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Levoit Core 400S

Model Core 400S

Smoke CADR 231 CFM · 358 sq ft · AHAM Verifide + ENERGY STAR V3.0 + manufacturer manual

Sources checked 2026-10-27

Measured & cited specs

Smoke CADR
231 CFM
Source

AHAM 93fbb329: 231/240/259, 358 sq ft; ENERGY STAR pd_id 4027325 identical; manual lists same per-pollutant CADRs.

Dust CADR
240 CFM
Source

AHAM 93fbb329: 231/240/259, 358 sq ft; ENERGY STAR pd_id 4027325 identical; manual lists same per-pollutant CADRs.

Pollen CADR
259 CFM
Source

AHAM 93fbb329: 231/240/259, 358 sq ft; ENERGY STAR pd_id 4027325 identical; manual lists same per-pollutant CADRs.

Room size
358 sq ft
Source

AHAM Verifide directory + ENERGY STAR (358 sq ft)

AHAM Verifide
Yes
Source

Cited as AHAM Verifide in imported dataset.

ENERGY STAR
Yes
Source

Cited on ENERGY STAR Room Air Cleaners V3.0.

Noise min
24 dB(A)
Source

24-52

Noise max
52 dB(A)
Source

24-52

Filter

Pre-filter + H13 True HEPA + activated carbon

Score 3 · True HEPA + activated carbon

H13 True HEPA (Levoit manual); AHAM 'HEPA'/'HEPA-Type'; ENERGY STAR 'HEPA-Type'

Sources

Highlights

  • H13 True HEPA (Levoit manual); AHAM 'HEPA'/'HEPA-Type'; ENERGY STAR 'HEPA-Type'
  • AHAM Verifide listing cited.
  • ENERGY STAR V3.0 cited.
  • CADR tier 3.

Caveats

  • AHAM 93fbb329: 231/240/259, 358 sq ft; ENERGY STAR pd_id 4027325 identical; manual lists same per-pollutant CADRs.
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