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Levoit Eleva 500X Air Purifier
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A filter-only purifier with an AHAM smoke CADR of 301 and a CARB mechanical listing, at about $0.86 per CFM. Its HEPA test is not named, it is brand new, and Levoit’s maker is settling a HEPA lawsuit over older models.
Best for A living room, open plan or large bedroom up to about 450 sq ft, for a buyer who wants a verified room rating without paying for a premium brand.
- Our quality rating
- Good (4 of 5)
- Price range
- Mid-range
- Verified marks
- Listed by CARB as a mechanical air cleaner (LAP-C511S-WUS), AHAM Verifide CADR listing (smoke 301)
- Size
- One purifier for rooms up to about 450 sq ft (AHAM lists 467 sq ft); 12.9 lb
approx. $260
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How we evaluated it
Why we chose it What put it on our list
- AHAM’s directory lists LAP-C511S-WUS at a smoke CADR of 301 (dust 298, PM2.5 299, pollen 319) and a 467 sq ft room. Our two-thirds rule gives about 450 sq ft.
- CARB lists the model as Mechanical (notified 2026-09-09, order G-26-209). By CARB’s definition that means filtration only, with no ozone or ions.
- It costs about $0.86 per CFM of smoke CADR ($259.99 divided by 301). On the same sum the Coway Airmega Mighty2 is about $1.12 and the Oransi Mod+ about $1.93 (our arithmetic from published prices and CADRs).
- Levoit says the sealed HEPA system captures 99.97% of 0.3 µm particles, based on ASTM F3150-18 and independent third-party testing. It names no lab.
- Filter prices and schedule are published: HEPA filter $59.99, rated up to 2 years; carbon filters $29.99 to $49.99.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- Levoit’s maker, Vesync, has agreed to settle a New York class action (Sen v. Vesync) over its “HEPA” and “H13” wording on older Core and EverestAir models, and the court has not yet approved the settlement. Vesync denies wrongdoing and the case does not name the Eleva, but the 99.97% figure here also has no report behind it.
- It is brand new: CARB first listed it on 2026-09-09 and Amazon lists it as first available on 2026-10-18, so there is no track record yet.
- Levoit does not say how much carbon its carbon filters hold. The VOC and NO₂ readings come from Levoit’s own sensor, and we did not check them.
- It is louder than the 300X at full speed (22 to 52 dB, 33 W), and a full filter set costs more.
What to know Details worth knowing first
The 500X is the larger of Levoit’s two Eleva purifiers. It uses the same plan as the 300X: a sealed particle filter, a separate carbon filter and a fan, with nothing electronic in the airstream. Our air purifier guide points to that design, and the wildfire smoke guide explains why a larger fan matters when smoke is the problem.
The case for it is the numbers that other people hold. CARB lists the model as a mechanical cleaner, and AHAM’s directory lists four CADR figures for it. Divide the price by the smoke CADR and it is among the cheapest clean air in our set.
The caveats are the HEPA claim, which is Levoit’s own, and the model’s age. Levoit’s maker is settling a class action over HEPA wording on older models, and this one reached CARB’s list in September 2026 and Amazon in October. If you want a longer track record, the Medify MA-40 sits in the same price band. Change the filters on schedule.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
- Third-party tested
- Yes
- Tested by
- AHAM Verifide (CADR); CARB (listing)
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| True HEPA Maker’s claim | Levoit says its MaxSeal system captures 99.97% of 0.3 µm particles, “based on ASTM F3150-18 test standard, based on independent third-party testing”. It does not name the lab, and we found no report. |
| No ozone (CARB listing) Verified | CARB’s list has Levoit LAP-C511S-WUS as type Mechanical, notified 2026-09-09, order G-26-209. The product page mentions no ionizer, plasma or UV stage. |
| Right size (CADR) Verified | AHAM’s directory lists LAP-C511S-WUS (Eleva 500X): room size 467 sq ft; smoke CADR 301, dust 298, PM2.5 299, pollen 319. Our two-thirds rule: about 450 sq ft. |
| Carbon for gases Maker’s claim | A replaceable activated carbon filter ships with it, and Levoit sells four types ($29.99 to $49.99). The amount of carbon is not stated. |
| Running cost and noise Maker’s claim | HEPA filter $59.99, up to 2 years (tested to a 50% fall in CADR at 12 hours a day on the top speed); carbon filter $29.99 to $49.99. 22 to 52 dB. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
- Levoit Eleva 500X product page: price, filters, noise and claims. Maker’s page. Price, CADR figures, noise and filter prices as seen on 2026-10-22. Open ↗
- CARB list of certified air cleaning devices (search for Levoit). Certifier or regulator listing. LAP-C511S-WUS is type Mechanical (order G-26-209). The list is one long table with no link for a single model. Open ↗
- AHAM Verifide directory (search for LAP-C511S). Certifier or regulator listing. A search tool with no link for a single listing. Searching the model number shows Eleva 500X, 467 sq ft, smoke CADR 301. Open ↗
- Sen v. Vesync class action settlement notice. Independent source. Sen v. Vesync (US) Corp., Kings County Supreme Court, No. 510627/2026. Covers Levoit Core and EverestAir purifiers and filters bought from 2019-08-29 to 2023-08-04. Fairness hearing set for 2027-02-17. Vesync denies the allegations. Open ↗
Where to buy Other stores and the prices we saw
- Amazon approx. $260. Sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
Prices as we saw them on October 22, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.
Alternatives Other options to compare
- Levoit Eleva 300X About $130 and AHAM smoke CADR 161, for rooms up to about 240 sq ft.
- Coway Airmega Mighty2 About $270 and a smoke CADR of 240, which is Coway’s figure and not in AHAM’s directory. CARB lists it as mechanical.
- Oransi Mod+ About $700 and AHAM smoke CADR 363, for rooms up to about 540 sq ft. It has a HEPA and carbon filter in one.