LG PuriCare Sonoran 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (DT501BKR0) review

The LG PuriCare Sonoran DT501BKR0 replaces LG's older 50-pint models, which LG's site now marks as discontinued. LG says it removes up to 50 pints of moisture daily and is clear about how: a footnote cites third-party testing under DOE Appendix X1 conditions, 65°F and 60% relative humidity, in Boost Mode. It is ENERGY STAR certified, offers Manual, Auto, Continuous and 1-Hour Boost modes, takes a drain hose for non-stop operation, and connects to LG ThinQ over Wi-Fi for monitoring and alerts. LG describes it as quiet day and night but does not publish a decibel figure, and no pump is listed, so it needs a floor drain for unattended basement use. LG's US page did not show a price we could confirm, so the value score is conservative. It is the natural pick for homes already using ThinQ for other LG appliances. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

LG ThinQ households who want app alerts and a 1-hour boost mode

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Removes up to 50 pints of moisture daily
• ENERGY STAR certified
• 4 modes: Manual, Auto, Continuous and 1-Hour Boost
• Drain hose option for non-stop operation
• LG ThinQ Wi-Fi monitoring, control and alerts

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: LG states the 50-pint figure under DOE Appendix X1 conditions (65°F, 60% RH) in Boost Mode
• Strength: 1-Hour Boost mode for fast drying
• Strength: Works in the LG ThinQ app alongside other LG appliances
• Weakness: LG says quiet day and night but publishes no decibel figure
• Weakness: No built-in pump listed
• Weakness: We could not confirm a USD price on LG's US page

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Capacity: Up to 50 pints/day
• Modes: Manual, Auto, Continuous, 1-Hour Boost
• App: LG ThinQ
• Certification: ENERGY STAR

Where it ranks

LG PuriCare Sonoran 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier (DT501BKR0) is No. 7 in our Best Dehumidifiers verdict.