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Levoit Core 300 vs. Philips PureProtect 4200 compared

Air Purifier

At a glance

The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
73Solide
73Solide
Value for money
73Fair
53Okay
Best price
€27.18€31.99−15 %
€389.99€499.99−22 %
Price advantage
€362.81 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 29 of 54
Rank 30 of 54

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Levoit Core 300Overall rating 73Philips PureProtect 4200Overall rating 73
CleaningperformanceNoise levelAutomode & sensorsRunningcosts & consumptionEaseof use & build quality
Levoit Core 300Philips PureProtect 4200
Cleaning performance72/10082/100
Noise level70/10070/100
Auto mode & sensors35/10076/100
Running costs & consumption60/10060/100
Ease of use & build quality78/10068/100
Cleaning performance
72
82
Noise level
70
70
Auto mode & sensors
35
76
Running costs & consumption
60
60
Ease of use & build quality
78
68

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Levoit
Philips
Model
Core 300
PureProtect 4200
CADR particlesClean air delivered per hour for particles according to the manufacturer in m³/h – the most important performance figure; the room size is calculated from it
187 m³/h
600 m³/h
Room size up toCalculated from the CADR: CADR ÷ 12.5, rounded to whole m² (five air changes per hour at a 2.5 m ceiling height) – this makes all units comparable, as manufacturer figures often assume only one air change; leave blank if there is no CADR
15 m² (161 sq ft)
48 m² (517 sq ft)
Filter classClass of the main filter per EN 1822 according to the manufacturer (ISO 29463: ISO 35 H = H13, ISO 45 H = H14) – H13 and H14 retain fine dust and pollen almost completely; “True HEPA” or “HEPA-type” without a class counts as “HEPA, no class stated”
H13 (HEPA)
HEPA, no class stated
Noise level at lowest settingNoise at the lowest setting (night mode) according to the manufacturer in dB – important for the bedroom
24 dB
15 dB

Filters & air

Filter change everyReplacement interval of the main filter according to the manufacturer in months
6 months
12 months
Activated carbon filterAccording to the manufacturer, an activated carbon filter traps odors and gases – important for cooking fumes, smoke and pets
Yes
Yes
SensorsWhich air values the unit measures according to the manufacturer – with a sensor, it adjusts itself in auto mode; leave blank if there is no sensor
PM2.5 particlesGases (VOC)TemperatureHumidity
Air quality indicatorHow the unit shows the measured air quality according to the manufacturer – as a color ring or with a reading (e.g. PM2.5) on the display
No air quality indicator
Reading on display
IonizerIon, plasma or “active oxygen” technology according to the manufacturer – it can produce ozone, so being able to switch it off is better
No ionizer
UV sterilizationUV-C lamp inside the unit for sterilization according to the manufacturer
No
360° air intakeAccording to the manufacturer, draws in air from all sides – the unit can stand freely in the room instead of against the wall
Yes
Filter change indicatorAccording to the manufacturer, indicates when the filter needs to be replaced
Yes
Yes
ECARF sealCertified as allergy-friendly by the European Foundation for Allergy Research (ECARF)
Yes

Consumption & noise

Noise level at highest settingNoise at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in dB – this is where the unit reaches its CADR
48 dB
51.5 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption at the highest setting according to the manufacturer in W
33 W
54 W
Standby consumptionPower consumption in standby according to the manufacturer in W – usually slightly higher with Wi-Fi
0.5 W
2 W

Controls & comfort

Fan speedsNumber of manually adjustable fan speeds according to the manufacturer, excluding auto and night mode
3 levels
5 levels
Night modeDedicated night mode according to the manufacturer: quietest setting, dimmed or switched-off display
Yes
Yes
Display shut-offAccording to the manufacturer, the display and lights can be dimmed or switched off completely – important in the bedroom
Yes
Yes
Timer up toLongest timer setting according to the manufacturer in hours
8 hours
Child lockButton lock according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
Remote controlRemote control included according to the manufacturer
No
Yes
Smart homeWhat the unit can be controlled with according to the manufacturer – leave blank if there is no app
Manufacturer appAlexaGoogle Assistant
Manufacturer appAlexaGoogle Assistant

Features & dimensions

WeightWeight according to the manufacturer in kg – important if the unit moves between rooms
3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
6.5 kg (14 lb)
Dimensions (W × D × H)Width × depth × height according to the manufacturer in cm – e.g. “27 × 27 × 52 cm”
22 × 22 × 36 cm (8.7 × 8.7 × 14 in)
28.5 × 28.5 × 52 cm (11 × 11 × 20 in)

General

Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2019
2024
In the box
Luftreiniger, True-HEPA-3-Stufen-Originalfilter (vorinstalliert), Bedienungsanleitung, Kurzanleitung
Luftreiniger, 2 HEPA-NanoProtect-Filter (FY4200), Netzteil

Prices

Offers

Levoit Core 300

Philips PureProtect 4200

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Levoit Core 300 ist ein schlichter HEPA-Luftreiniger, der Schlafzimmer bis etwa 15 m² zuverlässig reinigt und im Schlafmodus leise genug für die Nacht läuft. Der Haken: kein Feinstaubsensor, keine Automatik, dazu für seine Leistung hoher Stromverbrauch. Kauf ihn nur, wenn er klar günstiger als der Core 300S ist.

Pros

  • Reinigt Schlaf- und Arbeitszimmer bis etwa 15 m² zuverlässig
  • Schlafmodus mit 37 bis 40 dB, Leuchten ganz abschaltbar
  • Einfache Bedienung mit Timer bis 8 h und Tastensperre
  • Filterwechselanzeige, Filtervarianten mit mehr Aktivkohle erhältlich
  • Steuerung per App, Alexa und Google Assistant

Cons

  • Kein Feinstaubsensor, keine Automatik und keine Luftqualitätsanzeige
  • Bis zu 35,5 W auf Stufe 3, der Core 300S braucht 21,8 W
  • Standardfilter bindet Küchen- und Katzenklogerüche kaum
  • Stufe 3 mit 50 bis 56 dB zu laut zum Arbeiten oder Fernsehen
  • Auf Stufe 2 dauert die Reinigung eines kleinen Raums 78 min

Der Philips PureProtect 4200 ist ein kompakter, reiner Luftreiniger, der mit 600 m³/h Wohnzimmer bis 48 m² gründlich reinigt. Die von Philips angegebenen 156 m² sind unrealistisch. Bei Staub und Tierhaaren leistet er gute Arbeit, bei Gerüchen weniger. Der Haken: Er braucht jedes Jahr ein neues Filterpaar, sonst sperrt sich das Gerät, und nachts surrt der kleine Lüfter hörbar.

Pros

  • 600 m³/h CADR auf nur 28,5 x 28,5 cm Grundfläche
  • Reinigt Wohnräume bis 48 m² mit fünf Luftwechseln pro Stunde
  • PM2,5-Sensor reagiert schnell, etwa beim Kochen in der offenen Küche
  • Höchste Stufe mit 51,5 dB für diese Leistung vergleichsweise leise
  • Senkt Staub und Tierhaare im Dauerbetrieb sichtbar
  • Leuchten und Display komplett abschaltbar

Cons

  • Kleiner Lüfter surrt nachts hoch, ab mittlerer Stufe zu laut zum Schlafen
  • Ohne jährlichen Wechsel des Filterpaars sperrt sich das Gerät
  • Unterer Filter knapp über dem Boden wirbelt Staub auf
  • App-Kopplung scheitert teils, nur 2,4-GHz-WLAN
  • Aktivkohle bindet Gerüche nicht in jedem Haushalt zuverlässig

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