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De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Dehumidification capacity:20 L/dayMaximum room area:36 m²Maximum noise level:50 dB

De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical Score

10%

7.5

User score

▲Better than 55% of dehumidifiers
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

1.5

Design

▲Better than 58% of dehumidifiers
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 14 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.
▼Worse than 88% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact is a high-capacity compressor dehumidifier designed to extract up to 20 liters of moisture per day from residential spaces, storing it in a large 4.5-liter transparent water tank or utilizing a continuous drain hose connection. Its main characteristics include an advanced digital control panel, a 24-hour electronic timer, three distinct fan speeds with an automatic mode, and an operating temperature range that drops down to 2°C thanks to its electronic antifreeze device. Its core strengths lie in its rapid Laundry Mode for quickly drying clothes indoors, a dedicated air filtration mode with an antibacterial/anti-allergy filter, and a built-in Tank Control System that automatically shuts down operation when full to prevent spills. However, it is limited by a relatively high operational noise level reaching up to 50 dB(A) at maximum output, an power consumption rating of 410 watts, and a heavy compressor-based frame that makes lifting somewhat difficult despite its integrated castors and handle.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

80%

6.4

Performance

15%

7.8

Features

5%

1.5

Design

6.3
De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a technical score of 6.3 points, higher than 58% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 14 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.
7.5
De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a user score of 7.46 points, lower than 88.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a popularity score of 3.9 points, lower than 79% of dehumidifiers.
3.9
De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a popularity score of 3.9 points, lower than 79% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

4.2

Price

5.8
De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a value-for-money score of 5.8 points, lower than 74.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
410 W
Power
410 W
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 410 W, which is higher than the power draw of 72.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
20 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
20 L/day
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 20 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 61% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 19% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
160 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
160 m³/h
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 160 m³/h, which is higher than that of 49.4% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.2% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
36 m²
Maximum room area
36 m²
▲ Better than 53% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 36 m², which is larger than that of 53.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.5% of dehumidifiers.
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
yes
Anti-freeze
yes
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
yes
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Color
white
Material
plastic
Display
yes
Display position
top
Control type
buttons
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De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 2 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    4.5 L
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (4.5 L vs 2.5 L).
    4.5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (3 levels vs 2 levels).
    3 levels vs 2 levels
  • 6.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    20 L/day
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 3 °C lower minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    2 °C
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <2 °C – >15 °C
    This dehumidifier functions in colder spaces than the average dehumidifier (2 °C vs 5 °C).
    2 °C vs 5 °C
  • 2 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    36 m²
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (36 m² vs 34 m²).
    36 m² vs 34 m²
  • 10 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    90 m³
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (90 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (36 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    90 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 2 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    4.5 L
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (4.5 L vs 2.5 L).
    4.5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (3 levels vs 2 levels).
    3 levels vs 2 levels
  • 6.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    20 L/day
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    20 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 3 °C lower minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    2 °C
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <2 °C – >15 °C
    This dehumidifier functions in colder spaces than the average dehumidifier (2 °C vs 5 °C).
    2 °C vs 5 °C
  • 2 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    36 m²
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (36 m² vs 34 m²).
    36 m² vs 34 m²
  • 10 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    90 m³
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (90 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (36 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    90 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 7 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    50 dB
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (50 dB vs 43 dB).
    50 dB vs 43 dB
  • 140 W higher power draw
    Power
    410 W
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (410 W vs 270 W).
    410 W vs 270 W
  • 60% heavier
    Weight
    17.6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (17.6 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    17.6 kg vs 11 kg
  • 10.2 cm deeper body
    Depth
    33.2 cm
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (33.2 cm vs 23 cm).
    33.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 7 cm wider body
    Width
    39 cm
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (39 cm vs 32 cm).
    39 cm vs 32 cm
  • 2x more expensive
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£300 vs £150).
    £300 vs £150
  • 9.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact
    the average dehumidifier
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (7.46 vs 8.145).
    7.46 vs 8.15
  • 82.4% less popular
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (3.88 vs 7.1).
    3.88 vs 7.08
  • 2x more expensive
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£300 vs £150).
    £300 vs £150
  • 9.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact
    the average dehumidifier
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (7.46 vs 8.145).
    7.46 vs 8.15
  • 82.4% less popular
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (3.88 vs 7.1).
    3.88 vs 7.08
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.78 vs 6.3).
    5.78 vs 6.28
  • 7 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    50 dB
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (50 dB vs 43 dB).
    50 dB vs 43 dB
  • 140 W higher power draw
    Power
    410 W
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (410 W vs 270 W).
    410 W vs 270 W
  • 60% heavier
    Weight
    17.6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (17.6 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    17.6 kg vs 11 kg
  • 10.2 cm deeper body
    Depth
    33.2 cm
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (33.2 cm vs 23 cm).
    33.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 7 cm wider body
    Width
    39 cm
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (39 cm vs 32 cm).
    39 cm vs 32 cm
  • 2.3 cm taller body
    Height
    52.3 cm
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (52.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    52.3 cm vs 50 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 14 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact?

  • High extraction capacity of up to 20 litres per day
  • Large 4.5-litre water tank reducing the frequency of emptying
  • Effective dedicated laundry mode that accelerates clothes drying indoors
  • Easy to move around thanks to integrated carry handles and castor wheels
  • Clear electronic control panel with a built-in humidistat and 24-hour timer
  • Continuous drainage option with an included hose for unattended operation
  • Equipped with an electronic anti-frost device for low-temperature environments down to 2°C

What customers dislike about De'Longhi DDS20P Tasciugo AriaDry Compact?

  • Operation can be quite loud, especially at higher fan speeds, making it less suitable for night use in bedrooms
  • Relatively heavy unit at around 15 kg when empty, which can make lifting it up stairs difficult
  • The power cable is on the shorter side, limiting placement options without an extension cord
  • Does not feature a true dedicated 'silent' or 'night' mode
  • Underwhelming air purification performance compared to a dedicated standalone air purifier

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