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Levoit Core 300S review

Levoit Core 300S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier

By Tom Calder

Our verdict · Researched
4.3 / 5

The most affordable proper HEPA purifier on this list, and quiet enough at 22 dB to run overnight. Its official room-size claims vary depending on which Levoit page you read, so size it to the lower, twice-an-hour figure for a room that actually needs clearing quickly.

Best for
A small-to-medium bedroom or home office on a budget
Skip it if
You need to cover a large open-plan room
Amazon.co.uk price
as of 5 Nov 2026, 02:07 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.

What we like

  • Cheapest True HEPA option here
  • 22 dB Sleep Mode genuinely quiet for a bedroom
  • Interchangeable filter variants for pet allergy, toxins or mould

Worth knowing

  • Levoit's own room-size figures for once- vs twice-hourly air changes aren't identical to Amazon's listed figure, so check which you're relying on
  • Maximum-speed noise level isn't published, so you can't compare it directly to rivals at full power

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Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if you need to cover a large open-plan room — step up to the Core 400S or a higher-CADR model instead.

Key specs

Room size100 m²
CADR258 m³/h
Filter3-stage: pre-filter, True HEPA, activated carbon
Noise (min)22 dB
How this review works

This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.

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If this isn’t the one

Philips Air Purifier 2200 Series (AC2210/10)
Philips Air Purifier 2200 Series (AC2210/10)
4.4

Best for A large living room or open-plan space where filtering speed and a quiet night setting both matter.

in stock when checked
as of 5 Nov 2026, 02:07 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Blueair Blue Pure 511 Air Purifier
Blueair Blue Pure 511 Air Purifier
4.1

Best for A small bedroom or home office on the tightest budget

in stock when checked
as of 5 Nov 2026, 02:07 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier
Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier
4.0

Best for A large living room or open-plan space, bought direct from Levoit

in stock when checked
as of 5 Nov 2026, 02:07 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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