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Levoit Core 300

Levoit Core 300

A from Levoit, with H13 True HEPA (HEPA-grade) filtration, rated for rooms up to 219 sq ft, smoke CADR of 143 CFM.

Who this is for:Shoppers looking for a purifier suited to small bedrooms, nurseries, and home offices. If odors, pet smells, or smoke gases are a concern, this model includes activated carbon.

Owners like this air purifier because it's good value for money, it brings real allergy relief, and it's good for pet hair and dander.

AHAM VerifideCARBAbout certifications

Key specs

New to these numbers? Read What is CADR? and Decibels, translated
PriceiThe listed US price when we indexed this model. Prices move — check the retailer for today's number.$84.99
Room coverageiThe largest room, in square feet, this purifier can effectively clean — assuming standard 8-foot ceilings and 4–5 air changes per hour.Room size guide →219 sq ft
CADR · smokeiCADR — Clean Air Delivery Rate — measures how many cubic feet of air a purifier cleans per minute. Smoke particles are the hardest to capture, so smoke CADR is the honest number: aim for at least two-thirds of your room's square footage.CADR guide →143 CFM
CADR · dustiClean Air Delivery Rate for dust, in cubic feet per minute. Higher means faster dust removal.CADR guide →153 CFM
CADR · polleniClean Air Delivery Rate for pollen, in cubic feet per minute. Higher means faster relief during allergy season.CADR guide →167 CFM
Noise rangeiDecibels (dB) measure loudness on a scale where every +10 dB sounds roughly twice as loud. 20 dB is a whisper, 40 dB a quiet library, 60 dB normal conversation. For bedrooms, look for under 30 dB on the lowest setting.Noise guide →24 dB min
Filter lifeiHow long the manufacturer rates the filter to last under normal use. Running in smoky or dusty homes shortens it.Ownership cost guide →6 months
Filter costiWhat a genuine replacement filter costs. Divide by the lifespan to get the real monthly cost of ownership.Ownership cost guide →$25.99
WarrantyiThe manufacturer's warranty period. Longer coverage signals confidence in the motor and build.2 years

Who the Levoit Core 300 is for

Specs only matter in context. Here's where the Levoit Core 300 genuinely fits — and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy. If you're deciding between this model and similar options, focus on the fit cards below: they highlight the specific use cases where this purifier shines and the situations where it falls short.

  • Good fitBest in small bedrooms, nurseries, and home officesRated for 219 sq ft, with a smoke CADR of 143 CFM — enough for rooms up to about 210 sq ft by the two-thirds rule, which delivers the 4–5 air changes per hour allergists recommend.
  • Good fitBedrooms and light sleepersAt 24 dB on its lowest setting, the Levoit Core 300 clears the 30 dB bedroom bar — roughly a whisper.
  • Good fitOdors, pets, and smokeAn activated carbon stage traps the gases a particle filter can't — cooking smells, litter-box odor, VOCs, and wildfire smoke gases.
  • Good fitAllergy and asthma householdsA True HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns — pollen, dander, dust mite debris, and most smoke. Run it continuously for real symptom relief.

What owners say

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  • 5.0 out of 5 starsr/BuyAirPurifier

    “Yes! The Levoit Core 300 has a three stage filtration system and a filter replacement indicator, so you know when it’s time to change the filter.”

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  • 5.0 out of 5 starsr/moderatelygranolamoms

    “I love it. It displays the current air quality which is fascinating to see how different things affect it.”

  • 5.0 out of 5 starsr/AirPurifiers

    “I would recommend the Levoit core. It’s very cheap but does the job and not loud at all.”

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  • 5.0 out of 5 starsr/BuyAirPurifier

    “The Levoit Core 300 is a solid budget pick. It’s perfect for medium sized rooms, captures allergens, and operates quietly.”

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  • 5.0 out of 5 starsr/BuyAirPurifier

    “The Levoit Core 300 has a simple maintenance routine with a filter replacement indicator, making it easy to know when it's time for a new filter.”

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The real cost of ownership

The sticker price is the down payment. Filters for the Levoit Core 300 run $25.99 every 6 months — here's what that compounds to over three years of round-the-clock ownership.

Upfront cost$85
Filters · monthly$4.33/mo
Filters · annual$52/yr
3-year total$241
Upfront$85
After 1 year$137
After 2 years$189
After 3 years$241

Over three years, replacement filters add $156 to the $85 sticker — 65% of what you'll actually spend on the Levoit Core 300.

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Common questions about the Levoit Core 300

Quick answers to the questions shoppers most often ask before buying. If your question isn't covered here, check the full specifications below or compare against similar models above.

  • What size room can the Levoit Core 300 handle?It's rated for rooms up to 219 sq ft. Cross-checking its 143 CFM smoke CADR against the two-thirds rule puts the honest ceiling at about 210 sq ft for allergy-level cleaning — beyond that it still helps, just with fewer air changes per hour.
  • Is the Levoit Core 300 quiet enough for a bedroom?Yes — 24 dB on the lowest setting is under the 30 dB threshold most sleepers need, roughly a whisper.
  • What does the Levoit Core 300 cost to own?Filters run $25.99 every 6 months — about $4.33 a month. Over three years that's $156 in filters on top of the $85 sticker, a $241 total.
  • Can the Levoit Core 300 handle odors and smoke?Yes — its activated carbon stage traps odor and VOC gases while the H13 True HEPA (HEPA-grade) filter handles the particles, which is the combination smoke and pet households need.

Full specifications

cadr m3hiClean Air Delivery Rate expressed in cubic meters per hour — the metric used outside the US.CADR guide →
240
cadr dustiClean Air Delivery Rate for dust, in cubic feet per minute. Higher means faster dust removal.CADR guide →
153
price usdiThe listed US price when we indexed this model. Prices move — check the retailer for today's number.
84.99
cadr smokeiCADR — Clean Air Delivery Rate — measures how many cubic feet of air a purifier cleans per minute. Smoke particles are the hardest to capture, so smoke CADR is the honest number: aim for at least two-thirds of your room's square footage.CADR guide →
143
dimensions
8.7 x 8.7 x 14.2 in
weight lbs
7.9
cadr polleniClean Air Delivery Rate for pollen, in cubic feet per minute. Higher means faster relief during allergy season.CADR guide →
167
filter typeiThe particle filter grade. True HEPA captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns; 'HEPA-type' has no standardized efficiency.Filter guide →
H13 True HEPA (HEPA-grade)
model numberiThe manufacturer's exact model identifier — handy when comparing listings across retailers.
Core 300-P
noise db miniThe quietest fan setting, in decibels. 20 dB is a whisper, 40 dB a quiet library — for bedrooms, look for under 30 dB here.Noise guide →
24
aham verifiediAHAM Verifide means CADR and room-size claims were verified in an independent lab, not self-reported.Certifications guide →
True
carb certifiediCARB certification means ozone emissions stay below California's strict safety threshold.Certifications guide →
True
warranty yearsiThe manufacturer's warranty period. Longer coverage signals confidence in the motor and build.
2
room coverage sqftiThe largest room, in square feet, this purifier can effectively clean — assuming standard 8-foot ceilings and 4–5 air changes per hour.Room size guide →
219
has activated carboniActivated carbon traps gases, odors, and VOCs that HEPA filters can't catch — essential for smoke, cooking smells, and pet odor.Filter guide →
True
filter lifespan monthsiHow long the manufacturer rates the filter to last under normal use. Running in smoky or dusty homes shortens it.Ownership cost guide →
6
filter replacement usdiWhat a genuine replacement filter costs. Divide by the lifespan to get the real monthly cost of ownership.Ownership cost guide →
25.99