Levoit Vital 100S
#2 in Small roomsFull review
A slim smart purifier for a bedroom, especially with pets. It cleans about as much air as the Core 300 but adds auto mode and Wi-Fi.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
The Levoit Vital 100S is the better air purifier overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Levoit Vital 100S leads on value and auto mode. The Levoit Vital 100S costs $30 less ($119.99 vs $149.99).
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
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 Levoit Vital 100S for value ($0.84 per cfm of smoke CADR vs $1.22 per cfm of smoke CADR) and auto mode (particle (infrared) sensor and Wi-Fi app vs PM2.5 sensor, auto mode).
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 | Levoit Vital 100S | IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 77 $0.84 per cfm of smoke CADR | 52 $1.22 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 62 $52.63 a year in filters | 56 $50 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 53 52 dB at top speed (maker rating) | 47 53 dB at top speed (maker rating) |
| Efficiency 15% | 20 3.6 cfm per watt | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) |
| Auto mode 10% | 100 particle (infrared) sensor and Wi-Fi app | 70 PM2.5 sensor, auto mode |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Levoit Vital 100S | IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 143 cfm | 123 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 161 cfm | 126 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 173 cfm | 135 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 152 cfm | - |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 222 sq ft | 190 sq ft |
| Noise | 23 to 52 dB | 24 to 53 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | 3.6 cfm/W | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Energy use | 244 kWh/year | - |
| Power at top speed | 32 W | 33 W |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA | EPA12 particle filter; optional gas (carbon) filter sold separately |
| Activated carbon | Yes | No |
| Replacement | Vital 100S replacement filter | STARKVIND particle filter (304.619.43) |
| Replacement cost | $39.47 every 9 months | $25 every 6 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $52.63/year | $50/year |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | particle (infrared) | PM2.5 |
| Auto mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | No |
| Fan speeds | 4 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 16.0 x 12.6 x 6.3 in | 21 x 20 x 7 in |
| Weight | 8.6 lb | 13 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |