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De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240Dehumidification capacity:6 L/dayMaximum room area:80 m²Maximum noise level:34 dB

De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 63% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical Score

10%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 63% of dehumidifiers
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

4.4

Design

â–²Better than 59% of dehumidifiers
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 4,238 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.
★Better than 97% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The DeLonghi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light is a compact, 6.5 kg desiccant dehumidifier utilizing Zeolite technology, specifically engineered to extract up to 6 liters of moisture per day in rooms up to 75 m³ (approx. 30 m²). Operating within a temperature range of 1°C to 35°C, its primary characteristics include a 2.8-liter front-access water tank, 3 ventilation speeds, an 8-hour timer, and an LCD control panel alongside an air-purifying ionizer, washable dust protection filter, and an antibacterial BioSilver filter. Key advantages include its dedicated Laundry mode for accelerated clothes drying, high effectiveness in cold environments, a convenient pull-up handle, and an ultra-quiet minimum noise level of just 34 dB(A). However, its main drawbacks are its relatively high power consumption of 520W due to the heating element inherent to desiccant technology, a small water tank capacity requiring frequent emptying if not using the continuous drainage option, and noticeably louder operation reaching up to 48 dB(A) when running on maximum ventilation or Turbo mode.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

80%

6.6

Performance

15%

5.5

Features

5%

4.4

Design

6.4
De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a technical score of 6.4 points, higher than 59% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 4,238 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.
9.0
De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a user score of 9.05 points, higher than 97% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a popularity score of 9.2 points, higher than 88.5% of dehumidifiers.
9.2
De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a popularity score of 9.2 points, higher than 88.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

5.4

Price

6.3
De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a value-for-money score of 6.3 points, higher than 49% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
desiccant
Power
520 W
Power
520 W
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 520 W, which is higher than the power draw of 89.3% of dehumidifiers.
Dehumidification capacity
6 L/day
Dehumidification capacity
6 L/day
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
This dehumidifier removes up to 6 L/day, which is lower than the daily extraction of 76.6% 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.
Airflow rate 160 m³/h
Maximum room area
80 m²
Maximum room area
80 m²
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 80 m², which is larger than that of 85.1% 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
touch
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De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 46 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    80 m²
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (80 m² vs 34 m²).
    80 m² vs 34 m²
  • 9 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    34 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (34 dB vs 43 dB).
    34 dB vs 43 dB
  • 120 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    200 m³
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (200 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (80 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    200 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 °C lower minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    1 °C
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2 °C – >15 °C
    This dehumidifier functions in colder spaces than the average dehumidifier (1 °C vs 5 °C).
    1 °C vs 5 °C
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 40.9% lighter
    Weight
    6.5 kg
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (6.5 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    6.5 kg vs 11 kg
  • 11.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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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    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (9.05 vs 8.145).
    9.05 vs 8.15
  • 11.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
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    De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (9.05 vs 8.145).
    9.05 vs 8.15
  • 29.2% more popular
    De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (9.15 vs 7.1).
    9.15 vs 7.08
  • 46 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    80 m²
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (80 m² vs 34 m²).
    80 m² vs 34 m²
  • 9 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    34 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (34 dB vs 43 dB).
    34 dB vs 43 dB
  • 120 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    200 m³
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (200 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (80 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    200 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 4 °C lower minimum temperature
    Minimum operating temperature
    1 °C
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2 °C – >15 °C
    This dehumidifier functions in colder spaces than the average dehumidifier (1 °C vs 5 °C).
    1 °C vs 5 °C
  • 3 °C higher maximum temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35 °C
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 °C – >35 °C
    This dehumidifier tolerates hotter ambient conditions than the average dehumidifier (35 °C vs 32 °C).
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 0.3 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    2.8 L
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (2.8 L vs 2.5 L).
    2.8 L vs 2.5 L
  • 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
  • 40.9% lighter
    Weight
    6.5 kg
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.2 kg – >16 kg
    This dehumidifier is lighter than the average dehumidifier (6.5 kg vs 11 kg). The average dehumidifier weighs 11 kg.
    6.5 kg vs 11 kg
  • 3.8 cm shallower body
    Depth
    19.2 cm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (19.2 cm vs 23 cm).
    19.2 cm vs 23 cm
  • 7.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    6 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (6 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    6 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 16 h shorter timer
    Maximum timer duration
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 h – >24 h
    This dehumidifier supports a shorter timer schedule than the average dehumidifier (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 h vs 24 h
  • 250 W higher power draw
    Power
    520 W
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (520 W vs 270 W).
    520 W vs 270 W
  • 60% more expensive
    De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£240 vs £150).
    £240 vs £150
  • 2 cm wider body
    Width
    34 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (34 cm vs 32 cm).
    34 cm vs 32 cm
  • 60% more expensive
    De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£240 vs £150).
    £240 vs £150
  • 7.5 L/day lower extraction capacity
    Dehumidification capacity
    6 L/day
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0.35 L/day – >30 L/day
    This dehumidifier delivers lower moisture extraction than the average dehumidifier (6 L/day vs 13.5 L/day).
    6 L/day vs 13.5 L/day
  • 250 W higher power draw
    Power
    520 W
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws more power than the average dehumidifier (520 W vs 270 W).
    520 W vs 270 W
  • 16 h shorter timer
    Maximum timer duration
    8 h
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 h – >24 h
    This dehumidifier supports a shorter timer schedule than the average dehumidifier (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 h vs 24 h
  • 2 cm wider body
    Width
    34 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a wider front profile than the average dehumidifier (34 cm vs 32 cm).
    34 cm vs 32 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 4,238 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light?

  • Extremely quiet operation, especially on the lowest setting (around 34 dB)
  • Compact, sleek design that fits well in living areas without taking up much space
  • Lightweight (6.5 kg) and equipped with an ergonomic carry handle for excellent portability
  • Highly efficient desiccant (zeolite) technology that works consistently well even in cold environments
  • Effective built-in air purifier features including an ionizer and an antibacterial dust filter
  • Dedicated and efficient laundry mode that accelerates clothes drying indoors
  • User-friendly LCD control panel with intuitive soft-touch keys and adjustable display brightness for nighttime use
  • Convenient automatic shut-off feature that activates when the water tank reaches capacity

What customers dislike about De'Longhi DNS65 Tasciugo AriaDry Light?

  • Relatively small water tank capacity (2.8 liters) which requires frequent emptying during heavy use
  • Higher power consumption rating (520W max) compared to traditional compressor-based models
  • The unit generates noticeable heat during operation, which might overheat small rooms in the summer
  • Noticeable plastic or chemical smell during the initial few days of operation
  • The included continuous drainage hose is relatively short (1 meter), limiting placement flexibility
  • Operation becomes significantly louder (up to 55-56 dB) when running on maximum power or laundry modes
  • Premium pricing makes it a bit expensive compared to entry-level budget dehumidifiers

Expert reviews

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