We compared two ultrasonic cool mist humidifiers: the Vicks Mini Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier and the Levoit Humidifier for Bedroom.
What we looked at
Tank fill design, extra features, and price.
The verdict
If you want dual VapoPad slots for menthol pads and an adjustable 180° mist nozzle, the Vicks is the pick at £44.95, though it costs £10.96 more. If you would rather pay less for an easier top-fill tank design with a wider opening and a 360° rotating nozzle, the Levoit is the value option, at £33.99.
A £44.95 humidifier with dual VapoPad slots for scented vapour.
A £33.99 top-fill humidifier stated to run at 25dB.
Vicks Mini Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier - 1.6L Tank — VapoPad Slots
Intended for: Marketed as a 1.6L ultrasonic cool mist humidifier for bedrooms, offices and nurseries covering rooms up to 15m², with quiet operation, no risk of burns from cool mist technology, dual VapoPad slots (2 menthol pads included) for soothing vapours, and an adjustable, 180°-directable mist nozzle.
What we liked
- Dual VapoPad slots for menthol-scented vapour, not on the Levoit
- Adjustable, 180°-directable mist nozzle
- No risk of burns thanks to cool mist technology, per the listing
- Suitable for rooms up to 15m², per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £10.96 more than the Levoit on these listings
- Fixed-fill tank design rather than a wide top-fill opening
Best for
- Buyers who want scented VapoPad vapour
- Anyone who wants a directable mist nozzle
- Smaller rooms up to 15m²
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the easiest possible tank refills
Levoit Humidifier for Bedroom, 25dB Ultra Quiet, Top Fill — Easiest Refill
Intended for: Marketed as a top-fill cool mist humidifier operating at 25dB for undisturbed sleep, with a detachable tank featuring a 16cm wider opening for easy filling, a 360°-rotating nozzle, up to 25 hours of runtime from a 2.5-litre tank, and an included cleaning brush.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Vicks on these listings, at £33.99
- Wide top-fill opening, eliminates flipping the tank to refill, per the listing
- Stated 25dB ultra-quiet operation
- Up to 25 hours of runtime from a 2.5-litre tank
- Includes a cleaning brush for maintenance
Worth knowing
- No VapoPad slots for scented vapour, unlike the Vicks
- No stated maximum room size figure
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants the easiest tank refills
- Light sleepers wanting the quietest stated operation
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants scented vapour pads
- Buyers who want a stated room-size coverage figure
