Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier Review
However, the Air Purifier market is a recent and emerging market. Nowadays, there are several Air Purifier brands available in the market. But Levoit is one of the bestselling Air Purifier brands in the world. Today, we are going to review one of Levoit’s popular products, “Levoit Core 400S.”
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Levoit Core 400S Review
The right Air Purifier for your home depends entirely on your needs, budget and several other factors such as:
- Room: Determine the room you want to be purified
- Filter Size: Measure the size of the room and what filter size is required to purify the room
- Quiet Operation: Determine whether you want an Air Purifier that ensures quiet operations.
- Filtration Level: How much filtration you want the Air Purifier to handle.
The previous core series models have favorable reviews and offers a great user experience. So, the latest 400S is expected to be even better in every aspect.
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And, the main concern is buying a properly sized Air Purifier for the room you want it in. There might come a situation when you have an excellent air filter but it’s in a room that’s too large for its filtering ability. In such situation, you’ll probably end up being disappointed. So, it’s always recommended to purchase a larger Air Purifier than needed to be on a safer side.
Key Features
Filters | 3 |
HEPA Class | H13 True HEPA Filter |
Filter Life | 6 months |
CADR Rating | 260 CFM |
Room Coverage | 400 sq ft. with 5 air changes per hour |
Sensors | Laser Dust Sensor |
Fan Speeds | 4 |
Automatic Mode | Yes |
Noise Levels | 24 dB to 52 dB |
Power Rating | 38 W |
Weight | 6.37 pounds |
Dimensions | 10.79 x 10.79 x 20.47 inches |
Levoit Core 400S Smart Features
Most high-end Air Purifiers are usually very basic devices, with an on/off switch and fan speed. That’s it. It was all about the filter!
But Levoit Core 400S is a Wi-Fi connected Air Purifier, allowing it to easily connect from the VeSync App. Get the Wi-Fi on your protected network setup and configure it, and you will get all of the device functionality using the app.
The app is available for free on Android and iOS devices. You can easily download it. Open the setup wizard, it will find the Air Purifier and automatically connect to it. You can now get the full control of the Air Purifier on your smartphone. That’s amazing!
Probably the most useful thing from the app is the dirty air history. The app records the indoor air quality around the Air Purifier every 15 minutes.
There are way more controls on the 400S than you may have imagined. Some of the notable features of this Air Purifier are:
- Setting up schedules to turn the device on and off.
- Programming the fan speed on pre-set intervals.
- Setting the Air Purifier on Auto mode on according to the dirtiness of the air, it will automatically adjust the fan speed.
Furthermore, it features a user-friendly interface that displays settings, filter life, and real-time PM2.5 readings of the number of airborne particles, such as dust and smoke, in the air. You can even see the real-time air quality updates on the VeSync app. The VeSync mobile app also displays the remaining filter life and daily air quality data graphs. The Smart Scenes feature of its mobile app enables you to program the air purifier to automatically respond to surrounding conditions, such as a specific air quality at which the Core 400S will turn on/off, start Auto Mode, or adjust fan speeds. You can even connect the air purifier to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.
Filtration System
The Levoit Core 400S uses their ultra-modern three stage filtration system. Moreover, the system is based on the Levoit ARC Formula, an artistry name given to prove it’s a top-of-the-line Air Purifier. It is capable of removing the dust, pollen, pet dander and smoke quickly and efficiently.
The three stages of the filtration system are:
- Pre-filter: It catches the larger particles such as hair, lint, pet fur and bigger dust particles.
- HEPA Filter: The HEPA Filter has the ability to remove 99.97% air pollutants down to a diameter of 0.3 microns. This filter intended mainly for removing odor and smoke.
- Carbon Filter: It absorbs gases such as smoke, VOCs and so on.
Levoit Core 400s Review : Noise Levels
Most of the Levoit Air Purifiers are among the quietest ones. Furthermore, none of the Levoit products cross the 55 dB noise levels. And, the Levoit Core 400S run most of the time at the lowest speed, which means it usually produces around 24 dB of noise. To better understand, 20 dB is equivalent to whispering, which is barely audible.
Setup Process
Setting up this Air Purifier couldn’t be any easier and it’s simple enough for anyone to do. It comes completely assembled. You only need to rotate the upside-down, twist off the bottom panel, and remove the round HEPA filter out of the unit, so you can remove the plastic bag it ships in. Now, insert it again, replace the bottom panel and lock it back on. That’s it! You’re now ready to use it.
Plug the device and you’re done. You can control the device using the touch panel provided on the top of it. You can even consider downloading its VeSync mobile app and control the Air Purifier through it.
Levoit Core 400s Review: Design
The Levoit Core 400S Air Purifier gets a futuristic design with very clean lines. This Air Purifier is available in white color with blue indicator lines that beautifully blends it. It is cylindrically shaped and it gets a small and lightweight design, enhancing its portability. Overall, it’s a great looking and portable Air Purifier that would fit in any home.Night Mode in Core 400S
One thing that many people disliked about most Air Purifiers is the brightness of the display screen. So, these Air Purifiers were so bright during sleep that it bothered their sleep.
But this Levoit Smart Air Purifier resolved this issue with a dimmer switch. This Air Purifier have a solution for the screen brightness during sleep. It’s called “Night Mode.” You simply have to activate this feature on the display screen or using the Vesync mobile app.
Operating Costs
Levoit Core 400s Review : Operating Cost
The power of the Levoit Core 400s air purifier is 38 Watts,
Usage | Monthly | Yearly |
6 Hour | $.90 | $11 |
12 Hour | $1.80 | $22 |
You can estimate the electric cost of your appliance of air purifier by using our Electricity Cost Calculator.
Costs of Filter
Levoit Core 400s Review : Filter Cost
Annual Filter Replacement: $48 based on 6-month use per filter
We recommend replacing the filter after about 6-12 months of use, however it may need to be sooner depending on your air quality and how often you run it. If you use it 24/7, and it is frequently absorbing strong smells like smoke or fumes, then it may wear down faster. We hope this helps!
Final Verdict
YES BUY IT
After completely reviewing the Levoit Core 400S Air Purifier, we can say that it’s an exceptional and a large Air Purifier that is easy to use and offers excellent room coverage. Additionally, this Air Purifier doesn’t produce ozone and it is safe for kids and pets too.
In the end, we would wholeheartedly recommend the Levoit Core 400S. The best thing about this Air Purifier is its capability to filter large rooms, but its size is like a small trash can. So, it can easily fit anywhere in the room and purify the indoor air quickly and efficiently. Also, it gets a beautiful design and works well in any room.
FAQs
Does Levoit 400S help with mold and mycotoxins
During the Levoit Core 400s review the air purifier was ablt to trap mold spores in the air. Its True HEPA filter will filter out 99.97% of contaminants in the air, such as dust mites and mold spores.
How often does the filter need to be changed?
We suggest replacing the filter following 6-12 months of use, Although it may need to be earlier depending on your air quality and how frequently you run it. If you use it 24/7, and it is constantly absorbing strong smells like smoke or fumes, then it may wear down quicker.
What is Cost of filter ?
The replacement filter is currently $48. It can be has been suggested above as well. We recommend replacing the filter after about 6-12 months of use,
Is it good for California wildfire season?
Our air purifiers are meant to reduce the amount of smoke and odors in the room by filtering the air by the use of three filters. It will filter out at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size inside a brief period of time. For best results, we recommend using it in a closed room with good airflow–this will keep the unit from recycling smoky air.
Can Levoit Core 400s helps to eliminate cigarette smoke odors ?
This air purifier's true HEPA filter and High-Efficiency activated carbon filter with the ARC Formula, the levoit 400s review definitely clarified that it helps to filter smoke particles from the air.
What is the coverage area of Levoit Core 400S?
It uses the VortexAir Technology, the Core400s will purify 403 ft² under 12 minutes, it will filter the air five times per hour with its aerodynamic fan blades.
Is Levoit Core 400S Review a good buy
Definitely, we recommend Levoit Core 400s to people who are looking for a good smart air purifier, the latest in Core Series (400S) is better in every aspect.
Is Levoit Core400s is Ozone free, does it produces ozone?
Levoit Core 400S air purifier is ozone-free and does not generate ions. It operates by drawing in air and filtering it through our 3-stage filtration.