Levoit air purifier reviews 2020 – is it good for large room?

Levoit is an active air purifier brand, well-known for their great support. Levoit makes entry-level and mid-grade air purifiers. They are headquartered in Southern California (under the Etekcity Group), but spreads globally into Germany, Japan and China. The “pro” for Levoit is that all the main filters are true HEPA. That puts Levoit in the same category as Honeywell, Winix and Dyson. And Levoit air purifiers cost much less than Winix, Dyson and top-of-the-line Honeywell. Our Levoit air purifier reviews 2020 (on Levoit air purifier Core 300 and Levoit air purifier vista 200) covers all details.

What is good in Levoit air purifier (reviews)

Rather than redundantly list these features for all series, they are discussed here.

• True HEPA – Like all good air purifiers, Levoit uses HEPA-certified filters in all units. The filters must be tested to demonstrate that they trap 99.97% of all particles down to 0.3 microns. This level of filtration is compared with “HEPA type) filters used on inferior models from other brands that trap only about 99%, allowing many of the smallest and most dangerous/irritating particles to get through.

• Carbon Filters – Activated carbon, sometimes called activated charcoal, is the best way to absorb and stop odor-causing molecules of smoke and cooking smells. When you want to quickly clear a room of odors, turn the unit to its highest cleaning speed. The fan will run on high to pull in stale, polluted air and push out purified air.
• High fan speeds from any brand air purifier are noisy, but you shouldn’t have to run it on high for long. Or leave it on high while you’re out of the house. You should enjoy better indoor air when you return.

• Pre-Filters – A variety of washable and replaceable pre-filters are used. Their purpose is to stop large particles like pet and human hair, clumps of dust and similar. Without a pre-filter, those debris would go straight to the other filters and shorten their effective live. Pre-filters are relative cheap, especially if they are washable and don’t need replacing. Main HEPA filters cost up to 50% of the entire price of a new air purifier, so getting the most life from them is important.

• Zero Ozone – No Levoit models produce ozone, so there are no worries. See our Holmes Review and Winix Review for more information on ionization and ozone dangers.

Levoit air purifier reviews comparison

Clean Air Deliver Rate [CADR] comparison

Here are more details about each series that should assist in your buying decision.

*All Levoit air purifiers offer 99.97% filtration of particulates .3 microns and larger.

How to setup Levoit air purifier?

Setting up the Levoit purifier couldn’t be any easier. The purifier comes completely assembled. All you need to do is rotate the unit upside-down, twist off the top panel, and insert the round HEPA filter. Lock the panel back on, and you’re ready to use it. Short of plugging it in, there’s nothing else to do. The whole process took us less than 30 seconds and was very clearly laid out in the accompanying instruction booklet.

How quiet it is in a bedroom?

The Levoit is very quiet when operating on the lowest setting. We found it wasn’t much louder than the sound of an air conditioner or white noise machine. It’s more than quite enough for watching TV, listening to music, or chatting over dinner. Since it’s so quiet, it would also work well in an office. The mid-level setting is likely still quiet enough for most users to comfortably sleep through, but the fastest setting has a bit of a whirling sound—not unlike a box fan. It’s nothing we’d call loud, but it’s certainly noticeable. Just be sure to remove all packaging on the inside filters or you’ll find it makes a terrible rattling noise when running.

What is the best Levoit air purifier (reviews) 2020?

1.Best for Allergens and Pets : Levoit air purifier LV-Pur 131 review

This Levoit air purifier puts the air you breathe through three cleaning stages perfect for pet owners and those with allergies. They are

• Fine pre-filter for large particles like pet hair and dander,
• True HEPA for 99.97% of smaller particles and
• Activated carbon for odors.

Reason for the Choice: It effectively removes pet dander, pet smells and the most common allergens – dust, pollen, smoke, mold spores and more.

Room Size: Rated for 322 square feet. If you have bad allergies, put this unit to work in a smaller room for very thorough air cleaning.

CADR: 135 for Smoke.

Features: Auto Mode is driven by a sensor that monitors air quality and choose the optimal fan/cleaning speed. Extra-quiet Sleep Mode. Infrared dust sensor. 1-12Hr Timer.

Features Rating: 4 – No means of remote operation. Otherwise, a 5 rating. There was a WiFi version of this unit, and at this writing it is still available from Amazon and other sellers, but at more than twice the cost.

Filter Rating: 5 – HEPA and carbon plus a pre-filter are the best defense against a range of airborne pollutants and allergens.

Efficiency Rating: 5 – Energy Star

Quality Rating: 4 – Good quality and a 2-year warranty. Many leading brands have longer warranties.

2. Best for Smoke and Odors – LV-H133 Tower HEPA Air Purifier

This is a full-featured air purifier that is ideal for smoke and odors.

Reason for the Choice: We chose a high-capacity (538 square feet) model for the best Levoit air purifier for smoke and odors.

If someone is smoking indoors or does a lot of fry cooking, then going bigger than needed on an air purifier is the right choice. Besides, at 25 decibels (on low), it is much quieter than cheaper air purifiers with far less capacity to remove smoke and odors.

Room Size: Up to 538 square feet.

CADR Score: 235

Features: 360-degree filtration. 1-12Hr timer. Sleep mode. 3 fan speeds. Dirty filter light.

Features Rating: 4 – If it had a remote, Bluetooth or WiFi, the features rating would be 5.

Filter Rating: 5 – 3 proven stages including HEPA.

Efficiency Rating: 5 Energy Star certified.

Quality Rating: 4 – An air purifier this expensive should have a warranty longer than 2 years.

3. Best for Small Rooms – Levoit air purifier vista 200

One of Levoit’s newer models, the Levoit air purifier vista 200 has the features most users want. It is thoughtfully designed.

Reason for the Choice: It has the best air filtering and features of the small room air purifiers made by Levoit.

Room Size: Up to 161 square feet. It’s a good size for nurseries, bedrooms, offices, dens and TV rooms.

CADR Score: 50 for Smoke.

Features: 3-speed fan is very quiet. Push-button controls. Sleep Mode. Low/High brightness levels. 2/4/8Hr timer.

Features Rating: 3 – This unit is pretty basic, which keeps costs down. There’s no filter notification light or remote way to operate the unit.

Filter Rating: 5 – HEPA, carbon and a pre-filter are the three essentials of good air filtration, and it has them all.

Efficiency Rating: 5 – Energy Star certified.

Quality Rating: 4 – Decent quality, but just a 2-year warranty. By comparison, Honeywell backs all its air purifiers with 5-year warranties.

4. Best for Medium Size Rooms – Levoit air purifier Core 300

This newly designed Levoit air purifier Core 300 shows upgrades in design and the ability to clean a large amount of air.

Reason for the Choice: Three stages of cleaning and 3-speed fan allow you to customize the air purification you need in rooms medium to large.

Room Size: Up to 215 square feet.

CADR Score: 130 for Smoke.

Features: 3-speed fan/cleaning levels. 2/4/8Hr timer. Sleep Mode for very quiet 24dB cleaning/white noise, “cyclone” type motor creates improved airflow and cleaning power.

Features Rating: 4 – Good features, but no remote and the timer is just 8 hours. Some models have a 12-hour or 18-hour timer.

Filter Rating: 5 – True HEPA, Carbon and a fine pre-filter.

Efficiency Rating: 5 – Energy Star certified.

Quality Rating: 4 – Decent quality, but just a 2-year warranty.

5. Best for Large & Extra Large Rooms – Levoit Levoit-H134 Air Purifier

This is a large-capacity air cleaner with the features most homeowners want.

Reason for the Choice: The H134 has tremendous air purification capacity for allergens, pets, odors, smoke and more. And it cleans the air quietly.

Room Size: Up to 710 square feet, so it is ideal for average-sized apartments.

CADR Score: 312

Features: Air quality sensor and Auto air cleaning. 360-degree air intake. 1-12Hr timer. Sleep Mode. 3 fan speeds. Display light can be turned off for sleeping. Casters.

Features Rating: 5 – Everything but remote/Bluetooth.

Filter Rating: 5 – HEPA, pre-filter and activated carbon are the industry standard for effective air purification.

Efficiency Rating: 5 – Energy Star

Quality Rating: 4 – The quality is good, but the warranty is just 2 years. There are better warranties from Honeywell and other manufacturers.

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