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BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:25 m²Maximum noise level:42 dB

BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the dehumidifier, combining technical performance and user feedback.
When it matters
When you want a quick, balanced view of the strongest dehumidifiers for controlling excess moisture.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical Score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of dehumidifiers
5.1

Technical Score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the dehumidifier's technical performance across three areas: performance, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare moisture-removal capacity, room coverage, noise, efficiency, functions, and portability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

4.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 65% of dehumidifiers
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
When it matters
When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 130 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 55% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E is a portable dehumidifier designed for rooms up to 25 m², offering a moisture extraction capacity of 12 liters per 24 hours and operating at 175 watts of power. Key characteristics include an adjustable humidistat (30% to 80%), a 1.8-liter water tank with an auto shut-off overflow prevention system, a digital LED screen, a 24-hour programmable timer, and two fan speeds. Its main pros include a specialized clothing-drying mode, a quiet 42 dB operating noise level suitable for nighttime use, a washable air filter for easy maintenance, and an included continuous drainage hose. On the downside, cons include a relatively small water tank that requires frequent manual emptying when not using the drainage hose, the lack of caster wheels for rolling, and the unit does not automatically shut off its compressor when the water box is physically removed.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E

Technical Score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the dehumidifier's technical performance across three areas: performance, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare moisture-removal capacity, room coverage, noise, efficiency, functions, and portability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

80%

4.7

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

4.6

Design

5.1
BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a technical score of 5.1 points, lower than 65.5% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
When it matters
When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 130 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a user score of 8.02 points, lower than 55.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on how many user reviews the dehumidifier has received.
When it matters
When you prefer a widely purchased and extensively reviewed dehumidifier.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a popularity score of 6.2 points, lower than 64.5% of dehumidifiers.
6.2
BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a popularity score of 6.2 points, lower than 64.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator combining the dehumidifier's overall evaluation with its price.
When it matters
When you want strong moisture-control performance and useful features for the money.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

6.2
BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a value-for-money score of 6.2 points, lower than 51.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
175 W
Power
175 W
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 175 W, which is lower than the power draw of 74.5% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
12 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 12 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 51.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 12.7% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
120 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
120 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 120 m³/h, which is lower than that of 68% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 8.3% of dehumidifiers.
Airflow rate 120 m³/h
Maximum room area
25 m²
Maximum room area
25 m²
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 25 m², which is smaller than that of 64.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 4.5% of dehumidifiers.
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
yes
Anti-freeze
no
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
yes
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Color
white
Material
aluminum
Display
yes
Display position
top
Control type
touch
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BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    Standard upper operating temperature limit (35 °C)
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 95 W lower power draw
    Power
    175 W
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (175 W vs 270 W).
    175 W vs 270 W
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (42 dB vs 43 dB).
    42 dB vs 43 dB
  • 9 cm shorter body
    Height
    41 cm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (41 cm vs 50 cm).
    41 cm vs 50 cm
  • 5 cm narrower body
    Width
    27 cm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (27 cm vs 32 cm).
    27 cm vs 32 cm
  • 2 cm shallower body
    Depth
    21 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (21 cm vs 23 cm).
    21 cm vs 23 cm
  • 25% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£120 vs £150).
    £120 vs £150
  • 9.1% lighter
    Weight
    10 kg
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10 kg vs 11 kg
  • 25% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£120 vs £150).
    £120 vs £150
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    Standard upper operating temperature limit (35 °C)
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 95 W lower power draw
    Power
    175 W
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (175 W vs 270 W).
    175 W vs 270 W
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    42 dB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (42 dB vs 43 dB).
    42 dB vs 43 dB
  • 9 cm shorter body
    Height
    41 cm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (41 cm vs 50 cm).
    41 cm vs 50 cm
  • 5 cm narrower body
    Width
    27 cm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (27 cm vs 32 cm).
    27 cm vs 32 cm
  • 2 cm shallower body
    Depth
    21 cm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (21 cm vs 23 cm).
    21 cm vs 23 cm
  • 9.1% lighter
    Weight
    10 kg
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (10 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    10 kg vs 11 kg
  • 0.7 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.8 L
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 40 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    120 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 120 m³/h
    120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 9 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    25 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (25 m² vs 34 m²).
    25 m² vs 34 m²
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 18 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    62 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (62 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (25 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    62 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 14.4% less popular
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (6.19 vs 7.1).
    6.19 vs 7.08
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.02 vs 8.145).
    8.02 vs 8.15
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.18 vs 6.3).
    6.18 vs 6.28
  • 14.4% less popular
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (6.19 vs 7.1).
    6.19 vs 7.08
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A score combining user ratings with the number of reviews received by the dehumidifier.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand day-to-day reliability and owner satisfaction over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.02 vs 8.145).
    8.02 vs 8.15
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.18 vs 6.3).
    6.18 vs 6.28
  • 0.7 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    1.8 L
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (1.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    1.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 40 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    120 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 120 m³/h
    120 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 9 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    25 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (25 m² vs 34 m²).
    25 m² vs 34 m²
  • 1.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    12 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    12 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 18 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    62 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (62 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (25 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    62 m³ vs 80 m³

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Third-party reviews

Based on 130 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E?

  • Highly effective at removing extra moisture and reducing dampness in bedrooms or bathrooms.
  • Excellent laundry mode functionality that significantly speeds up the drying process for clothes.
  • Very quiet operation, making it suitable to run through the night and in bedrooms.
  • Includes an integrated carry handle and a compact design for easy mobility between rooms.
  • Features a user-friendly touch panel digital display for simple adjustments and setting target humidity.
  • Equipped with an automatic shut-off feature and tank control system to prevent leaks when full.
  • Convenient dual-drainage options, including a removable water tank and a continuous drainage gravity hose.

What customers dislike about BLACK+DECKER BXDH12E?

  • Can significantly increase electricity consumption and run costs during heavy or round-the-clock usage.
  • Isolated user complaints regarding initial out-of-the-box performance where the unit failed to collect water.
  • Lacks integrated caster wheels, relying entirely on the top carry handle for manual transport.

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