Levoit Core 200S vs Shark NeverChange HP152

Which Air Purifier Is Better?

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Levoit Core 200S
Shark NeverChange HP152

Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Our Verdict

Levoit Core 200S

Shark NeverChange HP152

The Levoit Core 200S and Shark NeverChange HP152 are pretty evenly matched small-room air purifiers. The Levoit offers a slightly more hands-off user experience, with Wi-Fi integration that lets you control the device and adjust settings via the VeSync companion app. The Levoit is also fractionally quieter at its lowest fan speed. Meanwhile, the Shark has a slightly higher max clean air delivery rate and can operate efficiently in larger rooms as a result. 

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Variants

  • Core 200S (Black)
  • Core 200S (Gray)
  • HP152 (Black)
  • HP153 (White)

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Core 200S
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HP152
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Main Differences for
Pets

Threshold 

0.10

Pets 
 

6.4
6.4

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

6.0
6.2

Noise 
 

7.8
7.3

Full Comparison

Design

Body  

Air Purifier Design Photo 
 

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Levoit Core 200S Air Purifier Design Photo
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Shark NeverChange HP152 Air Purifier Design Photo

Height  

12.7" (32.2 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
10.5" (26.7 cm)

Depth  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)

Weight 
 

6.7 lbs (3.1 kg)
7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)

Power Cord Length  

76.5" (194.4 cm)
72.2" (183.5 cm)

Wheels 
 

No
No

Display And Control 
 

Main Controls 
 

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Levoit Core 200S Main Controls
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Shark NeverChange HP152 Main Controls

Alternative Controls 
 

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Levoit Core 200S Alternative Controls
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Shark NeverChange HP152 Alternative Controls

Filter Change Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality Sensor Auto Mode 
 

No
Yes

Remote Control 
 

No
No

App 
 

Yes
No

Display On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Timer Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Number Of Fan Speeds 
 

4
5

Filter Configuration  

Filter Configuration Photo 
 

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Levoit Core 200S Filter Configuration Photo
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Shark NeverChange HP152 Filter Configuration Photo

Filter Localization Photo 
 

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Levoit Core 200S Filter Localization Photo
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Shark NeverChange HP152 Filter Localization Photo

Filtration Layers 
 

3 Stage
4 Stage

Activated Carbon 
 

Pellets
Sheet
Performance

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

6.0
6.2

Purification Graph  

 Preview Graph
Levoit Core 200S Purification Graph
 Preview Graph
Shark NeverChange HP152 Purification Graph

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

154 m³/hr (91 CFM)
166 m³/hr (98 CFM)

Recommended Room Size @ Max Fan Speed 
 

13.2 m² (142 ft²)
14.2 m² (153 ft²)

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate 
 

5.2
5.7

Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA  

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Levoit Core 200S Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA
 Preview Graph
Shark NeverChange HP152 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

85 m³/hr (50 CFM)
100 m³/hr (59 CFM)

Fan Speed Used 
 

Speed 2
Speed 3

Recommended Room Size 
 

7.2 m² (78 ft²)
8.6 m² (92 ft²)

Noise 
 

7.8
7.3

Noise Video  

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

33.6dBA
33.8dBA

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

54.7dBA
53.8dBA

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Core 200S
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HP152
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White
Core 200S
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White
HP153
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Core 200S
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Levoit Core 200S

Shark NeverChange HP152

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