Why it matters
The Levoit Classic 160 2.5L Top Fill Ultrasonic Humidifiers is an ultrasonic humidifier with a 2.5 L tank.
Run time per fill, per the maker: up to 25 hours.
Aim for 40 to 60 percent relative humidity indoors: drier air irritates airways and skin, wetter air feeds dust mites and mold. Use distilled or demineralized water to avoid the white mineral dust ultrasonic mist leaves behind.
The listing names a top-fill tank.
Top-fill tanks are filled from above without carrying the tank to a sink, which also makes them easier to wipe out.
A full tank holds about 2.5 liters, which adds roughly 6 pounds of water to carry or lift (filled in place from the top).
Spread over 25 hours, that tank works out to about 100 milliliters an hour, the rate on the setting the run time was measured at; higher settings empty it faster.
Its stated run time of 25 hours is below the middle of the range we cover: 19 of the 69 humidifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 10 hours to 130 hours.
Price-wise it sat in the cheapest third of the 74 ultrasonic models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
Compared with the Levoit Dual 200S Smart Top-Fill Ultrasonic Humidifier: quietest setting 26 dB here vs 28 dB; tank 2.5 L here vs 3 liters.
Warranty, per the maker: 2 years.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Dry winter bedrooms
- Owners who will clean it weekly
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 2.5 L tank
- Runs up to 25 hours per fill
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
- Ultrasonic mist leaves white dust with hard water
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the Levoit Classic 160 2.5L Top Fill Ultrasonic Humidifiers listing: tank size, rated room size, noise level, power draw. Ask the seller or check the manual before relying on it.
Specifications
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| Price | $39.99 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years | Maker |
| Tank capacity | 2.5 L | Maker |
| Run time per fill | up to 25 hours | Maker |
| Quietest setting | 26 dB | Maker |
Alternatives worth comparing
More room humidifiers we cover
- Pure Enrichment HUME Humidifier
- Honeywell HUL430W Humidifier
- Honeywell HE280A Humidifier
- Vornado Evap40 Humidifier
- Dreo DR-HHM003S Humidifier
All room humidifiers, compared in one table · Every Levoit product we cover
Final verdict
A solid choice for dry winter bedrooms. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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