Air Purifiers · Head-to-head
Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N vs Levoit Core 300-P
The short answer
Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N comes out ahead overall with 8.0/10 against 7.1/10 for the Levoit Core 300-P. Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N is stronger on noise at sleep-usable speeds, cleaning performance for bedroom size, sleep-friendly features and indoor-air safety & materials. Levoit Core 300-P is stronger on running cost & ownership and value. At current verified prices, the Levoit Core 300-P costs about $185.00 less.
- Choose the Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N if: Most people with a 150–400 sq ft bedroom who want the most clean air at a sleep-tolerable noise level, with no ionizer and no need for an app.
- Choose the Levoit Core 300-P if: Budget shoppers with a small bedroom or kid's room of about 220 sq ft or less.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N | Levoit Core 300-P |
|---|---|---|
| Noise at sleep-usable speeds | 8.6HouseFresh: 35.9 dBA in Sleep mode and 151 cfm at 42.6 dBA on speed 2. | 7.0HouseFresh: 37.1 dB in sleep mode; speed 2 is 40.5–45.7 dB. |
| Cleaning performance for bedroom size | 7.5About 151 cfm at quiet speed 2 (99 cfm on speed 1); 260 cfm only at a loud 56.9 dBA. | 5.5143 cfm rated; about 109 cfm PM1 at top speed (HouseFresh). |
| Sleep-friendly features | 7.8Sleep mode and light sensor, but Smart mode forces sleep in the dark, the buttons are unlit and there is no app. | 7.3Sleep mode, display off, timer; no sensor. |
| Indoor-air safety & materials | 9.0No ionizer (HouseFresh); combined HEPA and carbon filter. | 7.0Ozone-free and CARB; named in the labelling settlement. |
| Running cost & ownership | 7.0$69.99 yearly filter, but HouseFresh rates it the most expensive mid-size unit to own in year one ($415.07). | 8.2Cheap, common filters. |
| Value | 7.3$269.99 sold by Amazon; costs more but gives the most quiet airflow without an ionizer. | 8.8$89.99. |
Specifications
| Spec | Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N | Levoit Core 300-P |
|---|---|---|
| Exact model / SKU | AP-1512N | — |
| Workflow type | Standard Room | — |
| Lowest-speed noise (manufacturer) | 19 dB | 24 dB |
| Independent PM1 CADR at maximum | 237 CFM | — |
| Top-speed noise (manufacturer) | 50 dB | 54.5 dB |
| Independent PM1 CADR at low-noise setting | 165 CFM | — |
| Lowest-speed noise (independent measurement) | 35.9 dBA | 37.1 dBA |
| Quiet-test threshold | ≤45 dBA | — |
| CADR (smoke where given, else headline) | 240 cfm | 143 cfm |
| Measured noise range | 19–50 decibels | — |
| Recommended room size (4.8–5 ACH / AHAM) | 390 sq ft | 222 sq ft |
| AHAM-certified smoke CADR | 240 CFM | — |
| Max power draw | 56 W | 56 W |
| Ionization/electronic stage present | No | — |
| Sleep / night mode | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Model-specific ozone/technology disclosure | CARB classification: Mechanical (G-26-044) | — |
| Ionizer / electrostatic stage | None (removed vs original Mighty, per HouseFresh) | None (listed ozone-free) |
| Particle-filter construction/certification | Washable pre-filter plus Max2 activated-carbon and IEST-certified HEPA filtration | — |
| Filter type | Washable pre-filter + Max2 combined activated carbon/HEPA | 3-stage: pre-filter + HEPA-type + activated carbon |
| Carbon-media format | Activated-carbon pellets | — |
| Main filter life | 12 months | — |
| OEM replacement-filter price | 69.99 USD | — |
| Stated filter interval | 12 months | — |
| Manufacturer direct/list price | 269.99 USD | — |
| Dated US street price | 269.99 USD | — |
| Washable / removable pet pre-filter | Yes | — |
| Activated carbon amount (where disclosed) | Not disclosed | — |
Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N
Pros
- Standard-room workflow
- Mechanical-filtration path
- Distinct exact-model corroborating sources
Cons
- Current ownership conditions require publication-time confirmation
- No cross-publisher quietness ranking is made
Recommended for standard-room use based on firsthand HouseFresh evidence and a distinct exact-model WIRED review.
Full Coway Airmega Mighty2 AP-1512N review →Levoit Core 300-P
Pros
- Budget price
- 37.1 dB in sleep mode
- No ionizer
- Compact
- Low running cost
Cons
- Low airflow
- Needs higher speeds to clean a 200 sq ft room
- No app
- Named in the Vesync filter settlement
Good value for a small room, as long as you accept running it above sleep mode.
Full Levoit Core 300-P review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Quiet Air Purifiers for Bedrooms of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.