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De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Dehumidification capacity:25 L/dayMaximum room area:40 m²Maximum noise level:47 dB

De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical Score

10%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 78% of dehumidifiers
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Performance

15%

6.6

Features

5%

2.4

Design

â–²Better than 77% of dehumidifiers
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 3,302 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–²Better than 87% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry is a high-capacity compressor dehumidifier designed to extract up to 25 liters of moisture per 24 hours while operating on 446 to 490 watts of power. It features a spacious 5-liter transparent water tank, a 3-speed fan with a maximum air flow of 195 m³/h, a 24-hour timer, and a specialized Laundry Mode that speeds up indoor clothes drying by up to 50%. Its key advantages include a dual-action Bio Silver filtration system that captures dust and reduces bacteria, an official asthma and allergy-friendly certification, and a continuous drainage option with an included hose. However, users frequently note that the 13.5 kg unit can be quite heavy to move, generates noticeable operating noise and vibration up to 47 dB, and expels a significant amount of heat that can warm up smaller rooms during summer use.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

80%

7.4

Performance

15%

6.6

Features

5%

2.4

Design

7.0
De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a technical score of 7 points, higher than 77% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.8/ 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–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 3,302 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.
8.8
De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a user score of 8.83 points, higher than 86.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a popularity score of 8.9 points, higher than 84% of dehumidifiers.
8.9
De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a popularity score of 8.9 points, higher than 84% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.5/ 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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

5.0

Price

6.5
De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a value-for-money score of 6.5 points, higher than 57% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
490 W
Power
490 W
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 490 W, which is higher than the power draw of 85.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
25 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
25 L/day
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 25 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 83.4% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 4.4% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
195 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
195 m³/h
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 195 m³/h, which is higher than that of 71.8% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 5.1% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
40 m²
Maximum room area
40 m²
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 40 m², which is larger than that of 55.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 10% 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
touch
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De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 11.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    25 L/day
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (25 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    25 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 2.5 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    5 L
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (5 L vs 2.5 L).
    5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    â–² 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
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 filters – >2 filters
    This dehumidifier incorporates more air filtration stages than the average dehumidifier (2 filters vs 1 filters).
    2 filters vs 1 filters
  • 35 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    195 m³/h
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (195 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    195 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 3 °C lower minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    2 °C
    â–² 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
  • 6 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    40 m²
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (40 m² vs 34 m²).
    40 m² vs 34 m²
  • 20 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    100 m³
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (100 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (40 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    100 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 8.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
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    De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.83 vs 8.145).
    8.83 vs 8.15
  • 25.5% more popular
    De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.89 vs 7.1).
    8.89 vs 7.08
  • 4.1% better value for money
    De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.54 vs 6.3).
    6.54 vs 6.28
  • 11.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    25 L/day
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (25 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    25 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 2.5 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    5 L
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (5 L vs 2.5 L).
    5 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    â–² 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
  • 35 m³/h higher airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    195 m³/h
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves more air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (195 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    195 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 3 °C lower minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    2 °C
    â–² 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
  • 6 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    40 m²
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (40 m² vs 34 m²).
    40 m² vs 34 m²
  • 20 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    100 m³
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (100 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (40 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    100 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 1 filters more filtration stages
    Number of filters
    2 filters
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 filters – >2 filters
    This dehumidifier incorporates more air filtration stages than the average dehumidifier (2 filters vs 1 filters).
    2 filters vs 1 filters
  • 4 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (47 dB vs 43 dB).
    47 dB vs 43 dB
  • 12 h shorter timer
    Maximum timer duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <12 h – >24 h
    This dehumidifier supports a shorter timer schedule than the average dehumidifier (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • 220 W higher power draw
    Power
    490 W
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (490 W vs 270 W).
    490 W vs 270 W
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    30 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates lower ambient heat than the average dehumidifier (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 6.3 cm wider body
    Width
    38.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (38.3 cm vs 32 cm).
    38.3 cm vs 32 cm
  • 10 cm taller body
    Height
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (60 cm vs 50 cm).
    60 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2.6 cm deeper body
    Depth
    25.6 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (25.6 cm vs 23 cm).
    25.6 cm vs 23 cm
  • 73.3% more expensive
    De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 73.3% more expensive
    De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 4 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    47 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (47 dB vs 43 dB).
    47 dB vs 43 dB
  • 220 W higher power draw
    Power
    490 W
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (490 W vs 270 W).
    490 W vs 270 W
  • 2 °C lower maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    30 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates lower ambient heat than the average dehumidifier (30 °C vs 32 °C).
    30 °C vs 32 °C
  • 12 h shorter timer
    Maximum timer duration
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <12 h – >24 h
    This dehumidifier supports a shorter timer schedule than the average dehumidifier (12 h vs 24 h).
    12 h vs 24 h
  • 6.3 cm wider body
    Width
    38.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (38.3 cm vs 32 cm).
    38.3 cm vs 32 cm
  • 10 cm taller body
    Height
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (60 cm vs 50 cm).
    60 cm vs 50 cm
  • 2.6 cm deeper body
    Depth
    25.6 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (25.6 cm vs 23 cm).
    25.6 cm vs 23 cm
  • 22.7% heavier
    Weight
    13.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is heavier than the average dehumidifier (13.5 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    13.5 kg vs 11 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,302 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry?

  • High extraction power that efficiently removes large volumes of room moisture
  • Dedicated laundry mode that significantly speeds up indoor clothes drying times
  • Generous 5-litre water tank capacity requiring less frequent manual emptying
  • Effective air filtration system that captures dust and helps reduce bacteria spread
  • Straightforward and user-friendly control panel interface
  • Convenient portability features like smooth rolling castors and sturdy integrated handles

What customers dislike about De'Longhi DDSX225 Tasciugo AriaDry?

  • Operation can be noticeably noisy, especially when running at full ventilation speed
  • The default auditory feedback beeps are exceptionally loud and cannot be disabled via settings
  • Slightly raises the ambient temperature of the surrounding air during operation
  • The included continuous drainage hose is relatively short and may require buying a longer replacement
  • Premium pricing makes it a significant financial investment compared to generic models

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02/12/2023
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