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Our favorites cover spaces from 216 to 1,600 square feet, and cost an average of $175 upfront.
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Out of the box, the Levoit Core 300S is essentially ready to go.
There’s also a locking feature for the digital display.
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Meet the Tester
Megan lives in a home with four cats and a semi-open floor plan.
We’ve also had the chance to test theLevoit Core 400Sand loved it.
This air purifier is the perfect combination of handy features and a basic design.
The Levoit Core 300S has a simple built-in interface and a phone app too.PHOTO: The Spruce
I live in a split-level house with my husband and toddler.
Beyond the display, the Clorox air purifier is a bit utilitarian.
In terms of noise, this air purifier is practically silent in its lowest tweaks.
In our testing, we loved its equally low price tag.
We also enjoyed theClorox Tabletop Air Purifierfor a bedroom.
He also feels that this air purifier’s cleaning power is a good fit for a larger room.
When you first plug in the air purifier, it defaults to its auto mode.
However, you could pick between five modes, including a night one.
The fan is noticeable when its really putting in work, but still relatively quiet.
); so, you might also match the pre-filter to your space.
On the filter, we could also see the hair that it had captured.
We like that it’s more basic.
Typically, your filter will need attention about every two to six months.
When we dove into this further,Dr.
Having a qualityrange hoodfor filtering cooking fumesfor instanceis also essential.
These models aren’t always lesser in quality, but typically have fewer features.
These models may also have smart features.
FAQs
Do Air Purifiers Make a Lot of Noise?
PHOTO: The Spruce / Henry Wortock
Air purifiers can make a good amount of noise.
Otherwise, it’s background noise.
The highest setting sounds similar to a box fanwhich also can be said for a lot of air purifiers.
The Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier uses filter cartridges that are easy to replace.PHOTO: The Spruce
Others will mimic a white noise machine, which some might find soothing for a bedroom.
Of course, even if your air purifier is being noisy, you have total control over it.
Do Air Purifiers Actually Work?
The short answer is: Yes, good air purifiers do work.
(We go more into our testing process below in ourHow We Tested the Air Purifierssection.)
Each model showed its cleaning power, even if the improvements were minor.
Data aside, we couldsmellthe difference in rooms where pets typically reside.
How Often Do you’re gonna wanna Change an Air Purifier’s Filter?
Many models notify you when the filter needs maintenance.
These filters don’t always cost more because they’re specific to one pollutant.
How We Tested the Air Purifiers
Weve tested 73 air purifiers inThe Laband at home since 2022.
The Spruce Team Tests Air Purifiers
Why Trust The Spruce?
Marisa Viglioneis an associate editorial director at The Spruce, specializing in appliances (like air purifiers!
), home technology, cleaning, and organization.
She’s continuously surprised by how easy it is to use.
Our Experts:
How to Choose a Room Air Cleaner.Energy Star.
What Is A HEPA Filter?United States Environmental Protection Agency.
A Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home, United States Environmental Protection Agency.
PHOTO: The Spruce / Henry Wortock
The Dupray Bloom is large, but it’s also lightweight, so it’s easy to pick up and move.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce Home / Henry Wortock
We liked the bold color and angular design of the Conway Airmega 160.PHOTO: The Spruce
We installed and replaced filters during testing, and some were easier to access than others.The Spruce
We tested air quality to verify the efficacy of each air purifier.The Spruce
Remote controls allow you to make setting adjustments (and more) from anywhere in the room.The Spruce
Digital readouts note your PM 2.5 rating, so you know to turn your air purifier’s fan up or down.The Spruce
We have found ourselves moving around our air purifier to optimize its performance—a handle helps.The Spruce
