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 filter cost and auto mode. The Jafanda JF280 wins on value and efficiency. The Jafanda JF280 costs $60 less ($59.99 vs $119.99).
Jafanda JF280
#4 in Small roomsFull review
Strong value for a bedroom up to about 210 sq ft, with a PM2.5 sensor and auto mode at $60.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
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 filter cost ($52.63 a year in filters vs $89.97 a year in filters) and auto mode (particle (infrared) sensor and Wi-Fi app vs PM2.5 sensor, auto mode).
- Choose the Jafanda JF280 for value ($0.44 per cfm of smoke CADR vs $0.84 per cfm of smoke CADR) and efficiency (5.2 cfm per watt vs 3.6 cfm per watt).
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 | Jafanda JF280 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 77 $0.84 per cfm of smoke CADR | 100 $0.44 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 62 $52.63 a year in filters | 19 $89.97 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 53 52 dB at top speed (maker rating) | 50 noise at top speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Efficiency 15% | 20 3.6 cfm per watt | 40 5.2 cfm per watt |
| Auto mode 10% | 100 particle (infrared) sensor and Wi-Fi app | 70 PM2.5 sensor, auto mode |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Levoit Vital 100S | Jafanda JF280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 143 cfm | 135 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 161 cfm | 143 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 173 cfm | 164 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 152 cfm | 139 cfm |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 222 sq ft | 209 sq ft |
| Noise | 23 to 52 dB | 20 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | 3.6 cfm/W | 5.2 cfm/W |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Energy use | 244 kWh/year | 168 kWh/year |
| Power at top speed | 32 W | - |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA-type |
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement | Vital 100S replacement filter | Filter-JA280 |
| Replacement cost | $39.47 every 9 months | $29.99 every 4 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $52.63/year | $89.97/year |
| Ionizer | 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 | 3 |
| Dimensions | 16.0 x 12.6 x 6.3 in | 13.0 x 6.5 x 10.1 in |
| Weight | 8.6 lb | 6.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |