suited for 5 so they don’t get crushed. These sit inside the cedar-lined jar and stay fresh for as long as you want to save them.

Made from high-grade acrylic, we got a robust jar with a super-tight rubber gasket delivering a consistent, and reliable storage environment for our collection of stogies.

We used to think all humidor jars were low-tech, and the equivalent of a mason jar, but this one comes with a hygrometer built-in, so we can keep our eye on humidity levels.

For anyone still in any doubt about this humidor jar, you can call in for a no-quibbles refund at any point during the first two months of purchase, so there’s nothing to lose!

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7. Best For Traveling: Mantello Cigar Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	3/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	4/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 50-100 Cigars | Material: Spanish Cedar Wood and Mahogany | Brand: Mantello | Color: Deep Chestnut Brown | Features: Compact, Effective, Well-Designed 

Next in our list of the best cigar humidors is another entry from the ever-reliable Mantello brand. How does this unit stand out?

In terms of storage capacity, this is one of the most substantial desktop units out there. You should have space for anywhere from 50 to 100 cigars, size-dependent.

As you’ll know by now, cigars need to be stored at a specific temperature and humidity, and this humidor allows you to take care of both.

You can keep tabs on those humidity levels through the front-mounted hygrometer.

The humidor is made from mahogany for a touch of hardwearing class. Inside, you get the cedar lining you expect from all the best humidors.

Despite the generous capacity and the sturdy build, this humidor is reasonably lightweight and portable, to complete a winning package from a brand you can trust.

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8. Best Digital Option: Whynter Elite Touch Cigar Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	3/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	5/5
Quality	5/5

Sizes: 250+ Cigars | Material: Metal, Plastic | Brand: Whynter | Color: Silver, Gray, Black, and Brown | Features: Perfect for Expert Cigar Users, Spacious

Whynter makes some extremely spacious and powerful cigar humidors perfect for the study, office, man cave, or even a small commercial cigar shop.

Now, this is a heavy and bulky humidor so we need to have the right space to accommodate this 27-pound unit.

We can take charge of the temperature by adjusting it from 50F through 66F so you can create the optimum environment inside for the cigars of your choice.

This unit is expressly designed to keep our cigars at the requisite humidity levels. This should be at a range of 62% to 75% of the room temperature. The analog hygrometer lets us keep our eye on this level with ease.

The removable drawer and shelves are lined with Spanish cedar to give our cigars that trademark aroma, while at the same time repelling any bugs and harmful bacteria from invading our stogies.

The only real complaints we could unearth concerning this humidor mention some inconsistencies with humidity levels. We didn’t have trouble during our testing, but it may crop up with long-term use.

Overall, we feel you’re getting a spacious, long-lasting, and highly effective humidor ideal for medium-sized, and growing cigar collections.

Read More: Commercial Grade Humidor. Learn all about commercial humidors and if they’re right for you!

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9. Most Luxurious Cigar Humidor: NewAir Electric Cigar Humidor

Product Ratings

Affordability	4/5
Design	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5
Sizing	4/5
Quality	4/5

Sizes: 250 – 840 Cigars | Material: Metal, Plastic, Spanish Cedar | Brand: NewAir | Color: Black/Silver | Features: Upgraded Lock  

NewAir’s thermoelectric cigar humidor is well worth popping on our shortlist when looking to preserve stogies without any dip in quality.

The first thing we need to do is choose which bundle makes the most sense. There are two options available with a 250-cigar capacity, this base model, and another including heat.

We can also choose from a much more substantial cooler with both heat and a humidifier, as well as the room inside for up to 840 cigars.

This 250-count cooler is great for larger collections of cigars at home, or for small commercial premises. The door has a tight seal to lock the moisture inside so your cigars can last the distance without drying out.

The drawer and shelving are made from Spanish cedar to enhance the flavor of your favorite sticks.

We can take charge of this unit using seamless touchscreen controls. We also benefit from a digital hygrometer built-in, so we can always ensure humidity levels are on-point.

We can adjust the temperature from 52F to 74F, the sweet spot for storing stogies – opt for 70F as a rough guideline, along with 70% relative humidity.

While this is a thermoelectric humidor, we found some scattered complaints about the amount of noise this unit puts out.

Setting this gripe aside, almost all user reviews for this humidor are positive, allowing you to buy with complete confidence.

Read More: Are Electric Humidors Good? See if these humidors are really worth the buy!

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Comparison Chart

Products	Best Overall	Runner Up	Best Cigar Cooler and Cabinet	Most Aesthetically Pleasing	Most Variations	Most Affordable	Best for Traveling	Best Digital Option	Most Luxurious Humidor
Overall Rating	4.4/5	4.6/5	4.4/5	4.8/5	4.6/5	4.3/5	4.3/5	4.4/5	4.4/5
Affordability	3/5	5/5	5/5	4/5	5/5	3/5	3/5	3/5	4/5
Design	5/5	5/5	3/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5
Effectiveness	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	4/5	5/5	4/5	5/5	5/5
Sizing	4/5	4/5	5/5	5/5	4/5	4/5	5/5	5/5	4/5
Quality	5/5	4/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5	5/5

The Winner

It was not easy to pick a winner from this long and impressive list. That being said, the best overall cigar humidor is the Case Elegance Handcrafted Humidor.

We could not find any other model that is better than this gorgeous handcrafted and wood-finished humidor.

Read More: How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor? Cigars can last years in a humidor and months without one. Here’s what to expect!

How to Choose the Best Cigar Humidors

There are a lot of factors and features we recommend looking for when choosing the best cigar humidor for your lifestyle.

Type of Humidor

A cooler comes with the ability to store large quantities of cigars with automatic temperature and humidity control. These humidors are usually made from stainless steel with wooden shelving and wooden trim.

These humidors are often included with wine fridges as a combo unit.

Desktop cigar humidors are shaped like boxes. These cost much less than coolers and are usually made from decorative wood.

A humidor jar typically only accommodates 10 to 15 cigars. The airtight seal means these are better than nothing, but they are not the best option if you can afford a better humidor.

Read More: Humidors Plans. Learn first steps to get started on a DIY humidor!

Humidity and Temperature Control

Cigars are sourced from tobacco plants. Although dried out, they need to be consistently stored at humidity between 62% and 75% of room levels.

Look for humidors with a hygrometer built-in so you can easily monitor the levels. Make sure you can also manipulate the temperature of the humidors on your shortlist.

Shoot for 70F inside the humidor, and you can’t go wrong.

There are also digital and more advanced options that use updated technologies for temperature and humidity control. These SMART devices are often more reliable than older models.

Read More: How Do Cigar Humidifiers Work? Discover the ins and outs of cigar humidors!

Capacity

Desktop humidors won’t accommodate as many cigars as a freestanding model or a cooler.

The maximum capacity will be affected by the ring gauge of the cigars you store inside. The bigger they are, the fewer will fit in your humidor.

Read More: How Many in a Box of Cigars? Here’s how many cigars you can expect to get in a box!

Materials

The most commonly used material for humidors is cedarwood. It’s no accident this wood is so widely used for this purpose. Its moisture-retention qualities set it apart from metal, and even from other woods. 

Additionally, cedar repels bugs and helps to eliminate the risk of mold and other contaminants.

Drawers should always be lined with cedar. Stainless steel humidors are not ideal and don’t provide the same authentic experience.

Read our related article on How to Store Cigars Without a Humidor 2022 for tips and tricks to keep cigars longer!

Seal and Lid

The seal and lid are the weak points of a humidor so make sure that the seal is airtight. If not, humidity and air will escape, causing cigar degradation.

Extra Features

It only makes sense to look out for the extras you would legitimately use. Digital displays are very user-friendly and easy to see at a glance. Some humidors bundle extras like ashtrays or cigar cutters.

Read More: Storing Cigars in Wooden Box – is it a good idea? Learn why wooden humidors are a classic choice.

Glass Viewing Window

Consistency is key when storing cigars. To this end, the less we open the unit the better. With a transparent viewing window, we’ll minimize the number of times we need to open the lid to check on the cigars.

Read More: Traveling Cigar Humidor. Going somewhere? Learn all about traveling humidors and the top options!

Lockable Door

If you have kids or teens in the house, it makes sense to look for a lockable cigar humidor.

A lockable door also eliminates the risk of others helping themselves to your favorite cigars without your permission – a real risk with a gorgeous collection.

Read our related article on How to Store Cigars in Humidor for more tips and tricks (plus OTHER ways to store!)

Honorable Mentions

Here’s a brief look at the 7 best cigar humidors that didn’t make our list.

1. Prestige Import Group Clevelander Thermoelectric Humidor – Considered for Best Cooler

The Prestige Import Group Clevelander Thermoelectric Humidor almost made it the best cooler! We think it’s worth a look if none of our favorites caught your eye.

Instead, we picked the Woodronic Handmade Cigar Humidor Cabinet because of its size and versatility.

2. DUCHIBA Desktop Cigar Humidor– Considered for Best Overall

A humidor is a really close second to the best overall cigar humidor, the Case Elegance Handcrafted Humidor.

It is compact enough for easy storage as well as decoration. Not only is it gorgeous, but this cigar humidor is relatively affordable.

3. Megacra Cigar Humidor– Considered for Runner Up

There is a tight seal on this Megacra cigar humidor. Although it was really close, the runner-up position was actually given to Bald Eagle Handmade Cigar Humidor for its sturdiness.

4. Octodor Glass-Top Cigar Humidor– Considered for Most Luxurious

Wow, what a beauty this cigar humidor is! Although this product is expensive, it is worth the cost.

The Octodor Glass Top Cigar Humidor nearly gained the most luxurious title from the NewAir Electric Cigar Humidor, but we went with the latter for overall value.

5. Prestige Import Group Milano Cigar Humidor– Considered for Most Aesthetically Pleasing

The Prestige Import Group Milano Cigar Humidor is breathtaking. The way it’s designed makes it look like it belongs in a luxurious home.

However, the most aesthetically pleasing cigar humidor for the money, in our opinion, is the Mantello Cigar Humidor, though it was a very close call.

6. Woodronic Handmade Glass Top Cigar Humidor– Considered for Most Variations

Who doesn’t love a good glass-top cigar humidor?

Although this humidor does have a lot of options (four), it was ultimately beat for the title by the Capri Desktop Humidor which looked and worked better for us.

7. Kendal Desktop Cigar Humidor– Considered for Best for Traveling

When traveling throughout the world, this does not mean we need to give up our cigars. Instead, this is an opportunity to use the Kendal Desktop Cigar Humidor.

Although it’s a great choice, it wasn’t unique enough to beat the Mantello Cigar Humidor which ultimately won a spot on our travels.