Levoit - Core 200S

\+1 for Levoit. Haven't had a single problem and we have 3 of them.

We have the Core 200S-P [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FJ678YK](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FJ678YK)

I have a ~700 square foot 1 bedroom for me, my spouse, and our kid… just adopted two kittens and have 3 litter boxes (reluctantly) — one in bedroom, one in hallway, and one in living room. All stainless steel. If you don’t already have steel boxes then make the switch now! We also use the new Okocat Multi-cat Litter with plant-based odor block (dark green bag available on Chewy!). We have a Windmill purifier, Levoit 200S Core, and another Windmill purifier respectively in those areas. I’m allergic to dust mites and dander but also wanted to eliminate the pet smells in general. I swear on my family the smell has gone away running the units 24/7 and toggling between high/low/sleep/eco modes. Our kittens LOVE taking a dump in the bedroom litter box right as we decide to go to bed 😤🤣 and last night I reached over to put the Windmill unit on Boost mode. The scent discipated within a minute!

Yes it is possible to develop a cat allergy later in life. There may also be a dose issue where he was fine visiting for a few hours but not living there. I dealt with this personally and this was the advice from my allergist. Make his bedroom a cat-free zone. Clean it thoroughly and keep the doors closed. Get an air-purifier for the bedroom. I use the Levoit core 200. Keep his sheets and towels away from the cats - preferably in his room. His laundry should be promptly brought back into his room once dried - no leaving a basket out on the couch. He can take allergy medicine. There are pills (I take generic Zyrtec) and nose sprays (I take generic Flonase) and eyedrops (I take generic Pataday). You can help to lower the cat dander burden in the rest of the apartment. Keep it clean, vacuumed and dusted. It is best if the allergic person does not do this chore. Consider draping a cat blanket over the couch and upholstered chairs and washing this blanket frequently. I use a large piece of fleece and it works great. It is like a magnet for cat hair and then I just wash it once a week. Your allergic roommate can just fold the blanket up and put it to one side when he sits on the couch. Grooming the cats frequently will also lessen the amount that they shed.

Second these. I have a couple 300 and some 200 in my kids rooms. I love them

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I flashed esphome on my levoit core 200s and couldn’t be happier. I used this https://github.com/acvigue/esphome-levoit-air-purifier

We have and like this one. It works. When I have the bright idea to cook salmon on a piping hot cast iron I get a text from it in my kids room upstairs asking wtf I’m doing. Filters last a while and are pretty affordable

Levoit is loud for sure - the 200 is also not gonna be big enough; they say it filters 1800sqft/hr, and ideally your filter will process the air 4x/hr (so the 200s would be good for ~450sqft) I personally (in a 330sqft studio) have a levoit core 200 in the bathroom (where the litter box is) and a core 300 in the main room. The 200 is loud enough (on the lowest setting) that it sounds like the heater or bathroom fan is running. I’d recommend focusing on the rooms with the litter boxes, before worrying about the bigger spaces

This creates trace amounts of ozone. Fine for humans but not for tiny lungs and sensitive respiratory systems. Seconding the above, I use the Core 200S with a HEPA filter.

Corsi Rosenthal box. You might be able to build a huge one with PC fans to cover 2,000 square feet but realistically you're looking at two or three of them. It's common for air purifier manufacturers to mislead when it comes to coverage area. My Levoit Core 200s is advertised on Amazon as providing coverage for a 1,000 square foot room. In reality, it *could change the air in a 1,000 square foot space but only once in an hour on it's highest speed. You want more air changes per hour. Going by 5 air changes an hour on it's highest fan speed, the Core 200s covers 200 square feet. So even though Costco might be saying the Homedics covers 1,000+ square feet, it's likely based on one air change an hour. Here are some recs for air purifiers that can filter the air in large spaces: https://housefresh.com/air-purifiers-for-large-spaces/ Again, the square footage is based on the highest fan setting. If you're trying to clean the air in 2,000 square feet, you'll probably need 3 or 4 Smart Air Blast Minis or multiples of whatever purifier appeals to you.

I have a Levoit Core 200s. Unfortunately it's underpowered for my space. At the time of purchase I wasn't aware of how to calculate Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR). I still use it but it's more of a supplement. I've had zero issues with it in the 3.5 years I've owned it. I keep it on 24/7. Here is a CADR calculator: https://housefresh.com/cadr-calculator/ It basically tells you what CADR you need based on your room size. The website listing for the device should tell you the CADR

It's a good device. Like I said, I've had it for 3.5 years and I've had no issues. I don't mind white noise so I think the noise level is fine based on the setting I leave it on. My general advice is a purifier for each room unless you have an open concept space/ studio.

The 200s is rated for 140 square feet based on the CADR of the highest fan setting. Not negating your experience of them being helpful in your space but didn't want the OP to think they're a good option for 700 square feet. Doesn't do much for smells. I've had one for years.

For a 300 sq foot room I recommend the Levoit Vital 200s. It's rated for close to 400 sq feet. I'd run it at the next to highest fan speed. I have the Core 200s and it's suited for a room under 200 sq feet. I generally replace my filters around the 30% mark, sometimes 20%.

Yep, I go by the percentage. I think they calculate filter life based on hours the device is running. For the majority of the day I have my Core 200s on the 2nd (of 3) fan speeds. At 1 in the morning it drops to low, just because. At 10am it kicks back to the 2nd fan speed. I have another purifier as my primary purifier so the Core is just supplemental. At some point I'll move it to my hallway closet for my cat's litter boxes. The vet seems to think the litter I use is contributing to a respiratory issue in one of my cats.

The Levoit Core 200s would work for the offices. Premier bedroom: Winix 5500-2 or Levoit Vital 200s. Living Room: Levoit Core 600s

The A231 is loud. I appreciate white noise but the A231 can be a bit much. I can't speak to the Core 300 but I don't find my Core 200 to be loud. I believe the Core 300 has a small amount of pelleted carbon which will somewhat help with smells.

bought mine when California had serious air pollution from forest fires and the sky was orange. Having air purifiers was the difference between the air in the house being breathable and not being breathable. They work. I have 3 in my house and a Levoit Core 200s in my bedroom.

Their CADR is in cubic meters per hour, where most purifiers specify CADR in CFM (cubic feet per minute). Multiple this by about .59 to change to CFM, so it's claiming \~250 cfm. (It's actually 264.) Most air purifiers at this price point (the blueair 411/511, the levoit core 200s) have a CADR of 100-150 CFM. 100 is actually sufficient for the room size (160 square feet) you're mentioning. If it's too good to be true and there's no information about them anywhere, then it usually is :)

I know you told me about CADR but I’m not sure I understand it. I’m not sure exactly, the sq ft of the room I have my Levoit in so I’m guessing 300 sq ft. I don’t smoke or own pets. I do have indoor plants (which may grow mold) and dust. I’ve had my Levoit Core 200S for about a month and had the fan on high 24/7 for about a week. Then I’ve turned it to low, med or sleep and it seems to be effective at cleaning the air. I noticed the filter is at 89% now. That seems “bad” to me. Does this mean that I will need to replace the filter at 0%?

Someone just recommended the Levoit Vital 200S that’s currently on sale at Amazon for $150. I just bought the Levoit Core 200S ($75 Amazon) and had it on high for the first several days. It seems to be helping but I will know more after a month (my preference). One thing I must remember is, I still have to be out in the world with the pollution/pollen and must find a way to do that. My area is polluted too and when the wind blows, the outdoor air seems to seep inside. Plus I’m allergic to dust and mold that grows in my indoor plants. I also have carpet and rugs. I just started taking prescription Zyrtec and Singular which should alleviate my symptoms. I have prescription nasal spray, cream and oil to use for eczema and other allergy symptoms. I don’t have pets and I don’t smoke. I’ve just developed sensitivity to these things.

Yes they make a difference. 1000 times, YES. We have the Levoit Core 200s in our bedroom. It runs 24/7. We have a senior dog with skin issues and two cats with a litterbox in the room. I also have a husband with IBS and his farts can clear a room. Every once in a while the air purifier gets turned off or accidentally unplugged. We discover it in less than 24 hours because the room starts to smell like someone is running a humane society inside of a festival portapotty. This model gets bonus points for making the perfect noise. It’s not annoying at all. I can’t stand fan noises and would rather cook to death than sleep with a ceiling fan running. The white noise hum it makes also perfectly cancels out our tinnitus. We have trouble sleeping without it now. I have a second one still brand new in the box on standby in case something happens to ours or the model is discontinued. It really makes that much of a difference!

Air purifiers really help. We have one that constantly runs in our bedroom. If it accidentally gets turned off it takes less than 24 hours for the room to smell strongly of dog, litterbox, and my husband’s farts. Strong enough to make you want to find somewhere else to sleep. It’s a Levoit Core 200s. It also makes a perfect white noise hum that drowns out tinnitus and outside noise (not like a fan. I can’t stand the sound of fans.) We love it so much that I bought a second one that we keep stored away in case the one we have decides to kick the bucket.

I like my winix 5500. I have the levoit cylinder style too among my collection. Go with the winix. It's easy to clean and quieter in my experience. Filters last much longer too.

We have a two small levoits (core 200s-p) for the bedrooms and larger (vital 100s-p) one for the living room. They also integrate easily with a smart home ecosystem if you have one because they have wifi. Like if you want them to be off when you are not home. Go to sleep mode when you go to bed. Or turn night light on Larger one has a sensor and it's always on at slow speed but it increases when it detects bad air quality or particles. But i believe they don't really work as well in a large open environments like a living room. I would move the cage to a room and have a purifier there and have it sealed. There's foam that goes under the door to keep the dust from going out of the room

If you get levoit gotta get the 100S or 200S 200S is better just pricer tho we had wild fire smokes for months in Ontario and I am allergic to dust the 100S served me well, I wish I had gone with 200S but was just to much at the time

No since they don't have hepa filter, the core are just reg dust with active carbon, you need ether 100s or 200s id go with 200s if you can

Leviots are only good for hair and dander. You can get a 100s/200s to help with that and add a Medify MA 25 or MA 40 or winix/coway to help with actual particulates and allergens. I noticed much better results running 2 purifiers to help with coverage.

All HEPA filters are disposable maintenance items, some last longer than others. For the price I’d highly recommend an MA-25 instead. I only recommend the Levoit 100 S or 200 S if you are using it *specifically* for pet hair and dander otherwise they are not that great in my opinion. I’ve owned 6 Levoit products and I wish I had spent the money on a different brand for 5 of them.

I bought 5 Vital (100 + 200) devices and 1 Core. The vitals barely reduced PM when I used them. I switched to Coway and Medify and had much better results.

I have a 600S in the bird room (Quaker and Green-wing Macaw) and the master bedroom, two 200S models in the other two rooms.

So far, so good!

Air purifiers have been worth it for me. I use the Levoit 200S and I find it great for the size of the rooms they’re used in. Should’ve gotten a bigger one for the living room though

We have a dog who plays outside and we had recently renovated the whole house after a fire. Even after a deep DEEP cleaning it felt like there were a lot of particles in the air and accumulating on the floor. Plus new paint, new floors, etc With the Levoits I can track the ppm (parts per million) going through the filter. The data backed up what I felt. The air just felt cleaner and better. I’ve had these for about 6 months. Occasionally they decouple from the app and Home Assistant but the units stay running 24/7. With smart home things I’m ok with the occasional tech support needed. There’s units that could do a larger space but for the price point they absolutely do their job

I have two Levoits and they work fine for me. Noticeable difference in air and smells after I replace an old filter or clean the clean the pre filter. They work and are at the right price point

Air purifiers is absolutely worth the money. I got the Levoit 200s at only $300 but it's been really great.

Just have the Levoit 200s but it make a big difference. Absolutely love it!

I have had two Levoit 200s and the issue with the high-pitched ball bearing after a few months is REAL. I wouldn’t buy them again. (Our larger Levoit model doesn’t have this issue, though.)

The Levoit 200S has done great for me and seems to meet all the criteria you list.

I have asthma and allergies and the air purifiers have helped a lot. I bought the Levoit 200S and it works

We have used the Levoit 200s (approx. $90 at Target) in the 4 bedrooms for the past three years and love them. We have used the Levoit Vital 200s (approx $200 at Bestbuy)for the past 30 days and LOVE them. The app is the same for both purifiers and is easy to use. they pick up so much from the air I did not know was floating around. We are not getting as sick, a cold, or feeling bad as frequently as we used to. Allergies are also less intrusive in our lives. Go with the Levoit purifiers.

Yes, it helps. I have a levoit 200S

We purchased a new oven range a month ago and I’m worried about VOC’s because we have a 9 month old baby. We did the initial “burn off” without baby in the house and then ventilated for a few hours. However I feel like I still smell a subtle daily lingering plastic smell. I definitely smell it a little if I use the stove burners, but even when the unit isn’t in use I feel like I smell something subtle. I haven’t even used the oven part since the initial burn off because I’m paranoid about VOCs. Daily I run two air purifiers around the kitchen area, a winix d360 and a Levoit 200S. I also open windows (which are right next to the oven) every morning and keep them open during the day. What else can I do to protect my baby from anything harmful coming from this new unit? I was thinking of getting a VOC monitor but saw that they mostly show relative values. So they wouldn’t tell me if the VOC level is objectively high/unsafe in our house on a daily basis, right? Or would a monitor be helpful? Thank you!!

Any purifier recommendations with that much carbon?

I have an air doctor 3500 and it seems to work fine; haven’t tried the ionizing function. I also have my LEVOIT still and it is still working. I contacted them to ask if they are HEPA and they said they do have HEPA grade…so…not sure what that situation is with them but the purifier does work, can see the dust it sucks in on the pre filter. I’m still considering also getting a Wellis to target mold/mildew/viruses but I’m hesitant for the same reason you mentioned. I’m looking for actual customer or really any feedback from anyone but what I have found is very limited and from other countries. How has it been for you? Do you notice any difference at all with it? I did find some info about hydroxyl radical production technology. Not particularly Wellis, but what they claim to use. There were some things that came up saying it is safe, but others saying it can interact with things and create different unsafe vocs, like formaldehyde. That’s what has kept me from trying it so far, but trying to find more information on Wellis and that type of technology.

I have 3 levoits: a large one in the living room (600S), a small one by the litter box (200S), and a small one in the bedroom (Another 200S). They work wonderfully and I definitely feel the difference since I have cat and dust mite allergies. If the purifier hasn’t been running for a few days my nose gets runny & I start sneezing again. They also work well when there are lots of cooking fumes or when using hot hair tools since I see the air purifiers automatically kick up the intensity to clear the air

I have a few, the levoit 200s, the coway ap 1512hh, coway 200m, Blueair 211, and a govee. How loud of a background noise are you looking for? I think the coways are a little TOO loud on high for my personal taste, the levoit 200s is a perfect level of background noise without being too loud in my opinion. The Blueairs are a little too quiet for what you are looking for on the highest setting in my opinion. At least the larger boxier versions.

I have a couple of small Levoit at home for our bedrooms, and I have no complaints. I agree with getting the biggest one you can afford, it will work more efficiently that way, but if you can only afford a small one, it will still make a difference.

I have a few of the 200 series of Levoit. No complaints. These are for a few of the rooms in my house.

I have a Levoit 200 in my living room. My house is tiny and basically got it for trying to have my house smell less doggy. It absolutely helps with that, and bonus, my sibling who is allergic to my dog has noted it helps a lot when she comes over. Love the app so I can control it when I’m not home. I don’t notice a smell with the filters. I have been debating a second purifier so I can put this one in my room full time (I move it at night). I’ve been debating a more heavy duty purifier bc we have issues with fire smoke in my area.

There isn’t anything wrong with Levoit. Lots of people use them without any issue. I am one of those people. Great machine, really makes a difference to the air quality.

I have recently purchased a Levoit core. Although it is early days, maybe a week or so, the air feels cleaner in the room it is in. I may in the future, purchase one more. I will be purchasing the same brand. No complaints so far.

I got a Levoit Core air purifier a few months ago and have been happy with it for odor control. I primarily got it as a couple friends are allergic to my cat and have suffered when visiting 😂 happy to report it’s been great in that regard, too

The "Core" series (round ones) are definitively NOT HEPA. They still clean air, but if the certification is important to you, they definitely failed to get certified and misled their customers. Their "Vital" series (rectangular) is still HEPA, but they've backed off from marketing it that way due to their legal woes.

So… I don’t know who told you that you only had to replace the filters once a year but 90 days is optimistic for a Levoit Core. And washable filters are a terrible idea, nobody makes a good washable filter. Just replace the Levoit filter whenever it gets clogged up.

I’d yank the Levoit units off this list unless cost is your biggest driver. While the Everest air is a good unit, the core is just not. It will clean air at first but it is cheap and the filter cost will add up over time. The lack of real pre-filters really kills these things. From your list, Medify is excellent. As is Coway 400. IQ Air will filter better than any of these units… but moves a lot less air doing so. I own one and I love it but I fully admit it lacks airflow and is VERY expensive. Alen is also good, you can optionally equip them with extra carbon which is nice. You won’t regret any of these purchases tbh.

1. You don’t really want an app. It is t useful in any way. Why? Because the sensor on the unit isn’t accurate, so the app won’t really tell you if your air is clean. Also because the only way to clean air is to run the unit on a constant speed 24/7. So unless your use case is very specific (vacation home, away for long periods, etc.) then an app isn’t helpful. 2. Shark is junk. Levoit cleans air just fine but is not HEPA, if that matters. Blue air is the best of the three, also isn’t HEPA but has a static generator which bothers some people. 3. Consider winix or Coway. They’re better in every way.

They’re fine. HEPA is better first pass filtration but the Levoit units clean air pretty well. They just wear out their filters sooner. I don’t love them but if I had 4 I wouldn’t throw them out! Yea I own an IQ Air but I don’t think you need one. Most people do fine with a $150 Coway.

I know exactly how you must feel, as we've been through this all before, it's overwhelming with all the different choices. My partner has a severe dust mite allergy and the first thing we bought was a Levoit true HEPA filter air purifier. Further to that, we bought a Dustro dx6 mattress vacuum cleaner. It removes all the dust mites from deep inside the mattress, UV sterilises it, and applies hot air to it too which apparently makes it hard for them to survive or multiply. Trust me the first time you use it you'll be shocked at what it pulls out - this is after vacuuming our bed daily! A combination of both have made a night and day difference, we noticed the different straight away

I’ve liked Levoit and felt it makes a difference and they have models that are cheaper around $160 or so. Just make sure you choose one with a TRUE HEPA filter, not a “HEPA like” one. It’s not the same. And HEPA is what filters for stuff like allergens and pollen, pet dander etc. I’ve also really liked Austin air bedroom machine. It’s on the more expensive side but has all the bells and whistles but it is around $1k :( that one seriously makes a dent. Also heard good things about airdoctor but haven’t personally tried it and it’s also more expensive. I actually did a [tonnnn of research on air purifiers](https://www.cleanandhonest.com/blog/best-air-purifier-hepa-mold-allergies-more) recently if you’d find this helpful in your research :) Goodluck! There’s lot of options now at different price points. Just make sure it has a real HEPA filter.

I have some Vesync purifiers. I rarely notice a difference in day to day air quality but ever since I moved to the PNW I have one or two weeks out of the year that’s pure allergy hell. I think maybe the purifiers help a little but it’s usually so bad I’m willing to throw just about any solution towards the problem even if it doesn’t actually work . I wish it wasn’t cloud based software but it works well enough for me. Many non-smart purifiers have annoying digital controllers (I used to have ones that look like giant iPod shuffles) that I can’t just slap a smart plug on to automate and I don’t want to go so far as to setup ESP controllers to hack them

I've had a Vesync air purifier for a long time, and it works great. We recently moved into a 4 story townhouse, so I picked up a few more and have been very happy. Have one on each floor and although I dont have allergies it has reduced the amount of dust in the house to almost none. Just providing you another company to check and hopefully you find one that works for you.

I really like the Levoit. It’s super quiet on the lowest setting and you can turn the lights off. My husband is a bozo who needs white noise to sleep so he always turns it up to its highest setting and then doesn’t turn the lights off. We have a coway airmega for our living area but I prefer the way the Levoit looks and my older son kept messing with the coway and it got stuck on a setting so I can’t turn it up or down. ETA I also have a roomba because I am allergic to dogs but my dog is my favorite child and I let him sleep on my bed during the day.

I have a Levoit Core series unit in each room. I can tell the difference when I run it- even visually, when the sun shines in the room I no longer see all the stuff in the air. They are reasonably priced, filters are easy to change, and have a nuce design.

How is a levoit only better for hair and dander? Hepa is hepa and vital series should be just as effective as the others. Core series is inferior. 

Yeah, as others are pointing out the pandemic is far from over. Air purifiers are a great idea. We have them in every room of the house. Get them to cover double the sq ft than the room you’ll use it in so that you can get the same coverage on lower settings. The Levoit Core series is good, has a small footprint and is pretty affordable. I’ve sent these to family. Shout out for the [Air Fanta 3Pro](https://air-fanta.com/collections/all) because it folds down and is portable for travel. [Clean Air Kits](https://www.cleanairkits.com/collections/shop-all) are also awesome. I just got the [Exhalaron](https://www.cleanairkits.com/products/exhalaron) to use for doctors appointments etc.

I chose the Levoit Core Series because its quiet operation worked well in my baby's room, and the cleaner air noticeably reduced my allergy symptoms.

Levoit are consistently ranked among the top by professional reviewers and customers alike. There are people out there who are all pissy about the fact that the filters aren't officially HEPA certified anymore and have made it their life mission to shit on Levoit at any opportunity, but the fact is that it's just not important as the filters are still among the best performing, with or without the certification and it's wholly irrelevant for most people's uses. My main advice would be to get the largest unit you can afford, as small ones are much less effective. Large ones can always be run on a slower speed if put into a small room, but generally it's best to use the highest speed you can handle without being annoyed by it. The Vital 100S and Vital 200S have washable mesh pre-filters which is one of their main advantages over the Core series, but the Core series are still very good. The washable pre-filters just help keep the primary filter lasting a little longer between replacements. However, reviewers have noted that the Vital 200S is the better choice over the 100S due to being quieter, more power efficient, and larger. The Core series have a non-washable pre-filter which you can vacuum every couple of weeks with a soft brush. They are still excellent purifiers, and there are plenty of options for third-party replacement filters which are just as good, but cheaper than the originals. There are also good third party filter options for the Vital series as well. Since an air purifier is designed to be turned on and left running constantly, the smart features aren't really necessary unless you would like to control the speed every night when you go to bed, or set schedules where it runs at maximum when you're out, and then returns to a lower speed when you're home, etc. Other than something like that, the non-smart enabled ones will do just fine. Also remember that the room sizes they claim can be purified are exaggerated greatly for all brands and models. The really small units which can fit on your night table by the bed and sell for cheaply won't be very effective.

We have a Levoit and love it, it has made such a noticeable difference. 3 settings, first one is quiet, the loudest one we use as a white noise machine at night.

We don’t have allergies but we do have a dog who has issues with shedding/dander and it has definitely improved the air quality

Hey! I have 5 Levoit smart purifiers around my home on Google Home ecosystem, and it works flawlessly.

We have several LeVoit smart purifiers and they’re outstanding. Our old home is super dusty and these units have made a huge impact on how we feel and no longer see tons of random dust particles in the air.

I have had one Levoit Smart Air Purifier in every room of the house for several years now. I initially bought a few and but was uneasy about the expensive investment I was getting myself into. But I ended up liking them so much I kept getting more and more. I have no regrets even though I’ve spent over $1500 total on them. They make a huge difference (home for a small family + several pets). Actually only regret is I didn’t do this sooner. I’ve suffered from allergies most of my life, to the point that I always walk around 24/7/365 with giant wads of tissues in my pockets. These things make it much more bearable. Pro-tip, you can prolong the filter life by vacuuming the gunk off them. Probably should do it outside as the vacuum tends to agitate some smaller particles in the air.

Some Levoits do have an ionizer function. :P The ones you buy in the big box stores tend to have it, on the box it will say “PlasmaPro”. I bought a model on Amazon that does NOT have the PlasmaPro function. Now, probably, you can just not turn on PlasmaPro and it’s fine but I wasn’t taking any chances.

I literally do not know. When I asked the company the same question they just denied that ionization can harm birds. I returned the PlasmaPro model I had bought at Target and ordered one without from Amazon, I didn’t want to take any chances.

We have a Coway and a Levoit and they are both great but the Levoit goes through filters a lot faster IMO but the coway is visually much larger so we keep it in the main living area and the Levoit in BR.

levoit is good and has some very affordable options. we have an appropriately sized levoit in almost every room in our house and it helps a lot with allergies. also make sure to change your furnace filter regularly and use merv 13 or higher filters for it

I have this setup. The Google home options to control it are limited. I just end up using their vesync app for scheduling. I do use Google home with it to setup automations for bedtime and stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Xiaomi-Purifiers-Efficiency-Intelligent-Purifier/dp/B08LH7XZ3H. This one but the amazon listing isn't available anymore. I think the new ones also support it. Also I believe have different devices available for different regions. I also have a Levoit purifier but that one requires a cloud connection to integration with HA, no local options afaik.

I have a bernese and a golden and we use Levoit air purifiers. They work really well for our house which isn't very big

I have had Levoit for a long time and they work well. Granted, if I was in the market I might do more research as it turned out my models weren’t “true HEPA” as advertised.

I have 2 air doctors and a levoit and don't notice any difference between them. If money was no option I'd probably gonwoth Austin Air or Jaspr. If budget then Levoit or Winix from Costco. Or Costco also has a Shark with a 5 year filter.

Another vote for LEVOIT.

Highly recommend Levoit! I have 2 large dogs in a 44sqm condo. When my parents would visit, they usually complain na amoy aso yung condo. Now they say wala na amoy. We have the bigger one. Helps with the fur also na palipad lipad lang.

I got a Coway Airmega because it was highly reviewed on the Wirecutter website after my previous Levoit broke after only a couple years and wasn’t fixable (circuit board inside was fried).

To be honest I haven’t gotten them Yet. They are for my parents and were supposed to be delivered today but were delayed until Thursday. I have a Winix 5500-2 in my home and love it. I also have a Levoit in my bedroom that does a great job despite the reviews.

Yes, can attest maganda levoit brand and mura. Sa shopee ako bumili, may official store sila and naka discount ng 1.2k. More than 2 months na namin gamit and grabe din yung nakukuha nyang dust sa kwarto, super dami na in 2 weeks. Nawala yung bara ng ilong ko kapag naka side sleep position. https://preview.redd.it/8nl4emibzvtf1.jpeg?width=1220&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b084a76326ae6cb410616ce210c2a901a0eee21c

Hindi. Mga around 200 pesos per month yung na-add sa bill namin. 24/7 naka on, mga 1-2 hours lang kung patayin and naka high mode palagi.

Try mo yung levoit purifiers OP, we have allergy rhinitis at nakatulong talaga tong Levoit. 24/7 naka on. May legit sila sa shopee at lazada.

My Levoits have lasted for years and work well 

If your home was next to other homes that burned down, then first have to access smoke damage inside. Whether it’s serious enough having to tear out drywall and carpet (if have it). Or if repainting all walls will do it. Otherwise, have to deep clean the house. My dad’s house was a block away from where the fire stop in November’s Mountain fire. No structural or visible smoke damage inside, but the whole house smelled like a post camp fire. Me and my brother spent two full days deep cleaning. Washed all the windows and screens. Washed all bedding and clothes. Cleaned all the base boards. Washed couch cushions covers. Vacuumed the carpet and drapes multiple times. After still had a faint smell of smoke left. I bought two LEVOIT air purifiers on Amazon and were delivered even with his neighborhood having a police checkpoint. Couple days later the smell was gone. Most of the result was from deep cleaning the house though

I pine sol or fabuloso everything. I also have the clorox urine spray (I know its peroxide but I like the smell it leaves). I also put powder on carpets before i clean/vacuum or get them cleaned. The air purifier doesn't do much except remove particulates. We have a levoit but it's meh.

I think it’s best to purchase both an air purifier and dehumidifier for that area where there is mold. Hopefully that will work for you. I have levoit air purifier for the bedrooms. And we had the mold experts provide us with heavy duty dehumidifiers. (No longer needed, hunting a regular one now)

Look at the cost of replacement filters. I have a levoit air purifier and I find filters expensive

Levoits in my home as well, absolutely love them. They also have an ESP32 chip so… future me may have to make them local if and when the Vesync app ever goes away. I like that.

We have a 2500 sq ft home so we have several air purifiers. I went off wirecutter’s list and got Coway Airmega for the rooms with higher ceilings and Levoit for the kid rooms and office (where the litter box is). We have had them for a year and I’m happy with them. They’ve significantly cut down on daycare illness transmission within our household. Instead of all 4 of us getting sick it’s 1 kid and sometimes 1 parent per illness.

I have had no problems with Levoit. I have the filter life on my openhasp screen. https://preview.redd.it/47cxiigxil3f1.png?width=626&format=png&auto=webp&s=51d050485556a1449ebb8099d056146cdf96bb98

Yup we have several, one in our living room, one downstairs, and one in our bedroom. The Winix brand is good and sometimes Costco has them on sale. In our bedroom we have a smaller Levoit. It helps keep the air fresh, helps manage cat hair and dust, and of course is nice when it’s smoky out 🥲

I've used Levoit multiple times for a more economical version, but I love my IQAir GC MultiGas XE (I have MCS) if you can afford it.

Start with some kind of air circulation and a higher quality and efficiency filter if you have a central HVAC system. Depending on your cat's age and habits, you will likely find yourself scooping 2-3x per day. Use poop bags to contain mess and odor and even take them to the trash daily if you want. Levoit air purifier in the bathroom with the litter box didn't work for me, it seemed to amplify the smell. I ordered a Winnix so we'll see. You can also try an enclosed box with charcoal filters built in. When you do fully replace the litter, make sure you wipe down the box, even if you use plastic liners.

I've had 2 Levoit air purifiers and recently bought the new Shark Ninja one that doesn't require filters. They are all awesome at helping me breathe and keeps the dust and cat hair under control.

I just bought a Levoit a few weeks ago and so far I freaking love it! Even on the highest setting it's quieter than a regular box fan. It's actually a quite soothing sound and so far I can tell it's made a big difference in my overall air quality.

I have a few Levoit the same size as this one. I don’t really care for them compared to the Winix and Blue Air ones I have.

I have a few levoit s in my house and they work great.

We do too. They are effective and quiet

We really like our Levoit brand ones. Locally our energy company has discounts on them if you buy through their program so I would do that if I was buying another, may be worth checking.  The coway air mega mighty are also popular. We stayed with friends out west during one of the big fire years and it was amazing at both the smoke and the dog hair from their dog. 

You want a HEPA filter and actual activated carbon granules-sometimes the activated carbon is just a paper thin layer-not doing much. For cost, consider replacement filter costs not just up front ones. I also like ones that have a sensor so you can leave it on “auto” and it will kick on when you cook or air gets worse without you having to keep track of it. Also don’t splurge on plasma ion or ozone or whatever else-mixed studies show it can react with chemicals to form more dangerous ones at worst and generally not much better at best. Right now you may want to sacrifice optimality for actually having something going to clean your air since it’s a time of high uncertainty. What’s in stock at home depot may be superior to the “best” air purifier that arrives in 2 weeks. Those caveats-no one can give better advice based on “feel” than what’s tests show-and wirecutter actually tested performance https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/ . If you prefer anecdotes, here are some of my experiences: Winnix has been in stock at home depot. I evacuated with my air purifier and I needed something to leave during cleaning to try and detox my pasadena apartment. It was in stock and had hepa+carbon-it seems to be working. Oransi is the one I evacuated with, love the looks, it really seems to work well, lots of aftermarket filters available-downside is that sleep mode sets fan speed to auto, I want it to just turn lights off and leave the fan mode. But It has lasted at least 6+ years. Levoit is what was at the apartment I evacuated to. It seems a little less powerful per dollar spent than my oransi, but it’s night mode turns off the lights while still letting you set the fan speed. My roommate left a Coway going in his room and that thing worked very well to prevent any smoke smell from settling, and it’s highly recommended by wirecutter. If I had to buy right now and I could get one in a reasonable timeline, it’s how I would go.

Most air purifiers are just a device to push air through a hepa filter. Designs can vary the amount of air they push through, but in the end of the day it’s the quality of the filter and replacing it that matters. The airdog seems to do a bunch of other stuff and how much that contributes would need a third party analysis And for that reason, buying a model that uses proprietary filters may be a poor idea as those things are unreasonably priced, kind of like printer ink cartridges. So a washable filter can help with the lifetime cost(though the initial price on the x5d seems awfully steep) It’s also actually a fairly simple diy project to make a “corsi-rosenthal box” yourself which uses off the shelf merv filters(which are taking out the things like pollen and dust but not viruses… which is probably not an issue unless you’re installing in the workplace or a hospital). There’s also plenty of plans out there for hepa filters. The only real advantage the subscription model air filters have is good looks and wifi connectivity(which you can also diy with home assistant and esphome but it’s definitely a more involved task) I’m using levoit filters at home and they’re fine and the 2.5 levels are very low. I can also connect them to home assistant which is a big plus for me so I can monitor the filter level(though I’m guessing this is just an arbitrary use based calculation). But I do regret buying them due to the replacement thing. But they’re a hell of a lot cheaper than the airdog. If I knew what I knew I’d have built my own, seems like a fun project

really levoit is prob the best

I like levoit for the price point, they use visual sensors for quality. Any brand that touts anything beyond HEPA is suspect. That said, the carbon addition is nice for scent removal.

I like my Levoit operation/efficacy wise but the filters are stupidly expensive. If I were to get something else I’d go with the Winix 5500-2. Best unit I ever had was the rabbit air minusA2 but it’s outside your (and mine now lol) price range

DiscountFilters produces replacements in Indiana. Good company and dont smell. Currently trying to figure out why my Levoit motor smells bad and found this thread

Levoit is good for the price.

Levoit or whatever has a million review on Amazon. It does a good job on the cheap. Just vacuum it out when the display turns red or buy a new filter.

We have this model in our bedroom, but there are 2 other (larger) purifiers in the house. I do like it. I use it just as much for a fan in the summertime because it circulates alot of air. It's also a white noise machine at night (pleasant whirring)

I have no complaints. It's loud on speed setting 3 which we use a white noise to sleep. It does have an actual sleep mode which is whisper quiet though I don't know how much air it circulates. Setting 3 actually makes our bedroom chilly in the winter because of how much cool air it's pulling off the floor. It makes quite the breeze.

If you can, the DIY 'CRboxes' are typically much better performing. I've had a levoit, and both of the current IKEA ones. Both worked well, but the levoit filters were expensive to replace. I'm currently using a DIY system using PC/server fans in my self built house circulation system. I haven't measured PM2.5, but dust and hair is WAY down - I used to vacuum every day, now I only need to twice a week.

https://preview.redd.it/lcqm196e10rf1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd2c123d0f2e62e966d917ac07267240272b3e42 This is the best one I’ve found. No ionizer, 3 stage filter system. I have 2 in my bird room one on either side as well as a smaller Levoit just outside the room. I have 4 parrots 2 of them being African Grey’s and these suck the powder down as well as everything else out of the air. I clean the pre filters every other day with a vacuum change the carbon filter once per month and change the HEPA every 3 months. These make such a difference in air quality and dust control it’s unbelievable.

Been using Levoit for a few years. Integrates with Home app but never use it that way. Always control with their Vesyn app because controls are more robust, or through Home voice commands.

We built one yesterday and honestly have preferred it over our Levoit purifier :)

We have multiple Levoits, they work seamlessly.

I have the levoit for my 2 Maine coons and long haired GSD. My friend who has bad allergies sits next to it when she comes over and is way better so I know it’s at least doing something!

I've had one of these for coming up to 5 years I reckon and it's a great air purifier. No frills, but really gets the job done. That said for a room accommodating an indoor pool this'll likely be far too small. Not to mention this type of purifier isn't really gonna deal with strong odours like you describe. You'd be better off with something bigger for your needs. If however, you're looking for a reliable purifier for a standard to medium size room that will handle dust like a champ, this is a solid choice.

My Levoit thinks it's in an OR or a chip clean-room at Intel. It records a tiny blip almost every night, around 0300 or so, but that's about it. I'm a noise weenie at night but this thing is *too* quiet; I know it's running, I see what the prefilter is picking up, I hear it cycle to a higher setting when on auto...but I may just get a clothes pin and a baseball card and really feel like I'm getting my money's worth

I’ve had great use for a few years out of a Levoit. Pick one that’s rated for larger than your room, and no ionizer. I vacuum the filters and only change them once a year.

Also a big fan of my Levoits!

I love levoit brand! I have been using them for 4 years and they are so nice and quiet. I highly recommend them. Also pro tip for any brand of air purifier you get, make sure to remove any plastic that is around the filter when you receive your unit.

Unfortunately, from my research, Levoit is the best for a budget. There is only 1 brand that is better (IQAir Health Pro Plus), but the purifier is like $900. You're better off buying a levoit for every room you are frequently in. Levoit does not market their air purifiers as true HEPA because they were sued by Dyson. From my research, many people have tested levoit products and found that they are just as good as true HEPA filters. Extra input from partner: Amazon room ratings should be divided by 2. So if it's rated for 1000sqft don't use it for a room bigger than 500sqft. Reasoning is: the air exchanges per hour that Amazon sellers use is 1 exchange per hour but ideally you want 2 or even 4 air exchanges per hour

I have a small Levoit unit running near the bedrooms. Works well. I buy Leemone replacement filter 2-packs for $17 on Amazon.

I second Levoit. Best purifiers I have ever used. 

Levoit are good entry purifiers with a lot of feedback on Amazon. Then I like Blueair too.

Our Levoit is nice, it monitors the air and ramps up accordingly. Usually when we’re cooking, it’ll go into overdrive and clean up the smell. Our old Honeywell or whatever didn’t do that.

I use a Levoit air purifier and Qingping air monitor. Both help in determining the air quality.

Came to say Levoit cleaners do a great job for the cost, but imho I don’t really think the pet version does much extra just a marketing thing really so avoid those.

I have two Coway air filters. They look nice and have three speed levels. I normally have them set on the medium air speed setting. I use them for filtering wildfire smoke (every summer now), pollen in spring/summer and when I have guests over for Covid prevention. I also have a levoit which goes with us in our RV, but otherwise can sit on the buffet table in the dining room. Normally I have have one purifier running in our bedroom, one in our living room and one in our dining room, running at all times. My house dust is considerably less with the air purifiers going. My husband sleeps better with the background fan noise too. When I have guests, I will move the one from the bedroom into the dining room (then there are two in the dining room). My table can seat 8 but since Covid it is never more than 4 so there is plenty of space between people. Couples are seated on one end and the other couple at the other end. When I have guests, my windows are all cracked in all seasons, plus the two air purifiers. Masks only come off while eating. If we are hanging out in the living room my husband and I are wearing our kn95 masks, with one air purifier and windows cracked. The air purifiers are set on high when the masks come off. I am fairly sensitive to odd smells and I haven't noticed any with either the coways or the levoit.

Love my Levoit. Also have their humidifier and it works well. If you're thinking of a robot vacuum, you'll be happier with one that is a mop combo. The vacuum works well but the mop picks up the little bit of dust that the vacuum might not get and just overall feels cleaner (to me at least).

I really despise levoit. I'll never buy anything from them again. Their customer service and "warranty" are awful

Levoit units are pretty good in my experience

Huge difference. Get one, check out the filter after a week. Definitely makes a difference. We run Levoits. Happy with them, and wouldn't be without them now that I see what they pull out of the air. We had a lot of new construction dust, including red dirt. Also dog hair.

2 Conway and 1 Winix currently. Had 3 Levoit’s but they all died between 12-24 months. Junk

Big levoit fan!

Looking at Amazon, Levoit seems to be the most popular brand when it comes to air purifiers. If budget is limited and I had to pick between the two, I’d go with Levoit. It’s pretty solid for bedroom use.

I personally love both my Levoit which I bought used for a great price. A brand I have seen recommended here called Winix you can find on sale often at Costco. Two for under $100. I’m not sure how much the filter replacement in them are but that’s what you want to know before buying a unit because the filters are the most important part of the unit and will continue to cost you over time.

I have two Levoits that I keep near our litter boxes. They make a big difference.

I’ve had Levoit air purifies and fans, and I’ve had good luck with them. I do think these are all pretty much decent entry level units, so go with your gut.

I think I have the same Levoit as you because I kept zooming in on the pic and was like damn if that isn't the exact same as I bought a few months ago for a lot more!

Seconding Levoit! You can get cheaper generic filters on Amazon that fit it as well

I'm using one at the mo and haven't noticed any difference really! I am admittedly terrible at remembering to change filters lol I haven't got the pet specific one as I live on a busy road and worry more about traffic pollution.. Ideally I'd have a couple more of the purifiers to cover the whole house but they are pricey.

I think I've washed it out once and it was fine! I am so bad at remembering to change them lol

Ha oh dear maybe I'm getting it mixed up with the vacuum filter that was fine to be rinsed out (they look quite similar)! In that case I just brushed down the Levoit filter and possibly hoovered it to remove the debris?

I have a Levoit purifier that I got on Amazon. I have three in the house. It doesn’t totally solve the pet hair problem, but I’ve noticed a difference. The one in my bedroom doubles as a white noise machine 😴

I have a Levoit air purifier, bought a special mold filter for it. I do keep it running. However, is it bad to keep it running for a while? Does it actually help? Do I need to change the filter? Don’t want it spreading mycotoxins around

Lmfaooo my last sentence is me recommending one. And yes even if you’re down under, I recommend one. If you have IKEA, they sell minimalist looking ones. If not, try Levoit

Levoit!!!!!

These are the 3 air filters I personally have. Most air filters only get down to 0.3 microns; these get down to 0.003 microns, which captures mold - which is my main concern - as well as viruses, bacteria, etc.  AirDoctor IQAir AirOasis I also have a Levoit that I like but doesn't capture as small of stuff as the ones above.

I got a levoit the other day off Amazon, as the dust in the flat was shocking from drying laundry and having windows open has made a massive difference to the amount of dust that settles so the air must be a lot cleaner and the filter is picking up loads so I’d say they work, as for mould find out the cause and get it sorted as can lead to all Sorts of problems.

Dyson is probably the best in my experience. I’d fart and it’ll start doing its thing when its on auto as you can hear the fan switching to high. My Levoit air purifiers don’t do that, they ignore my farts.

Levoit or Honeywell I have both since I lived through the LA fires and my inside air is sparkling. Pro tip, buy last seasons model for a better deal

I will throw in a plus for an appropriately sized levoit. I had them when I lived in South Korea and Air pollution was *immense*. I set up three in my apartment and I never had to dust again. Those things worked amazingly well. They increased power when I opened the door and air pollution came in and cooked. And when it detected nothing in the air, it went to lowest power. But honestly, anything that blows air through a HEPA filter will clean particulate out of the air. Anything crazy expensive probably isn't worth it. People have strapped HEPA filters to box fans and have gotten better results than the most expensive air purifiers. Thats all the expensive ones do. It's an expensive fan and HEPA filter.

I lived in South Korea where there was extreme air pollution. In my apartment I would walk around barefoot and notice the bottoms of my feet turning black. I would mop and mop and mop and still nothing. I got a couple of levoit air purifiers, and it almost completely removed dust/pollution from my apartment. I had very little dust and pollution build up after that.

I regularly monitor air quality in my room with separate detector and runnin Levoit Air Purifier. So far what I noticed: Air quality inside my room (house) really correlates with AQ outside even when doors/windows are closed Running air purifier does help to some extent but only when you also close all doors (indoor doors as well!) and of course windows. I noticed roughly 50-90% better AQ in my room when running purifier vs not running it. Effectiveness is largely affected by keeping all doors closed like I mentioned. Automatic mode on my air purified is garbage and always keeps it running low, so I run in on medium/high mode. Only during night I switch to low usually.

I've had a Levoit for years and I love it. Got it out of an abundance of caution during covid, but then my sinuses cleared up overnight and I was sold forever.

I would not bother lugging that thing around, though I like the Levoit too and have it at home. It only works after it's on for a while and I wouldn't want anyone to say essentially that "well, I thought that I could be more careless because the instructor assured me this would protect me!" I would continue masking instead, frequent washing of hands, sanitizing surfaces, keeping a fair distance from people, vaccinating, etc. Kids are super generous with THEIR germs. Never had an ear infection in my life until my kid gave it to me. And just wait until all the kids pile their coats and hats on top of each other in school, share combs, etc. Stock up on lice meds!

I’ve liked winix and levoit and they aren’t super pricey. If you haven’t already, you may also want to upgrade your hvac filters to the highest option (merv 13) and set your HVAC fan to run more often.

Regular grooming does the heavy lifting (we have 2 golden retrievers), but we also have Levoits and they work really well.

I use and recommend the Levoit air purifiers. I have two units for different rooms.

We have a bunch of Levoits too. It’s been a game changer in keeping the A/V equipment less dusty, we no longer have to dust every few days. We upgraded our home theater and an air purifier was a must.

Is levoit that bad ? Have three of them. Seemingly doing a good job. But I’m new to the air purifier life.

I use damprid to reduce moisture/mold and have a Levoit filter in each room for allergies. They have various sizes depending on the sq footage you want to cover.

I have 2 air purifiers and no pets. One blueair and one levoit. Maalikabok pa rin kahit super sealed yung unit.

Levoit is a good cost effective option, my dentist and my vet use them haha. We have one as well, and very happy with it

Levoit. Quite happy with mine.

Actually, my wife has asthma, partly due to the cats. We have 3 Levoit air purifiers from Amazon and they work very well. We noticed an improvement in our breathing right away. Take care! Cat tax https://preview.redd.it/n1t9w64nj0we1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8717f6b961bb630cd20f022a0b5b82ec2e8d185

Blueair and Levoit are both top-notch for different reasons. I have a Levoit for my house.

We have three Levoit filters and love them! Probably only need two but I felt like we should have one by each bird cage and in our bedroom. I want a fourth one for upstairs. They clean the air very well and their filter is cleanable a few times before you need to replace. We have a GE filter and it does not work as well. Also, try bathing every other day. That helps a ton and eventually our birds ended up accepting that was their life routine. And finally, are you certain he is having true nasal issues? Greys are so good at mimicking that it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve heard a grey make a sound a human made and enjoy the panic it caused!

Winix or levoit. Make sure it has a carbon filter to help with pet odor. Don't get one with the plasma tech bc they make ozone

The best air purifier brand for me is [Levoit](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.KStQT?cc)! Super ganda nung air purifier nila. Also have rhinitis and na-lessen na yung pag t-trigger.

Recently purchased a Levoit and I feel it’s been helping both me and my cat. It’s pretty quiet and looks nice too!

I had two levoit and added a third into a room with a cat litter box - there’s no way to eliminate all of that but as far as the dog smell- none! Very impressed with levoit

They work. I have allergies. Also, my wife was coughing a lot until I put one in the her bedroom. I have 3 air purifiers now. 2 of them are Levoit.

Levoit is pretty good!

I have a Levoit that im very pleased with.

I have a Levoit air purifier. I vacuum everyday and do a lot of laundry. It helps.

Id give mine a solid 8.5.

I have a mild allergy to cats (plus two cats) and have two of the Levoit purifiers, one in my bedroom and one in my kitchen/dining room. I also have this Honeywell air purifier in my living room and it's a beast. https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Insight-Purifier-Allergen-Indicator/dp/B0925HB662/ref=asc_df_B0925HB662?mcid=dbc33dd000693470a46b22473be33714&hvocijid=14345767963337637166-B0925HB662-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14345767963337637166&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004882&hvtargid=pla-2281435181218&psc=1

Levoit's are amazing, make sure you get one that will be able to cycle the size of the room

I have a Dyson, BlueAir, and Levoit in various areas of the house. Levoit is near the litter box and is loud but does a good job - we never smell the litter box. Our favorite is the BlueAir in our bedroom - we keep it on auto mode 24/7. It’s super quiet and seems to work well. The Dyson is our most expensive one and we would probably not buy again. We like that it’s also a fan when it’s warm, but it doesn’t perform any better than the BlueAir which was a fraction of the cost.

Oo super recommended. May [list dito](https://www.thehookreport.com/guides/best-pet-air-purifiers) ng mga best choice of air purifier pag may pet ka. Kung makakabili ka ng Levoit pinaka-okay sya kasi pang-pet talaga filter. Hirap lang hanapin sa Shopee so mag-Amazon ka nalang if less than 10k lang bibilhin mo (kasi no tax pag ganyan).

Nareply ko na rin sa ibang commenter hahaha pero may [list dito](https://www.thehookreport.com/guides/best-pet-air-purifiers). Kung sa Shopee/Lazada ka bibili okay yung TCL (if budget) at Levoit (kung bigger budget haha). Levoit talaga best for me kasi yung filter nya specific for pets. Pero kung magLevoit ka sa Amazon ka na bumili kasi mahirap makahanap dito ng pet-specific filter nya. Less than 10k lang sya so no tax naman. Yun kasi isang problema sa air purifiers, dapat may stock ka ng filters kasi mahirap maubusan.

Agree! I bought some Coways and decided I would get a levoit and it’s too small to get decent airflow. 

I have had a Levoit for about four years. It has a pre-filter and a replaceable HEPA filter.

I have had 3 IQ Air HealthPro+’s in the last 15y. I’ve also had Levoit. No competition. IQ Air is the best air filter I’ve ever used. Ugly, but worth it to me. No competition. IQ Air if you can swing the cost.

I had rats. They’re worse than cats.  And I have asthma. Apparently I’m not smart. But I have been through MANY air purifiers.  What’s your budget and space?  My favourite is coway. The filters are expensive, but it’s quiet enough for my bedroom. IKEA is my second choice, because pretty cheap. The filters are also decent, and seem to of actually gone down in price. Sometimes they get a rattle, but I like that they’re wall mounted. And I like the dumb switch- so I can set it on a timer plug and it sorts itself out - the others have touch buttons and don’t turn on automatically after power cuts.  I don’t really like Levoit. Most of them are round, I don’t get it, it seems like a waste of space and energy.  They’re not quiet either. And I hated the buttons.  I used to have a bigger floor one. I forget the brand… I moved and ran out of floor space. If you have an open plan layout though, get one.   Filters are the worst part, so do check that out. You want carbon for smell. You don’t want ionising. But you can hoover the HEPA filters a few times semi successfully and even try and wash them 👀 Air purifiers are not a miracle. It’s basically a hoover bag on a fan to help catch the dust. Dust that smells. But I can tell when I’ve had a power cut and it hasn’t been on 😅 A robot hoover would help a lot too, but not so good for roaming cats and their toys.  I also got mesh for the windows and try and open all of them once a day for 5-10 minutes even in winter, and that really feels much fresher than anything else I do. 

I started off with Honeywells before pandemic to deal with allergies and then Levoits when wildfires hit and then donated Coways to my kids' school. The Coways are WAY quieter with more CFM than the Levoits! However, the filters are quite expensive, so be ready for that. The Levoits I got that had sensors all broke within the first few months. I just use them on manual and they are totally fine, a bit noisy though. Make sure you measure your spaces (including ceiling height) to get appropriate sized ones for all your living spaces.

High MERV filters make your furnace work harder and can shorten the life of your HVAC system. Most professionals will recommend the cheapest quality but replaced monthly. Most homeowners use medium density replaced quarterly because who wants to add another monthly chore to the list. An air purifier was built with their specific filter rating in mind and are way more convenient besides. Op, I like Levoit. Not terribly expensive, years of being the best rated in home and professional outfits, washable pre-filters which is incredible if you have pets, etc etc.

I've got a corsi Rosenthal box, a levoit, a Honeywell, and one other than I can't remember the brand of right now. The CR box has a high CADR but is noisy. Works great for clearing the air or when I have guests over. The levoit is quietest and I use that in my bedroom. Makes nice background noise. The Honeywell is fine. Picked it up 2nd hand from a thrift store for $10. I use to just help keep dust and pet dander out of the air.

Another fan of Levoit here. They’ve been reliable, my allergies are much improved, and we’ve really reduced our rate of passing airborne germs around the family.

My husband is a smoker— only in the basement rec room though— I’ve got two air purifiers down there because it’s a room over 700 square feet— they are Levoit air purifiers and were fairly inexpensive. I like that they run automatically and can be adjusted on an app, remind me to check and change filters, and are quiet. They do a good job of removing smoke from the room. I buy replacement filters when on sale. I used to have a big Honeywell air cleaner but it started to smell ‘musty’— I changed to the Levoit after deciding to upgrade.

At the beginning of the pandemic, we got a couple of Levoit purifiers that we run all the time. They've been great and we've had no problems with them.

Absolutely. You should have one even if Canada wasn't spewing nasty chemical ash. Levoit is reccomended a lot and they are good for the price.Blueair is also solid if you prefer the looks. The bigger the room, the larger the purifier so figure where you spend the most time and go from there. 

We have 2 levoits and even on 1 I can hear it across the room with the TV on. They both have an ear-piercing high pitched sound that I can't stand. Is the IQ Air that much quieter? I'm looking for good alternatives.

I like my levoit a lot. Just make sure you get one that doesn't generate ozone. I assume that's probably what killed the bird you're referring to.

Second this. Been using Levoit for years

Have you looked into allergy shots? They are annoying but my quality of life has been so much better after I did a full course of them. I could keep going to get better results, but now my air purifier (I have leviot) and daily over the counter allergy meds keep things at a manageable level.

mga airborne cguro pero you will still see some dusts sa mga surface when cleaning. Using Levoit air purifier.

I love Costco but I actually think the Levoit air purifiers are better than the ones sold at Costco. I buy mine from Best Buy.

We have a Shark that we got on sale and I like it because it also gives a reading of what the air quality is in the room. But we also have a “levoit” small one from Amazon that we put in a small room, and we’re used the reader on the Shark to see if it works and it works just as well.

This helped us a lot, levoit

I have strong ones in every room. They really help (levoit)

We are using levoit for 3 years, matibay naman pero pricey yung filter which we replace every 11-12 months. Usually turn on around 16-18 hours a day or kapag aalis ng bahay pinapatay din namin fully Meron din kami xiaomi compact 4 for small rooms, 2 years na and nagpapalit ako usually around 6-8 months with almost 24 hours nakabukas

I have a Levoit because I didn’t want the absolute cheapest air purifier but also not the crazy expensive ones and I’m super happy with it. I know it’s working when I cook something or my neighbors smoke on the back patio and the little circle turns red and it starts working harder. I think it’s made a difference and definitely also cuts down on dust. 

I use a levoit but doesn’t work. Really hate living with weed smokers. Hopeful to move out soon

This Levoit would be a better choice, yes. u/NICBROWWN's suggestion is also worth considering. The [refurbished Winix C545](https://www.winixamerica.com/product/certified-refurbished-c545-air-purifier/) has higher Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADRs) than the Levoit model. Keep in mind refurbished Winix units are limited stock and offer a 1 year warranty. NB: if you have pet birds, keep Winix's PlasmaWave (a bipolar ionizer) off, as birds are far more sensitive to ozone than humans.

The stuffiness you describe may due to higher indoor relative humidity (RH) and/or carbon dioxide build-up. High RH can lead to mold and mildew growth, which in turn produces odorous mVOCs (microbial Volatile Organic Compounds). Purifiers only capture *airborne* mold and mildew; they can't mitigate moisture sources or pathways. A dehumidifier would be much better instead. I'm guessing you have one or more ductless mini splits for air conditioning? Unfortunately "whole home" dehumidifiers require ductwork. You would need to buy a freestanding dehumidifier instead. I'd prefer the Levoit or Philips over Xiaomi or Blueair. Just keep in mind that Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADRs) are typically given for the highest airflow speed/setting *only*. Lower settings have lower CADRs, which reduces cleaning effectiveness.

Coway, big time. Levoit is a popular brand but they came under fire in the last few years, can't remember exactly when, for lying about being HEPA rated and/or no longer can claim to be or something. We do have a Levoit from before then but we use it in our bedroom and use Coway for our bird room and office where they spend a lot of time. Biggest thing other than ensuring it's ***TRUE*** HEPA (different from just saying "HEPA") and **avoiding** ions and ozone is making sure you get the appropriate size. It may be expensive, but it's worth it for the right item.

I’ve had a couple of these running non stop for years now, works great.

IQAir by a mile. I have a purifiers from Conway (nice, not expensive), Blue air (prettier, work), Levoit (not worth it IMHO), and IQ Air. By far, the IQ Air is the best of the bunch. Better filters. beefier construction. quiet and powerful. Pricy.

I use Levoit and Winx. Winx runs in the basement. Levoit runs on the main floor and a smaller Levoit in each bedroom. My experience is that air purifiers are one tool used to help reduce/alleviate allergies. Expecting a purifier to fix the issue entirely is setting oneself up for disappointment. You may also want to investigate an air quality monitor.

I have 2 levoit purifiers and they war fine home assistant m check HA logs maybe?

I don't remember if it worked out of the bat for me or I had to do something like 2FA but I remember I had to go to their web and log.in through there first and it works fine. Just mind if you log in in HA it will log you out from the app and vice versa.

There must be something in the way. I just checked and have 4 devices added without any problems. Did you check all the logs? HA is not super user friendly when it comes to messages. I would go through all the logs in settings / system / logs. There should be more details there.

No idea but it doesn't necessarily means it's a wrong password. How are you login to the app? Normal email and pass or otp, Google/apple sso etc? I'm using normal email username and password. I found with many integrations that sso is not handled correctly and better to create a regular username and pass

Levoits are decent and commonly on sale

I don't mind levoit for the money, we have about 8 of them in various sizes, but if I had to do it again I would have bought all blueair. They're incredible and the best thing is that they have this washable cloth sleeve (pre filter) that goes over the entire intake which happens to wrap all the way around. It does such a good job that the actual internal filter stays significantly cleaner and doesn't need to be cleaned or changed as often. It's a game changer. This is based on years of use and experience with numerous air purifiers.

I’ve got a levoit. No problems so far. Filters are cheap too. I’m sticking with them

Air purifier is a great purchase. I have the popular Levoit purifiers in my daughter’s nursery and our bedroom. Quiet asf. I vacuum the filters at least once or twice before I change them out to extend the life. I have a larger GermGuardian downstairs that is less quiet, but does the job. Air purifiers (and open windows) will also help in mitigating airborne sicknesses. Humidifier is a good idea—you likely don’t need to run it year round. We run ours at night in the winter bc of the radiator heat, and any time our daughter has a cough/cold, but again, only at night. You can use an ultrasonic humidifier if you use distilled water, or if you know your tap water is very soft and super clean. Otherwise it will leave a white dust around your house. (I found this out when there was a pile of dust around my Levoit purifier lol.) Evaporative work fine with tap. The cost you save on distilled (and plastic waste) you make up for in buying filters and the labor of cleaning. I have a Honeywell that I only change the filter maybe once a winter, and I clean it when I fill it. We use a Vicks in my daughter’s room, which has a built in filter and warm mist. (She can’t get to it at night, otherwise we’d go with cool mist bc of the heat.) The downside is the filter gets very easily crusted with minerals due to our hard water, and I have to wipe it either daily or every other day to prevent an impossible-to-remove crust from forming. And be sure to check the warnings on any diffuser, as oils and such can be harmful to babies and pets.

Most are pretty similar these days. I have Winix, Dyson, Blueair, and Levoit (7 total) and I’d recommend any of them.

It will depend on the size of the area and features.you want in a purifier..I switched from a coway recently to a levoit for the PM display. This website was a great resource for me: https://www.airpurifierfirst.com/

Don’t forget as long as you can turn it on / off from HA you can run a separate air quality monitor for automation I’ve had decent luck with levoit but definitely not local.

Levoit, after doing a ton of research the cost benefit of going a true HEPA was not there. BJ has a full house air filtration system.

I use a Levoit air purifier and use homebridge

Following as I am highly allergic to dust mites too. I have a levoit air purifier that seems to work fine but I’m not sure it does anything for dust mites. I think that’s more about cleaning and protecting bedding and carpets but if I’m wrong I want to know!

CR boxes aren't HEPA, may as well spend a tiny bit more money on a Winix or Levoit or something and not have to DIY.

Levoit. Mines been running on high for 2 years nonstop. Just as good as day 1

A few of my friends converted to litter robot after seeing one at my house but complained about the smell of the litter which they didn’t notice at my place. The next time they came over I turned off my air purifier and within few minutes they smelt it alright! Pro tip here is to add an air purifier running right next to the machine, got one from Levoit and never had any issues with odor! Helps for dust as well.

Go for Levoit. No 1 brand ng air purifier. Much expensive than other brands but you'll get the quality that you've paid for.

Levoits are still good at virus clearing even though they are not technically HEPA.

Please see the stickied thread in this sub about dust. Purifiers are not designed to get rid of dust. Shark sucks. Don’t under any circumstances buy one. BlueAir is fine, but overpriced and the filters are expensive. Levoit is a good, cost effective brand. It is on par with Coway and Winix. You cannot go wrong with a unit from any of those manufacturers.

totally! Our levoit is in one room and we have 2 ideal ap80s that we got from a BOGO and i love those. although my wife roasts me because when i take my socks off, they turn red and start filtering fast

My levoit is definitely my lowest quality one in my opinion. i also have an airpura r400, austin air, and 2 ideal ap80s that i got on bogo from usairpurifiers.com. ppl have said i need to ask them for commission from this vid haha. the ideals and airpura are my fav but yes id second it that levoit isnt my fav, but fun for the vid lol

Levoit and Coway make great products.

I have Levoit air purifiers in every room, they are reasonably priced and work well.

IqAir It’s not “smart”. But I don’t need it to have WiFi or smart features. I need it to cleanse the air. I have a Levoit in my living room and the only thing that is neat is telling Siri to turn it to 100% or back down to 50%. The IqAir sits in my master bedroom. It smells clean and crisp in the bedroom!

My Winix from Costco kept breaking. Returned and went with Levoit. We’ll see how it holds up.

I really like my Levoit. I have two cats and it works well. 

I’ve had one of these in the bedroom next to bed for 2 years and no complaints. Works great for pet dander and dust with their normal filter.

Ok sana kaso nasira ang Levoit namin after a year. Switched to Xiaomi. 2 years na sya and still working.

I have the levoit model that wirecutter recommended as the budget model and i like it. The first year I had it, there were very few fires and i was grumpy. but last year and this year it has been clutch. I am now in a larger space so I plan to get a second one.

Two levoits here. Nothing fancy, never use the app, but they do what they are supposed to. Ended up going with the pet filters and it's definitely helped air quality.

Just get something that uses HEPA filters. We have one in every room but the bathroom (humidity from the shower is not great for the filters). I've never had to clean baseboards since using them. Winix from Costco. I also have a Coway and Levoit (lots of people like those) as well as a few from Medify. They all do the same thing. I personally prefer to get one larger than needed for the size the room it's rated for so I can run it on low - which is quieter - and still get a good number of air exchanges per hour (the room size they typically advertise assumes you're running it on high which most people are not since the higher settings are loud). Bonus with HEPAs is that they help reduce illness transmission as they clean viruses from the air.

Coways are a blind buy. Decently priced and excellent products with good support and long term support. Best part is, coway is a pure air purifier company. Levoit makes good ones too, both are korean. But the small Levoits that everyone shills are useless for anything but a literal mini van. They are tiny. You need big ones.

The key is make sure you draw in fresh air at the same time you use it. So pipe it from a window to the unit and put it close to the person but not right beside them. If they can blow out another window even better. The hepa filters will absorb and distribute the smell if too close. The expensive iqair gs model has reviews from cigar smokers and is a good machine but expensive not only to buy but maintain. The levoit should be fine but the key is getting fresh air in and getting the smoke out as much as possible.

I have a Winix and a Levoit. I leave them on Auto, and if they sense bad air quality, the fan speed will increase for extra purifying

I enjoy my levoits. They work very well, are quiet, and look nice. Filters can be expensive, but that goes for all hepa filters tbh But if you want cheap and effective, while being flexible and long lived enough, make one out of a box fan and AC filters. They are ugly as sin but very effective when constructed properly and they last as long as a box fan lasts for whatever that's worth.

They definitely help! they won't magically cure everything you're experiencing but they will cut down the particulate dramatically. I have a levoit for my bedroom, a cr box from North Box Systems in my living room, and an ikea air purifier in the other bedroom. Ikea has surprising good air purifiers and reasonably priced. Levoit is a really good brand as well.

Agree it looks just like my Levoit for much less. I almost bought that one but I already have 2. Maybe next time!

Really good breakdown here 👏 and honestly spot on about the HEPA and carbon combo being key for pet homes. I’ve tried a few of the ones on your list (Co⁤way and Levo⁤it especially), and while they helped, the one that made the biggest difference in both smell and air freshness for me was [Puroa⁤ir 240](https://amazon-best-sellers.github.io/reddit/?to=puroair_air_purifier) 🌬️. I’ve got two cats and a golden retriever, and between the fur, litter box, and general “dog smell,” my place used to feel constantly dusty no matter how often I vacuumed. After running Puroa⁤ir for a week, the air felt lighter and the pet smell basically disappeared. The **medical grade HEPA** filter traps dander and dust like crazy, and the **carbon filter** actually removes odors instead of masking them. It’s quiet, sleek, and super low maintenance, so it just runs all day without being noticeable. Definitely not as pricey as some of the high-end picks on your list either, which is a nice bonus.

Second this! We have a bunny, dogs and live in an area that gets wild fire smoke every year and our Levoit purifiers take care of all of these things.

If you're concerned about VOCs / NO2, the outside air should have less of that than what's concentrating in your enclosed space. Even if it's not perfect, it should be better. You may also want to pick up an air quality monitor, to see what you should be targeting. If there's a lot of particulate matter, any correctly sized HEPA filter will work. If the problem is CO, NO, VOCs or other gasses, you need to ventilate. As sort of a side note, we have both Levoitt and Coway. They both work fine. The choice has more to do with how much air they can move through the filter for a given amount of energy / noise. And the cost of the filters.