Levoit

Launched in 2017, Levoit is a relatively new manufacturer that has rapidly gained popularity due to the air cleaning performance of their devices at very reasonable prices. They are part of the VeSync group of brands.

Levoit is an American-based brand, headquartered in California. Research and development is carried out in their HQ and, once the purifier has been designed, it is then manufactured in China.

Prices for Levoit air purifiers range from $50 to $500.

CONTROVERSIES

In 2023, Levoit’s parent company (VeSync) voluntarily discontinued the use of the term ‘True HEPA’ in their advertising after being challenged by Dyson in front of the BBB National Programs National Advertising Division.

What do industry experts say about this?

• CleanAirStars clarified that Levoit devices are tested independently under AHAM AC-1 conditions for CADR and this is what matters most. Their data shows that Levoit air purifiers have a higher CADR/$ and CADR/dBA than the company issuing the complaint (Dyson).
• Air purifier manufacturer Smart Air stated that this change doesn’t affect the CADR score associated with Levoit units. The post also said, “The Corsi-Rosenthal boxes with MERV filters are proof of fast filtration with non-HEPA filters.”