Blue Pure 511i Max

Best overall: Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Probably the safest “default” choice. It’s been recommended for years because it just works — strong HEPA filtration, decent carbon layer, auto mode, and very solid reliability. Not fancy, but very balanced for most homes. Best budget pick: Levoit Core 30

One more thing: you say you want Levoit, but if noise is the most importantly thing you should look into the Blueair 511i Max. They “ionize” dust particles so they stick to the filter, and that allows them to run the fan at lower speeds while keeping similar pm2.5 filtration capabilities.

I went with the BlueAir Pure 511i Max. I have others for the whole home, and chose this one for next to my printer because it is much quieter than is typical for a HEPA air purifier.

I just bought a blueair 511i Max because it's supposed to be the quietest and I'm underwhelmed. I bought it for a small living room to keep the air fresh and it seems to create a dusty odor instead? There's also an audible machine whir even on the lowest setting. I'm considering sending it back and

I just put an air purifier next to my LR4. No smells at all. And that water bowl doesn’t belong there. Cats don’t like to eat and drink near where they poop. It’s a Blue Pure 511i Max. Small. Quiet. My LR4 is no where near a window.