The invention relates to a device for testing the anti-condensation capability of a material and an application method. The testing device comprises a fixing frame, a condensation collecting module and a condensation generating module, the condensation generating module is installed in the fixing frame and comprises a first sealing connector, a condensation generating pipe, a second sealing connector, a water inlet pipeline and a water outlet pipeline, one end of the water inlet pipeline is connected with an external cooling-water machine, the other end of the water inlet pipeline is connected with one end of the condensation generating pipe through a first sealing joint, and the water outlet pipeline is connected with the other end of the condensation generating pipe through a second sealing joint; a condensation collecting unit comprises a container bottle with an opening in the top end, and the container bottle is arranged under the condensation generating pipe. Compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that the anti-condensation effect of the material can be intuitively and accurately tested, and a test result is easy to display.