Head to head · Air purifiers
Levoit Core 400S vs Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty
Almost identical clean air: 231 against 233 cfm smoke CADR, both about 33–34 m².
The Levoit shows the room's PM2.5 on its display, works from an app and has no ionizer at all. The Coway is simpler and has the longer track record. If you want to see the number, get the Levoit.
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Side by side
| Figure | Levoit Core 400S | Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADR | 231 cfm | 233 cfm |
| Room size (AHAM) | 33 m² · 358 ft² | 34 m² · 361 ft² |
| Keeps up with smog in | 21 m² | 22 m² |
| Price | $189.99 at levoit.com (sale price, was $219.99) | $239.99 at cowaymega.com |
| Filter | Pre-filter, HEPA and activated carbon | Pre-filter, deodorization (carbon) filter, True HEPA |
| Replacement filter | Core 400S-RF (pet, smoke and toxin versions too) | AP-1512HH-FP set: HEPA up to 1 year, deodorization up to 6 months |
| Sensor | Laser particle sensor; PM2.5 shown on the display | — |
| Smart features | VeSync app, Alexa, Google Assistant, auto mode | — |
| Ioniser | None: Levoit says it makes no ions or ozone | Yes, with its own on/off button |
| Noise (maker) | — | 24.4–53.8 dB |
| Power | — | 77 W |
| Warranty | — | 3 years (maker's listing) |
Choose the Levoit Core 400S if…
- Bedrooms and living rooms up to about 33 m²
- Seeing the PM2.5 in the room without buying a separate monitor
- Skip it if: you want nothing to do with apps: it works with buttons, but its best features live in VeSync
Choose the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty if…
- Bedrooms and living rooms up to about 34 m²
- Anyone who wants a proven, low-fuss purifier
- Skip it if: you want app control: this one is buttons only (the AP-1512HHS adds Wi-Fi)
Questions
- Which is better, the Levoit Core 400S or the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty?
- Almost identical clean air: 231 against 233 cfm smoke CADR, both about 33–34 m². The Levoit shows the room's PM2.5 on its display, works from an app and has no ionizer at all. The Coway is simpler and has the longer track record. If you want to see the number, get the Levoit.
- Which cleans a bigger room?
- The Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty: about 34 m² (361 ft²) by AHAM's room size, against 33 m² (358 ft²) for the Levoit Core 400S.
- Which costs less?
- At the prices shown here, the Levoit Core 400S ($189.99 at levoit.com (sale price, was $219.99)) costs less than the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty ($239.99 at cowaymega.com). Store prices change often, so check both before you buy.
Figures are the independent ratings (AHAM, Energy Star, NIOSH) or the makers' own; each price names the shop it's from. Every air purifier in the shop →