Humidifiers

Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier (LEH-B381S-WNA)

#3 · Best Quiet for Small Bedrooms
7.5 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $169.99 Amazon
Our verdict
The best pick for light sleepers in a small bedroom. It costs more than its capacity suggests, but it is quiet and easy to clean.

Pros

  • About 20 dB in sleep mode in Bob Vila's test
  • Dishwasher-safe top-fill tank
  • Dimmable light
  • Auto mode with separate humidity sensor
  • Auto-dry for the wick, 2-year warranty

Cons

  • Pricey for a 1-gallon unit
  • Covers only 219 sq ft
  • Lid doesn't screw on
  • Short runtime on high

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Last reviewed October 31, 2026
Review

What to know about Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier (LEH-B381S-WNA)

A 1-gallon (3.8 L) top-fill smart evaporative humidifier for nurseries and bedrooms up to 219 sq ft. It has a separate humidity sensor with auto mode, a dimmable night light, auto-dry and a dishwasher-safe tank. Bob Vila's 'Best Quiet' pick; Levoit rates sleep mode under 20 dB.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Bob Vila named it Best Quiet among evaporative humidifiers, reporting about 20 dB in sleep mode and about 50 dB on high, and rated cleaning 4.8 out of 5. Effectiveness rated 4.3 out of 5.

The tank is dishwasher-safe and fills from the top. The separate sensor and auto mode help avoid over-humidifying, and auto-dry helps limit damp-wick problems.

What to know

Skip it if your room is larger than about 220 sq ft, you are on a tight budget, or you have toddlers who could open the lid, which does not screw on.
Performance

Score breakdown

Hygiene & Ease of Cleaning

How easy it is to fully disassemble, reach and dry every wet surface. Covers dishwasher-safe or boilable parts, mold-inhibiting features, and parts count. Weighted heavily by BabyGearLab (35%) and stressed by Babylist, Forbes and RTINGS.

8.4
Dishwasher-safe tank, auto-dry, and cleaning rated 4.8/5 (Bob Vila).
Humidifying Performance

Ability to raise and hold nursery humidity in the 40–50% range: tested output, coverage for the room size, overnight runtime per tank, and humidistat or auto-mode accuracy.

6.0
Rated for only 219 sq ft, with effectiveness 4.3/5 (Bob Vila).
Quiet & Sleep-Friendly

Measured or rated noise, absence of gurgles and beeps, dimmable or switch-off lights, and nursery extras like a red night light or white noise that help rather than disturb sleep.

8.8
About 20 dB in sleep mode per Bob Vila, with a dimmable light.
Health, Safety & Materials

Cool-mist or evaporative design (no burn risk), stainless or BPA-free water-contact materials, and white-dust/mineral mitigation such as demineralization filters or evaporative design. Also covers tip and leak resistance, auto shut-off, and any recalls or regulatory warnings.

7.8
Evaporative with a separate RH sensor. The lid that doesn't screw on is a child-safety caveat.
Ease of Use

Filling (top-fill vs flip-tank), controls usable in the dark, app reliability, leak-free refills, and how easy it is to move or place.

8.0
Top-fill, app control and auto mode.
Value

Street price plus ongoing costs (filters, cartridges), weighed against warranty length and performance.

6.0
$169.99 for 1 gallon plus $29.99 wicks.
Specifications

Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier (LEH-B381S-WNA) specs

Design

Humidifier type
Evaporative (wick) with water and air filters

Performance

Tank capacity
3.8 L
Max runtime per tank (manufacturer)
36 hours
Rated room coverage
219 sq ft
Built-in humidistat / auto mode
Yes
Mist temperature
Cool (invisible vapor)

Sleep

Noise (manufacturer-rated or lab-measured)
45 dB
Built-in night light
Yes
Built-in white-noise / sound machine
No

Ease of use

Top-fill tank
Yes

Running cost

Requires replaceable filter/cartridge
Yes

Health & materials

Dishwasher-safe water-contact parts
Yes

Features

Wi-Fi app / voice control
Yes

Health

White dust / mineral dispersal risk (per EPA type guidance)
Low – evaporative (EPA: not expected to disperse substantial minerals)
Antimicrobial / UV measures
Auto-dry fan dries wick after use

Ownership

Wick replacement interval / cost
Replacement wick filter $29.99 (Levoit); interval not stated
Warranty
2 years
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