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De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Dehumidification capacity:14 L/dayMaximum room area:65 m²Maximum noise level:39 dB

De'Longhi DEX14 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical Score

10%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 64% of dehumidifiers
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

2.8

Design

â–²Better than 65% of dehumidifiers
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 50% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 603 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 50% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry is a compact compressor dehumidifier that extracts up to 14 liters of moisture per 24 hours from rooms up to 65 cubic meters, operating at a power consumption of approximately 265 to 305 watts. Key characteristics include a 2.1-liter transparent, removable water tank, an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas, a continuous drainage option with a supplied hose, a dedicated laundry mode for faster clothes drying, and a double filtration system featuring a washable dust filter and an allergen filter. Main pros include its highly portable, slim design with an integrated carry handle, simple two-button manual control panel, energy-efficient performance, and a relatively quiet operation at around 37 to 40 decibels. On the downside, the 2.1-liter water tank is quite small for its daily extraction capacity, requiring frequent emptying unless continuously drained, and it lacks automated digital humidity sensors or castor wheels for effortless rolling.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

80%

6.1

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

2.8

Design

6.5
De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry has a technical score of 6.5 points, higher than 65% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.1/ 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 50% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 603 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.
8.1
De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry has a user score of 8.14 points, lower than 50.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry has a popularity score of 7.1 points, higher than 50% of dehumidifiers.
7.1
De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry has a popularity score of 7.1 points, higher than 50% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40%

5.2

Price

6.2
De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry has a value-for-money score of 6.2 points, lower than 51.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
210 W
Power
210 W
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 210 W, which is lower than the power draw of 62.8% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1.5% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
14 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
14 L/day
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 14 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 50.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2.4% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
125 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
125 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 125 m³/h, which is lower than that of 63.5% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 3.2% of dehumidifiers.
Airflow rate 125 m³/h
Maximum room area
65 m²
Maximum room area
65 m²
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 65 m², which is larger than that of 83.1% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum recommended room area 65 m²
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Fan
yes
Drying mode
yes
Anti-freeze
yes
Automatic shut-off when full
yes
Timer
no
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Color
white
Material
plastic, stainless steel
Display
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 31 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    65 m²
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (65 m² vs 34 m²).
    Maximum recommended room area 65 m²
    65 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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 lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    39 dB
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (39 dB vs 43 dB).
    39 dB vs 43 dB
  • 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
  • 60 W lower power draw
    Power
    210 W
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (210 W vs 270 W).
    210 W vs 270 W
  • 18.2% lighter
    Weight
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 0.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    14 L/day
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (14 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    14 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 31 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    65 m²
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (65 m² vs 34 m²).
    Maximum recommended room area 65 m²
    65 m² vs 34 m²
  • 4 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    39 dB
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (39 dB vs 43 dB).
    39 dB vs 43 dB
  • 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
  • 60 W lower power draw
    Power
    210 W
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (210 W vs 270 W).
    210 W vs 270 W
  • 0.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    14 L/day
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (14 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    14 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 18.2% lighter
    Weight
    9 kg
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (9 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 1 levels less fan control
    Number of speed levels
    1 levels
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides fewer fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (1 levels vs 2 levels).
    1 levels vs 2 levels
  • 35 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    125 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (125 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 125 m³/h
    125 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 0.4 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.1 L
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.1 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.1 L vs 2.5 L
  • 12.5 cm deeper body
    Depth
    35.5 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (35.5 cm vs 23 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 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
  • 3.5 cm wider body
    Width
    35.5 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (35.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 66.7% more expensive
    De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£250 vs £150).
    £250 vs £150
  • 3.3 cm taller body
    Height
    53.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (53.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    53.3 cm vs 50 cm
  • 66.7% more expensive
    De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£250 vs £150).
    £250 vs £150
  • 0.8% worse value for money
    De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (6.23 vs 6.3).
    6.23 vs 6.28
  • 1 levels less fan control
    Number of speed levels
    1 levels
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides fewer fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (1 levels vs 2 levels).
    1 levels vs 2 levels
  • 35 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    125 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (125 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    Airflow rate 125 m³/h
    125 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 0.4 L smaller water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.1 L
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a smaller water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.1 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.1 L vs 2.5 L
  • 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
  • 12.5 cm deeper body
    Depth
    35.5 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier protrudes further from walls than the average dehumidifier (35.5 cm vs 23 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3.5 cm wider body
    Width
    35.5 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (35.5 cm vs 32 cm).
    35.5 cm vs 32 cm
  • 3.3 cm taller body
    Height
    53.3 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (53.3 cm vs 50 cm).
    53.3 cm vs 50 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 603 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry?

  • Highly effective at drying laundry quickly indoors using the dedicated DRY mode
  • Compact, lightweight, and features a sturdy integrated handle for easy room-to-room carrying
  • Operates quietly on lower settings, making it suitable for bedrooms and offices
  • Equipped with a multi-stage air filtration system that captures dust, allergens, and odors
  • Simple and intuitive control panel that is easy to navigate without reading a complex manual
  • Transparent water tank window lets users easily check the water level at a glance
  • Includes a continuous drainage hose to bypass manual tank emptying

What customers dislike about De'Longhi DEX14 Tasciugo AriaDry?

  • The 2.1-liter water tank is relatively small and requires frequent emptying under heavy moisture conditions
  • Lacks physical wheels on the base, meaning it must be entirely lifted to be moved
  • The anti-allergen filter is quite small and only covers a fraction of the intake grill
  • Lacks a digital humidity display percentage on certain baseline configurations of this model
  • Emits warm exhaust air which can noticeably raise the room temperature during summer use
  • The product manual and user instructions are widely cited as poorly written or unclear
  • Carries a premium price tag compared to budget competitors with similar tank capacities

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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expertreviews.co.uk
12/12/2024
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idealhome.co.uk
02/12/2023
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