Overview
Review and ranking of Levoit air purifiers based on four years of hands-on testing, focusing on air cleaning performance, noise, energy use, and cost to help consumers select the best model for their needs.
Best Levoit Air Purifiers: Top Picks and Performance
- The Levoit Vital 200S is the top recommendation for most people due to fast cleaning, moderate noise, and low running cost.
- For large spaces, the Levoit Core 600S offers powerful particle removal and strong value versus higher-priced competitors.
- The budget choice is the Levoit Vital 100S, noted for efficiency, competitive cleaning speed, and affordable price.
- The premium pick is the Levoit Everest Air, chosen for high cleaning power, efficient operation, appealing design, and advanced smart features.
Performance, Features, and Costs
- Testing measured cleaning times for PM1, PM2.5, and PM10; faster times indicate better performance.
- Vital 200S cleaned a 728 ft³ room in 18 minutes at $189.99, with low annual energy and filter costs ($17.94).
- Core 600S cleaned the same space in 15 minutes, with filter changes needed every 6 months; total annual running cost is $191.46.
- Vital 100S cleaned test room in 28 minutes and consumes low energy at $28.30/year; filter replacement recommended every 9 months.
- Everest Air cleaned a room in 14 minutes, even at low noise settings; total running cost is $173.57/year, with strong performance and attractive appearance.
Sound and Energy Comparisons
- Vital 200S: Noise ranges from 38.3 dB (low) to 57.7 dB (high).
- Core 600S: Louder at maximum (up to 61.4 dB) but offers high airflow.
- Vital 100S: Quieter than many budget competitors, with efficient power use at all speeds.
- Everest Air: Quiet even at higher speeds and efficient energy use, adding $7.35/year to the bill if run 24/7.
Noteworthy Alternatives
- Levoit Core 400S: Effective and feature-rich, cleaned room in 22 minutes.
- Levoit Core 300 and 300S: Reliable, widely available, but less efficient than newer models.
- Core 300S includes auto mode and is more efficient than the older Core 300.
Models to Avoid
- Levoit Core Mini, LV-H128, LV-H132, Core 200S: Underpowered, slow cleaning, and inefficient for long-term costs.
- Outdated Vital 100: Lower performance and higher energy use than 100S.
- Levoit Pure 131S: Known for faults after warranty expiration.
Decisions
- Best overall for most people: Levoit Vital 200S.
- Best for large spaces: Levoit Core 600S.
- Best budget pick: Levoit Vital 100S.
- Best regardless of price: Levoit Everest Air.
- Avoid: Levoit Core Mini, LV-H128, LV-H132, Core 200S, older Vital 100, Pure 131S.