We started testing and reviewing air purifiers in 2020, and Levoit stood out for its solid performance without a large price tag. They have released many units so if you have been researching air purifiers for a while, you are likely to have seen their brand more than once. From their popular Core range to their newer Vital models, Levoit covers all bases.
The Core 300 was the first air purifier under $100 that we were happy to recommend, but since then, Levoit has released many new devices, and we have had a chance to test the vast majority of them.
Here’s the thing though: Not all Levoit air purifiers are created equal. Some models should be avoided, and I will discuss them at the end of the article.
As always, we bought every device on the list with our own money so we could run our usual battery of tests to gather comparable data in order to benchmark each Levoit air purifier against the more than 90 units we have reviewed to date.
Staff picks: The Levoit air purifiers we recommend
The TL:DR of the article, including the video version of what you’re about to read if you keep scrolling.
These are our recommendations at a glance, including some key facts and figures so you can quickly compare the air purifiers against one another:
| FOR MOST PEOPLE | FOR LARGE SPACES | BUDGET OPTION | TOP OF THE RANGE | |
| Levoit Vital 200S | Levoit Core 600S | Levoit Vital 100S | Levoit EverestAir | |
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| Time to PM1 zero | 23 mins | 15 mins | 37 mins | 16 mins |
| CADR | 263 CFM | 373 CFM | 146 CFM | 365 CFM |
| Filter tech | Bonded particle + carbon | Bonded particle + carbon | Bonded particle + carbon | Bonded particle + carbon |
| Max room size (5 ACH) | 394 sq. ft. | 559 sq. ft. | 219 sq. ft. | 547 sq. ft. |
| Noise levels | 38-57 dB | 40-61 dB | 37-53 dB | 39-57 dB |
| Yearly running costs | $96.82 | $195.13 | $81.98 | $206.36 |
| List price | $189.99 | $299.99 | $139.99 | $499.99 |
If you want to learn more about any (or all!) the units on the table above, read on to find my notes based on my experience using all of them at home.
1. Best for most people: Levoit Vital 200S
Retailing at $189.99, the Vital 200S is one of the latest models from Levoit and it comes with a lot of upgraded features.
The Vital 200S has a dust CADR of 263 CFM and comes with a removable pre-filter and a bonded particle and pelleted activated carbon filter, which can remove tiny particles, smells and gases from the air.
But all this info means nothing until you test the air cleaning performance of the device, so I’m happy to report that this unit lives up to its specifications.
The Vital 200S took 23 minutes to clear our 728 cubic feet test room of PM1 pollutants from incense smoke, which is impressive considering this is faster than more expensive air purifiers such as the $750 Rabbit Air A3 (24 minutes), the $275 Coway Airmega 250S (24 minutes) and the $250 PuroAir 400 (30 minutes).
What we really like
What we think could be better
One simple thing I really like about the Vital 200S that makes me choose it over the Levoit Core series is the fact that it comes with a removable pre-filter. Dirty pre-filters can make a big difference to air cleaning performance, so having something that you can remove makes the job much easier compared to the cylindrical all-in-one filters.
| HouseFresh rating: | ◼️◼️◼️◼️◼️◼️◼️◻️◻️◻️ 7.6/10 |
| Time to clean our 728 cubic feet test room (with the device running at top speed): | – 23 minutes (top speed) – 46 minutes (sub-45 dB speed) |
| Air purifier technology: | Bonded particle and activated carbon filter with removable pre-filter |
| Recommended room size (4.8 air changes per hour): | 375 sq. ft. (5 ACH) |
| Clean air delivery rate (CADR): | – HouseFresh PM1: 260 cfm – AHAM PM2.5: 263 cfm (dust) |
| Dimensions (in inches / in cm): | 15.6D x 8.5W x 19.8H inches (39.3D x 21.5W x 50.2H cm) |
| Weight (in pounds / in kg): | 13.2 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Filter life: | 12 months |
| Noise level in decibels (measured from 3 ft. away with a sound level meter): | Speed 1: 38.3 dB Speed 2: 41.9 dB Speed 3: 53.8 dB Speed 4: 57.7 dB |
| Electricity consumption in watts (recorded with an electricity usage monitor): | Standby mode: 0.97 watts Speed 1: 5.71 watts Speed 2: 8.01 watts Speed 3: 31.96 watts Speed 4: 44.55 watts |
| Estimated running cost (electricity consumption + official filter replacement): | – Annual energy cost: $49.48 – Annual filter cost: $49.99 |
| Manufacturer’s warranty: | 2 years |
| Country of manufacture: | China |
2. Best for large spaces: Levoit Core 600S
For just under $300 you get a powerful air purifier with a CADR rating of 373 CFM that can clean large rooms of up to 559 sq. ft.
Based on the CADR report from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, the Levoit Core 600S is the most powerful air purifier in the Levoit range. With a dust CADR of 373 CFM, the 600S can provide five air changes in spaces up to 559 sq. ft..
When we tested the Core 600S’s particle removal performance, it cleaned all PM1 pollutants in our test room in just 22 minutes, which is faster than the popular Coway Airmega AP-1512hh (26 minutes) and even more expensive air purifiers such as the $900 IQAir HealthPro Plus and the $430 Alen BreatheSmart 45i (30 minutes).
What we really like
What we think could be better
As with all of the Core S range, you can monitor and control the Core 600S using Levoit’s VeSync app. The features include a timer, sleep mode display lock and the option to turn the display lights off to help you sleep. It also has an AQI (Air Quality Indicator) that displays the state of your air in both numerical form and a color-coded light wheel.
| HouseFresh rating: | ★★★★★ |
| Time to clean our 728 cubic feet test room (with the device running at top speed): | – 16 minutes (top speed) – 32 minutes (sub-45 dBA speed) |
| Air purifier technology: | Pre-filter, particle filter for airborne particles and activated carbon filter. |
| Recommended room size (5 air changes per hour): | 559.5 sq. ft. |
| Clean air delivery rate (CADR): | Dust: 373 CFM Smoke: 377 CFM Pollen: 437 CFM |
| Dimensions (in inches / in cm): | 12.3 x 12.3 x 23.6 inches (31.3 x 31.3 x 60 cm) |
| Weight (in pounds / in kg): | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) |
| Filter life: | 6 months |
| Noise level in decibels (measured from 3 ft. away with a sound level meter): | Speed 1: 40.9 dB Speed 2: 45.9 dB Speed 3: 61.4 dB |
| Electricity consumption in watts (recorded with an electricity usage monitor): | Standby mode: 1.53 watts Speed 1: 7.92 watts Speed 2: 11.35 watts Speed 3: 21.15 watts Speed 4: 49.27 watts |
| Estimated running cost (electricity consumption + official filter replacement): | $174.71 per year |
| Manufacturer’s warranty: | 2 years |
| Country of manufacture: | China |
3. Best budget option: Levoit Vital 100S
The best-performing Levoit air purifier you can buy for less than $140.
The Vital 100S retails at $139.99, but it can usually be found for $109.99, making it the best option for those on a tight budget. With a dust CADR of 146 CFM, this air purifier will be able to clean the air in spaces up to 219 sq. ft. five times in one hour. It cleared our test room of PM1 smoke pollutants in 37 minutes — which is 17 minutes faster than our previous budget Levoit recommendation, the Core 300.
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It also comes with features that make your life easier, like a child lock, four-timer settings, and you can also switch off the display lights to ensure a sound night’s sleep. If budget is on your mind, the Levoit Vital 100S will give you plenty of bang for your buck.
| HouseFresh rating: | ★★★★☆ |
| Time to clean our 728 cubic feet test room (with the device running at top speed): | 37 minutes |
| Air filtration technology: | Pre-filter and bonded particle + activated carbon filter. |
| Recommended room size (4.8 air changes per hour): | 219 sq. ft. |
| Clean air delivery rate (CADR): | Smoke: 134 cfm Dust: 146 cfm Pollen: 186 cfm |
| Dimensions (in inches / in cm): | 6.4 x 12.8 x 16.1 in (16.3D x 32.5W x 40.8H cm) |
| Weight (in pounds / in kg): | 7.28 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Filter life: | 9 months |
| Noise level in decibels (measured from 3 ft. away with a sound level meter): | Speed 1: 37.5 dB Speed 2: 42.6 dB Speed 3: 48.7 dB Speed 4: 53.8 dB |
| Electricity consumption in watts (recorded with an electricity usage monitor): | Standby: 1.6 watts Sleep mode: 3.2 watts Speed 1: 5 watts Speed 2: 8.7 watts Speed 3: 15.4 watts Speed 4: 27.3 watts |
| Estimated running cost (electricity consumption + official filter replacement): | $81.98 per year |
| Cost per CADR cfm (based on dust CFM as reported by AHAM): | $0.96 |
| Manufacturer’s warranty: | 2 years |
| Country of manufacture: | China |
4. Best Levoit money can buy: Levoit EverestAir
If you want the best Levoit air purifier money can buy, look no further than the $499.99 Levoit EverestAir.
As soon as we unboxed the Levoit EverestAir, I knew it would be special. Not only does it look like something Apple might design, but it also has all the features you need from an air purifier AND its air cleaning performance blew us away. However, it is not cheap, with an RRP of $499.99.
It has a dust CADR of 365 CFM and it was able to complete our particle removal test in a speedy 16 minutes when running at its top speed and in just 29 minutes when running at sub-45 dB (speed 2). This is one powerful air purifier.
What we really like
What we think could be better
Most air purifiers look the same: white boxes with rounded or sharp edges and dotted patterns all around. But it’s clear that Levoit tried to do something different with the EverestAir, and along the way they ended up creating an air purifier that will make many Dyson lovers turn their heads. If you are willing to pay a little more, you can get a very powerful air purifier that looks great and you can run quietly at lower fan speeds without worrying about it not doing a good job.
| HouseFresh rating: | ★★★★★ |
| Time to clean our 728 cubic feet test room (with the device running at top speed): | 16 minutes |
| Air purifier technology: | 3-Stage Filtration (Pre-filter for large particles, main filter for airborne particles, high-efficiency activated carbon filter for odors and gasses) |
| Recommended room size (4.8 air changes per hour): | 563 sq. ft. |
| Clean air delivery rate (CADR): | Dust: 365 CFM Smoke: 363 CFM Pollen: 428 CFM |
| Dimensions (in inches / in cm): | 18.9L x 8.5W x 23.2H inches (48L x 21.6W x 58.9H cm) |
| Weight (in pounds / in kg): | 20.7 lbs (9.39 kg) |
| Filter life: | 12-15 months |
| Noise level in decibels (measured from 3 ft. away with a sound level meter): | Speed 1: 39.1 dB Speed 2: 43.2 dB Speed 3: 48.6 dB Turbo: 57.8 dB |
| Electricity consumption in watts (recorded with an electricity usage monitor): | Standby mode: 1.26 watts Speed 1: 9.85 watts Speed 2: 15.59 watts Speed 3: 26.6 watts Turbo: 69.8 watts |
| Estimated running cost (electricity consumption + official filter replacement): | $206.36 per year |
| Cost per CADR cfm (based on dust CFM as reported by AHAM): | $1.37 |
| Manufacturer’s warranty: | 2 years |
| Country of manufacture: | China |
Two other solid Levoit air purifiers that nearly made the list
These two units didn’t make the cut but they might be just what you are looking for, so they are worthy of your consideration.
Levoit Core 400S
With a CADR rating of 260 CFM, the Core 400S is best suited to medium-sized rooms of up to 370.5 sq. ft. It comes with a bonded, cylindrical filter that includes a pre-filter mesh, a main particle (HEPA-like) filter and an activated carbon filter to tackle smells and VOCs.
As with other air purifiers in the Levoit Core S line, the 400S comes with an on-board air quality sensor, an LED ring that shows air quality in real life, auto-mode, sleep mode and smartphone connectivity through the VeSync app. This is great considering its price of $219.99.
However, this device didn’t make our short list because the Levoit Vital 200S outperformed it and you can buy it for just $189.99 so we didn’t feel the 400S offered as good a deal as it once did when you compare it to the new Levoit Vital line.
Levoit Core 300 and Core 300S
The Core 300 doesn’t come with any bells and whistles but it’s a solid air cleaner you can buy for $99.99. In our tests, it outperformed much more expensive units like the AROEVE MK04, the Dyson TP07 and the Molekule Air Mini.
The Core 300S is the smart sibling of the 300. It comes with an on-board air quality sensor, auto-mode and smartphone connectivity. It is also more energy efficient than the Core 300 and has improved air cleaning performance.
These two are some of my favorite air purifiers from previous years. In fact, they both used to be featured on this very same list up to this point. But in 2025 and with the release of the Levoit Vital range, the Core 300 and the Core 300S no longer offer the value they once did.
Other Levoit units we tested but don’t recommend
As I mentioned in the introduction not all Levoit models are worth it. These are the models you should avoid:
- Levoit Core Mini – This little device is a big seller but it is way too underpowered to clean the air in even the smallest of rooms. You are better off getting the Core 300 or the Core 300S instead of the Core Mini.
- Levoit Vital 100 – This is not a bad air purifier, but in 2025, you will get better value for your money with the upgraded Levoit Vital 100S.
- Levoit LV-PUR131 – This is an older Levoit unit that took 52 minutes to clean our test room, but considering it costs $189.99, you are much better off choosing the Levoit Vital 200S for the same price.
- Levoit LV-H132 – A very popular air purifier from Levoit that is hard to recommend as it took 98 minutes to clean our 728 cubic feet test room of smoke particles, making it close to useless for most rooms.
- Levoit LV-H128 – One of the cheapest Levoit models on the market, but as with other small units, it doesn’t have enough power to keep even the smallest room clean and took a whooping 162 minutes to clean our test room.
- Levoit Core 200S – Selling for $89.99, the Core 200S might seem like a great catch but our performance tests show it is not powerful enough. It took 56 minutes to reach PM1 zero in our small test room, which is not useless as the LV-H128, but you’d be better off spending an extra $10 and get better performance with the Levoit Core.
What to look for when buying a Levoit air purifier
Air purifiers are the ideal device for removing pollutants from the air in your home. The EPA states that the average American spends about 90% of their time indoors, making you susceptible to the short and long-term adverse health effects of indoor air pollution.
When choosing a Levoit air purifier, you need to ensure it’s the right unit for your home. Looks and cleaning power are all well and good, but other factors must be considered.
1. How big is your room?
When it comes to air purifiers, size matters; buying a unit that is too small for your room won’t be very effective. On the other hand, buying one that’s too big will be overkill and a waste of energy and money.
That’s why we’ve chosen air purifiers to suit a variety of room sizes so that you can find the right unit for your space. Check out our SPECS & FEATURES table to see what size room each unit is most effective in.
You can also use our CFM calculator to see what minimum CADR you would need to achieve 4.8 air changes per hour (which is the rate recommended by the EPA):
2. What is your budget?
It’s not just the initial cost of the air purifier you need to consider; it’s also the unit’s running costs.
All of these air purifiers need electricity to run and it’s recommended that you run your unit 24/7; this costs money in energy bills. Some air purifiers are more efficient than others, so check their ‘Estimated energy consumption” before making your decision.
Also the HEPA filters that Levoit air purifiers use need to be replaced periodically so that they can remain effective at all times. Replacement filters come at a cost, so check how much they are and how often they need replacing to factor into your budget.
3. What features do you need/want?
In our selection, there are different features that each unit includes (and some are the same). Think about which of these you need/want on your air purifier.
Some people prefer to get an air purifier with auto mode so that they can switch it on and forget about it. Others, want to have air purifiers with app connectivity to connect to their smart home routines.
4. How much noise do they make?
All air purifiers make noise from the motor running and fan spinning, getting louder at high fan speeds. But they don’t all emit the same level of noise. If you’re like me and you work with your air purifier running, you’ll want a unit that’s as quiet as possible.
That’s why we give you noise level data in our SPECS & FEATURES table and as noise is subjective, we record the sound of each unit on all fan speeds so that you can get an idea of the noise it makes.
Check out our YouTube channel for all sound tests.
Common questions about Levoit air purifiers
In August, Vesync (the owners of the Levoit brand) have voluntarily stopped using True HEPA in their advertising. While this doesn’t confirm that Levoit didn’t use True HEPA accreditation, it is a little worrying that they didn’t fight their case with Dyson, the company that challenged them via the BBB National Advertising Division.
According to CleanAirStars, Levoit still uses CADR under AHAM AC-1 and those CADR scores are much higher than what we find with Dyson units for $ spent. We also confirmed that Levoit units are much better at removing pollutants in our home lab performance tests, the $99 Levoit Core 300 took 40 minutes to remove particles compared to the Dyson HP04, which took 84 minutes to do the same.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), 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.”
Levoit air purifiers are all 100% ozone-free. By using high-grade mechanical filters (rather than Ionizer or UV technology), Levoit offers excellent purifier performance without the risk of emitting harmful ozone.
Levoit is a relatively new brand, having launched in 2017. Despite their tender years, they have rapidly gained popularity thanks to their excellent product performance and very reasonable prices.
Levoit products often rank highly amongst independent product reviews and each unit we’ve tested has impressed us. From gauging customer feedback online, Levoit are often praised for their helpful customer support, with centers in the US, Europe, and Asia. What’s more, Levoit offers special discounts through VerifyPass to active military personnel, veterans, medical staff, first responders, and teachers, which is a big plus from our point of view.
Wrapping up
If you’re looking for an air purifier to use in your home, Levoit has a vast range for you to choose from.
Each unit made by Levoit is well-engineered to remove pollutants from the air in your home, is easy to use and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to run.
They have units for a variety of room sizes and budgets. Some come with cool features like auto mode, AQI and app connectivity, and some are there for those who like things a little simpler.
But if you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you have questions about any of the air purifiers on this list, please leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you right away.
2 Levoit vital 200s or one Everestair for the main floor kitchen dining room into living room?
It would depends on total room size. Using two would likely give you a better air cleaning power for the overall space as you could run one in the kitchen and then another in the living room. For calculations for air changes you would just add up the CADR for each Vital 200S.
Hi. I wrote you earlier. Maybe my email was obnoxiously long. Apologies. I just spent the last 3 hours on your website here … after another day lost in the online world of purifiers and the very limited choices in Canada for ones sold here, without need for U.S. purchase during unpredictable tariff madness. Not to mention duty. Amazon.ca is lacking in the majority of models for companies like Levoit. They do have the 200s vital that had been interesting me all day – so glad you rate it highly. I guess my questions are, about the particle size, given my covid concerns and purpose for a purifier and the Dyson/yanking the Hepa label confuses me on that. And I thought I had read the noise level of the 200s was quieter than your ranking at low levels but that just shows I need a break from all this reading. Poor memory. I would also like to ask for clarification if possible, about removing parts of the filter system to replace but leaving the HEPA alone (it sounds like there IS a ‘HEPA’ in the 200s? I had read elsewhere maybe that the cylinders complicate things with everything bonded together and therefore whole thing must be replaced when it gets gunky, even if HEPA ok. So I thought that meant in box shaped ones like the 200S it WAS possible to replace parts of the filter system. Anyway. I hope I can hear back from you. Your site is amazing.
Thanks Lisa! Hopefully added some info in the previous reply. Our ranking for sound is done in our house that has a higher background noise than a silent room – which is what most brands use to test. So we often have higher sound levels for speed 1/sleep.
Again I wouldn’t worry about lack of HEPA grade as we found that the filters used in the Levoit’s can be very effective at removing tiny particles from the air due to the way the air passes multiple times across the filters. HEPA grade is useful for first pass filtration usage like in a power plant but in a home – MERV 13 and above are perfectly suited.