GE ADSE50X vs LG DT501BKR0
Two of the portable dehumidifiers in our best portable dehumidifiers comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 49.64 pints/day Appendix X1 capacity, 2.01 L/kWh integrated energy factor
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 49.81 pints/day Appendix X1 capacity, 2.01 L/kWh integrated energy factor
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | GE ADSE50X | LG DT501BKR0 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water removal capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR / DOE Appendix X1 water-removal capacity in pints per day. Missing values take the category minimum. | 49.64 pints/day | 49.81 pints/day | 34% |
| Integrated energy factorOfficial ENERGY STAR integrated energy factor, in liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 2.01 L/kWh | 2.01 L/kWh | 32% |
| ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes when the official ENERGY STAR record marks Most Efficient as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 18% |
| Connected capableYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists the model as connected-capable. Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 16% |
| Water removal capacity (ENERGY STAR / DOE Appendix X1) | 49.64 pints/day | 49.81 pints/day | info |
| Integrated energy factor (ENERGY STAR) | 2.01 L/kWh | 2.01 L/kWh | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 519 kWh/year | 524 kWh/year | info |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No | No | info |
| Connected capable (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Product type (ENERGY STAR) | Portable Dehumidifier | Portable Dehumidifier | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | HFC-32 | HFC-32 | info |
| Certified model number | ADSE50X**# | DT501BKR0 | info |
| CoolPick score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
GE ADSE50X
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official integrated energy factor of 2.01 L/kWh
- High official Appendix X1 capacity (49.64 pints/day)
Watch out for
- Not marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable
LG DT501BKR0
Better published figure on: Water removal capacity.
What we like
- Official integrated energy factor of 2.01 L/kWh
- High official Appendix X1 capacity (49.81 pints/day)
Watch out for
- Not marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable
Verdict
Two major-appliance 50-pint-class portables. The LG DT501BKR0 record lists 49.81 pints/day and 2.01 L/kWh. The GE ADSE50X record (certified as ADSE50X**#) lists 49.64 pints/day and 2.01 L/kWh. Neither is marked Most Efficient or connected-capable on the official record.
- GE ADSE50X: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: ADSE50X
- GE ADSE50X: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset
- LG DT501BKR0: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: DT501BKR0
- LG DT501BKR0: ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers dataset