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Best Levoit
Levoit Vital 200SA quiet, smart purifier that does a strong job in medium roomsSuits you if
- You want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room
- You share your home with pets or deal with allergies
- You like controlling things from your phone or a voice assistant
Best Shark
Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAXA quiet, low-upkeep purifier for big rooms, with a few gapsSuits you if
- You have pets and want to cut down on dander and hair in the air
- You have a larger living room or open space to keep clean
- You hate buying and swapping filters and want something low-maintenance
The short version
Levoit is the stronger brand for air purifiers right now. The best single model of the two is the Levoit Vital 200S, which suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room.
We researched 17 expert reviews, analyzed 51,731 owner ratings and comments across 13 sources for every Levoit and Shark model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 83 vs 69 · reliability 90 vs 78
| Levoit | Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 83 | 69 |
| Experts | 78 | 72 |
| Owners | 85 | 62 |
| Reliability | 90 | 78 |
| Models scored | 3 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Levoit Core 400S | Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Levoit or Shark?
Levoit, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 83 for Levoit vs 69 for Shark.Which brand is more reliable, Levoit or Shark?
Levoit. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 90 vs 78.What is the best Levoit air purifier?
The Levoit Vital 200S. It suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Levoit models (84).What is the best Shark air purifier?
The Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX. It suits you if you have pets and want to cut down on dander and hair in the air.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Shark models (69).