The LG PuriCare Sonoran is a 50-pint dehumidifier, intended for use in large spaces. This unit features a 1.8 gal (6.8 L) water tank and a hose port so you can have it drain continuously, though there's no pump for drainage into an elevated container. There's an onboard humidistat that allows it to maintain your desired humidity level, as well as a separate 'Boost' drying mode for quick dehumidification. Like many LG appliances, it features Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to monitor humidity levels or adjust settings via a smartphone app.
Our Verdict
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is great for use in basements. It offers a high enough dehumidification capacity to be effective in bigger spaces like basements. It has a pretty spacious water tank too, which is good if you can't set it up near a floor drain in your basement. It offers a decently wide airflow range, allowing it to suit a pretty wide variety of conditions, and runs impressively efficiently, so you won't notice a huge hit to your utility bill. If you pair it with your smartphone, you can also change settings or monitor humidity levels without going down to your basement.
Excellent dehumidification capacity.
Impressive overall efficiency.
Consistently quieter than most other full-sized options.
Large water tank.
Max airflow can generate air movement in larger spaces.
No drain pump.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is a decent choice for use in bathrooms, if somewhat overkill for this kind of use. It offers a high enough dehumidification capacity to make quick work of moisture problems in even the most humid of bathrooms. It has a pretty large water tank and can be set up to drain continuously, though there's no pump that would allow it to drain into a high-walled tub or sink. It's also rather bulky and generates a lot of heat, which can make smaller spaces like bathrooms feel stuffy.
Excellent dehumidification capacity.
Consistently quieter than most other full-sized options.
Large water tank.
Generates a lot of heat while running.
Somewhat bulky footprint.
No drain pump.
Max fan speed can still produce a somewhat distracting level of noise.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is impressively well-suited to large rooms. Its overall capacity is sufficient to deal with moisture in large living spaces or some basements. At its highest fan speed setting, it also generates a high enough airflow for generating air movement in pretty large spaces. Beyond that, it runs efficiently and decently quietly, making it a strong match for TV or entertainment spaces.
Excellent dehumidification capacity.
Impressive overall efficiency.
Consistently quieter than most other full-sized options.
Large water tank.
Max airflow can generate air movement in larger spaces.
Somewhat bulky footprint.
Max fan speed can still produce a somewhat distracting level of noise.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is an adequate option for use in bedrooms, though this isn't really its intended use. This is a bulky machine that produces high airflow and a lot of heat during sustained operation, which could make for an unpleasant overnight experience. On the upside, it offers enough capacity for the biggest of primary suites, and is relatively quiet at lower fan speeds. It also runs quite efficiently and won't have too big an impact on your utility bill even with frequent use.
Excellent dehumidification capacity.
Impressive overall efficiency.
Consistently quieter than most other full-sized options.
Large water tank.
Generates a lot of heat while running.
Somewhat bulky footprint.
Minimum airflow is still a little on the higher end, and could prove disruptive in smaller spaces.
Max fan speed can still produce a somewhat distracting level of noise.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran provides excellent dehumidification capacity. It's capable of effectively lowering moisture levels within fairly large spaces, like bigger living rooms, basements, or even smaller garages.
Excellent dehumidification capacity.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is a decently quiet dehumidifier. It won't be a massive disturbance if you have it set up to run in an office or bedroom at its lowest speed, and while it does get louder at higher speeds, it should still mostly be masked by a TV or speaker playing at a normal volume.
Consistently quieter than most other full-sized options.
Max fan speed can still produce a somewhat distracting level of noise.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran delivers sub-par performance when it comes to maintaining a steady temperature while dehumidifying. It releases quite a lot of heat during sustained operation and could render smaller rooms uncomfortably hot and stuffy.
Generates a lot of heat while running.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is available in two colors: 'Black' and 'White.' We tested the 'White' model, and for those interested, here's the product label.
If you come across a different variant of this dehumidifier, let us know in the comments so that we can update our review.
Popular Dehumidifier Comparisons
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is a high-end 50-pint dehumidifier with many smart features. It competes in a somewhat crowded section of the market, with many other manufacturers offering units with similar advertised specifications and features, like an onboard humidistat, digital controls, and Wi-Fi connectivity. That said, in terms of real-world performance, the LG is something of a standout, as it provides superior dehumidification capacity compared to alternatives like the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 or GE APYR50LC, not to mention lower operating noise. The one area where it falls slightly short of its rivals is in its lack of a built-in drain pump, which renders it practically impossible to have it drain into any sort of elevated basin, like a sink or a high-walled tub; the Midea MAD50PS1AWT-C offers that capability in a smaller package to boot.
If you're interested in alternatives, check out our recommendations for the best dehumidifiers. Alternatively, if you're dealing with moisture problems in specific parts of your home, see our picks for the best basement dehumidifiers and the best dehumidifiers for bedrooms.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran and GE APYR50LC each have their own advantages. The LG can dehumidify an equivalently sized space a little faster thanks to its higher dehumidification capacity, and it runs considerably quieter than the GE. The LG also has less impact on a room's temperature, though its performance isn't particularly impressive in this respect. Meanwhile, the GE features a pump for drainage into an elevated basin and has a slightly slimmer overall profile.
The Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 and LG PuriCare Sonoran suit slightly different uses. The Frigidaire has a larger internal water tank that won't need to be emptied as often, and features an integrated pump for continuous drainage over the walls of a tub or a sink, making it a better option for use in basements or bathrooms. That said, the LG holds a slight advantage in dehumidification capacity and runs significantly quieter, making it the more suitable option for spaces like TV rooms or bedrooms.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran is a slightly more versatile dehumidifier than the Midea MAD50PS1AWT-C. The LG has a fractionally higher dehumidification capacity, runs considerably quieter, and has a considerably wider range of airflow, allowing it to better adapt to a range of room sizes and temperatures. That said, the Midea is far more compact, features an integrated drain pump, and produces slightly less heat while running for sustained periods.
Test Results
This is a somewhat large appliance. Its footprint is broadly similar to that of other 50-pint units like the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1, and as a result, you're likely to have some trouble finding space for it in smaller or more cluttered rooms.
This dehumidifier has a few different drainage options from its side-mounted water tank. The tank itself is impressively large, though you still might need to empty it out a few times per day if the dehumidifier is running in an especially humid room. The tank is easy to pull out and pour out. If you'd rather have the unit run continuously, without having to empty its tank, there's a hose port to have drain into a floor drain or some other receptacle. That said, unlike the Midea MAD50PS1AWT-C, there's no drain pump for draining into an elevated container.
This unit's dehumidification capacity is excellent. It's well-suited for large spaces like living rooms or even some basements, and can quickly lower the moisture level in smaller rooms.
In testing, it's worth noting that this unit delivered superior dehumidification performance on subsequent runs, after the test room had returned to baseline conditions.
This unit provides impressive dehumidification efficiency. Its overall consumption is fractionally higher than that of some other 50-pint units, such as the Midea MAD50PS1AWT-C, but this difference is unlikely to be noticeable on your utility bill.
This is a decently quiet dehumidifier. At its lowest fan speed, it's noticeably quieter than some of its peers and should fade into the background with most other kitchen appliances, like a dishwasher or a refrigerator. It gets a little noisier at its highest fan speed, but you can still mask its operating noise with a TV playing nearby at a normal volume.
The LG PuriCare Sonoran's airflow range is decent. It moves a high volume of air, particularly at higher settings, which helps generate airflow in larger or very damp spaces, like basements. That said, airflow remains relatively high at lower fan speeds, and it doesn't really provide a non-disruptive option for areas like a bedroom or nursery, where overly high airflow can feel disruptive.
