The Levoit Core Mini has been on the market for a few years now, and after its huge rise in popularity among consumers, many other air purifier brands released devices in this class.
One such brand is Coway, with the Airmega 50 air purifier. It’s a smaller brother of the Coway Airmega 100, which was rated as one of the best small air purifiers here at Air Purifier First.
The Levoit Core Mini has a CADR of 46 CFM (78 mÂł/h), meaning it’s ideal for rooms of up to 72 sq. ft. (6.7 m²). On the other hand, the Coway Airmega 50 has a CADR of 66.7 CFM (113.3 mÂł/h), meaning it’s ideal for places of up to 104 sq. ft. (9.7 m²).
Both air purifiers use three-stage filtration technology; neither has an ionizer or any other feature that could produce ozone, so we can say that they both are 100% ozone free and safe to use.
Our Verdict
After summarizing all the test results and comparisons, things are very tight here.
However, I would personally pick the Coway Airmega 50 as the better buying option in this comparison.
I like its night light feature; it has more advanced features, including an air quality sensor, an air quality indicator, and auto mode.
It also has a higher CADR and performed slightly better in our airborne particle removal tests.
If you have any questions about these two air purifiers, please feel free to ask in the comments section below the article.
Specs: Coway Airmega 50 Vs Levoit Core Mini
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| Manufacturer | Coway | Levoit |
| Model | Airmega 50 | Core Mini |
| Dimensions (inches / cm) | 6.7 x 6.7 x 12.6 inches (17 x 17 x 32 cm) | 6.5 x 6.5 x 10.4 inches (16.4 x 16.4 x 26.4 cm) |
| Weight (pounds / kg) | 3.4 lbs (1.6 kg) | 2.2 lb (1 kg) |
| Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) | 66.7 CFM (113.3 mÂł/h) | 46 CFM (78 mÂł/h) |
| Coverage (4.8 ACH)
Room Coverage Explanation: ACH is a measurement used in indoor air quality management to indicate how many times the air within a defined space is changed/moved through the filter media.
For more details, visit our ACH calculator tool. | 104 sq. ft. (9.7 m²) | 72 sq. ft. (6.7 m²) |
| Performance Ratings Performance Ratings Score Summary: 8.3 - Average Score (102 products) 9.9 - Best Score (1 products) 1 - Worst Score (1 products) We use the Temtop LKC-1000S laser particle meter to test the particle removal efficiency of every air purifier. It measures PM2.5 (µg/m3), PM10 (µg/m3), Particles (per/L), and HCHO (mg/m3) in the air, and also calculates the AQI. You can read more about our testing methodology here. | ||
| Filtration Technology | Pre-Filter, HyperCaptive Filter, and Deodorization Filter | Pre-filter, HEPA Filter, and Activated Carbon Filter |
| Filter Replacement Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Filter Life | up to 8 months | 4-6 months |
| Power Consumption
Power Usage Summary: Our extensive testing of 102 air purifiers revealed the following power consumption insights:
Check out our power consumption calculator tool. | 14W | 7W |
| Operating Costs Ratings Operating Costs Ratings Score Summary: 8.8 - Average Score (102 products) 10 - Best Score (2 products) 1.7 - Worst Score (1 products) We measure the power usage at all speeds using an energy meter, after which we calculate how much it would cost to use the device at a particular fan speed for one month. For reference, we use an energy price of $0.12 per kWh. You can read more about our testing methodology here. | ||
| Number of Fan Speeds | 4 - Sleep Mode, Speed 1, Speed 2, and Speed 3 | 3 – Speed 1, Speed 2, and Speed 3 |
| Air Quality Sensor Air Quality Sensor Summary: Out of 102 air purifiers tested, only 51 have the air quality sensor. | Yes | No |
| Air Quality Indicator | Yes | No |
| Auto Mode Auto Mode Summary: Out of 102 air purifiers tested, only 52 have auto mode functionality. | Yes | No |
| Smart App Smart App Summary: Out of 102 air purifiers tested, only 30 have smart app functionality. | No | No |
| Voice Control Voice Control Summary: Out of 102 air purifiers tested, only 29 have voice control functionality. | No | No |
| Other Features | Control Panel LockTimer | Aroma Pad |
| Noise Level (low – high) | 40 – 57.1 dBA | 41.8 – 53.6 dBA |
| Noise Ratings Noise Ratings Score Summary: 9.2 - Average Score (102 products) 10 - Best Score (1 products) 7.6 - Worst Score (1 products) We use a special noise measurement tool to test the noise level of the air purifier at all speeds. We measured the noise level on the dBA scale. You can read more about our testing methodology here. | ||
| Best Suited For | Bedrooms Low Energy Cost Small Spaces | Low Energy Cost Portable Use Quiet Operation |
| Warranty | 1-year | 2-year |
| In-Depth Review | Coway Airmega 50 | Levoit Core Mini |
| Price |
Performance Test – Comparison
As I already said, these Coway and Levoit air purifiers have very similar room coverage. That’s why we tested them in two rooms of identical dimensions.
In the first test, we placed them in a room of 120 sq. ft. (11 m²) and measured the improvement in air quality over 60 minutes at maximum speed.
Particle Removal Tests - Comparison
We placed the Coway Airmega 50 and Levoit Core Mini in two separate tests and measured their performance using the Temtop laser particle meter.
We used the Temtop laser particle meter for this purpose.
The Levoit Core Mini managed to improve air quality by 89%, while the Coway Airmega 50 improved it by 90%.
In the second test, this time in a room of 194 sq. ft. (18 m²), which is slightly larger than the recommended size for both, the Coway Airmega 50 improved air quality by 92%, while the Levoit Core Mini achieved 91%.
We can conclude that the Coway Airmega 50 has slightly better performance in these tests than the Levoit Core Mini.
Noise Level Test – Comparison
When speaking of noise, the first thing to mention is that the Coway comes with four fan speeds, while the Levoit comes with three.
The difference is that the Coway has a sleep mode.
Noise Levels - Comparison
Comparison of noise levels at all fan speeds between the Coway Airmega 50 and Levoit Core Mini air purifiers.
At the lowest speed, the Levoit Core Mini produces a sound of 41.8 dBA, while the Coway Airmega 50 is slightly better optimized, producing just 40 dBA.
At maximum speed, the situation is the opposite. The Levoit Core Mini produces a sound of 53.6 dBA, while the Coway produces 57.1 dBA.
| Fan Speed | Coway Airmega 50 (dBA) | Levoit Core Mini (dBA) |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep Mode | 40 dBA | - |
| Speed 1 (Low) | 41.2 dBA | 41.8 dBA |
| Speed 2 (Medium) | 49.4 dBA | 46.5 dBA |
| Speed 3 (High) | 57.1 dBA | 53.6 dBA |
Although we could say that the Levoit Core Mini performed slightly better in our noise tests, I would pick the Coway Airmega 50 as the better optimized device for noise, mostly because it isn’t much louder than the Levoit but has a higher CADR and a better CADR-to-Noise ratio.
Operating Costs – Comparison
As for the operating costs, while both devices use well-optimized and low-power motors, the Coway still uses double the power of the Levoit Core Mini.
It uses a 14W motor, while the Levoit Core Mini uses a 7W motor. If you were to use both these air purifiers at their maximum speeds, 24 hours a day, for one month, your electric power bill would increase by about $1.01 for the Coway Airmega 50 and by about $0.63 for the Levoit Core Mini.
Monthly Power Consumption Cost - Comparison
Comparison of monthly power consumption costs for the Coway Airmega 50 and Levoit Core Mini air purifiers at all fan speeds.
In addition to electricity costs, there is the cost of replacement filters, which last a little longer in the case of the Coway, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
| Fan Speed | Coway Airmega 50 (W + $/month) | Levoit Core Mini (W + $/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Standby | 0W ($0) | 0W ($0) |
| Sleep Mode | 0.8W ($0.07) | - |
| Speed 1 (Low) | 2.8W ($0.25) | 1W ($0.09) |
| Speed 2 (Medium) | 6.2W ($0.54) | 2.8W ($0.25) |
| Speed 3 (High) | 11.5W ($1.01) | 7.2W ($0.63) |
For the Coway, you have to replace the filter approximately every 8 months, and about every 4-6 months for the Levoit.
Taking everything into account, including filter price and third-party filter availability, I would say that the Levoit Core Mini is slightly more affordable for maintenance.