Levoit EverestAir LAP-EL551S-SLV

Room Air Purifiers / Large Room (350 to 650 sq. ft.)

This air purifier from Levoit has

a filter indicator
a programmable timer
an auto mode
a dirt sensor
6 speeds

It’s designed for floor or tabletop use in a 558 sq ft space and weighs 21 pounds.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low)

/ 5

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high)

/ 5

Noise (low speed)

/ 5

Noise (high speed)

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Annual cost ($)

/ 5

About

The Levoit EverestAir LAP-EL551S-SLV is part of the Air Purifiers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Room Air Purifiers models like the EverestAir LAP-EL551S-SLV are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low): How well a model clears air of dust and smoke when operating at a lower, quiet speed.

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high): How well a model clears air of dust and smoke when operating at its highest speed.

Noise (low speed): How loud a model is at the speed used for Low Speed testing.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Room Air Purifier Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased air purifiers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 36

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their air purifier to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 36

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023 and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Filter-life indicator

Yes

Remote control

Auto fan speed

Yes

Smartphone app

Yes

VOC Sensor

Specs

Annual Electricity Cost ($)

Annual Filter Cost ($)

100

Product type

HEPA/Carbon

Weight (lbs.)

20.6

Energy Star

Yes

Number of fan speeds

Particle Sensor Display

Number + Color

Pre-Filter Maintenance

Vacuum+Wash

Main Filter Maintenance

Replace

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Levoit EverestAir LAP-EL551S-SLV

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

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