7 models in this file
Choosing a Levoit Purifier for a Home With Pets
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Levoit has become one of the most common air purifier brands in American homes, and a big part of that is its focus on pet owners. Several of its models carry a “-P” suffix with pet-oriented features, many are AHAM Verifide for independently tested performance, and Levoit sells a dedicated Pet Allergy Filter that targets fur and odors. For renters and students who move between rooms or apartments, the brand’s small and mid-size units are light enough to carry from bedroom to living room.
The six products here span a 2.2-pound mini purifier, two listings for the popular Core 300-P, the smart Vital 100S-P and Vital 200S-P, and the Core 300-P Pet Allergy replacement filter, differing mainly in room coverage, weight and smart features.
No. 1 of 7 路 Levoit
Levoit Air Purifiers for Pets Compared
9.2/10 Our score
Best for: Core 300-P shoppers wanting filter choice
What the listing says
- 饾棯饾棝饾棳 饾棖饾棝饾棦饾棦饾棪饾棙 饾棓饾棝饾棓饾棤 饾棭饾棙饾棩饾棞饾棛饾棞饾棗饾棙 饾棓饾棞饾棩 饾棧饾棬饾棩饾棞饾棛饾棞饾棙饾棩饾棪: AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) is an ANSI-accredited organization that sets strict standards for appliance performance.
- 饾棩饾棙饾棤饾棦饾棭饾棙 饾棧饾棦饾棢饾棢饾棬饾棫饾棓饾棥饾棫饾棪 饾棙饾棭饾棙饾棩饾棳饾棯饾棝饾棙饾棩饾棙: Our Pre-Filter and Main Filter capture lint, hair, pet dander, fine airborne pollutants,…
- 饾棝饾棙饾棢饾棧饾棪 饾棤饾棓饾棡饾棙 饾棦饾棗饾棦饾棩饾棪 饾棦饾棗饾棦饾棩饾棢饾棙饾棪饾棪: The air purifier helps neutralize smoke, odors, and fumes.
- 饾棬饾棪饾棙 饾棞饾棫 饾棓饾棥饾棳饾棯饾棝饾棙饾棩饾棙: With the Levoit Core Mini-P, you can focus on your activities in the bedroom, kitchen, or office.
- #饾煭 饾棓饾棞饾棩 饾棧饾棬饾棩饾棞饾棛饾棞饾棙饾棩 饾棔饾棩饾棓饾棥饾棗: Levoit has sold over 6.5 million products worldwide and has been a pioneer in air purification technology for 6 years.
Pros
- 143 CFM smoke CADR
- Toxin, smoke and pet filter options
- 24dB Sleep Mode
Cons
- Particle size spec differs from sister listing
- No app control listed
Best for: Dorms, desks and travel bags
Pros
- Only 2.2 pounds
- 7W rated power
- Internal adapter storage
Cons
- No pet features listed
- No filtration details listed
Best for: Bedrooms and small living rooms
Pros
- 143 CFM smoke CADR
- 24dB Sleep Mode
- Display lights turn off
- 2 to 8 hour timer
Cons
- No app control listed
- 120V US use only
Best for: Pet owners wanting app control and Pet Mode
Pros
- Pet Mode with U-shaped inlet
- VeSync app and schedules
- Washable pre-filter
- Sleep Mode down to 25dB
Cons
- 6 pounds
- CADR not listed
| Model | Room Coverage | Weight | Sleep Noise | Smart App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital 100S-P | 222 ft虏 at 4.8 ACH, 1,073 ft虏 at 1 ACH | 8.6 lb | 25dB | Yes, VeSync |
| Core 300-P (listing 1) | 222 ft虏 at 4.8 ACH, 1,073 ft虏 at 1 ACH | Not listed | 24dB | Not listed |
| Vital 200S-P | Up to 1875 ft虏 | 13.2 lb | Not listed | Smart (per title) |
| Small Purifier LAP-C161 | Not listed | 2.2 lb | 27 to 45dB range | Not listed |
| Core 300-P (listing 2) | 222 ft虏 at 4.8 ACH, 1,073 ft虏 at 1 ACH | Not listed | 24dB | Not listed |
| Core 300-P Pet Allergy Filter | Replacement filter | 1.17 lb | Not applicable | Not applicable |
No. 2 of 7 路 Levoit
LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Pets Vital 100S-P for Smart Pet Control
9.8/10 Our score
What the listing says
- 饾悥饾悋饾悩 饾悅饾悋饾悗饾悗饾悞饾悇 饾悁饾悋饾悁饾悓 饾悤饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悆饾悇 饾悁饾悎饾悜 饾悘饾悢饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悇饾悜饾悞: AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) is an ANSI-accredited organization that sets strict standards for appliance performance.
- 饾悁饾悋饾悁饾悓 饾悤饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悆饾悇 饾悇饾悈饾悈饾悇饾悅饾悡饾悎饾悤饾悇 饾悘饾悢饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悅饾悁饾悡饾悎饾悗饾悕: The Vital 100S-P Air Purifier has undergone rigorous testing and can purify…
- 饾悘饾悇饾悡 饾悗饾悥饾悕饾悇饾悜饾悞 饾悈饾悜饾悎饾悇饾悕饾悆饾悑饾悩: Pet Mode cleans the air, while the wide U-shaped air inlet effectively traps…
- 饾悋饾悎饾悊饾悋 饾悘饾悇饾悜饾悈饾悗饾悜饾悓饾悁饾悕饾悅饾悇: Vital 100S-P offers powerful filtration, with 99.97% filtration efficiency in capturing fine particles sized…
- 饾悋饾悇饾悘饾悁 饾悞饾悑饾悇饾悇饾悘 饾悓饾悗饾悆饾悇: Vital 100S-P uses light detection to automatically dim the display in dark environments…
- 饾悥饾悁饾悞饾悋饾悁饾悂饾悑饾悇 饾悘饾悜饾悇-饾悈饾悎饾悑饾悡饾悇饾悜: Rinsing the Pre-Filter with water helps maintain the 3-stage filtration system.
The LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Pets in this listing is the Vital 100S-P, and it is the most pet-focused smart model here. Pet Mode runs the purifier for pet households, and a wide U-shaped air inlet traps airborne fur and large particles before they reach the main filter. Levoit says it is AHAM Verifide to clean the air 4.8 times per hour in a 222-square-foot room and once per hour in areas up to 1,073 square feet.
It uses a three-stage system: a washable pre-filter you can rinse with water, a main filter rated at 99.97% efficiency for particles from 0.1 to 0.3 microns such as pollen, dust and dander, and an activated carbon filter for pet odors, fumes and VOCs. Sleep Mode drops the fan to as low as 25dB, and light detection dims the display in the dark. The VeSync app lets you control settings, set schedules with start and end times, check filter life and connect to third-party voice assistants.
At 12.64 x 6.3 x 16.02 inches and 8.6 pounds, it is slim enough to move between rooms. It suits pet owners who want app scheduling, for example running Pet Mode while you are out and Sleep Mode overnight. If you do not need smart features, the Core 300-P covers a similar room size with simpler controls.
No. 3 of 7 路 Levoit
Levoit Air Purifier for Home Pets Core 300-P for Quiet Bedrooms
9.0/10 Our score
What the listing says
- WHY CHOOSE AHAM VERIFIDE AIR PURIFIERS: AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) is an ANSI-accredited organization…
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE AIR PURIFICATION A powerful 56W high-torque motor and 143 CFM CADR delivers fast, effective cleaning.
- AHAM VERIFIDE, PROVEN PERFORMANCE AHAM VERIFIDE with a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) rating of 143 CFM for smoke, 153…
- GENUINE REPLACEMENT FILTERS For the best performance and longest lifespan, use official Levoit filters designed specifically for Levoit air purifiers.
- FIND COMFORT Our filter has strong filtration performance of fine particles.
- WHISPER-QUIET AIR CLEANER Select Sleep Mode at night and forget all about your air purifier while you sleep.
The Levoit Air Purifier for Home Pets in this listing is the Core 300-P, a compact cylinder with a 56-watt high-torque motor. It is AHAM Verifide with a CADR of 143 CFM for smoke, 153 CFM for dust and 167 CFM for pollen, which Levoit translates to 4.8 air changes per hour in a 222-square-foot room and once per hour in 1,073 square feet.
The 3-in-1 filtration captures 99.97% of particles from 0.1 to 0.3 microns, including pet dander, and the listing names pet hair, odors, VOCs and wildfire smoke among the contaminants it targets. QuietKEAP technology brings Sleep Mode down to 24dB, the display lights can be switched off, and a timer offers 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours along with a check filter indicator. It is AHAM verified, FCC certified, ETL listed and CARB compliant, and runs on 120V for use in the United States.
It suits a bedroom, home office or small apartment with a cat or dog. The listing does not give its weight or dimensions or mention app control, so choose the Vital 100S-P if you want scheduling from your phone. Our dedicated Levoit pet air purifier guide goes further into pet-specific setup.
No. 4 of 7 路 Levoit
LEVOIT Smart Air Purifier for Home Vital 200S-P for Large Rooms
8.8/10 Our score
Best for: Large open rooms with several pets
What the listing says
- 饾悥饾悋饾悩 饾悅饾悋饾悗饾悗饾悞饾悇 饾悁饾悋饾悁饾悓 饾悤饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悆饾悇 饾悘饾悜饾悗饾悆饾悢饾悅饾悡饾悞: AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) is an ANSI-accredited organization that sets strict standards for appliance performance.
- 饾悁饾悋饾悁饾悓 饾悤饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悆饾悇 & 饾悡饾悜饾悢饾悞饾悡饾悇饾悆 饾悂饾悩 饾悇饾悧饾悘饾悇饾悜饾悡饾悞: Certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the…
- 饾悁饾悎饾悜 饾悘饾悢饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悇饾悜 饾悆饾悇饾悞饾悎饾悊饾悕饾悇饾悆 饾悈饾悗饾悜 饾悁饾悑饾悑饾悇饾悜饾悊饾悩 饾悊饾悜饾悗饾悢饾悘饾悞 The Vital 200S-P is designed specifically for allergy groups, effectively preventing allergens such as pollen, pet…
- 饾悘饾悗饾悥饾悇饾悜饾悈饾悢饾悑 饾悥饾悋饾悗饾悑饾悇-饾悜饾悗饾悗饾悓 饾悁饾悎饾悜 饾悅饾悑饾悇饾悁饾悕饾悎饾悕饾悊: The LEVOIT Vital 200S-P Air Purifier delivers advanced air purification for large rooms up to 1875 sq ft.
- 饾悋饾悎饾悊饾悋饾悇饾悜 饾悁饾悎饾悜 饾悎?饾悡饾悁饾悐饾悇: Purify your air quickly.
Pros
- Rated up to 1875 sq. ft
- Pet Allergy Filter option
- Smart model
Cons
- Heaviest at 13.2 pounds
- Listing gives few feature details
The LEVOIT Smart Air Purifier for Home in this listing is the Vital 200S-P, model LAP-V201S-WUS, and its title rates it for large rooms up to 1,875 square feet, the biggest coverage here. It measures 14.96 x 8.66 x 19.69 inches and weighs 13.2 pounds.
The description says it is independently lab-tested to filter allergens such as dust, hair, dander, smoke and pollen, and that you can choose from several replacement filters: a Toxin Absorber for smog, toxins and VOCs, a Smoke Remover for wildfire smoke, and a Pet Allergy Filter that captures fur and absorbs odors. The listing does not detail its modes, noise levels or app features, and it lists a 12V battery requirement that does not match a plug-in purifier, so treat that as a data error.
It suits open-plan homes and households with several pets. At 13.2 pounds it is the least portable, so renters who move it often may prefer the Vital 100S-P. For more large-room options from the brand, see our large-room Levoit purifier review.
No. 5 of 7 路 Levoit
Levoit Air Purifiers for Bedroom Home LAP-C161 for Dorms and Travel
9.2/10 Our score
What the listing says
- 饾棯饾棝饾棳 饾棖饾棝饾棦饾棦饾棪饾棙 饾棓饾棝饾棓饾棤 饾棭饾棙饾棩饾棞饾棛饾棞饾棗饾棙 饾棓饾棞饾棩 饾棧饾棬饾棩饾棞饾棛饾棞饾棙饾棩饾棪: AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) is an ANSI-accredited organization that sets strict standards for appliance performance.
- 饾棩饾棙饾棤饾棦饾棭饾棙 饾棧饾棦饾棢饾棢饾棬饾棫饾棓饾棥饾棫饾棪 饾棙饾棭饾棙饾棩饾棳饾棯饾棝饾棙饾棩饾棙: Our Pre-Filter and Main Filter capture lint, hair, pet dander, fine airborne pollutants,…
- 饾棝饾棙饾棢饾棧饾棪 饾棤饾棓饾棡饾棙 饾棦饾棗饾棦饾棩饾棪 饾棦饾棗饾棦饾棩饾棢饾棙饾棪饾棪: The air purifier helps neutralize smoke, odors, and fumes.
- 饾棬饾棪饾棙 饾棞饾棫 饾棓饾棥饾棳饾棯饾棝饾棙饾棩饾棙: With the Levoit Core Mini-P, you can focus on your activities in the bedroom, kitchen, or office.
- #饾煭 饾棓饾棞饾棩 饾棧饾棬饾棩饾棞饾棛饾棞饾棙饾棩 饾棔饾棩饾棓饾棥饾棗: Levoit has sold over 6.5 million products worldwide and has been a pioneer in air purification technology for 6 years.
The Levoit Air Purifiers for Bedroom Home listing covers a small purifier, model LAP-C161, and it is by far the lightest product here at 2.2 pounds. The description gives its size as 6.5 x 6.5 x 10.4 inches, a rated power of just 7 watts and a noise range of 27 to 45dB. Its power adapter stores inside the unit and accepts 100 to 240V at 50/60 Hz.
The description also mentions adding two or three drops of essential oil and warns not to overfill, which suggests an aroma pad. The listing does not specify filter type, CADR, room size or any pet-specific feature, so we cannot say how it handles dander compared with the Core or Vital models.
It suits a dorm desk, a nightstand or a suitcase for longer stays, especially since the adapter’s wide voltage range fits international travel. For a room shared with a pet, one of the Core 300-P or Vital units is the safer choice.
No. 6 of 7 路 Levoit
Levoit Air Purifier for Home Pets Core 300-P with Filter Options
8.4/10 Our score
What the listing says
- 饾悊饾悇饾悕饾悢饾悎饾悕饾悇 饾悜饾悇饾悘饾悑饾悁饾悅饾悇饾悓饾悇饾悕饾悡 饾悈饾悎饾悑饾悡饾悇饾悜: Designed specifically for the Core 300-P / Core 300S-P air purifiers to maintain its peak performance.
- 饾悋饾悇饾悘饾悁-饾悊饾悜饾悁饾悆饾悇 饾悘饾悇饾悜饾悈饾悗饾悜饾悓饾悁饾悕饾悅饾悇 饾悎饾悕 饾悞饾悑饾悇饾悇饾悘 饾悓饾悗饾悆饾悇: Helps Levoit Core 300-P achieve HEPA* filtration efficiency during Sleep Mode.
- 饾悑饾悇饾悤饾悗饾悎饾悡 饾悊饾悇饾悕饾悢饾悎饾悕饾悇 饾悈饾悎饾悑饾悡饾悇饾悜: Guaranteed quality, detailed manufacturing process, and free from size mismatches to tackle unwanted odors.
- 饾煈-饾悞饾悡饾悁饾悊饾悇 饾悈饾悎饾悑饾悡饾悜饾悁饾悡饾悎饾悗饾悕 饾悞饾悩饾悞饾悡饾悇饾悓: Pre-filter traps hairs, dust, and large particles.
- 饾悘饾悜饾悗饾悡饾悇饾悅饾悡饾悎饾悗饾悕 饾悈饾悗饾悜 饾悁饾悑饾悑 饾悞饾悇饾悁饾悞饾悗饾悕饾悞 饾悁饾悕饾悆 饾悞饾悎饾悡饾悢饾悁饾悡饾悎饾悗饾悕饾悞: Ideal for homes with babies, pets, smokers,and those that cook often.
- 饾悅饾悜饾悇饾悁饾悡饾悇饾悆 饾悇饾悧饾悅饾悑饾悢饾悞饾悎饾悤饾悇饾悑饾悩 饾悈饾悗饾悜 饾悅饾悗饾悜饾悇 饾煈饾煄饾煄-饾悘 饾悞饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悇饾悞: Levoit's Filter Life Indicator and built-in algorithm only works with authentic filters.
The Levoit Air Purifier for Home Pets in this second listing is also the Core 300-P, with the same 56-watt motor, 143 CFM smoke CADR, 153 CFM dust and 167 CFM pollen figures, and 24dB Sleep Mode with QuietKEAP technology. It shares the 99.97% efficiency claim for particles from 0.1 to 0.3 microns.
This listing highlights replacement filter choices: the Toxin Absorber for smog and VOCs, the Smoke Remover for wildfire smoke, and the Pet Allergy Filter for pet dander. It also notes the modern white finish. One small difference: its specifications give a particle retention size of 0.1 micron, while the other Core 300-P listing says 0.3 micron. Both describe the same 0.1 to 0.3 micron range in their features.
Choose whichever Core 300-P listing is available; the data does not show a functional difference. Pair it with the Pet Allergy Filter below if pet odor is a concern.
No. 7 of 7 路 Levoit
Levoit Core 300-P Air Purifier Replacement Pet Allergy Filter
9.0/10 Our score
Best for: Core 300-P owners with pets
What the listing says
- 饾悥饾悋饾悩 饾悅饾悋饾悗饾悗饾悞饾悇 饾悁饾悋饾悁饾悓 饾悤饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悆饾悇 饾悁饾悎饾悜 饾悘饾悢饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悇饾悜饾悞: AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) is an ANSI-accredited organization that sets strict standards for appliance performance.
- 饾悋饾悎饾悊饾悋-饾悘饾悇饾悜饾悈饾悗饾悜饾悓饾悁饾悕饾悅饾悇 饾悁饾悎饾悜 饾悘饾悢饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悅饾悁饾悡饾悎饾悗饾悕: A powerful 56W high-torque motor and 143 CFM CADR delivers fast, effective cleaning.
- 饾悁饾悋饾悁饾悓 饾悤饾悇饾悜饾悎饾悈饾悎饾悆饾悇, 饾悘饾悜饾悗饾悤饾悇饾悕 饾悘饾悇饾悜饾悈饾悗饾悜饾悓饾悁饾悕饾悅饾悇: AHAM VERIFIDE with a CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) rating of 143…
- 饾悊饾悇饾悕饾悢饾悎饾悕饾悇 饾悜饾悇饾悘饾悑饾悁饾悅饾悇饾悓饾悇饾悕饾悡 饾悈饾悎饾悑饾悡饾悇饾悜饾悞: For the best performance and longest lifespan, use official Levoit filters designed specifically for Levoit air purifiers.
- 饾悓饾悢饾悑饾悡饾悎饾悘饾悑饾悇 饾悈饾悎饾悑饾悡饾悇饾悜 饾悅饾悋饾悗饾悎饾悅饾悇饾悞: Choose from a variety of replacement filters to best meet your needs.
- 饾悈饾悎饾悕饾悆 饾悅饾悗饾悓饾悈饾悗饾悜饾悡: Our filter has strong filtration performance of fine particles.
Pros
- Captures fur
- Absorbs pet odors
- Genuine Levoit filter
Cons
- Fits Core 300-P only
- Not a purifier on its own
The Levoit Core 300-P Air Purifier Replacement Filter, Pet Allergy, is a single genuine filter, model Core 300-P-RF-PA, measuring 7.48 x 7.48 x 6.3 inches and weighing 1.17 pounds. It is not a purifier on its own.
The description says the Pet Allergy Filter captures fur and absorbs unpleasant odors. The Core 300-P listings recommend genuine Levoit filters for best fit and performance and note that CADR and coverage are calculated with original filters.
Buy it if you own or plan to buy a Core 300-P and share your home with pets. It is not listed as fitting the Vital models.
Before you choose
How to Choose the Right Levoit Air Purifier for Pets
Match coverage to your room. The Core 300-P and Vital 100S-P refresh a 222-square-foot room 4.8 times per hour, which suits bedrooms and small living rooms. The Vital 200S-P is rated up to 1,875 square feet for open spaces.
Weigh portability. The LAP-C161 at 2.2 pounds is easy to pack, the Vital 100S-P at 8.6 pounds moves easily between rooms, and the Vital 200S-P at 13.2 pounds is best left in one spot.
Look for pet features. The Vital 100S-P has Pet Mode and a U-shaped fur inlet, and the Core 300-P can take the Pet Allergy Filter. The small LAP-C161 lists no pet features.
Decide on smart control. The Vital 100S-P lists the VeSync app, and the Vital 200S-P is sold as a smart model. The Core 300-P uses touch controls and a timer. For a small bedroom setup, our bedroom and dorm purifier guide has more ideas.
Questions people ask
FAQ
Which Levoit air purifier is best for pet hair?
The Vital 100S-P, thanks to Pet Mode and its U-shaped inlet that traps airborne fur, followed by the Core 300-P with the Pet Allergy Filter.
What does the Levoit Pet Allergy Filter do?
According to the listing, it captures fur and absorbs unpleasant odors. The one here fits the Core 300-P.
Which Levoit purifier is quietest for sleeping?
The Core 300-P lists 24dB in Sleep Mode, and the Vital 100S-P lists as low as 25dB.
Is there a Levoit purifier small enough for travel?
The LAP-C161 weighs 2.2 pounds and has a 100 to 240V adapter stored inside, though its listing does not describe filtration details.
Are the two Core 300-P listings the same purifier?
Their features match closely, including motor, CADR and Sleep Mode noise, with only a small difference in the listed particle retention size.
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