Our verdict
Pick the Levoit Classic 160 if running cost matters and you want the lower price. Pick the Levoit Dual 150 Ultrasonic Cool Mist if it is the cheaper of the two on the day you buy.
The central trade-off
Run time per tank. Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier: 25 hours; Levoit Dual 150 Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier: up to 25 hours.
Power draw. Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier: 17 watts; Levoit Dual 150 Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier: 25 watts.
Price. When we checked, the Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier listed for less ($30 against $44); prices move, so check both buttons.
Side by side
| Specification | Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier | Levoit Dual 150 Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Tank | 2.5 liters | Not stated by the maker |
| Run time per tank | 25 hours | up to 25 hours |
| Rated area | 219 square feet | Not stated by the maker |
| Noise | 28dB | Not stated by the maker |
| Power draw | 17 watts | 25 watts |
| Model number | LUH-A251-WUS | Not stated by the maker |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier if
- Running cost matters
- You want the lower price
Choose the Levoit Dual 150 Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier if
- It is the cheaper of the two on the day you buy