Levoit Core 400S
#2 in Medium roomsFull review
A strong all-round pick for a living room or large bedroom, with a real particle sensor and app control at a mid-range price.
Amazon $189.97$189.97
The Levoit Core 400S rates 3.8 among medium rooms air purifiers; the Levoit Vital 200S rates 3.7 among large rooms ones. The Levoit Vital 200S costs $19.98 less ($169.99 vs $189.97).
Levoit Vital 200S
#7 in Large roomsFull review
A good-value living-room purifier for pet owners, with about the same airflow as pricier rivals.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different room size classes (medium rooms and large rooms), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own room size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Levoit Core 400S | Levoit Vital 200S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 75 $0.82 per cfm of smoke CADR | 80 $0.68 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 83 $49.99 a year in filters | 86 $49.99 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 53 52 dB at top speed (maker rating) | 40 54 dB at top speed (maker rating) |
| Efficiency 15% | 48 5.8 cfm per watt | 34 4.7 cfm per watt |
| Auto mode 10% | 100 PM2.5 laser sensor and Wi-Fi app | 100 particle (infrared) sensor and Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Levoit Core 400S | Levoit Vital 200S | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 231 cfm | 250 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 240 cfm | 254 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 259 cfm | 289 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 236 cfm | 252 cfm |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 358 sq ft | 388 sq ft |
| Coverage (maker) | 1,718 sq ft | 1,875 sq ft |
| Noise | 24 to 52 dB | 23 to 54 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | 5.8 cfm/W | 4.7 cfm/W |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Energy use | 237 kWh/year | 314 kWh/year |
| Power at top speed | 38 W | 51 W |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement | Core 400S-P 3-stage replacement filter | Vital 200S replacement filter |
| Replacement cost | $49.99 every 12 months | $49.99 every 12 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $49.99/year | $49.99/year |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | PM2.5 laser | particle (infrared) |
| Auto mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | Yes |
| Fan speeds | 4 | 4 |
| Dimensions | 20.5 x 10.8 x 10.8 in | 19.8 x 15.6 x 8.5 in |
| Weight | 11 lb | 13.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |