(checked 2026-10-10)The listing pools the Core 600S-P with the Core 400S-P variants (25,007 ratings).
Lots of cleaning power and a capable app for the money, but it is loud and can rattle at higher speeds, and HouseFresh says Levoit overstated its filter grade.
Top complaints
- Loud or rattling at high speeds
Wirecutter heard a persistent rattle on medium-high and high that repositioning didn't fix. HouseFresh measured 62.3 dBA at top speed and an annoying whir on speed 1.
Source: Wirecutter, HouseFresh review - Filter not HEPA as first advertised
HouseFresh says the filter is HEPA-grade only in sleep mode and that Levoit dropped its HEPA claims in 2023 after a BBB challenge brought by Dyson. Particle filtration is still excellent.
Source: HouseFresh review - Bonded filter and running cost
HouseFresh notes the bonded filter must be replaced whole when the carbon is spent ($59.99, 6-12 months; about $173/year to run). Amazon shoppers are split on whether it's worth the price.
What owners love
- Big raw cleaning power
HouseFresh measured an estimated 375 cfm PM1 CADR at top speed, strong for under $300. Wirecutter says it performed well and suits rooms up to about 700 sq ft.
Source: HouseFresh review, Wirecutter - Capable app and fast sensor
HouseFresh praises the laser sensor and customizable VeSync auto modes, with Home Assistant integration.
Source: HouseFresh review - Owners report better air and allergy relief
Amazon shoppers say it performs well, runs quietly in normal use and is easy to set up.
- You want quiet high-speed running
- You want a true-HEPA-rated filter
- You're short on floor space
- Large rooms on a mid budget
- App automations and smart-home setups
- Fast cleanup on high
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed: performed well, but produced a persistent rattle on medium-high and high.
- HouseFresh: A solid choice for raw cleaning and smart features under $300 if you don't mind noise; quiet-speed cleaning trails newer large purifiers.