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De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:22 m²Maximum noise level:40 dB

De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical Score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

80%

4.3

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

3.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 64% 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 1,976 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 86% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi is a compact 300W compressor dehumidifier designed for rooms up to 55m³, extracting up to 12 liters of moisture per day. Its primary characteristics include an integrated carry handle, electronic anti-frost technology operating down to 2°C, a 2.1-liter transparent water tank with automatic shut-off, and an eco-friendly R290 refrigerant system. Key advantages are its very low noise output of 37 to 40 dB, an asthma and allergy-friendly certified multi-action filtration system, and a dedicated laundry mode that accelerates indoor clothes drying. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively small water tank capacity that requires frequent emptying and the absence of a built-in digital humidity level display.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi

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 64% of models
Score components:

80%

4.3

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

3.9

Design

5.1
De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a technical score of 5.1 points, lower than 64% 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on 1,976 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 DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a user score of 8.8 points, higher than 86% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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 74% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a popularity score of 8.3 points, higher than 73.5% of dehumidifiers.
8.3
De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a popularity score of 8.3 points, higher than 73.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
5.6/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

5.9

Price

5.6
De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a value-for-money score of 5.6 points, lower than 84.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
300 W
Power
300 W
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 300 W, which is higher than the power draw of 53.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 2% 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
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.
Maximum room area
22 m²
Maximum room area
22 m²
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 22 m², which is smaller than that of 71.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 1% 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
white
Material
plastic
Display
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    40 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (40 dB vs 43 dB).
    40 dB vs 43 dB
  • 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
  • 8.1% 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.80 vs 8.145).
    8.8 vs 8.15
  • 17.8% more popular
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.35 vs 7.1).
    8.35 vs 7.08
  • 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
  • 8.1% 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.80 vs 8.145).
    8.8 vs 8.15
  • 17.8% more popular
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.35 vs 7.1).
    8.35 vs 7.08
  • 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
  • 3 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    40 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (40 dB vs 43 dB).
    40 dB vs 43 dB
  • 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 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
  • 12 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    22 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (22 m² vs 34 m²).
    22 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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).
    125 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 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
  • 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
  • 25 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    55 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (55 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (22 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    55 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 11.7% worse value for money
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.62 vs 6.3).
    5.62 vs 6.28
  • 11.7% worse value for money
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi has a lower value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (5.62 vs 6.3).
    5.62 vs 6.28
  • 46.7% more expensive
    De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£220 vs £150).
    £220 vs £150
  • 12 m² less room coverage
    Maximum room area
    22 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers smaller rooms than the average dehumidifier (22 m² vs 34 m²).
    22 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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).
    125 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 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
  • 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
  • 25 m³ less room volume
    Maximum room volume
    55 m³
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles smaller room volumes than the average dehumidifier (55 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (22 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    55 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 30 W higher power draw
    Power
    300 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (300 W vs 270 W).
    300 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 0.8 cm taller body
    Height
    50.8 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (50.8 cm vs 50 cm).
    50.8 cm vs 50 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,976 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi?

  • Highly efficient moisture extraction that effectively prevents condensation, dampness, and mould growth.
  • Relatively quiet operation, making it suitable for use in living areas and bedrooms.
  • Sleek, stylish, and compact design that blends well with home decor.
  • User-friendly and straightforward control panel with easy-to-read indicators.
  • Lightweight and portable with an integrated carry handle, making it easy to move between rooms.
  • Includes a multi-stage filtration system (dust and anti-allergen filters) to help capture airborne particles.
  • Features a transparent water tank that makes it easy to monitor the current water level.
  • Offers an automatic shut-off safety feature when the water tank reaches full capacity.

What customers dislike about De'Longhi DEX212F Tasciugo AriaDry Multi?

  • Relatively small water tank capacity (2.1 litres), requiring frequent emptying during heavy use.
  • Lacks a digital humidity level display on the unit to show the exact current relative humidity percentage.
  • The allergen filtration layer is small and only covers a portion of the air intake.
  • Does not feature a dedicated night or sleep mode to completely dim the indicator lights.
  • Manual control of the fan speed is restricted in certain operating modes.
  • Continuous drainage requires sourcing a longer hose, as the supplied hose may be too short for some configurations.

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