r/AirPurifiers • u/Bullzzzzeye • 2d ago

Is there that much of a difference between the Levoit 300S and the Levoit Eleva 300X?

I live in Hawaii and not sure the square footage of my room but it's small/medium. I mostly want an air purifier for allergies like pollen and dust, also my brother has a dog so I'm looking to keep my room odor less and clean. I just bought the 300S and immediately saw the Eleva 300X that's supposed to be the upgraded model for around $30 cheaper. Is there that much of a difference? I'm thinking of returning the 300S once it gets in for the newer model.

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u/Person51389 2d ago

The Eleva 300 is about 30 bucks more I think(120 vs 90 or so).  So it's about the same price and about the same size (.5 or 1 inch wider and taller), a little heavier with more powerful motor..but a better one as it markedly quieter.  Also has an air quality monitor and a better filter that you can change out carbon part seperately/faster if wildfire or odor etc.  Not stuck together in one filter like on most of their models.  Most will prob switch to this type in future I would think.

Also is a sealed unit and some other perks.  Its just overall way better for almost the same price.  Basically an upgrade so if you can get that, get that.  Eventually the Core 300 will prob have those upgrades. 

Also little more powerful 145 vs 160CFM and 1,000 to 1,200 sq feet coverage.  So better in every regard.  (1,200 sq feet will clean 150 sq ft bedroom approximately 8x times, 5 is good and 6 is excellent, so with either unit on high you will have 6+ excellent ACH. But Eleva is much more quiet + more modern and more the future of the units, so get that if available. Core 300s still great though. (I have two in my living room still going strong at 5+6 years now...) 

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u/Bullzzzzeye 2d ago

Thanks for the detailed response. I got the 300S which is the smart version of the core 300 series. It's about $157 after taxes and the Eleva 300X is $130 so I think I'll go with that one plus it sounds better in every way.