Levoit LAP-C601S-WUS vs Blueair 6712211000
A spec-only comparison using ENERGY STAR certification data. We have not tested either unit, and features like noise, filter price and build quality are not covered here.
- Cleaning speed: the Blueair 6712211000 has the higher smoke CADR (393 vs 391 cfm, 1% more).
- Running cost: the Blueair 6712211000 uses less electricity per ENERGY STAR (336 kWh/yr), about $9.34/yr less at the U.S. average rate (estimate).
- Room size: by AHAM's 2/3 rule, up to about 586 sq ft vs 590 sq ft.
Both sit in ENERGY STAR data as Extra-large rooms (350+ cfm) units by smoke CADR. Listed differences: only the Levoit LAP-C601S-WUS lists an air-quality-sensor auto mode; reported ozone is 0 ppb vs 2 ppb. Over 5 years at the U.S. average rate, the electricity difference is about $46.69 (estimate).
| Levoit LAP-C601S-WUS | Blueair 6712211000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADR (cfm) | 391 | 393 |
| Dust CADR (cfm) | 398 | 387 |
| Pollen CADR (cfm) | 436 | 441 |
| ENERGY STAR room size | 606 sq ft | 609 sq ft |
| AHAM 2/3-rule room size | 586 sq ft | 590 sq ft |
| Annual energy | 387 kWh | 336 kWh |
| Est. electricity/yr (U.S. avg) | $70.86 | $61.52 |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 5.93 | 6.87 |
| Ozone (reported) | 0 ppb | 2 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter | Fan and Filter |
| Filters listed | HEPA-Type | HEPA-Type, HEPA-Type |
| Auto mode | Air Quality Sensor,Timer | None |
| Connected | Yes | Yes |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4020853 | ENERGY STAR record 4510389 |
Purchase price and filter cost are not included (data gap). Electricity estimates use 18.31¢/kWh (EIA).
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