Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max vs Levoit Core 600S
Two of the hepa + carbon purifiers for smoke & odor in our best air purifiers for smoke & odor: hepa + carbon from iqair, coway, levoit, blueair comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 435 CFM smoke CADR from 46 W, with a SmokeBlock filter option
Check price at AmazonBest for: 391 CFM with a Smoke Remover filter option
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max | Levoit Core 600S | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADRAHAM's smoke CADR measures how fast smoke particles are removed. IQAir, Shark, Honeywell and Winix's 9800 don't publish one; those score at the lowest published value in the category. | 435 CFM | 391 CFM | 40% |
| Carbon/odor filter lifeHow long the maker rates the carbon or gas stage, which saturates faster than HEPA. Rabbit Air (12 h/day) and IQAir (10 h/day) state their usage basis. | 9 months | Not listed | 20% |
| Smoke or VOC filter offeredYes when the maker sells a smoke-, toxin- or VOC-specific filter for this model (e.g. Coway Intense Smoke+, Levoit Smoke Remover, Blueair SmokeBlock, Winix SmokeGuard, Rabbit Air Toxin Absorber), or when gas filtration is the main filter (IQAir). | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| CADR per wattComputed by us: smoke CADR divided by rated power. During smoke events these run on high for days. | 9.5 CFM/W | 8 CFM/W | 15% |
| Loudest settingYou'll run it on high during smoke events, so top-speed noise matters. | 53 dB | 55 dB | 10% |
| CADR (smoke / dust / pollen) | 435 / 452 / 450 | Not listed | info |
| Recommended room | 674 ft² (4.8 ACH) | Not listed | info |
| Filter | Particle + carbon; SmokeBlock option (2x more activated carbon) | Pre-filter + HEPA + custom high-efficiency activated carbon (ARC Formula) | info |
| Filter life | Up to 9 months (RealTrack) | Not listed | info |
| Noise | 23–53 dB | 26–55 dB | info |
| Power | 46 W | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 16.2 lb | 13.7 lb | info |
| CADR | Not listed | 391 CFM | info |
| Ideal room size | Not listed | 606 ft² (4.8 ACH) / 2,909 ft² (1 ACH) | info |
| Optional filters | Not listed | Smoke Remover, Toxin Absorber | info |
| Rated power | Not listed | 49 W | info |
| AirPick score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max
Better published figure on: Smoke CADR, CADR per watt, Loudest setting.
What we like
- 9.5 CFM per watt
- SmokeBlock filter option
Watch out for
- 9-month filter
Levoit Core 600S
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 8 CFM per watt
- Smoke Remover filter option
Watch out for
- Carbon life not published
Verdict
On published specs, the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max scores higher (7.8 vs 7.7). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max if this sounds like you: 435 CFM smoke CADR from 46 W, with a SmokeBlock filter option.
- Choose the Levoit Core 600S if this sounds like you: 391 CFM with a Smoke Remover filter option.
- Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max: Blueair: Blue Pure 211i Max
- Levoit Core 600S: Levoit: Core 600S-P