Levoit Vital 200S vs Core 300S

Which Air Purifier Is Better?

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Levoit Vital 200S
Levoit Core 300S

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated May 11, 2026 02:34 PM

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  1. Recommended in 3 articles:
  2. Pets
  3. Bedrooms
  4. Budget And Cheap

Our Verdict

Levoit Vital 200S

Levoit Core 300S

The Levoit Vital 200S is the better choice for most people. Both air purifiers share many of the same conveniences, including app connectivity, automatic fan adjustment, air quality monitoring, and voice control, but the Vital 200S delivers noticeably stronger air-cleaning performance and handles medium-sized rooms with more confidence. Its higher airflow lets it maintain air quality more effectively in larger bedrooms, living rooms, and open-concept spaces where the Core 300S can start to struggle. It also comes with a washable pre-filter and a U-shaped air inlet designed to resist pet hair clogs, which makes it a particularly good fit for pet owners. The Core 300S's main edge is its much smaller footprint, making it easier to place on a nightstand, shelf, or dresser in tighter spaces where the Vital 200S might feel a bit bulky.

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Variants

  • Vital 200S (Black)
  • Vital 200S (White/Black)
  • Core 300S (White)

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Vital 200S
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White
Core 300S
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Vital 200S
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White
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Vital 200S
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Main Differences for
Pets

Threshold 

0.10

Pets 
 

7.9
7.2

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

7.7
6.8

Full Comparison

Design

Body  

Air Purifier Design Photo 
 

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Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier Design Photo
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Levoit Core 300S Air Purifier Design Photo

Height  

19.8" (50.3 cm)
14.2" (36.1 cm)

Width  

15.6" (39.6 cm)
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Depth  

8.5" (21.7 cm)
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Weight 
 

13.8 lbs (6.3 kg)
6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)

Power Cord Length  

72.8" (185.0 cm)
73.6" (187.0 cm)

Wheels 
 

No
No

Display And Control 
 

Main Controls 
 

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Levoit Vital 200S Main Controls
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Levoit Core 300S Main Controls

Alternative Controls 
 

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Levoit Vital 200S Alternative Controls
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Levoit Core 300S Alternative Controls

Filter Change Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality Sensor Auto Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Remote Control 
 

No
No

App 
 

Yes
Yes

Display On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Timer Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Number Of Fan Speeds 
 

5
4

Filter Configuration  

Filter Configuration Photo 
 

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Levoit Vital 200S Filter Configuration Photo
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Levoit Core 300S Filter Configuration Photo

Filter Localization Photo 
 

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Levoit Vital 200S Filter Localization Photo
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Levoit Core 300S Filter Localization Photo

Filtration Layers 
 

3 Stage
3 Stage

Activated Carbon 
 

Pellets
Pellets
Performance

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

7.7
6.8

Purification Graph  

 Preview Graph
Levoit Vital 200S Purification Graph
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Levoit Core 300S Purification Graph

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

367 m³/hr (216 CFM)
223 m³/hr (131 CFM)

Recommended Room Size @ Max Fan Speed 
 

31.3 m² (337 ft²)
19.1 m² (205 ft²)

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate 
 

6.8
6.6

Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA  

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Levoit Vital 200S Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA
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Levoit Core 300S Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

147 m³/hr (87 CFM)
137 m³/hr (80 CFM)

Fan Speed Used 
 

Speed 2
Speed 2

Recommended Room Size 
 

12.6 m² (135 ft²)
11.7 m² (126 ft²)

Noise 
 

8.6
8.6

Noise Video  

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

32.7dBA
32.5dBA

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

55.6dBA
55.6dBA

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Black
Vital 200S
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White
Core 300S
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White/Black
Vital 200S
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White
Core 300S
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White/Gray
Vital 200S
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White
Core 300S
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Core 300S
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Core 300S
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White
Core 300S
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