17 comparisons

Air Purifier Comparisons

CADR ratings, room coverage, noise levels, and filter upkeep — the specs that actually predict performance.

Specs we compare: Auto ModeFilter TypeWeightSpeed SettingsCoverage Area

For Allergies

Levoit Core 300 vs Winix 5500-2

Winix covers more ground — Levoit runs quieter at night.

Levoit Core 300 vs Winix 5500-2

For Bedrooms

Coway AP-1512HH vs Levoit Core 300

Both excellent bedroom picks — Coway covers more space, Core 300 runs quieter on high.

Coway Mighty vs Levoit Core 300

Smart vs Simple

Blueair 411i Max vs Coway AP-1512HH

Coway cleans faster — Blueair is quieter with app control.

Blueair 411i Max vs Coway Mighty

Fan + Purifier vs Compact Smart

Dyson Purifier Cool TP09 vs Levoit Core 400S

Dyson purifies and cools a 800 sq ft room — Levoit quietly cleans 403 sq ft with a compact smart design.

Dyson TP09 vs Levoit 400S

VOC Control vs High CADR

Winix 5500-2 vs Blueair Blue Pure 211+

Winix adds a VOC-killing ionizer and auto mode — Blueair covers 50% more floor space per unit.

Winix 5500-2 vs Blueair 211+

Large Room Coverage

Levoit Core 400S vs Winix 5500-2 — For Large Rooms

Core 400S covers 403 sq ft and runs quieter — Winix 5500-2 adds PlasmaWave odor control.

Levoit Core 400S vs Winix 5500-2

Bedroom Coverage vs Ultra-Quiet

Levoit Core 300 vs Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max — For Bedroom

Blueair runs near-inaudible at 17 dB — Levoit Core 300 covers more bedroom space.

Levoit Core 300 vs Blueair 411i Max

Allergy Management

Coway AP-1512HH vs Blueair Blue Pure 211+ — For Allergies

Blueair 211+ delivers 42% higher dust CADR — Coway adds a real-time air quality indicator and auto mode.

Coway Mighty vs Blueair 211+

Pet Households

Dyson Purifier Cool TP09 vs Winix 5500-2 — For Pets

Winix wins on CADR and pet odor control — Dyson adds a cooling fan and smart app control.

Dyson TP09 vs Winix 5500-2

Compact vs Room Coverage

Levoit Core Mini-P vs Core 300-P

Core 300-P delivers 4× the CADR and covers 1,073 sq ft — Core Mini-P weighs 2.2 lbs and fits on any desk.

Core Mini-P vs Core 300-P

Smart Control vs Proven Simplicity

Levoit Vital 200S vs Coway AP-1512HH Mighty

Vital 200S wins CADR across all three pollutant types and adds WiFi — Coway counters with Eco mode and a decade of reliability.

Levoit Vital 200S vs Coway Mighty

WiFi + CADR vs Eco Mode

Winix 5520 vs Coway AP-1512HH Mighty

WiFi and a higher CADR put the Winix 5520 ahead for big rooms; the Coway Mighty’s Eco mode wins for set-and-forget use.

Winix 5520 vs Coway Mighty

Portable vs Full-Room

Levoit Core Mini-P vs Coway AP-1512HH Mighty

Coway Mighty delivers 7× more CADR and auto mode — Core Mini-P weighs 2.2 lbs and fits any desk or nightstand.

Core Mini-P vs Coway Mighty

Smart Pet Mode vs Larger Coverage

Levoit Vital 100S vs Coway AP-1512HH Mighty

Vital 100S adds WiFi and a dedicated pet mode — Coway Mighty covers 361 sq ft with 67% more CADR.

Levoit Vital 100S vs Coway Mighty

Pollen CADR vs Quiet Operation

Levoit Vital 200S vs Winix 5520

Vital 200S leads on pollen CADR at 289 CFM — Winix 5520 runs 6 dB quieter at minimum speed.

Levoit Vital 200S vs Winix 5520

2026 Upgrade vs Proven Classic

Coway Airmega Mighty2 vs Coway AP-1512HH Mighty

Mighty2 runs near-silent at 19 dB with a laser PM sensor — original Mighty is 3 lbs lighter with AHAM-verified CADR.

Mighty2 vs Coway Mighty

High CADR + Smart vs Budget Compact

Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max vs Levoit Core 300-P

Blueair 311i Max doubles the CADR and runs at 23 dB — Core 300-P keeps things simple with a smaller footprint.

Blueair 311i Max vs Core 300-P