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Avg. price:~£90Dehumidification capacity:12 L/dayMaximum room area:50 m²Maximum noise level:37 dB

electriQ CD12P 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 60% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical Score

10%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 60% of dehumidifiers
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 57% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.3

Design

â–²Better than 57% of dehumidifiers
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,787 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 89% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The electriQ CD12P is a compact 185W compressor dehumidifier designed for small to medium spaces up to a 3-bedroom home, offering a 12-litre daily extraction rate, a 2.5-litre antibacterial water tank with auto-shutoff, and an airflow capacity of 135 m³/h. Key characteristics include an adjustable digital humidistat ranging from 35% to 80% relative humidity, an integrated active carbon odor filter with slot allocation for an optional HEPA filter, and specialized smart and sleep operating modes. Main pros highlight its high energy efficiency costing only pennies per hour to run, an effective indoor laundry-drying capability, and convenient portability supported by integrated castors and a carrying handle. Conversely, its primary limitations include its reliance on only a single fan speed, lacking built-in Wi-Fi smart app integration, and a notable drop in moisture extraction performance when operated in cooler environments below 12°C.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier electriQ CD12P

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

80%

5.7

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

4.3

Design

6.3
electriQ CD12P has a technical score of 6.3 points, higher than 57% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.9/ 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 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,787 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.
8.9
electriQ CD12P has a user score of 8.85 points, higher than 88.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
9.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
electriQ CD12P has a popularity score of 9 points, higher than 84.5% of dehumidifiers.
9.0
electriQ CD12P has a popularity score of 9 points, higher than 84.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 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–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

7.2
electriQ CD12P has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, higher than 87.5% of dehumidifiers.
Technology
condensing
Power
180 W
Power
180 W
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <23 W – >570 W
This dehumidifier draws 180 W, which is lower than the power draw of 72.5% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.5% 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
135 m³/h
Maximum airflow rate
135 m³/h
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
This dehumidifier delivers a maximum airflow of 135 m³/h, which is lower than that of 59.6% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 0.6% of dehumidifiers.
Maximum room area
50 m²
Maximum room area
50 m²
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 50 m², which is larger than that of 71.1% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 7.5% 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
buttons
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electriQ CD12P vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 6 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    37 dB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (37 dB vs 43 dB).
    37 dB vs 43 dB
  • 16 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    50 m²
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (50 m² vs 34 m²).
    50 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
  • 45 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    125 m³
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (125 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (50 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    125 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 90 W lower power draw
    Power
    180 W
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (180 W vs 270 W).
    180 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
  • 8.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    electriQ CD12P
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    electriQ CD12P has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.85 vs 8.145).
    8.85 vs 8.15
  • 8.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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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    electriQ CD12P
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    electriQ CD12P has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.85 vs 8.145).
    8.85 vs 8.15
  • 14.3% better value for money
    electriQ CD12P has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (7.18 vs 6.3).
    7.18 vs 6.28
  • 66.7% cheaper
    electriQ CD12P is cheaper than the average dehumidifier (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 26.7% more popular
    electriQ CD12P has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (8.97 vs 7.1).
    8.97 vs 7.08
  • 6 dB lower maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    37 dB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is quieter at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (37 dB vs 43 dB).
    37 dB vs 43 dB
  • 16 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    50 m²
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (50 m² vs 34 m²).
    50 m² vs 34 m²
  • 45 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    125 m³
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (125 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (50 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    125 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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
  • 90 W lower power draw
    Power
    180 W
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <23 W – >570 W
    This dehumidifier draws less power than the average dehumidifier (180 W vs 270 W).
    180 W vs 270 W
  • 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
  • 3 cm shallower body
    Depth
    20 cm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <13 cm – >29 cm
    This dehumidifier sits flatter against walls than the average dehumidifier (20 cm vs 23 cm).
    20 cm vs 23 cm
  • 3 cm narrower body
    Width
    29 cm
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <15.5 cm – >38.5 cm
    This dehumidifier has a narrower front profile than the average dehumidifier (29 cm vs 32 cm).
    29 cm vs 32 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
  • 5 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    35 % RH
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (35 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    35 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 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
  • 25 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    135 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (135 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    135 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 2 cm taller body
    Height
    52 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (52 cm vs 50 cm).
    52 cm vs 50 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
  • 5 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    35 % RH
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (35 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    35 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 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
  • 25 m³/h lower airflow rate
    Maximum airflow rate
    135 m³/h
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <95 m³/h – >250 m³/h
    This dehumidifier moves less air through the unit than the average dehumidifier (135 m³/h vs 160 m³/h).
    135 m³/h vs 160 m³/h
  • 2 cm taller body
    Height
    52 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier stands taller than the average dehumidifier (52 cm vs 50 cm).
    52 cm vs 50 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,787 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about electriQ CD12P?

  • Highly effective at removing excess moisture, condensation, and dampness
  • Extremely energy efficient with very low hourly running costs
  • Helpful color-changing front LED light to visually indicate the room's current humidity levels
  • Easy to transport between rooms thanks to built-in caster wheels and a carry handle
  • Includes an integrated carbon filter to successfully neutralize musty odors and mildew smells
  • User-friendly control panel featuring a clear digital display and an adjustable humidistat

What customers dislike about electriQ CD12P?

  • The slim, compact design of the water tank makes it awkward to remove
  • High risk of water spillage when pulling out the tank at full capacity
  • Noticeably louder in real-world operation than some users anticipated
  • Lacks modern Wi-Fi connectivity or app smart integration
  • The physical weight of the unit makes it heavy and difficult to carry upstairs
  • Blows out cool air, which can slightly drop the ambient temperature of a cold room

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