We compared two HEPA air purifiers at very different sizes: the Levoit Core Mini and the Honeywell HPA830W Designer Series.
What we looked at
Stated room coverage, filtration, noise and extra features, and price.
The verdict
If you want a compact purifier for a bedroom or office, with a 3-layer HEPA filter covering a stated 34m² once an hour, the Levoit Core Mini is the budget, small-space pick, at £41.99. If you would rather pay £56.01 more for a larger tower stated to cover a 190 sq ft (about 17.6m²) medium-large room up to 4.8 times an hour, with an air quality display, UltraQuiet technology and an essential oil tray, the Honeywell HPA830W is the fuller-featured option.
A £41.99 compact purifier stated to cover 34m² once an hour, ozone-free.
A £98.00 tower purifier stated to cover 190 sq ft with an air quality display.
Levoit HEPA Air Purifier for Bedroom Home, 34m² Coverage, Core Mini — Best for Small Rooms
Intended for: Marketed as a compact HEPA air purifier with a 3-stage filter removing 99.97% of allergens, dust and odours, using 360° HEPA technology to purify a stated 34m² room once an hour, and stated to never use UV-C lights or negative ions that produce ozone.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Honeywell on these listings, at £41.99
- 3-stage HEPA filter stated to remove 99.97% of allergens, dust and odours
- 360° HEPA technology, per the listing
- 100% ozone-free, with no UV-C lights or negative ions, per the listing
- Compact design suited to bedrooms and offices
Worth knowing
- Smaller stated coverage than the Honeywell
- No stated air quality display or aromatherapy tray
Best for
- Bedrooms and small offices
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants an ozone-free purifier
Not ideal for
- Larger living rooms or open-plan spaces
- Anyone who wants an air quality display
Honeywell HPA830W Designer Series HEPA Air Purifier Tower, Medium-Large Room (190 sq ft) — Best for Larger Rooms
Intended for: Marketed as a HEPA air purifier tower for medium-large rooms (190 sq ft) with 360-degree intake capturing up to 99.97% of microscopic airborne allergens, UltraQuiet technology with a sleep mode, an essential oil tray, a VOC sensor with an air quality indicator, and independently tested AHAM Verifide circulation up to 4.8 times an hour.
What we liked
- Larger stated room coverage than the Levoit, at 190 sq ft
- Air Quality Indicator illuminates the floor to show air quality from across the room, per the listing
- UltraQuiet Technology with a sleep mode, designed for bedrooms
- Essential oil tray for optional aromatherapy
- AHAM Verifide tested to circulate room air up to 4.8 times an hour
Worth knowing
- Costs £56.01 more than the Levoit Core Mini on these listings
- Larger footprint than the compact Levoit
Best for
- Medium-large rooms and open-plan living spaces
- Anyone who wants an air quality display
- Buyers who want aromatherapy tray functionality
Not ideal for
- Small bedrooms or desks where space is tight
- Budget-conscious buyers
