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Philips 900 Series vs Levoit Core 300S
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two smart HEPA air purifiers with an app and almost identical prices: the Philips 900 Series with somewhat more power and finer filtration, the Levoit Core 300S with a PM2.5 sensor, auto mode and cheaper replacement filters. We compare cleaning performance, filters, noise level and costs.
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Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning performance | Philips 900 Series | CADR 250 m³/h for up to 65 m² vs. 240 m³/h for up to 50 m² for the Levoit |
| Filter fineness | Philips 900 Series | 99.97 % down to 0.003 µm vs. 99.97 % down to 0.3 µm for the Levoit |
| Noise level | Levoit Core 300S | 22 dB in sleep mode vs. 20.5 dB for the Philips: both very quiet, but the Levoit covers the whole range up to 50 dB |
| Filter costs | Levoit Core 300S | replacement filter approx. €25 to €34 every 6 to 8 months; original Philips FY0910 filter up to 1 year, but more expensive than the stated cost |
| Automatic mode | Levoit Core 300S | PM2.5 laser with colour ring and auto mode documented; for the Philips no PM2.5 auto sensor is stated |
| Price | Levoit Core 300S | from €127 vs. from €128 for the Philips, practically level, the Levoit one euro cheaper |
Which one is right for you?
If you want the highest performance and the finest filtration down to 0.003 µm for larger rooms up to 65 m², take the Philips 900 Series. If you are looking for a PM2.5 auto mode, cheap replacement filters and full voice assistant integration for small to medium rooms, the Levoit Core 300S serves you well at almost the same entry price.
Philips 900 Series or Levoit Core 300S? Short answer.
Which is better: Philips 900 Series or Levoit Core 300S?
It depends on your priority. Cleaning performance: Philips 900 Series (CADR 250 m³/h for up to 65 m² vs. 240 m³/h for up to 50 m² for the Levoit); filter fineness: Philips 900 Series (99.97 % down to 0.003 µm vs. 99.97 % down to 0.3 µm for the Levoit); noise level: Levoit Core 300S (22 dB in sleep mode vs. 20.5 dB for the Philips: both very quiet, but the Levoit covers the whole range up to 50 dB). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.
How do the Philips AC0951/13 and the Levoit Core differ?
The Philips AC0951/13 and the Levoit Core differ mainly in these points: cleaning performance (advantage Philips 900 Series), filter fineness (advantage Philips 900 Series), noise level (advantage Levoit Core 300S), filter costs (advantage Levoit Core 300S), automatic mode (advantage Levoit Core 300S), price (advantage Levoit Core 300S).
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