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Best alternatives to the Levoit Core 400S

The Levoit Core 400S is already among the best we've found; the Levoit Vital 200S comes closest.

Levoit Core 400S

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The Levoit Vital 200S at work: an air purifier drawing pet hair and dander out of the air

Strongest all-rounder

Levoit Vital 200SLevoit Vital 200SA quiet, smart purifier that does a strong job in medium rooms

Suits you if

  • You want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room
  • You share your home with pets or deal with allergies

Most dependable

Levoit Core 300SLevoit Core 300SQuiet, smart little purifier that shines in bedrooms, not big rooms

Suits you if

  • You want a quiet purifier for a bedroom, nursery, or home office
  • You like controlling things from your phone or a voice assistant

Easiest to live with

Honeywell HPA300Honeywell HPA300A powerful, no-frills air cleaner that's loud at full blast

Suits you if

  • You want strong air cleaning for a large living room or studio
  • You have pets or dust and care most about filtering particles

The short version

If the Levoit Core 400S isn't quite right, start with the Levoit Vital 200S: it suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room. The Levoit Core 400S is still a great fit if you want to clean a living room, open-plan space or larger bedroom.

We researched 32 expert reviews, analyzed 55,576 owner ratings and comments across 17 sources for 8 air purifiers, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Quick answers

What is the best alternative to the Levoit Core 400S?

The Levoit Vital 200S. It suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room.

Based on: Product Review score 84 vs 82 for the Levoit Core 400S, across 7 alternatives.

Is there a more reliable alternative to the Levoit Core 400S?

Not really. The Levoit Core 400S is about as dependable as anything we cover.

Based on: Reliability 89 for the Levoit Vital 200S vs 92.

What is the best alternative to the Levoit Core 400S from another brand?

The Honeywell HPA300. It suits you if you want strong air cleaning for a large living room or studio.

Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by Levoit (80).

Is there a cheaper alternative to the Levoit Core 400S?

Yes, the Levoit Vital 200S. It usually costs less and suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or medium living room.

Based on: Typical prices: Levoit Core 400S $219–$240; Levoit Vital 200S $170–$190.

Every alternative, ranked

How each one compares with the Levoit Core 400S
  1. 01Levoit Vital 200S

    Levoit Vital 200S

    A quiet, smart purifier that does a strong job in medium rooms

    EXPOWNREL84
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  2. 02Levoit Core 300S

    Levoit Core 300S

    Quiet, smart little purifier that shines in bedrooms, not big rooms

    EXPOWNREL83
    Higher score (+1)Happier ownersAlso LevoitLevoit Core 400S vs Levoit Core 300S →
  3. 03Honeywell HPA300

    Honeywell HPA300

    A powerful, no-frills air cleaner that's loud at full blast

    EXPOWNREL80
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  4. 04Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max

    Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max

    A quiet, fast-cleaning smart purifier that's easy to live with

    EXPOWNREL79
    Experts rate it higherLevoit Core 400S vs Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max →
  5. 05Winix 5500-2

    Winix 5500-2

    A quiet, capable all-rounder that clears dust and dander fast

    EXPOWNREL77
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  6. 06Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX

    Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX

    A quiet, low-upkeep purifier for big rooms, with a few gaps

    EXPOWNREL69
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  7. 07Dyson Purifier Cool TP07

    Dyson Purifier Cool TP07

    Stylish smart fan-purifier for small rooms, but pricey for its cleaning

    EXPOWNREL68
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