Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Air Purifier Review: Again Affordable

Last updated on April 19th, 2021

The starters

There are plenty of features you will get at a fraction of the cost. LEVOIT Core 300 is a CGD 2019 award-winning, California designed air purifier. At a thin 8.7 diameter and 14.2 in height, portability is one of its core strengths. You can place it on the work desk, at the bedside, cabinet, or anywhere as you pleased. The 8.8 pounds weight is not the lightest in its class, you can still effortlessly carry it around when needed or bring it out during a staycation. The cylinder shape body looks clean yet functional with a 360 surrounding air inlet and top air inlet. Comes in multiple color options, white is the popular option closely followed by the black version. Overall, the build quality is superb with no signs of off-gassing or poor workmanship.

Moving to the top black panel touch controls, there are up to 6 selectable buttons that ease the entire operation. You can manage the airflow output between the 3 fan speeds or activate/ deactivate sleep mode. Next, cycle between 2, 4, 6 8 hours timer option that can be set to turn off the machine when the time is up. The child lock button allows you to locks the setting to prevent children from meddling with it. There is even a light off button that can be activated to turn off all indicator lights. Finally, Filter reset/ check button is also present along with the center power on/ off button.

Other passive specifications of LEVOIT Core 300 3-in-1 include ozone-free setup that complies with California air resources board (CARB), Energy Star, CA PROP 65, FCC certified, and ETL listed. An extended 5 years warranty is also on board that covers electrical boards and other non-filter defects. With Levoit’s strong reputation and California-based customer service support, the air cleaner will have no issue lasting for years to come.

Airflow, speed, and CADR

Despite its compact size, airflow performance is never an issue with LEVOIT Core 300. The Vortexair Technology help creates consistent and strong airflow delivery rate in all directions. The 3-in-1 purifying radius will cover 219 square footage at 5 air changes per hour in under 12 minutes. Works great in the bedroom, basement, office room, small living room, and kitchen. For an asthmatic or hypersensitive person that needs absolute clean air, drop the coverage to half to trade-off for swifter air changes. LEVOIT Core 300 participate in AHAM's official clean air delivery rate test and scores reasonably well. CADR for dust is at 140 cfm, pollen is at 145 cfm, and smoke at 141 cfm. Below our 200 cfm benchmark but at least the airflow output is consistent on all types of allergens. Anticipate optimized air cleaning performance when the air purifier is running at full capacity.

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What’s inside count

Levoit Core 300 does not cheap out on the filters. It comes with a complete 3-stage filtration that includes a standalone pre-filter, a True HEPA filter, and an activated carbon filter. The ultra-fine pre-filter trap large particles like dust, hair, lint, the debris. The pre-filter will also help protect and extend the life of the HEPA filter. The japan-imported true HEPA filter will capture microscopic particles as small as 0.3 microns e.g. dust mites, mold spore, mildew, pollen, pet dander, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Finally, the granular activated carbon filter neutralizes household smoke and odors. For greater filtration against a specific type of contaminants, there is the upgradable Pet Allergy, Toxin Absorber, and MB Filter. Pet Allergy is effective against pet odors, diapers, and cooking smells. Toxin Absorber Filter specializes in chemical fumes from cigarettes, vehicle exhaust (CO), ammonia, radon, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). MB Filter focuses on neutralizing germs and impedes microorganism growth.

Keep it down

Like most small air purifiers, Levoit Core 300 True HEPA will operate silently in the background thanks to its QuietKEAP Technology that helps reduce the fan noise. At the lowest speed, the noise level is only at a whispering 24 dB. Even at high speed, the noise output is still at a reasonable 50 dB. For a good night sleep without any disturbance, set it to sleep mode (low speed + indicator light off) and enjoy breathing clean air free from allergens.

Levoit Core 300 True HEPA air purifier is powered by an AC 120V/ 50Hz with average 45 watts power output. Being an Energy Star Rated mode, the running cost is around $0.1 dollars per day with 12 hours of operation. Multiply by 30 days, the monthly running cost is around $3.2 dollars a month, or 38 dollars a year. Suitable for all-day purifying without adding much cost to your electricity bill.

At what cost

Another forte of Levoit Core 300 is the low selling price. At around 100 to 150 dollars after the online discount, you are getting a genuine True HEPA air cleaner with an activated carbon filter. Most similar price range models offered a weaker filtration set with poorer airflow performance. As for filter replacement cost, Levoit Core 300 will set you back between 20 to 40 dollars for the default filter set. Add another 10-20 dollars if you opt for the Pet Allergy Filter, Toxin Absorber Filter, or MB Filter upgrade.

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