Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max vs Levoit Sprout
Two of the bedroom & small-room air purifiers in our best bedroom & small-room air purifiers: quietest levoit, coway, blueair & winix 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: A 2.8 lb desk or nursery purifier
Check price at AmazonBest for: A nursery purifier with ambient sounds and soft lighting
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max | Levoit Sprout | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quietest settingThe lowest listed noise level, usually sleep mode. Under about 25 dB is near-silent in a bedroom. Shark and Honeywell don't list noise, so they score at the lowest published value in the category. | 19 dB | 22 dB | 30% |
| Smoke CADRSmoke CADR when listed (Levoit lists one headline CADR). About 100 CFM suits a 150 sq ft bedroom, and 160 CFM suits 240 sq ft. | 69 CFM | 85 CFM | 25% |
| Loudest settingTop-speed noise, for when you boost it after cooking or during pollen season. Left out when the maker lists only the minimum. | 44 dB | 50 dB | 15% |
| CADR per wattComputed by us: smoke CADR divided by rated power. A bedroom unit often runs all night, every night. | 6.9 CFM/W | 4.7 CFM/W | 10% |
| Carbon or odor stage includedYes when the included filter has an activated-carbon or deodorization layer, per the maker's page. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Main filter lifeThe maker's 'up to' life for the main filter. Usage assumptions vary by brand. | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| CADR (smoke / dust / pollen) | 69 / 63 / 72 | 85 / 90 / 109 CFM (AHAM Verifide) | info |
| Recommended room | 107 ft² (4.8 ACH) | Not listed | info |
| Filter | Particle + carbon | HEPA + high-efficiency activated carbon | info |
| Noise | 19–44 dB | 22–50 dB | info |
| Power | 10 W | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 2.8 lb | 6.4 lb | info |
| Rated power | Not listed | 18 W | info |
| Extras | Not listed | Ambient sounds, soft lighting | info |
| AirPick score | 6.3/10 | 4.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max
Better published figure on: Quietest setting, Loudest setting, CADR per watt.
What we like
- 44 dB at top speed
- 10 W
Watch out for
- For rooms around 107 ft²
Levoit Sprout
Better published figure on: Smoke CADR.
What we like
- Built-in sounds and light
- Activated carbon
Watch out for
- 85 CFM smoke
Verdict
Both suit a nursery. Sprout has more CADR (85 vs 69 CFM) plus sounds and a light. The Mini Max is quieter (19–44 vs 22–50 dB) and lighter.
- Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max: Blueair: Blue Pure Mini Max
- Levoit Sprout: Levoit: Sprout