Levoit Classic 36 DC at a glance
In short: the Levoit Classic 36 DC scores 8,7/10 in our fan review (from €100). Biggest strength: from 20 dB in sleep mode. Main compromise: audible turbo setting.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
Levoit Classic 36 DC: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- From 20 dB in sleep mode: the quietest in the comparison, genuinely suitable for the bedroom
- DC motor, just 24 W: extremely economical, continuous use costs hardly any electricity
- 12 speeds + auto sensor: very fine control, auto mode adapts to the room temperature
- Remote control + timer: everything can be controlled from bed, display switches off at night
Points of criticism
- Audible turbo setting: the 20 dB applies to sleep mode, at full speed it is clearly louder
- No app: control only via the device and remote control
Specifications in detail
| Type | Tower fan (DC motor) |
| Noise level | from 20 dB (sleep mode) |
| Power | 24 W (DC, energy-saving) |
| Speed settings | 12 + 4 modes (Normal/Turbo/Sleep/Auto) |
| Oscillation | 90° |
| Height | 92 cm · 4.35 kg |
| Auto mode | with temperature sensor (adjusts airflow) |
| Controls | Remote control, 12 h timer, display auto-off |
| Air speed | up to 7.9 m/s |
| App | no (Classic series) |
What does it cost to run?
At a maximum of 24 W power draw, an hour of use at 35 ct/kWh (German electricity price) costs about 1 cent. Eight hours of continuous running (e.g. overnight) therefore cost about 7 cents.
Calculation basis: 35 ct/kWh (German electricity price, 2026, rounded). Values from the manufacturer data sheet; actual costs depend on use and tariff.
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the Levoit Classic 36 DC in everyday use: from 20 dB in sleep mode (the quietest in the comparison, genuinely suitable for the bedroom) and DC motor, just 24 W (extremely economical, continuous use costs hardly any electricity). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: audible turbo setting, the 20 dB applies to sleep mode, at full speed it is clearly louder.
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the Levoit Classic 36 DC suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Bedroom (20 dB sleep mode)
- ✓Economical continuous use (24 W)
- ✓Anyone who wants fine control + remote control
Less suitable for:
- ✕Anyone looking for maximum storm-force airflow
- ✕App control wanted
- ✕Tightest budget
Levoit Classic 36 DC compared with alternatives
Head-to-head with the top alternatives from our fans comparison
| Feature | Levoit Classic 36 DC | Honeywell HYF290E QuietSet | Rowenta Turbo Silence VU5640 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Tower (DC) | Tower (AC) | Pedestal |
| Noise level | from 20 dB | up to 47 dB | from 45 dB |
| Speeds | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Power | 24 W | 285 W | 70 W |
| Use | Bedroom | Living space | large room |
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Verdict: is the Levoit Classic 36 DC worth it?
A safe choice in its class: if you can live with an audible turbo setting, from €100 you get mainly one thing: from 20 dB in sleep mode. It suits best: bedroom (20 dB sleep mode).
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