Levoit Vital 200S vs Winix 5510
Get the Levoit Vital 200S. Unless you want the fastest clean for your money and don't mind noise on high — then the Winix 5510.
Levoit Vital 200S
Made for homes with pets: strong cleaning and an intake that doesn't clog with hair.
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Both clean a mid-sized room for about the same price. The Vital 200S is quieter, sets its own fan speed and has an intake built not to clog with pet hair; the Winix cleans quickly and has a carbon filter for smells, but it's loud on top speed.
- —You have cats or dogs that shed.
- —You want it quiet.
- —You want it to look after itself.
- —You want strong cleaning without paying much.
- —Cooking smells bother you.
- —You don't mind a basic app.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Intake that resists pet-hair clogs
- +Sets its own fan speed
- +Quiet for its power
- −Bulky, so it's hard to place in small rooms.
- −Not enough airflow for large or open-plan rooms.
- +Quick cleaning for the price
- +Washable pre-filter and carbon filter
- +Ioniser you can switch off
- −Louder at top speed than similar-sized purifiers.
- −Cleans much less air on its quietest speeds.
- −The app is basic.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Vital 200S worth it?
- Is the Winix 5510 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS: Levoit Vital 200S, TechRadar, Expert Reviews, HouseFresh: Winix 5510, manufacturer specifications.