Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Levoit site.
2026 verdict
Bedroom air gets cleaner only when an air purifier actually fits the room, so the Levoit Vital 100S-P is the buy.
It is the more affordable, it adds Bluetooth, and its washable pre-filter is the filtration edge on this sheet. The Levoit Core 400S-P still moves more air: AHAM Verifide at 231 CFM for 358 sq ft, against 143 CFM and 222 sq ft, with an H13 True HEPA cartridge. Both are Energy Star and ozone-free, both top out at 52 dB, and both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Choose the Levoit Vital 100S-P for a bedroom with pets, and the Levoit Core 400S-P when the room is closer to a living area.
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| Feature | Levoit Core 400S-P | Levoit Vital 100S-P | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 | $108.29 | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
| Filtration | HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter | HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Sensors | PM2.5 | PM2.5 | Tie |
| AHAM Verifide | YES | YES | Tie |
| Auto Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Room size
Both are AHAM Verifide, and the numbers are not close. The Levoit Core 400S-P moves 231 CFM and is rated for 358 sq ft. The Levoit Vital 100S-P moves 143 CFM and is rated for 222 sq ft. The Core is the living-room machine. The Vital is the bedroom or home office, and owners of that model say the larger marketing figure is not the one to plan around.
Pre-filter and HEPA wording
The Levoit Vital 100S-P has a washable pre-filter in front of the main filter, which is why filtration scores to it, and Levoit describes that main filter as HEPA-grade in Sleep Mode rather than certified True HEPA. The Levoit Core 400S-P uses an H13 True HEPA cartridge with no washable pre-filter, replaced as a whole about every 8 months. The Vital's filter life is listed at 12 months.
Setup and weight
The Levoit Vital 100S-P pairs over Bluetooth before Wi-Fi and weighs 3.9 kg, in a 321 x 160 x 406 mm body. The Levoit Core 400S-P has no Bluetooth, weighs 11 lb and measures 274 x 274 x 520 mm. Power is close, 35 W against 38 W, and both are rated 52 dB at the top speed, so noise at full speed is not a reason to choose.
What they share
Energy Star, an ozone-free label, a PM2.5 sensor, auto mode, sleep mode, a child lock, an LED air-quality screen and a two-year warranty are on both. Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant are on both. Neither lists Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter, and both are 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Those are not the decision.
Which one to buy if
- the air purifier is for a bedroom with pets
The Levoit Vital 100S-P is AHAM rated for 222 sq ft and adds the washable pre-filter built to catch hair before the main filter.
- the room is an open living area
The Levoit Core 400S-P is AHAM Verifide at 231 CFM for 358 sq ft, so it is the one sized for that space.
- you want a certified H13 True HEPA cartridge
The Levoit Core 400S-P is listed as H13 True HEPA. Levoit calls the Levoit Vital 100S-P filter HEPA-grade in Sleep Mode.
- you will carry the unit between rooms
At 3.9 kg against 11 lb, the Levoit Vital 100S-P is the cabinet you will actually move.
$219.99
- - Price: $219.99 vs $108.29
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Winner
23% OFF
$108.29
$139.99
- + Price: $108.29
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Filtration: HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter
What owners say
Owners of both Levoit air purifiers praise an auto mode that speeds up when cooking starts and a sleep setting quiet enough to leave on overnight. Past that they are describing different machines. Levoit Core 400S-P owners single out the laser dust sensor, a filter that visibly collects dust, and Sleep Mode they treat as bedroom-quiet, and they warn that small objects can fall into the open top intake and that the pre-filter cannot be washed because it is sealed into the cartridge. Levoit Vital 100S-P owners talk more about pet hair caught on a washable pre-filter and less dust on furniture, and they complain that the big room number on the box is not the practical 222 sq ft rating, that the top fan speed is too loud for sleep, and that replacement filters add up.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Levoit Core 400S-P or Levoit Vital 100S-P?
For a bedroom, the Levoit Vital 100S-P. It is the more affordable, adds Bluetooth and a washable pre-filter, and it is AHAM Verifide for 222 sq ft. The Levoit Core 400S-P is the better air purifier when you need 231 CFM and 358 sq ft, and it is the one with an H13 True HEPA cartridge.
What is the difference between the Levoit Core 400S-P and the Levoit Vital 100S-P?
Room size and the pre-filter. The Levoit Core 400S-P is AHAM Verifide at 231 CFM for 358 sq ft with an H13 True HEPA cartridge and no washable pre-filter. The Levoit Vital 100S-P is AHAM Verifide at 143 CFM for 222 sq ft, with a washable pre-filter and a filter Levoit calls HEPA-grade in Sleep Mode.
Do the Levoit Core 400S-P and the Levoit Vital 100S-P work with Home Assistant?
Yes. Both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Neither supports Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter, and both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Only the Levoit Vital 100S-P adds Bluetooth for setup.
Which Levoit air purifier is quieter?
At the top speed they match: both the Levoit Core 400S-P and the Levoit Vital 100S-P are rated 52 dB. Owners of each say the low speeds are the ones you sleep next to, and that the highest speed is loud.
Who should buy the Levoit Vital 100S-P?
Anyone cleaning a bedroom, nursery or home office, especially with pets, who wants the washable pre-filter, Bluetooth setup and the lower price, and who can live with a 222 sq ft AHAM rating.
Who should buy the Levoit Core 400S-P?
Anyone with a larger room, up to the 358 sq ft AHAM rating, who wants the higher 231 CFM and an H13 True HEPA cartridge and does not need a washable pre-filter.
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