Levoit - Core 300-P

We have the levoit purifiers in our living room, bedroom, and the nursery. We love them. We vacuum off the filter every couple of weeks. They run 24/7 and are quiet enough but also loud enough to be a basic white noise machine for baby.

We have this one!! https://a.co/d/36X7179 Edit — we run them 24/7 and have enjoyed them so far.

Hell yes they’re helpful. Not a replacement for an N95, but in addition to. [For a hotel room, Levoit Core 300](https://a.co/d/cLACJtW) We have IQAir atoms, but they’re spendy and don’t cover as much. Will get the Levoit next time. Leave on while you’re out. Hang do not disturb sign at all times. Windows open if you can. Mask up for at least 30 minutes before taking your mask off. Just purchased the PureZone Mini linked by u/thehikinlichen to use particularly at the dentist next time I have to go. Thankfully they also have big windows that open and my dentist wears an N95. There’s a hepa in the room but who knows when they last changed the filters. This will help for sure.

Pretty happy with the [Levoit](https://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-Purifier-Home-Allergies-Pets/dp/B07VVK39F7) . Got it when we shifted to a new place & there was construction work going on nearby.

The Coway 150 or the Winix C545, with some caveats. But I recommend upgrading from the Coway 150 to the Coway Airmega 200 (which I have) or Coway Mighty (a little harder to clean the front panel of the Mighty than the Coway 200) to provide flexibility of moving it to a larger room. Depending on the merchant, the 200 isn't much more expensive than the 150. [Wirecutter](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/#our-pick-coway-airmega-ap-1512hh-mighty) rates the Winix C535 as performing as well as the Winix 5500-2, so presumably the Winix C545 would be good. I don't recommend the Winix 5500-2 (which I also have) for ***bedrooms*** because you can't turn off the annoying display light--not good for sleeping. But I consider the 5200-2 to be better than the aforementioned Coways only because of its charcoal filter with charcoal pellets--not the charcoal filter pad that the Coways use. Also, it's easy to forget to turn off 5500-2's pointless "PlasmaWave" feature when you turn on the machine--probably not good to have that activated in your baby's room. Other than that, Winix 5500-2 and the Coway Airmega 200 have the same specs (airflow and coverage). I don't know if the Winix C535 and the C545 lack a light shut off feature similar to the Winix 5500-2's lack of that feature. Levoit Core 300 seems ok but it has some quirks mentioned in this video of the Levoit Core 400: [https://youtu.be/h-keLXkIKI0](https://youtu.be/h-keLXkIKI0) (I like that guy's reviews of air purifies--he really knows what he's talking about. And he rates the 5500-2 as the best one on the market). An air filtration expert did all types of tests on the Levoit Core 400 and the results were impressive. I don't know anything about the Smart Air Sqair. But I notice that unlike the Levoit Core 300 and seemingly all Winix models, the Smart Air Sqair doesn't have an AHAM Verifide certificate (to be fair, neither does any Coway model). [https://www.ahamdir.com/room-air-cleaners/](https://www.ahamdir.com/room-air-cleaners/) Smart Air Sqair also doesn't specify what its clean air delivery rate (CADR) applies to--smoke, dust, or pollen (smoke is always the lowest of the 3)--which to me is red flag on honesty/openness. What's the height of your ceiling?

Yea, I would rank them in that order for bedrooms, with the Levoit 300/400 a 3rd or 4th depending on the Winix C545's light. The Coway 200 and the Winix 5500-2 are very quiet on their second to highest setting (for any air purifier, always use them on the highest settings tolerable and never use the auto or sleep feature). I can sleep with the Coway 200 on that second to highest setting. In the baby's room, you'll get 20 air changes per hour (ACH) with the Coway 200, which is amazing (I always use the smoke clean air delivery rate in the calculation). EPA and CDC recommend 5 ACH, but most air quality experts say that's the bare minimum or too low. Some say you want at least 8 to 10 ACH. In the parent's room, you'll get 12 ACH. Note that these calculations are based on the highest setting, which you prob won't use often. ACH = 60\*CADR/volume

I've found multiple purifiers dispersed throughout the house work better than one large one which is what I had before. Levoit is a good brand, make sure you have the right size for each area and note walls do get in the way of airflow. I have the 200S-P in the larger living area and the Core 300-P in each of the smaller rooms, probably could have sized those up a bit, but they work well and I can feel the difference. I vacuum off the filters when I go around the house vacuuming each week & replace the filters every 3-6 months, judge by how much dust has accumulated inside it that cannot be vacuumed off.

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).

[This is the humidifier](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLV8BM5J?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1) I'm currently using, because I have a large open area and wanted something that could handle a lot of space. I've used [this one in individual](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWJG68W?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_12&th=1) bedrooms before without issue, though it looks like it might not be available any longer. I've had [this purifier](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVK39F7?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_14&th=1) for 4 years and its going strong. Just, make sure you open it up and take the pre-installed filter out of its plastic wrap if you go with it. There's a ton of videos of people on social media showing that they didn't do that. As for the robot vacuum/mop combo, I'm going to direct you to [Vacuum Wars](https://www.youtube.com/@VacuumWars) on Youtube, who does all sorts of comparisons between different brands and give their ratings (including a budget buy if the preferred winner is super expensive). I've got a Roborock S8 pro ultra and even though its a couple of years old, its still not exactly cheap.

My recommendation for price/performance USED to be the Taotronics TT-AP003, but unfortunately, it looks like it was discontinued :( All units with HEPA filters have basically the same filter, so don't overthink it. However, the ONE SPEC that matters is [CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_air_delivery_rate) - this measures how MUCH air it filters. Manufacturers don't like to advertise this unless it's good - likely because their smaller/worse air purifiers wouldn't sell as well! Also note that the advertised CADR is only at the highest (aka *loudest*) fan speed. *For less noise, it's better to get a larger filter and run it at a lower speed - you don't want a little hurricane in your bedroom all night!* Here's some commonly recommended filters (and some from this reddit thread): * The [Levoit Core 300](https://levoit.com/collections/air-purifiers/products/core300-air-purifier) has a CADR of 135 CFM for $99. * The more expensive [Levoit Core 400S](https://levoit.com/products/core-400s-smart-true-hepa-air-purifier) has a CADR of 260 CFM for $219. * The Wirecutter-recommended [Coway Airmega AP-1512HH](https://cowaymega.com/products/mighty-ap-1512hh?) has a CADR of 232+ CFM for $168 (price as of today) - not a bad deal! * The [Winix C909](https://www.costco.com/winix-c909-4-stage-air-purifier-with-wi-fi-%2526-plasmawave-technology.product.100842491.html) has a CADR of 323+ CFM for $199 (Costco online price). Also seems like a good value. * The [Winix C610](https://www.costco.com/winix-c610-4-stage-true-hepa-air-purifier-with-wi-fi-and-additional-filter.product.4000295784.html) has a CADR of 245 for only $129 (Costco online price)! **Probably my recommendation for best price/performance for small/medium rooms.** * The expensive [Dyson HP7](https://www.amazon.com/Dyson-HP07-Purifying-Heater-White/dp/B09LSMRKFD) bladeless heated fan and filter only has a CADR of 80 CFM for $599 (!) You'll notice that filters of similar size have similar CADR. That's because they're essentially a HEPA filter and a fan - it's hard to improve filtration without a larger fan or larger filter. The differences come down to noise level, build quality / customer support, features, and cost of replacement filters. Cheers!

[Levoits core 300](https://www.amazon.com/LEVOIT-Purifier-Home-Allergies-Pets/dp/B07VVK39F7) was a great addition to my Airbnb & quite effective.

I used a Levoit true hepa air purifier. It was pricy but worth it. I felt like it also helped with the pig smell. I had one in the room and another in the living room. I would also air out the house on decent days like another user said.

I'm severely allergic to my cat and got a Levoit core 300 with the pet allergy filters! It catches a ton of dust, the filters are relatively inexpensive, and we've had it for over a year and a half with no issues. Definitely helps my allergies imo!

I have two kinds of levoits. For the living room area (open concept, living room/kitchen/dining room so it’s large) we have the Core-300. In our bedrooms (two out of three bedrooms) we have Core-Mini P’s. We also have an aroeve in our office.

I would go with Smart air if I get another. I have 2 levoits. As I understand it, it's CADR, which is important. But getting another is always a good idea "The CADR of the Levoit Core 300 is tested to the AHAM AC-1-2002 standard and found a result of average 212 m³/h (125 cfm). Based on this result, the Levoit Core 300 would be suitable for a 20m² room. " https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/dispute-finds-levoit-falsely-claimed-filters-as-true-hepa-grade/

We have three Levoit Core with the pet filters. Very pleased with them. We do notice that we breathe more easily. When we change the filter, it's amazing how much lint and dust is in it.

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

I have one levoit core 300 I think it is In each bedroom. And a levoit pet in the living room. The sensors I don’t trust fully but they do show an increase in particulates on days that are bad aqi days.. So I feel like they are somewhat accurate. Can’t speak to how well they actually clean the air but I feel like they help. I’d definitely get a couple purifiers for piece of mind. They won’t hurt

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.

Do you still use your air purifier? I was considering buying a second for the bedroom, but I've used an external air quality monitor and the one built into my Levoit, and like yours they both are almost always at a very low number. So that makes me think what's the point.

Another vote for LEVOIT.

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.

We have 2 from levoit. They remove a lot of non pet allergens as well.

Winix D480 or build a CR box. Do NOT buy the levoit for Covid. I’ve owned at least half a dozen and was never impressed with the particulate filtering. For whatever reason, anything with a round filter media seems to not filter well in general.

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

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'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.

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.

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.

Factors to consider: - clean air delivery rate (CADR) - noise (decibels) - those two values **at the speed setting you'll use** (most brands dishonestly advertise cadr at the highest setting + noise at the lowest setting!) - upfront cost - replacement filter cost For us, we picked Smarter Air because we valued cadr per decibel of noise, and they beat everyone in that metric. However they're not inexpensive and replacement filter last a while but aren't cheap. If you don't care about noise, or you have a smaller space and don't need max cadr, you might make a different choice. We also have a few Levoit which have nice smart features, but the replacement filters are pricey, and they're extremely noisy at max speed. The best, however, are cr boxes made with computer fans (like Arctic P12's). They are unbelievably silent for how much cadr they offer. However, current models are kind of clunky and DIY or semi-DIY.

really levoit is prob the best

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

Levoit is good for the price.

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

We have multiple Levoits, they work seamlessly.

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 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 Levoit. It runs 24/7. Just remember to stock up on filters. There’s cheap replacements on Amazon

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 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.

Big levoit fan!

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

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!

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

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 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.

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

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.

Levoit. Quite happy with mine.

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!

I have three levoits and one Honeywell. The Levoit is smart and you can easily vacuum the filter between replacements. I have a dog and two parrots.

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.

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.

Literally everything has a Prop 65 warning on it. I have a Levoit and I'm pretty happy with it!

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.

I’ve had a Honeywell Air Genius for 8ish years and it’s more of a tower fan that also slightly air purifies. It does collect dust on the foam pre-filter so you aren’t blasted with dusty air like other tower fans. I vaccine and wash the pre filter and heap filter often so I know they are collecting dust. The washable filters are very convenient and I appreciate that I’m not having to buy over priced filters constantly. During the 2020 northern CA wild fires it did absolutely nothing to purify the air in my apartment. So I got two Levoit air purifiers and they work well but I have had one die from a power surge. Also depending on the unit you get the filters are expensive. But my Honeywell is going strong. It’s honestly a tank compared to any other air purifier I’ve owned. I’ve had it close to 10 years so it’s paid for itself, the fan output is great, as long as I vacuum the prefilter somewhat regularly it works just as good as the day I bought it, I’m not wasting money on filters, I’ve knocked it over so many times and it’s never broken, it’s been through so many blackout/power surges and is still working. So if you want the best tower fan that blows out non-dusty air then I 100% recommend.

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.

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.

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 sleep next to a levoit and it really helps me. If I’m coughing, I just ask Siri to turn it up.

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. 

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.

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’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.

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

I went with a Levoit. I sized up I run a 400 in my room. I noticed an immediate reduction in dust. I live Rural the only time the Quality Meter increases is if it detects cooking from another floor. It is stationed near an outside door so it's working on the dust for sure. You will notice that immediately. I have pets so I had doubts it would be a noticeable improvement but it was immediately.

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.

Got a levoit one for around $100 (use it in our decent size office, which houses the reptiles)! Have two dogs and a couple reptiles and it helps the smell so much! I should have bought one sooner.

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

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

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

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.

Sigh. If you searched this subreddit at all you’d see that in general round purifiers are suspect when they claim to be HEPA because HEPA filters cannot be deformed or vacuumed. But you’d also know that Levoit purifiers clean air quite well. If you REALLY need HEPA - and remember, asbestos is a fairly large fiber, compared to pollen - then just get a square filter from literally any manufacturer. If I were filtering possible asbestos, I’d be more concerned about the SEAL than the filter. Coway 150, Coway 250 and up have foam gaskets around the filters for a better seal.

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 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.

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