The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is a 25-pint portable dehumidifier meant for small to medium-sized rooms. It has a removable water tank with a 1.1 gal (4.0 L) capacity, a port for continuous drainage, and a removable, washable pump that allows it to drain into an elevated receptacle, such as a sink or a tub. As its name implies, there's Wi-Fi connectivity so you can adjust settings via a smartphone app, along with an onboard humidistat that maintains your desired humidity level automatically. It also features a pre-filter and a separate, replaceable MERV11 filter to trap contaminants from air drawn into the unit.
Our Verdict
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is a great option for use in a basement, provided it isn't too large. Its capacity is a little lacking for very large basements, and even at its highest speed setting, it'll struggle to generate sufficient airflow to remove moisture in very large spaces. That said, it offers a multitude of drainage options, including a removable drain pump, allowing the unit to empty into an industrial sink rather than relying on a floor drain. It also runs extremely efficiently and is decently quiet overall. Its onboard Wi-Fi allows you to change settings or monitor moisture levels in your basement without touching the machine.
Removable, washable drain pump.
May struggle in especially big, open-concept areas.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is a very good match for bathrooms. It has a relatively compact body, and its dehumidification capacity is sufficient for dealing with moisture even within very humid bathrooms. While its water tank isn't especially big, it can be quickly reconfigured to drain continuously. There's even a drain pump for it to empty out into a tub or sink. At its lowest fan speed, airflow is also fairly non-disruptive. Its main weakness in this respect is that it produces a fairly high amount of heat, which could make your bathroom feel somewhat stuffy.
Removable, washable drain pump.
Compact footprint.
Capacity is sufficient for medium-sized rooms.
Produces a lot of heat.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is a good fit for large rooms, though this isn't necessarily its intended use. It lacks the requisite capacity and airflow to effectively dehumidify really large open-concept areas, though it should still perform well in average-sized living rooms or dining areas. It also runs very efficiently and is relatively quiet for a full-sized dehumidifier. While its water tank isn't especially large, this shouldn't be a major concern, as the Levoit can be easily reconfigured to drain into a sink or some other elevated basin, thanks to its removable and washable pump.
Removable, washable drain pump.
Relatively quiet operation for a full-size dehumidifier.
Capacity is sufficient for medium-sized rooms.
May struggle in especially big, open-concept areas.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is reasonably well-suited for use in bedrooms. While especially noise-sensitive sleepers might find it to be a little distracting, it's important to note that it's still noticeably quieter than other units with comparable capacity. Its capacity is sufficient for all but the largest of primary suites, and it also incurs a low power draw, so it shouldn't have too much of an impact on your utility bill when frequently used overnight.
Compact footprint.
Relatively quiet operation for a full-size dehumidifier.
Capacity is sufficient for medium-sized rooms.
Produces a lot of heat.
Somewhat small water tank.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier's capacity is adequate. It's likely to struggle to pull moisture from the air in really large open-concept areas, but it's well-suited to a variety of medium-sized spaces, like living rooms, dining areas, or even small partial basements.
Capacity is sufficient for medium-sized rooms.
May struggle in especially big, open-concept areas.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is a decently quiet appliance. It produces less noise than most other full-sized units on the market, and even at its highest setting, fan noise isn't any more distracting than most other appliances in your home, like a dishwasher or washing machine.
Relatively quiet operation for a full-size dehumidifier.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier delivers only passable performance when it comes to maintaining a stable temperature while running. It pumps out quite a lot of heat and can render smaller rooms uncomfortably warm and stuffy after running continuously for a couple of hours.
Produces a lot of heat.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is only available in a single color variant: 'White'. For those interested, here's the product label for the unit we bought and tested.
Let us know in the discussions below if you come across another variant of this dehumidifier so that we can update our review.
Popular Dehumidifier Comparisons
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is a mid-range 25-pint dehumidifier. It punches above its weight in terms of performance, with dehumidification capacity falling only a little behind that of 35-pint models like the Frigidaire FFAD3533W1 or GE ADHL35LA. Better yet, the Levoit is notably smaller than some of its peers, and runs more efficiently and more quietly. Its removable drain pump also makes it more flexible when it comes to drainage versus the comparably compact Hisense HD3526.
If you're considering another option, see our picks for the best dehumidifiers. If you're dealing with moisture problems in specific parts of your home, see our picks for the best basement dehumidifiers and the best dehumidifiers for bedrooms.
The Midea MAD35PS1QGR and Levoit Smart Dehumidifier suit different uses. The Midea is better for larger spaces, with a cube-shaped water tank with roughly four times the capacity, slightly higher dehumidification capacity, and a higher maximum airflow for generating air movement in larger spaces. That said, despite the Midea's unique collapsible design, the Levoit is still far more compact, and is better suited to spaces like bedrooms or nurseries. It also runs more efficiently and produces less noise.
The Midea MAD35S1QWT and Levoit Smart Dehumidifier are intended for slightly different uses. The Midea has a higher dehumidification capacity and a bigger water tank, and will perform better in larger spaces. Conversely, the Levoit is far smaller, runs noticeably quieter, and consumes less power, making it the better option in area like bedrooms. Unlike the Midea, the Levoit also has a removable drain pump, handy for continuous operation in bathrooms or kitchens where you don't necessarily have access to a floor drain, but would still like to have it empty continuously into a sink or a tub.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier is generally a better dehumidifier than the Hisense HD3526. Despite its smaller water tank, the Levoit actually offers more versatility in terms of drainage options, with a removable and washable pump for drainage into an elevated basin. It's also more efficient than the Hisense and produces less noise. On the other hand, the Hisense can dehumidify an equivalently sized space a little faster, and its fan provides greater maximum airflow to promote air movement in bigger spaces.
Test Results
This is a pretty compact dehumidifier. It's shorter and considerably narrower than some alternatives like the Midea MAD20S1QWT, making it easier to fit in the corner of smaller or more cluttered rooms.
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier has a wide variety of drainage options. Its water tank is far from massive, with roughly half the capacity of an alternative like the Frigidaire FFAD3533W1, and you'll need to empty it frequently as a result. However, it can be easily configured to drain continuously via its drain port. Better yet, there's a pump that allows it to drain into an elevated basin, so you don't need to rely on having a floor drain nearby.
Unlike many other dehumidifiers, the drain pump is removable and washable, making it easier to clear out any clogs.
This unit's dehumidification capacity is alright. It's well-suited to larger bedrooms or home offices, or even smaller living rooms, but is likely to struggle in bigger basements or open-concept living spaces that suffer from serious humidity issues. You should upsize to a 50-pint unit in the latter situation.
In any case, it's worth noting that while this unit is advertised as a 25-pint model, its real-world performance is broadly in line with 35-pint units like the Frigidaire FFAD3533W1 and GE ADHL35LA.
This is an amazingly efficient dehumidifier. It incurs a relatively low power draw relative to its moisture removal performance, and won't result in a tremendous impact on your utility bill in more humid months.
This is a decently quiet dehumidifier. While fan noise is noticeable at higher fan speeds, it's far from overly disruptive, and should mostly be masked by a TV or speaker playing nearby.
This unit has a pretty wide airflow range. At its lowest fan speed, airflow is quite low; this is a benefit in smaller bedrooms or nurseries where high airflow can feel disruptive. Low airflow can also improve dehumidification performance in colder, more humid areas, as it gives more time for air to pass over the unit's evaporator coils. Conversely, the Levoit's maximum airflow is a little on the lower end, and it might struggle to generate air movement in larger, open spaces.
It's worth noting that airflow increases after removing the unit's included filter:
- Airflow @ Highest Fan Speed (No Filter): 133 CFM
The Levoit Smart Dehumidifier does a mediocre job of maintaining a stable temperature level. It produces more heat than some other alternatives, and can render smaller, more enclosed rooms stuffy and hot.