Air Purifiers

Levoit Core 400S-P

#4 · Best for Litter-Box Odor
7.5 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $189.97 Amazon
Our verdict
The best mainstream choice for cat owners who want real odor control and quiet nights, provided you budget for the upgraded filter.

Pros

  • Strong odor carbon with the Smoke Remover filter
  • Quiet auto cleaning with a laser sensor
  • 35.5 dBA in sleep
  • App control
  • No ionizer

Cons

  • Odor setup costs about $255 in total
  • Noisy at top speed, 60.3 dBA
  • Filters need replacing about every 6 months

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Last reviewed October 31, 2026
Review

What to know about Levoit Core 400S-P

A cylindrical smart purifier with a laser PM2.5 sensor and auto mode. Bob Vila picked it best overall for pets. HouseFresh names it the best pet-odor pick under $200 when fitted with the $64.99 Smoke Remover filter (about 450 g carbon), which is sold separately.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Bob Vila picked it best overall for pets, finding it among the fastest at clearing dander and hair and that it kept a litter area odor-free for a week. HouseFresh names it the best pet-odor pick under $200, but only with the roughly 450 g pelleted-carbon Smoke Remover filter.

HouseFresh measured 249 cfm of PM1 at top speed, 134 cfm under 45 dBA and 35.5 dBA in sleep. There is no ionizer.

What to know

The street price covers only the default filter. The Smoke Remover adds roughly $65, bringing the odor setup to about $255. Without it, the carbon is modest.
Performance

Score breakdown

Noise at sleep-usable speeds

Independently measured noise on low or sleep speeds (HouseFresh, Tom's Guide, RTINGS) and how much clean air the unit delivers at a sleep-tolerable level, roughly 45 dB or less. Brand dB claims count for less.

7.8
134 cfm PM1 under 45 dBA and 35.5 dBA in sleep (HouseFresh). Loud at top speed (60.3 dBA).
Cleaning performance for bedroom size

AHAM CADR and 4.8 ACH room rating versus a typical 150–400 sq ft bedroom, plus independent smoke and particle test results.

7.8
249 cfm PM1. Odor capability depends on the 450 g Smoke Remover filter.
Sleep-friendly features

Dedicated sleep or night mode, display that turns off or dims via a light sensor, no light leakage or beeps, auto mode that doesn't ramp up abruptly overnight, timer.

8.0
Laser sensor, auto mode, sleep mode and app.
Indoor-air safety & materials

No ionizer, or one that can be switched off; CARB or zero-ozone verification; true mechanical HEPA versus electrostatic filtration; recalls or labelling disputes.

7.5
No ionizer, Energy Star and CARB listed. Covered by the HEPA-labeling settlement.
Running cost & ownership

Annual filter cost, filter life, energy use, availability of genuine filters, warranty.

5.5
The $64.99 Smoke Remover filter about every 6 months is pricey.
Value

Street price relative to quiet cleaning delivered for a bedroom.

7.0
About $255 with the odor filter, roughly the Mighty2's price.
Specifications

Levoit Core 400S-P specs

Specifications

Exact model / SKU
Core 400S-P
Independent PM1 CADR at maximum
249 CFM
Independent PM1 CADR at low-noise setting
134 CFM
Quiet-test threshold
HouseFresh: fastest speed under 45 dBA at 3 ft
Measured noise range
35.5 (sleep)–60.3 (HouseFresh) dBA
Ionization/electronic stage present
No
Carbon-media format
Pelleted carbon; 450 g in Smoke Remover filter (HouseFresh)
OEM replacement-filter price
49.99 USD
Manufacturer direct/list price
219.99 USD
Pet-hair pre-filter / intake design
Fabric pre-filter wrapped on cylinder
Activated carbon amount (where disclosed)
450 g (Smoke Remover filter, HouseFresh)

Buying workflow

Workflow type
Cylindrical 360° room purifier: pre-filter + H13-labeled HEPA + carbon

Noise

Lowest-speed noise (manufacturer)
22 dB
Top-speed noise (manufacturer)
52 dB
Lowest-speed noise (independent measurement)
35.5 dBA

Performance

CADR (smoke where given, else headline)
231 cfm
Recommended room size (4.8–5 ACH / AHAM)
358 sq ft

Running cost

Max power draw
38 W
Main filter life
6 months

Sleep features

Sleep / night mode
Yes
App control
Yes

Health & materials

Filter type
3-stage; Pet Allergy, Toxin Absorber, Smoke Remover (HEACAFLVNUS0081A, $64.99) options
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