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Awards Best Buy Award
Best Bang for your Buck
Top Pick Award
Best for Kids
Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Humidifier
Top Pick Award
Best Premium Humidifier
 
Price $50 List
$40.98 at Amazon
$80 List
$79.99 at Amazon
$90 List
$75.97 at Amazon
$117 List
$74.99 at Amazon
$44 List
$43.99 at Amazon
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Pros Premium yet affordable, smart features, intuitive appUser-friendly interface, adjustable nozzle, smart featuresEffective, warm misting option, smart functionality, easy to carryStraightforward interface, good all-around performance, easy to fill and cleanStreamlined and simple
Cons Requires app to access functionsPricey, water tank can be tough to carryPriceyNo humidistat, pricey, no smart functionsMissing carry handle, not super effective
Bottom Line This unit defies the notion of affordability versus quality, impressing us with both its output and functionality, all while maintaining a budget-friendly priceExtensive controls, smart home integration, and easy operation provide a trouble-free humidifier experienceThis model stood out thanks to the sleek design, high-end functionality, and sheer convenience of operationA super effective humidifier with a straightforward, minimalist design, but we feel that additional features would have further justified the costIf you desire a no-frills experience, this affordable and capable humidifier is worth a look
Rating Categories Dreo Smart HM311S Levoit Classic 300S... Levoit OasisMist 45... Honeywell HUL430 Levoit Dual 150 Ult...
Effectiveness (40%)
7.0
9.2
8.9
9.5
5.8
Ease of Cleaning (25%)
7.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Convenience (20%) Sort Icon
10.0
9.8
9.8
8.5
7.5
Run Time (10%)
6.9
7.9
5.0
7.2
9.5
Operation Cost (5%)
7.8
7.2
9.1
8.0
6.0
Specs Dreo Smart HM311S Levoit Classic 300S... Levoit OasisMist 45... Honeywell HUL430 Levoit Dual 150 Ult...
Capacity 1.0 gal 1.6 gal 1.2 gal 1.3 gal 0.8 gal
Coverage Area 300 sq. ft. 505 sq. ft. 430 sq. ft. Medium Room 290 sq. ft.
Built in Humidistat Yes Yes Yes No No
Measured Noise (Low) 1.0 dBa .6 dBa 4.0 dBa 1.5 dBa .5 dBa
Measured Noise (Medium) 2 dBa 1 dBa 4 dBa Mode 2: 1.7 dBa
Mode 3: 1.9 dBa
1 dBa
Measured Noise (High) 3 dBa 2 dBa 5 dBa 2 dBa 1 dBa
Nightlight Yes Yes No Yes No
Sleep Mode Yes Yes Yes No No
Available App Yes Yes Yes No No
Modes 1-3, Auto 1-3, Auto 1-3, Auto 1-4 Dial
Relative Humidity Range 30-90 30-80 30-80 None None
Warm Mist No No Yes No No
Auto Shutoff Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Filter Required No Optional Optional No Optional
Aromatherapy Capable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Removable Tank Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Top Fill / Bottom Fill Top Top Top Bottom Top
Humidification Technology Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Manufacturer Dimensions 10.2" x 11.0" x 5.5" 13.4" x 9.6" x 7.5" 12.0" x 6.0" x 10.8" 13.2" x 8.8" x 8.8" 11.6" x 7.2" x 8.1"
Weight 3.0 lbs 4.3 lbs 5.3 lbs 6.6 lbs 3.0 lbs
Run Time (High) 18 hr 22 hr 9 hr 19 hr 29 hr
Difference in Humidity 21% 26% 25% 27% 13%