Different strokes for different folks.. I don't think I can answer that for you.. DriPods pull like 1.1 amps.. Airpaths pull 8 amps on high speed..
I do get some who b!tch about the noise, but they'll b!tch about damp carpet as well.. Go figure..
Dripods are a lot less noisy, but don't move the same amount of air.. I'd say at least 4 dripods to dry the same amount of space.. You can use dripods on upholstery..
Dripods more likely to get more actual use because of convenience, weight, daisy chain able..
Amazon got them for $100/pop.. I'd buy some, but I have an equipment buying problem..