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LEVOIT LV-H128 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Max. CADR:69 m³/hMaximum room area:15 m²Maximum noise level:36 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:1.5 kg

LEVOIT LV-H128 Review: Compare 45 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Purifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

LEVOIT LV-H128
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Air Purifiers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Purifiers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of air purifiers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

50%

3.4

Performance

40%

6.8

Features

10%

8.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 90%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 22,162 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier LEVOIT LV-H128

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

50%

3.4

Performance

40%

6.8

Features

10%

8.4

Design

5.3
User score
User score
9.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 22,162 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Air Purifiers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
LEVOIT LV-H128 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.4% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Power
6 W
This air purifier has a power output of 6 W, which is lower than that of 93.4% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
69 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 69 m³/h, which is lower than that of 93.8% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
15 m²
This air purifier covers up to 15 m², which is smaller than 92.5% of air purifiers and the same as 1.2% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
3
This air purifier offers 3 fan speeds, which is more than 6.7% of air purifiers and the same as 48.6% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
36 dB
This air purifier reaches 36 dB at maximum speed, which is quieter than 95.1% of air purifiers and the same as 0.6% of air purifiers.
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Air quality indicator
no
This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator. This feature is present on 65.4% of air purifiers.
Continuous purification
yes
This air purifier supports continuous purification. This feature is present on 86.3% of air purifiers.
Auto mode
no
This air purifier does not have auto mode. This feature is present on 67% of air purifiers.
Timer
no
This air purifier does not have a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
N/A
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Color
white
Material
plastic
Display
no
This air purifier does not have a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
N/A
Control type
buttons
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LEVOIT LV-H128 vs the average air purifier

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  • 17 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (36 dB vs 53 dB).
    36 dB vs 53 dB
  • Supports 360° purification
    This air purifier supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 67.2% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (1.5 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    1.5 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (17 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    17 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 23.5 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (26.5 cm vs 50 cm).
    26.5 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.18 m longer power cord
    This air purifier features a longer power cord than the average air purifier (2 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.98 m vs 1.8 m
  • 5 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (17 cm vs 22 cm).
    17 cm vs 22 cm
  • 3.11x cheaper
    LEVOIT LV-H128 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£45 vs £140).
    £45 vs £140
  • 3.11x cheaper
    LEVOIT LV-H128 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£45 vs £140).
    £45 vs £140
  • 17.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    LEVOIT LV-H128
    the average air purifier
    LEVOIT LV-H128 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (9.44 vs 8.048).
    9.44 vs 8.05
  • 50% more popular
    LEVOIT LV-H128 is more popular than the average air purifier (10 vs 6.7).
    10 vs 6.67
  • 17 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (36 dB vs 53 dB).
    36 dB vs 53 dB
  • Supports 360° purification
    This air purifier supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
  • 67.2% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (1.5 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    1.5 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 10.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (17 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    17 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 23.5 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (26.5 cm vs 50 cm).
    26.5 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.18 m longer power cord
    This air purifier features a longer power cord than the average air purifier (2 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.98 m vs 1.8 m
  • 5 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (17 cm vs 22 cm).
    17 cm vs 22 cm
  • 71.3% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (69 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    69 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 34 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (15 m² vs 49 m²).
    15 m² vs 49 m²
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No auto mode
    This air purifier does not have auto mode; the average air purifier does.
  • 31.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (6 W vs 37.5 W).
    6 W vs 37.5 W
  • No dirty-filter indicator
    This air purifier does not have a dirty-filter indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No timer
    This air purifier does not have a timer; the average air purifier does.
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 3.4% worse value for money
    LEVOIT LV-H128 offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (7.27 vs 7.5).
    7.27 vs 7.52
  • 71.3% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (69 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    69 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 34 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (15 m² vs 49 m²).
    15 m² vs 49 m²
  • 31.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (6 W vs 37.5 W).
    6 W vs 37.5 W
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No auto mode
    This air purifier does not have auto mode; the average air purifier does.
  • No dirty-filter indicator
    This air purifier does not have a dirty-filter indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No timer
    This air purifier does not have a timer; the average air purifier does.
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 75.1% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (7658.5 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    7,658.5 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

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Third-party reviews

Based on 22,162 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about LEVOIT LV-H128

  • Extremely compact and lightweight desktop design
  • Whisper-quiet operation, especially in sleep mode
  • Dual-sided H13 True HEPA filtration effectively reduces allergy symptoms
  • Built-in aromatherapy pad allows diffusion of essential oils
  • Simple and intuitive single-button control
  • Highly energy-efficient with low electricity consumption
  • Very affordable initial purchase price and cost-effective replacement filters

What we don't like about LEVOIT LV-H128

  • Weak Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) strictly limits it to very small rooms
  • Fibrous carbon-coated filter is less effective at eliminating heavy smoke and strong odors
  • Dual filters must be replaced frequently (every six months), increasing maintenance tasks
  • Lacks advanced smart features, app integration, and air quality sensors
  • Fan power is relatively weak on lower settings

Verdict

The LEVOIT LV-H128 is a compact, lightweight (1.5 kg, 17 x 17 x 26.5 cm) desktop air purifier designed for small spaces up to 161 square feet (15 m²) or an AHAM-verified 47 square feet. It features a dual-sided, 3-stage filtration system combining a fine preliminary filter, an H13 True HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns, and an activated carbon filter. Operating on a low-power 6W to 10W motor, its main pros include an integrated top aroma pad for essential oil aromatherapy, whisper-quiet operation ranging from 24–28 dB in sleep mode up to 44 dB on high, and an affordable, energy-efficient design. However, its main cons include a very low Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 30–41 CFM, meaning it cleans the air slowly and is too underpowered for medium or large rooms, along with a thin, fibrous carbon layer that is less effective against heavy smoke or strong odors compared to pellet-based filters.

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