De'Longhi Dragon5 Connect 2400W Oil Column Heater Wi-Fi Verdict

Who it fits

The De'Longhi Dragon5 Connect 2400W is for buyers who want fan-free long-session heating but also want the convenience of app scheduling and connected temperature control.

Its version checked proposition combines a 2400W, 10-fin oil-filled radiator, automatic power modulation, electronic thermostat control, My Comfort Hub app support, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi setup, tip-over auto-off, safety thermostat and a seven-year warranty.

That makes it the connected counterpart to a conventional digital oil column such as the Radia S. The reason to choose it is not simply the same 2400W maximum input; it is the combination of oil-column comfort with remote scheduling and automatic regulation.

The main trade-off is physical. At 16.82kg, Dragon5 Connect is built to roll on castors rather than be carried frequently between floors. Buyers who only need short bursts of heat or rarely use connected controls will be paying for an ownership model they may not need.

Retailer prices

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delonghi.com

$499

Checked 20 Oct

PIQSY price context

Above recent prices

About 11% above what we've recorded over recent weeks. We've recently seen this model lower.

Based on 7 prior weekly checks.

What changes the decision

Do you want sustained fan-free heat or quick personal warmth?

Dragon5 Connect is an oil-filled radiator, so its natural use case is longer room-heating sessions rather than instant directed airflow.

That suits bedrooms and living areas where avoiding fan noise matters more than rapid warm-air delivery. It is a weaker fit for short sessions where you want to feel heat immediately after switching the appliance on.

The heating method itself should decide the shortlist before smart features enter the discussion.

Will app scheduling solve a recurring routine?

The exact model supports My Comfort Hub control and scheduling over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.

That can be useful when you want the room warming before you arrive, or when heating follows a predictable daily schedule.

If you only need a local timer, Radia S already covers that workflow without app setup or network dependence. Dragon5 becomes more compelling when remote changes are genuinely useful rather than merely available.

A connected heater also asks more of the owner: initial setup, Wi-Fi availability and the willingness to keep using the app over time. If that sounds like friction rather than convenience, the local-control alternative is simpler.

How much should the ±0.5°C claim influence you?

De'Longhi states that the electronic control system can maintain the selected temperature within ±0.5°C.

PIQSY treats that as a manufacturer control claim, not proof that every part of the room remains within half a degree. Room heat loss, sensor position and airflow still affect the temperature people experience.

The claim is most useful as evidence that the heater is built around controlled automatic regulation rather than coarse manual switching.

Is the 16.82kg weight acceptable?

At 16.82kg, this is a heater you roll across one floor rather than casually carry upstairs.

The integrated handles and 360-degree castors help with room-to-room movement on a level surface, but they do not change the underlying weight.

That distinction matters at both ends of the season. A heater that lives in one room or one level is easy to manage; a heater that has to be carried from storage upstairs and then moved between floors creates a very different ownership task.

If the same heater has to move between floors often, a lighter panel or ceramic heater is structurally easier to live with.

What does the current safety evidence actually verify?

The current exact Australian product page explicitly lists a Safety Auto-Off Tip Over Switch and Safety Thermostat.

That gives Dragon5 a clearer version checked safety record than older content suggested.

Those controls remain part of normal heater safety rather than a substitute for stable placement, clearances and correct use.

How should you read the 75m³ guidance, warranty and owner feedback?

De'Longhi publishes 75m³ as room guidance and backs the heater with a seven-year warranty.

The room figure is manufacturer sizing context, not a guarantee of comfort in every 75m³ space. Insulation, drafts and outdoor temperature can change the real heating load substantially.

The warranty is a written support term and is more useful as an ownership-risk signal than the room figure is as a performance guarantee.

owner history for this model is still immature, so PIQSY does not turn family-level or sparse feedback into a reliability score.

Who should choose something else

Consider De'Longhi Radia S Digital Oil Column Heater 2400W: Buyers wanting established 2400W oil-column warmth with digital temperature control and a programmable timer, without paying for Wi-Fi connectivity.

Consider Ausclimate EcoSmart Pro Large 2000W Panel Heater - Charcoal Black: Buyers prioritising silent fan-free smart heating, wall-mount flexibility and stronger Australian owner evidence than most newer connected heaters.

Consider Noirot Spot Plus 2000W Panel Heater with Timer & WiFi: Noise-sensitive or allergy-sensitive buyers wanting fan-free panel heat, wall-mount flexibility and app scheduling with a long written warranty.

PIQSY conclusion

Choose the De'Longhi Dragon5 Connect 2400W when you want fan-free oil-column comfort, app scheduling and automatic temperature regulation in a heater that can stay on one level.

Skip it when quick heat, frequent carrying or offline simplicity matters more than connected long-session comfort.