IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier
#5 in Small roomsFull review
A good-looking small-room purifier with cheap filters, best for IKEA smart-home users.
IKEA $149.99$149.99
The IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier is the better air purifier overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier leads on auto mode and quiet. The Levoit Core 300 wins on value. The Levoit Core 300 costs $60 less ($89.99 vs $149.99).
Levoit Core 300
#9 in Small roomsFull review
A simple, proven purifier for a bedroom or small living room. Buy the Core 300S only if you want auto mode and app control.
Amazon $89.99$89.99
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier for auto mode (PM2.5 sensor, auto mode vs no air-quality sensor or app) and quiet (53 dB at top speed (maker rating) vs 54.5 dB at top speed (maker rating)).
- Choose the Levoit Core 300 for value ($0.63 per cfm of smoke CADR vs $1.22 per cfm of smoke CADR).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small rooms air purifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier | Levoit Core 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 52 $1.22 per cfm of smoke CADR | 91 $0.63 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 56 $50 a year in filters | 54 $59.98 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 47 53 dB at top speed (maker rating) | 37 54.5 dB at top speed (maker rating) |
| Efficiency 15% | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) | 9 2.7 cfm per watt |
| Auto mode 10% | 70 PM2.5 sensor, auto mode | 0 no air-quality sensor or app |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier | Levoit Core 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 123 cfm | 143 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 126 cfm | 153 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 135 cfm | 167 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | - | 148 cfm |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 190 sq ft | 222 sq ft |
| Noise | 24 to 53 dB | 24 to 54.5 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | - | 2.7 cfm/W |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Energy use | - | 317 kWh/year |
| Power at top speed | 33 W | 56 W |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | EPA12 particle filter; optional gas (carbon) filter sold separately | HEPA |
| Activated carbon | No | Yes |
| Replacement | STARKVIND particle filter (304.619.43) | Core 300 Series Original Filter |
| Replacement cost | $25 every 6 months | $29.99 every 6 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $50/year | $59.98/year |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | PM2.5 | None |
| Auto mode | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi app | No | No |
| Fan speeds | 5 | 3 |
| Dimensions | 21 x 20 x 7 in | 14.2 x 8.7 x 8.7 in |
| Weight | 13 lb | 7.9 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |