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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 Winix
Winix 5500-2A quiet, capable all-rounder that clears dust and dander fastSuits you if
- You want a medium-sized bedroom or living room cleaned of dust and dander
- You share your home with pets
- You prefer simple controls and a remote over apps and Wi-Fi
Which brand wins?
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 16 expert reviews, analyzed 48,126 owner ratings and comments across 12 sources for every Levoit and Winix 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 77 · reliability 90 vs 61
| Levoit | Winix | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 83 | 77 |
| Experts | 78 | 78 |
| Owners | 85 | 83 |
| Reliability | 90 | 61 |
| Models scored | 3 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Levoit Core 400S | Winix 5500-2 |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Levoit or Winix?
Levoit, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 83 for Levoit vs 77 for Winix.Which brand is more reliable, Levoit or Winix?
Levoit. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 90 vs 61.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 Winix air purifier?
The Winix 5500-2. It suits you if you want a medium-sized bedroom or living room cleaned of dust and dander.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Winix models (77).