Levoit · Pet homes
Levoit Vital 200S
Built for homes with pets: a U-shaped intake and a pet mode for hair and dander, a washable pre-filter, and an app with PM2.5 readings.
- Washable pre-filter for pet hair
- Pet mode, auto mode and app
$169.99at levoit.com · sale price, was $189.99 · Nov 2026
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- smoke CADR: clean air it moves each minute
- 250 cfm
- room size it suits, every day
- 36 m²
- 388 ft²
- room size on smoggy days
- 23 m²
- 250 ft²
Levoit Vital 200S at a glance
- Smoke CADR
- 250 cfm (AHAM)
- Filter
- Washable pre-filter, HEPA, activated carbon
- Replacement filter
- Vital 200S-RF (pet, smoke and toxin versions too)
- Noise (maker)
- From 27 dB in sleep mode
- Smart features
- VeSync app, auto mode, PM2.5 monitoring, pet mode
Which rooms it suits
Everyday: AHAM's room size. Smog: AHAM's advice for smoke, a CADR at least equal to the floor area in ft².
| Room | Everyday | Smog days |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom · 15 m² (161 ft²) | ||
| Living room · 30 m² (323 ft²) | ||
| Large room · 50 m² (538 ft²) |
Our take
The Vital 200S is a capable all-rounder with a pet owner's details: a washable pre-filter that catches hair before it reaches the HEPA layer, a wide intake, and a pet mode that runs the fan harder.
Its smoke CADR of 250 cfm suits rooms of about 36 m², a little more than the Coway Mighty. The app shows PM2.5 and lets you schedule it.
What's good
- About 36 m² day to day, for under $200
- A smoke-remover filter is available
- Washable pre-filter and pet mode
- App with PM2.5 readings
What's not
- From 27 dB in sleep mode
- Not enough for a big living room in heavy smoke
- Its filter costs more than the Core 300's
Its filter: Levoit Vital 200S Replacement Filter · $49.99 at levoit.com
Good for
- Living rooms and bedrooms up to about 36 m²
- Pet owners: the pre-filter catches hair and can be washed
Skip it if
- You want the quietest machine for a bedroom: the Blueair 411i Max is quieter
How it compares
Every air purifier in the shop.
| Product | Best for | Smoke CADR | Room size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levoit Core 300S | Smart bedroom | 141 cfm | 20 m² | $149.99 |
| Levoit Core 300 | Budget bedroom | 143 cfm | 21 m² | $89.99 |
| Levoit Vital 100S | Pet-friendly bedroom | 143 cfm | 21 m² | $119.99 |
| Coway Airmega 150 | Small & quiet | 153 cfm | 22 m² | $189.99 |
| Levoit Core 400S | Shows PM2.5 | 231 cfm | 33 m² | $189.99 |
| Winix C545 | Everyday pick | 232 cfm | 33 m² | $209.99 |
| Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty | Best overall | 233 cfm | 34 m² | $239.99 |
| Coway Airmega AP-1512HHS (Mighty with Wi-Fi) | Smart Mighty | 233 cfm | 34 m² | $299.99 |
| Coway Airmega 200M | Mighty's twin | 233 cfm | 34 m² | $229.99 |
| Levoit Vital 200S (this one) | Pet homes | 250 cfm | 36 m² | $169.99 |
| Honeywell HPA300 | No-frills power | 300 cfm | 43 m² | $269.95 |
| Coway Airmega 400 | Big rooms | 376 cfm | 54 m² | $649.00 |
| Levoit Core 600S | Large rooms | 391 cfm | 56 m² | $299.99 |
| Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max | Most clean air | 435 cfm | 63 m² | $349.99 |
| Filtrete MPR 1900 MERV 13 filters for a DIY box-fan purifier (4-pack) | Budget build | — | — | $87.99 |
Its filter, and related models
Levoit Vital 200S-RF Original FilterVital 200S · $49.99
Levoit Vital 100SPet-friendly bedroom · $119.99
In our buying guides
Head to head
Questions about the Vital 200S
- What size room does the Levoit Vital 200S cover?
- About 388 ft² (36 m²). That's AHAM's room size for its smoke CADR of 250 cfm: the floor area, with an 8 ft ceiling, whose air it cleans about every 12.5 minutes.
- Is the Levoit Vital 200S enough for smog?
- For smoke and heavy smog AHAM suggests a smoke CADR at least equal to the floor area in square feet. By that measure the Levoit Vital 200S keeps up with a room of about 250 ft² (23 m²). Keep the windows shut and run it on high while the AQI is bad.
- Which filter should I get for the Levoit Vital 200S?
- The standard Vital 200S-RF suits most homes. Levoit also makes pet-allergy, smoke-remover and toxin-absorber versions with more carbon or different media.
How we judge. We haven't tested the Vital 200S in a lab of our own. The figures come from independent ratings (AHAM, Energy Star, NIOSH, the ASPCA) or the maker, and the verdict is ours, from those figures. No brand pays to be listed. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
Levoit Vital 200S
$169.99 list price