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Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Dehumidification capacity:16 L/dayMaximum room area:40 m²Maximum noise level:54 dB

Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 Review: Compare 48 specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dehumidifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 75% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical Score

10%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 75% of dehumidifiers
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

3.9

Design

â–²Better than 73% of dehumidifiers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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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 79% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 680 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 79% of dehumidifiers
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Verdict

The Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 is a high-performance compressor dehumidifier with a daily extraction capacity of 16 liters, making it highly effective for rooms up to 100 m³ (approximately 35 m²). Operating at 300 Watts using eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, the unit features an integrated hygrometer with three automatic target humidity settings (40%, 50%, and 60%) alongside an automated shut-off system. Key advantages include a dedicated Linen Dry mode that accelerates clothes drying up to two times faster, a dual-filtration setup trapping dust and allergens down to 660 microns, and enhanced mobility via built-in 360-degree multidirectional wheels and an integrated carry handle. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively small 2.4-liter water tank that demands frequent emptying when not utilizing the continuous drainage hose, an operational noise level reaching up to 54 dBA, and a lack of modern smart connectivity options.

Technical Specifications of dehumidifier Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

80%

6.4

Performance

15%

10

Features

5%

3.9

Design

6.8
Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a technical score of 6.8 points, higher than 72.5% of dehumidifiers.
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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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 79% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 680 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.
8.7
Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a user score of 8.68 points, higher than 78.5% of dehumidifiers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 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 64% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a popularity score of 7.9 points, higher than 63.5% of dehumidifiers.
7.9
Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a popularity score of 7.9 points, higher than 63.5% of dehumidifiers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.0/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

7.1

Price

7.0
Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a value-for-money score of 7 points, higher than 83.5% 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
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
?
Maximum room area
40 m²
Maximum room area
40 m²
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
This dehumidifier is rated for rooms up to 40 m², which is larger than that of 55.2% of dehumidifiers and equal to that of 10% 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
Alloy steel
Display
no
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 vs the average dehumidifier

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  • 2.8 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    5.3 L
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (5.3 L vs 2.5 L).
    5.3 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (3 levels vs 2 levels).
    3 levels vs 2 levels
  • 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 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).
    Standard upper operating temperature limit (35 °C)
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 6 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    40 m²
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (40 m² vs 34 m²).
    40 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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
  • 20 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    100 m³
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (100 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (40 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    100 m³ vs 80 m³
  • 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.
    Weight 9 kg
    9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 12.1% better value for money
    Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a higher value-for-money score than the average dehumidifier (7.04 vs 6.3).
    7.04 vs 6.28
  • 6.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    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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    Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236
    the average dehumidifier
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a higher user score than the average dehumidifier (8.68 vs 8.145).
    8.68 vs 8.15
  • 12.2% more popular
    Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 has a higher popularity score than the average dehumidifier (7.94 vs 7.1).
    7.94 vs 7.08
  • 2.8 L larger water tank
    Water tank capacity
    5.3 L
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 L – >5.8 L
    This dehumidifier has a larger water tank than the average dehumidifier (5.3 L vs 2.5 L).
    5.3 L vs 2.5 L
  • 1 levels more fan control
    Number of speed levels
    3 levels
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 levels – >3 levels
    This dehumidifier provides more fan speed options than the average dehumidifier (3 levels vs 2 levels).
    3 levels vs 2 levels
  • 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).
    Standard upper operating temperature limit (35 °C)
    35 °C vs 32 °C
  • 6 m² more room coverage
    Maximum room area
    40 m²
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <15 m² – >90 m²
    This dehumidifier covers larger rooms than the average dehumidifier (40 m² vs 34 m²).
    40 m² vs 34 m²
  • 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
  • 20 m³ more room volume
    Maximum room volume
    100 m³
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <38 m³ – >225 m³
    This dehumidifier handles larger room volumes than the average dehumidifier (100 m³ vs 80 m³).
    Derived from room area (40 m² * 2.5m ceiling height)
    100 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
  • 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.
    Weight 9 kg
    9 kg vs 11 kg
  • 2 cm shorter body
    Height
    48 cm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <24 cm – >60 cm
    This dehumidifier has a lower profile than the average dehumidifier (48 cm vs 50 cm).
    48 cm vs 50 cm
  • 11 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    54 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (54 dB vs 43 dB).
    54 dB vs 43 dB
  • 10 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    40 % RH
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (40 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    40 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6.7% more expensive
    Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£160 vs £150).
    £160 vs £150
  • 6.7% more expensive
    Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236 is more expensive than the average dehumidifier (£160 vs £150).
    £160 vs £150
  • 11 dB higher maximum noise
    Maximum noise level
    54 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <35 dB – >50 dB
    This dehumidifier is louder at maximum fan speed than the average dehumidifier (54 dB vs 43 dB).
    54 dB vs 43 dB
  • 10 % RH higher minimum humidity setting
    Minimum humidity setting
    40 % RH
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 % RH – >40 % RH
    This dehumidifier has a higher minimum humidity setting than the average dehumidifier (40 % RH vs 30 % RH). The average dehumidifier has a minimum humidity setting of 30 % RH.
    40 % RH vs 30 % RH
  • 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
  • 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 680 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236?

  • Compact and space-saving design with a convenient carrying handle for easy portability between rooms.
  • Highly effective at removing moisture, lowering humidity levels, and combating condensation and dampness.
  • Includes a 'linen dry' mode that significantly accelerates the drying time of indoor laundry.
  • Quiet operation, making it suitable for bedrooms and living spaces without causing disturbance.
  • Environmentally conscious, utilizing R290 natural refrigerant.
  • Equipped with a practical dust filter that captures particles up to 660 microns to maintain air quality and protect the unit.

What customers dislike about Rowenta Intense Dry Compact DH4236?

  • The 14L or 16L capacity (depending on model variant) requires relatively frequent emptying if the room is highly humid.
  • Heavy to move over stairs or long distances despite the integrated handle.
  • Can become slightly noisier when running on maximum or laundry-drying modes.
  • Some users report that the unit can give off a slight plastic odor during initial uses.

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