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Avg. price:~£310Dehumidification capacity:16 L/dayMaximum room area:32 m²Maximum noise level:39 dB

De'Longhi DEX16 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.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

90%

5.3

Technical Score

10%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of dehumidifiers
5.3

Technical Score

Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

3.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 59% 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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â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 268 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 52% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The DeLonghi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry is a compact compressor dehumidifier capable of extracting up to 16 liters of moisture per day from spaces up to 75m³, utilizing a 285W power supply and natural R290 refrigerant. It features a 2.1-liter translucent water tank with a full-tank auto-shutoff system, two ventilation speeds, electronic hygrometer controls, and a dual-action filtration system incorporating an anti-dust and anti-allergen filter. Its standout advantages include a dedicated Laundry Mode that accelerates clothes drying by 50%, remarkably quiet operation at 37–40 dB, an integrated handle for portability, and an electronic anti-frost mechanism allowing operation down to 2°C. However, its small 2.1-liter tank requires frequent emptying during heavy usage unless hooked up to the continuous drain hose, it lacks WiFi or smart connectivity, and its premium pricing makes it less budget-friendly than competing models.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry

Technical Score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

80%

5.3

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

3.9

Design

5.3
De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a technical score of 5.3 points, lower than 59.5% 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 268 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 DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a user score of 8.09 points, lower than 52.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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 53% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a popularity score of 7 points, lower than 50.5% of dehumidifiers.
7.0
De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a popularity score of 7 points, lower than 50.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.1/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

4.0

Price

5.1
De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a value-for-money score of 5.1 points, lower than 98% 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
16 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
16 L/day
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 16 L/day, which is higher than the daily extraction of 53.7% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 4.9% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum airflow rate
160 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
160 m³/h
â–² 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
32 m²
Maximum room area
32 m²
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 32 m², which is smaller than that of 51.2% 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
no
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Color
blue
Material
plastic
Display
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 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
  • 2.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    16 L/day
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (16 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    16 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 1 cm shallower body
    Depth
    22 cm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (22 cm vs 23 cm).
    22 cm vs 23 cm
  • 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
  • 2.5 L/day higher extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    16 L/day
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers higher moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (16 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    16 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 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
  • 1 cm shallower body
    Depth
    22 cm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (22 cm vs 23 cm).
    22 cm vs 23 cm
  • 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
  • 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
  • 23.6% worse value for money
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.08 vs 6.3).
    5.08 vs 6.28
  • 2.07x more expensive
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • 2 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    32 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (32 m² vs 34 m²).
    32 m² vs 34 m²
  • 1.4 cm wider body
    Width
    33.4 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (33.4 cm vs 32 cm).
    33.4 cm vs 32 cm
  • 0.2 cm taller body
    Height
    50.2 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (50.2 cm vs 50 cm).
    50.2 cm vs 50 cm
  • 23.6% worse value for money
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.08 vs 6.3).
    5.08 vs 6.28
  • 2.07x more expensive
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • 0.6% lower 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry
    the average dehumidifier
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a lower user score than the average dehumidifier (8.09 vs 8.145).
    8.09 vs 8.15
  • 1.8% less popular
    De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry has a lower popularity score than the average dehumidifier (6.96 vs 7.1).
    6.96 vs 7.08
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    32 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (32 m² vs 34 m²).
    32 m² vs 34 m²
  • 1.4 cm wider body
    Width
    33.4 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (33.4 cm vs 32 cm).
    33.4 cm vs 32 cm
  • 0.2 cm taller body
    Height
    50.2 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (50.2 cm vs 50 cm).
    50.2 cm vs 50 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 268 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry?

  • Efficient moisture removal with a powerful 16-liter daily extraction capacity
  • Highly effective laundry mode that speeds up clothes drying times indoors
  • Includes basic air filtration with a dual dust and anti-allergen filter system
  • Quiet operation under normal conditions, making it suitable for bedroom use
  • Lightweight design with a built-in handle makes it easy to lift and carry
  • Intuitive controls and clear transparent tank to easily monitor the water level

What customers dislike about De'Longhi DEX16 Tasciugo AriaDry?

  • Lacks physical wheels, meaning it must be lifted to be moved from room to room
  • The 2.1-liter water tank fills up quickly and requires frequent manual emptying
  • Higher premium price tag compared to other 16L budget models on the market
  • Lacks a built-in programmable timer or a night mode for auto-shutoff selection
  • Limited to a single fan speed setting with no manual fan speed control
  • Reduced extraction performance when used in unheated, cold environments like garages

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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idealhome.co.uk
02/12/2023
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chip.de
09/08/2017
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