08/25/2024 Amendment: Since the making of this video, Levoit has removed all marketing materials claiming that the Core 600S has a true HEPA filter. For this reason, we no longer recommend it.
If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!
Looking for a whole-house solution.. Do any of the usual-suspects of popular models ( airmega 400 , medify ma-112 , nuwave oxypure , etc) have a filter replacement indicator that is based the actual state of the filter, not just the time it's been on? I imagine, a non-smoking house, lots of plants, and no pets versus lots of cooking/frying, cigarette smoke filled house will cause the filters to be worn very differently after the same amount of on-time.
Love these videos, I know it's a newer model, but have you gotten a chance to review the Coway Airmega ProX? I recently got one after looking at tons of reviews, the main deciding factor was the noise for me, it maxes out at 46dB according to the website, and having had it, I think that is largely accurate on turbo (or manual speed 3). It also only uses 65watts, so it's very efficient. Obviously, the cost and size, and filter replacement cost is going to be higher than lower CFM units, but it felt compelling enough for my large space to go with it. The higher CFM can circulate more air, and intake larger particles that have a shorter dwell time, I'd love to see how it compares in your tests. Cheers.
I want to buy one of these and place it right by apartment door to drown out noise from the outside (elevator, people talking) while also masking the inside noise to create a sort of privacy level. I know it won’t be much but anything will help. What do you recommend? I want to use an air purifier over a speaker because I want the benefits of purifying my air. I’ve heard a blue 605 before and it was pretty loud on high. Do any of these compare w.r.t noise?
In practice the single unit filter on the Core600S is just fine.. i don't think it's "Low quality" at all. It's extremely easy to clean, a shop vac or home vac with a brush attachment cleans it up in about 30 seconds.. it looks brand new when your done. Do it once a month..
@consumer-analysis You need to review the Xiaomi Mi 3 h. It’s very popular, it has a pellet based activated carbon filter, a prefilter, a true hepa filter. And it has a very good app control. It might be so good that It could beat the Winix 5500-2!
interesting info on cfm/db ratio table - but how reliable it can be if its based only on company declaration? I dont trust it unless there is 3rd party certificate about dB?
how much spam I had to go through to finally come accross a video of substance. Thank you! I was already almost set on the Winix 5500-2 but wanted to make sure. Got it on sale for $149 from your Amazon link
Hey! Are you also going to test the Smart Air air purifiers like the Blast Mk II Air Purifier?
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Is it posible to rock one of this as a single unit for a whole apartment? (1,200 sqft) Looking at the 600s. Im just concerned my apartment has a long corridor (T Shaped) between the bedrooms and the kitchen/living room area. Would something like a pair of Levoit 400s (or similar) be better?
I would recommend a 250 CFM unit (400S would work) for each room of the apartment over a single high CFM unit. During the day I would run the unit in the kitchen/living room. And during night time I would run the unit in the bedroom.
You may have saved my life! I was in the Unthank Plaza fire. I am on the 4th floor, the fire was on the 3rd floor. Below me may be ozone machines. There's soot, vocs, etc me and my service animal are breathing. My lungs are on fire. What's my best option if I have to live in this apartment until I can find other housing. I have high carbon monoxide in my blood. What one should I buy? Thanks.
Considering the Winix 5500 is so popular I'd be curious what you think about its bigger brothers the 9800 and XLC. Both seem relatively well priced, in particular the 9800. I am primarly looking at the 9800 because of the Wifi TBH, I love monitoring such appliances from my phone.
I simply haven't tested it yet. Though it's unlikely that it would beat out at least the top two models I did test. It's a considerably worse value than the Levoit Core 600S (The XQ outputs at approx. 440 CFM but retails for close to $600 vs approx. 410 CFM at approx. $280 for the 600S) and it has considerably less airflow than the Medify MA-112 (approx. 440 CFM vs 560 CFM for the MA-112).
Any chance you'd be able to review a Mila Cares air purifier? They had a lot of marketing buzz from being a kickstarter but more importantly, they claim a CADR of 447, and 3lbs of carbon filtering in one of their filter types. I'd value your assessment on said air purifier especially with all the forest fire smoke we've been getting here in Canada this summer. Thanks!
Shit I have asthma, ive spent a small fortune on air purifiers. Look into making your own purifier. It can be done relatively cheaply, with higher airflow.
Unfortunately the correct order is mesh>hepa>carbon. Also fine or coarse prefilter doesn't make so much difference since when the actual filter mechanism develops, which is the dust layers, their efficiency is the same.
@escobar776 I like my levoit 400s, and just to be clear, it's the only purifier I have ever bought! Its motor is great , and the carbon filter is made out of pellets, which is also a plus.
@@tolisl5013so would you reccomend the levoit 400 or 600 for a bedroom ? And i was think about buying a humidifier but i heard that humidifiers are clogging the air in your room so I shouldn’t buy a humidifier if i have an air purifier in my room is that true ? And which levoit version you’d reccomend the 400 or 600 ?
@@tolisl5013 the thing is im debating on getting Levoit core 600s or the Levoit plasma pro 600s i have the momey so i rather go big or go home thats why i want the best and latest model for my room.
I feel like this is concentrating on the wrong things, like CFM(putting most weight on this, it seems...) instead of the quality of filtering(VOCs, etc), the main purpose of these devices. Put a bad filter or remove it and you'll have the highest CFM, thus, "winner"
Any hepa filter is good enough to remove contaminants. All that matters is CADR. This is why a Corsi-Rosenthal Box can beat in many cases hepa purifiers.
I owned the first version of the Leviot 600. They do not age well in my opinion. The slotted design leads to build up of dirt and oils that becomes impossible to clean. After about two years the unit developed a slight whistle which I was not a fan of. I ended up giving mine away to my parents who couldn't hear the whistling, and replacing it with one Airmega and a 5500-2.
ive got two 600s's in gray and run one of them in turbo 24/7. bought them when they launched. zero issues. no dust on the top of the fan --maybe because i clean the pre filter twice a month as recommended. different strokes as we all use these things in varying environments, but wanted to provide my data point on using two of these. i use the toxin filter in both of them. very happy with them and would recommend to someone seeking opinions on this particular model.
i never used the original filter. i did my research with all the filters this company had before i bought these so i got the toxin filter on day one because the filter trapped the particles i wanted in a filter. that said, my experience is with the toxin filter , so i cant say how good or bad the original is @@Lukas-gx9wk
@@consumer-analysis what are your thoughts on Levoit has stopped using "true HEPA" claim in the marketing of several of their most popular air purifiers. They still market and sell these air purifiers but no longer mention HEPA in their marketing materials. I just bought the core 600 and really like the sensor can detect pm2.5. But if the filter is not reliable than …. Please help
Amazon review for Levoit 600s, and 400, long term are bad: motor improperly lubricated, makes noise. And other electrical noises on idle. Wishing it weren't, but it's cheap.
DIY or prebuilt kits for Corsi-Rosenthal filters, which use simple MERV 13 HVAC air filters are a much better way to go. th-cam.com/video/gaQTYrisieA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/hIuH-2naozI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/KxPk8yOH-z4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/NmgNQu4zDy0/w-d-xo.html
I have the 600s and its garbage doesnt filter well at all the iq air health pro is THE BEST actual air filter i have ever experienced. Cmf is good and all but if its not filter air its just a fancy fan
ive had two 600s' since launch and run one of them in turbo. i use the toxin filter. very happy with the results. not discounting your use case as its your experience, but just wanted to point out there are others who have top results from this model.
08/25/2024 Amendment:
Since the making of this video, Levoit has removed all marketing materials claiming that the Core 600S has a true HEPA filter. For this reason, we no longer recommend it.
If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!
Can you do enviroklenz review?
EXCELLENT tip regarding the 'Single High-CFM vs. Multiple 250-CFM' decision ! ! !
Are there any good 3rd party filters replacement brands?
Looking for a whole-house solution..
Do any of the usual-suspects of popular models ( airmega 400 , medify ma-112 , nuwave oxypure , etc) have a filter replacement indicator that is based the actual state of the filter, not just the time it's been on? I imagine, a non-smoking house, lots of plants, and no pets versus lots of cooking/frying, cigarette smoke filled house will cause the filters to be worn very differently after the same amount of on-time.
dyson purifier big+quiet formaldehyde?
thank you for the great reviews! You helped me make a well educated decision!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
Just bought the Coway AirMega 400S. Its expensive, but compared the everything on the list, it seems to just do everything right.
Love these videos, I know it's a newer model, but have you gotten a chance to review the Coway Airmega ProX? I recently got one after looking at tons of reviews, the main deciding factor was the noise for me, it maxes out at 46dB according to the website, and having had it, I think that is largely accurate on turbo (or manual speed 3). It also only uses 65watts, so it's very efficient. Obviously, the cost and size, and filter replacement cost is going to be higher than lower CFM units, but it felt compelling enough for my large space to go with it. The higher CFM can circulate more air, and intake larger particles that have a shorter dwell time, I'd love to see how it compares in your tests. Cheers.
I want to buy one of these and place it right by apartment door to drown out noise from the outside (elevator, people talking) while also masking the inside noise to create a sort of privacy level. I know it won’t be much but anything will help. What do you recommend? I want to use an air purifier over a speaker because I want the benefits of purifying my air. I’ve heard a blue 605 before and it was pretty loud on high. Do any of these compare w.r.t noise?
The medify 112 gets loud
In practice the single unit filter on the Core600S is just fine.. i don't think it's "Low quality" at all. It's extremely easy to clean, a shop vac or home vac with a brush attachment cleans it up in about 30 seconds.. it looks brand new when your done. Do it once a month..
Have you noticed a smell from coway filters I keep seeing posts online about a bad chemical smell?
Only with Generic brands from the same smelly factory. I had to return 2 because the fit was too small.
What about the medify ma-125 ? It cheaper unit and think the filters are cheaper too.
Does the MA-112 have a phone application? Wondering if I can use with my google home or Alexa?
Hi, can you review the Winix T810?
@consumer-analysis You need to review the Xiaomi Mi 3 h. It’s very popular, it has a pellet based activated carbon filter, a prefilter, a true hepa filter. And it has a very good app control. It might be so good that It could beat the Winix 5500-2!
amazing detailed review and comparison👏👍👌💯
interesting info on cfm/db ratio table - but how reliable it can be if its based only on company declaration? I dont trust it unless there is 3rd party certificate about dB?
The data posted is my data. I tested the noise output of each of these units using a sound meter.
What do you think of the Levoit Everest Air ?
Can you review govee air filters please
Any chance there will be a review of the new coway airmega pro x?
Please, please comment on the Air Pura V00. Would you place this in the top tier? Compare Air Pura to the others you reviewed.
Excellent video!
Thank you!
how much spam I had to go through to finally come accross a video of substance. Thank you! I was already almost set on the Winix 5500-2 but wanted to make sure. Got it on sale for $149 from your Amazon link
Please create links to your fantastic graphs on performance.
Hey! Are you also going to test the Smart Air air purifiers like the Blast Mk II Air Purifier?
Is it posible to rock one of this as a single unit for a whole apartment? (1,200 sqft) Looking at the 600s. Im just concerned my apartment has a long corridor (T Shaped) between the bedrooms and the kitchen/living room area. Would something like a pair of Levoit 400s (or similar) be better?
I would recommend a 250 CFM unit (400S would work) for each room of the apartment over a single high CFM unit. During the day I would run the unit in the kitchen/living room. And during night time I would run the unit in the bedroom.
i bought two for my condo to cover.
You may have saved my life! I was in the Unthank Plaza fire. I am on the 4th floor, the fire was on the 3rd floor. Below me may be ozone machines. There's soot, vocs, etc me and my service animal are breathing. My lungs are on fire. What's my best option if I have to live in this apartment until I can find other housing. I have high carbon monoxide in my blood. What one should I buy? Thanks.
That's a massive air purifier!
The MA-112 is 28" tall and weighs over 32 lb. For comparison, the Winix 5500-2 is about 24" tall but weighs only 16.5 lb.
thanks so much for making this, very informative and without the bullshit
Considering the Winix 5500 is so popular I'd be curious what you think about its bigger brothers the 9800 and XLC. Both seem relatively well priced, in particular the 9800. I am primarly looking at the 9800 because of the Wifi TBH, I love monitoring such appliances from my phone.
Surprised to NOT see the Winix Tower XQ in the list
I simply haven't tested it yet. Though it's unlikely that it would beat out at least the top two models I did test. It's a considerably worse value than the Levoit Core 600S (The XQ outputs at approx. 440 CFM but retails for close to $600 vs approx. 410 CFM at approx. $280 for the 600S) and it has considerably less airflow than the Medify MA-112 (approx. 440 CFM vs 560 CFM for the MA-112).
It'd be nice you hear your take on the Blueair 7770i. I see you tested their 211+ which is another nice model.
Thanks!
Have you looked into AirOasis air purifier yet? Intellipure is another high end brand to try.
Any chance you'd be able to review a Mila Cares air purifier? They had a lot of marketing buzz from being a kickstarter but more importantly, they claim a CADR of 447, and 3lbs of carbon filtering in one of their filter types. I'd value your assessment on said air purifier especially with all the forest fire smoke we've been getting here in Canada this summer. Thanks!
Can you please make a video updating the best portable a.c units for 2023. Thank you.
I’ve been working on it the past few weeks. 😅
Hey @Consumer Analysis, I'm just checking on any updates on portable ac units or window units you might recommend. I'm looking at U shaped ones too.
Nice video
Thank you!
Shit I have asthma, ive spent a small fortune on air purifiers. Look into making your own purifier. It can be done relatively cheaply, with higher airflow.
Unfortunately the correct order is mesh>hepa>carbon. Also fine or coarse prefilter doesn't make so much difference since when the actual filter mechanism develops, which is the dust layers, their efficiency is the same.
Hello, can you recommend some purifiers that use the correct order. Thank you in advance
@escobar776 I like my levoit 400s, and just to be clear, it's the only purifier I have ever bought! Its motor is great , and the carbon filter is made out of pellets, which is also a plus.
@@tolisl5013so would you reccomend the levoit 400 or 600 for a bedroom ? And i was think about buying a humidifier but i heard that humidifiers are clogging the air in your room so I shouldn’t buy a humidifier if i have an air purifier in my room is that true ? And which levoit version you’d reccomend the 400 or 600 ?
@slime4ktjay870 between the two models, the 400s will do the job. If it's only for the bedroom check smaller models too
@@tolisl5013 the thing is im debating on getting Levoit core 600s or the Levoit plasma pro 600s i have the momey so i rather go big or go home thats why i want the best and latest model for my room.
I feel like this is concentrating on the wrong things, like CFM(putting most weight on this, it seems...) instead of the quality of filtering(VOCs, etc), the main purpose of these devices. Put a bad filter or remove it and you'll have the highest CFM, thus, "winner"
Any hepa filter is good enough to remove contaminants. All that matters is CADR. This is why a Corsi-Rosenthal Box can beat in many cases hepa purifiers.
The IQ Air is rated at 300 cfm but actual is 400 cfm.
I owned the first version of the Leviot 600. They do not age well in my opinion. The slotted design leads to build up of dirt and oils that becomes impossible to clean. After about two years the unit developed a slight whistle which I was not a fan of. I ended up giving mine away to my parents who couldn't hear the whistling, and replacing it with one Airmega and a 5500-2.
Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it. I hadn't considered the slotted base of the 600 building up dirt over time.
ive got two 600s's in gray and run one of them in turbo 24/7. bought them when they launched. zero issues. no dust on the top of the fan --maybe because i clean the pre filter twice a month as recommended. different strokes as we all use these things in varying environments, but wanted to provide my data point on using two of these. i use the toxin filter in both of them. very happy with them and would recommend to someone seeking opinions on this particular model.
so the original filter wasnt as good? You could notice the difference? and how specifically?@@marctronixx
i never used the original filter. i did my research with all the filters this company had before i bought these so i got the toxin filter on day one because the filter trapped the particles i wanted in a filter. that said, my experience is with the toxin filter , so i cant say how good or bad the original is @@Lukas-gx9wk
@@consumer-analysis what are your thoughts on Levoit has stopped using "true HEPA" claim in the marketing of several of their most popular air purifiers. They still market and sell these air purifiers but no longer mention HEPA in their marketing materials.
I just bought the core 600 and really like the sensor can detect pm2.5. But if the filter is not reliable than ….
Please help
Amazon review for Levoit 600s, and 400, long term are bad: motor improperly lubricated, makes noise. And other electrical noises on idle. Wishing it weren't, but it's cheap.
My 400S has been runing almsot 24/7 for 2 years, no offensive noise.
DIY or prebuilt kits for Corsi-Rosenthal filters, which use simple MERV 13 HVAC air filters are a much better way to go.
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I have the 600s and its garbage doesnt filter well at all the iq air health pro is THE BEST actual air filter i have ever experienced. Cmf is good and all but if its not filter air its just a fancy fan
ive had two 600s' since launch and run one of them in turbo. i use the toxin filter. very happy with the results. not discounting your use case as its your experience, but just wanted to point out there are others who have top results from this model.
Don’t waste your money on these. I bought the medify 112 and wasted $500 piece o’ junk
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