Levoit Core 300S vs Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro (HP062)
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 compact 141 CFM Levoit at 23 W
Check price at AmazonBest for: A small purifier with motion sensing and a 6-year filter
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Levoit Core 300S | Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro (HP062) | 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. | 22 dB | Not listed | 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. | 141 CFM | Not listed | 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. | 50 dB | Not listed | 15% |
| CADR per wattComputed by us: smoke CADR divided by rated power. A bedroom unit often runs all night, every night. | 6.1 CFM/W | Not listed | 10% |
| Carbon or odor stage includedYes when the included filter has an activated-carbon or deodorization layer, per the maker's page. | No | No | 10% |
| Main filter lifeThe maker's 'up to' life for the main filter. Usage assumptions vary by brand. | Not listed | 72 months | 10% |
| CADR | 141 CFM / 240 m³/h | Not listed | info |
| Ideal room size | 219 ft² (4.8 ACH) / 1,051 ft² (1 ACH) | Not listed | info |
| Filter | 3-stage filtration | NeverChange HEPA-Advanced multi-layer + washable Debris Defense | info |
| Noise | 22–50 dB | Not listed | info |
| Rated power | 23 W | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 5.95 lb | 5.58 lb | info |
| AHAM CADR | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| Coverage | Not listed | Up to 300 ft² in 1 hour (1 ACH, max fan) | info |
| Filter life | Not listed | Up to 6 years | info |
| Power | Not listed | 20 W | info |
| Extras | Not listed | Motion sensing, auto-dimming LCD | info |
| AirPick score | 4.7/10 | 1.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Levoit Core 300S
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 6.1 CFM per watt
- 5.95 lb
Watch out for
- Carbon stage not named on the page
Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro (HP062)
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Filter rated up to 6 years
- Dims itself when you sleep
Watch out for
- No CADR or noise figures
- No carbon stage listed
Verdict
The Shark's filter is rated for up to 6 years, but Shark lists no CADR or noise. The Core 300S lists 141 CFM and 22–50 dB.
- Levoit Core 300S: Levoit: Core 300S-P
- Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro (HP062): Shark: BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062