Air purifiers for the home are on the rise but are they worth buying? I put the Levoit brand to the test
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Air purifiers seem to be a bit of a buzzword right now. Their popularity has grown in recent years due to us being more aware of indoor air pollution and its impact on our health. As well as rising concerns about allergies and respiratory illnesses. So of course, I had to try one to see what all the fuss was about
Okay, I'll be honest, when I first unboxed the Levoit Sprout Air Purifier £279.99 I wasn’t exactly blown away by its looks. It’s not the most stylish thing out of the box. But that all changed once we gave it a name. We called it R2D2 because, well, look at it.
Levoit Sprout Air Purifier
After adding it to Alexa, everything got way more fun. Now I just say, “Alexa, turn on R2D2,” and it quietly whirs to life. Then I tell Alexa to turn on the warm lights, and the whole room just feels cute, cosy, and peaceful especially at night. Honestly, it’s like we’ve adopted a helpful little droid.
Functionally, this thing is impressive. It's made for parents in mind, with a 3-in-1 feature set that purifies, soothes, and even lulls your little one to sleep. There are 5 advanced sensors that track seven key air quality factors (CO2, temp, and humidity). Basically, I always know what my child is breathing, which is reassuring. It cleans the air in a room up to 20 times an hour, which is honestly amazing for a kid’s bedroom.
But what really sold me were the sleep-friendly features: no harsh blue light, just a soft night glow, plus 5 white noise settings that actually help my child drift off and stay asleep. The soft hum and gentle soundscapes feel like a built-in lullaby.
You can control everything from the VeSync app, check filter life, and set schedules even from another room. I’m borderline obsessed and the family loves it too. It’s currently in the living room to help clear the air and any dog smells.
My only suggestion for Levoit? Please do a Star Wars collab and make R2D2-style stickers. You could have C3PO, BB-8 and even Wall-E from Disney or a Dalex from Doctor Who. Levoit may be missing a huge marketing trick here, I’d buy them instantly. This little air purifier already feels like a character in our home just needs the look to match the name.
And while we’re talking about Levoit, I’ve also added the Levoit 20dB Silent Tower Fan £89.99 to our setup perfect for those hot summer days. It’s sleek, surprisingly quiet , and the Advanced Sleep Mode means you don’t even notice it running overnight. Despite the strong airflow, it only uses 26W, so it’s energy-efficient too.
Levoit 20dB Silent Tower Fan
With a 12-hour smart timer and a slim footprint, it fits perfectly in our bedroom and home office. It’s powerful, quiet, and cools the room fast, exactly what you want when it’s stuffy outside. A seriously underrated summer essential.
You can shop the Levoit products and more via the official website or from Amazon.
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