Winner
23% OFF
$108.29
$139.99
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Levoit and Winix sites.
2026 verdict
Furnishing one bedroom rather than a big living room?
The Levoit Vital 100S-P is the pick for that, priced lower, rated higher by owners, and adding Bluetooth to its Wi-Fi where the Winix 5530 offers Wi-Fi only. The Winix 5530 counters with heavier filtration hardware: a certified True HEPA filter and a switchable PlasmaWave ionizer, backed by a 253 CFM CADR against the Levoit's 143 CFM, with an AHAM Verifide coverage of 392 sq ft versus 222 sq ft. Choose the Levoit Vital 100S-P for a bedroom or medium room at a lower price, and the Winix 5530 when the space outgrows a single room and a certified True HEPA filter matters to you.
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| Feature | Levoit Vital 100S-P | Winix 5530 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $108.29 | $219.99 | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
| Filtration | HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter | HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter, Ionizer | Winix 5530 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Sensors | PM2.5 | PM2.5 | Tie |
| AHAM Verifide | YES | YES | Tie |
| Auto Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Filter certification
The Winix 5530 uses a certified True HEPA filter plus a switchable PlasmaWave ionizer. Levoit calls the Vital 100S-P's filter HEPA-grade in Sleep Mode rather than certified True HEPA, and it carries no ionizer at all.
Room size
The Winix 5530 is AHAM Verifide at 253 CFM for 392 sq ft, nearly double the Levoit Vital 100S-P's 143 CFM and 222 sq ft. The Levoit is sized for a single bedroom or office; the Winix for a larger living space.
On-device display
The Levoit Vital 100S-P has a touch panel with an LED screen and coloured air quality rings. The Winix 5530 has no screen, only a colour indicator light, with the detail living in the app.
Connectivity
The Levoit Vital 100S-P adds Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi for setup. The Winix 5530 connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
Price
The Levoit Vital 100S-P is typically the more affordable of the two, on top of its higher owner rating.
Which one to buy if
- a certified True HEPA filter matters to you
The Winix 5530 carries one; Levoit calls the Vital 100S-P's filter HEPA-grade rather than certified True HEPA.
- you want the lower price and Bluetooth-assisted setup
The Levoit Vital 100S-P costs less and pairs over Bluetooth before joining Wi-Fi.
- the purifier is for a single bedroom or home office
At 222 sq ft the Levoit Vital 100S-P is sized correctly and costs less doing it.
- the space is a larger living room
253 CFM and 392 sq ft on the Winix 5530 keep up where the smaller Levoit would run flat out.
- you want to read air quality from an on-device screen
The Levoit Vital 100S-P has a touch panel display; the Winix 5530 has only a colour light.
Winner
23% OFF
$108.29
$139.99
- + Price: $108.29
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Filtration: HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter vs HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter, Ionizer
$219.99
- + Filtration: HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Washable Pre-Filter, Ionizer
- - Price: $219.99 vs $108.29
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
What owners say
Levoit Vital 100S-P owners describe sleep mode as effectively soundless, several running it around the clock on the lowest speed or two and calling the result usable white noise, and the effect shows up in less dust on furniture, cooking smells clearing fast and hay fever sufferers waking up without swollen eyes. The washable pre-filter and its wide U-shaped inlet get specific credit from pet owners for catching hair before it reaches the main filter, and the VeSync app draws praise as one of the better smart home apps around, with schedules, remaining filter life and alerts that owners say actually work. The honest caveat is size: the headline square footage is measured at a slow one air change per hour, the real number to plan around is a single room, and the top, fourth speed is a turbo setting nobody uses for sleeping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Levoit Vital 100S-P or Winix 5530?
The Levoit Vital 100S-P, for its lower price, higher owner rating and Bluetooth-assisted setup. The Winix 5530 still has the stronger raw filtration and CADR, so a larger room can tip the choice toward it.
What is the biggest difference between the Levoit Vital 100S-P and the Winix 5530?
Coverage versus certification. The Winix 5530 is AHAM Verifide for 392 sq ft with a certified True HEPA filter, nearly double the Levoit Vital 100S-P's 222 sq ft, while the Levoit costs less and adds Bluetooth.
Does the Winix 5530 have an ionizer?
Yes, a PlasmaWave stage that can be switched off from its own button. The Levoit Vital 100S-P has no ionizer at all.
Does the Levoit Vital 100S-P have a certified True HEPA filter?
Not quite. Levoit describes the filter as reaching HEPA-grade filtration in Sleep Mode rather than selling it as certified True HEPA, which the Winix 5530 does carry.
Who should buy the Levoit Vital 100S-P?
Buyers with a bedroom or medium room who want the lower price, the higher owner rating and an on-device screen. It is not sized for a large open room.
Who should buy the Winix 5530?
Buyers with a large room who need the higher AHAM Verifide CADR and coverage and want a certified True HEPA filter with an optional ionizer stage.
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