Experts recommend Levoit LV-H132 more than GermGuardian AC4825
As of 3 Apr 2024, experts prefer Levoit LV-H132 over GermGuardian AC4825, but both Air Purifiers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Levoit LV-H132 received 1 recommendation: from Forbes (28 Feb 2024). GermGuardian AC4825 was also endorsed 1 times: by This Old House (22 Jan 2024). However, experts generally ranked GermGuardian AC4825 lower than Levoit LV-H132 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Jan 2024 This Old House ranked GermGuardian AC4825 as #5
Rank Air Purifier Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 GermGuardian AC4825 Best HEPA Filter Air PurifierSource: www.thisoldhouse.com - On 28 Feb 2024 Forbes ranked Levoit LV-H132 as #1
Rank Air Purifier Comment #1 out of 11 Levoit LV-H132 Best Air Purifier Overall... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Levoit LV-H132 outranks GermGuardian AC4825. This is not to say that GermGuardian AC4825 is a bad option. Like Levoit LV-H132, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Levoit LV-H132 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Levoit LV-H132
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Levoit LV-H132, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than GermGuardian AC4825.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling air purifier receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both GermGuardian AC4825 and Levoit LV-H132 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
GermGuardian AC4825 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Levoit LV-H132 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
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Median best-selling Air Purifier |
In comparison:
Dyson Pure Hot+Cool HP01 ranks #31 out of 61. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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GermGuardian AC4825 is more popular than Levoit LV-H132
It's fairly safe to say that GermGuardian AC4825 is a more popular air purifier than Levoit LV-H132, based on its 50,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for GermGuardian AC4825 and Levoit LV-H132 | |||||
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Blueair Pure 411 | $96 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
BlueAir Blue Pure 511 | $100 |
We don't yet have enough review information for BlueAir Blue Pure 511 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Levoit Core 300 | $100 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Clorox Medium Room | $100 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Air Purifier | CNET | The Spruce Pets | NBC News | WIRED | Wirecutter | This Old House | Forbes | Business Insider | Popular Mechanics | Tom's Guide |
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1 | - | $159 | Coway AP-1512HH The Coway AP-1512HH air purifier is highly praised for its comprehensive filtration system, effectiveness at removing pollutants, adjustable fan speeds, built-in air quality sensor, smartphone app connectivity, and energy efficiency. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | - | 1 | 3 |
2 | - | $195 | Winix 5500-2 The Winix 5500-2 air purifier is highly praised for its effective four-stage filtration system, quiet operation, built-in air quality sensor, and energy efficiency, making it a recommended choice for improving air quality in medium to large-sized rooms. | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
3 | - | Check price | Honeywell HPA300 The Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Air Purifier is a highly praised and efficient option for improving air quality in larger rooms, particularly for individuals with allergies or asthma. | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 |
4 | - | $197 | Coway Airmega 200M The Coway Airmega 200M is a highly effective air purifier with a 4-stage filtration system that removes pollutants and allergens, making it suitable for pet owners, kitchens, and individuals with allergies or respiratory conditions, while also offering energy-saving features. | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 5
Highest score by The Spruce | 94 |
Average score based on 14 reviews | 85 |
Lowest score by Breathe Quality | 64 |
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Expert reviews [16]
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 5
Highest score by Modern Castle | 94 |
Average score based on 16 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by Breathe Quality | 62 |
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- HIGH PERFORMANCE AIR PURIFIER Circulates the air 1x per hour in 743 square foot rooms and 4.8x per hour in 153 sq. ft rooms, ensuring thorough purification. Ideal for medium to large sized rooms such as: dorm rooms, bedrooms, and other living areas.
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- DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA. The UV-C Light and Anion that other Brands adopt to purify air could produce a kind of air pollutant-Ozone, which is especially harmful for the children and Asthma sufferers. Levoit air purifiers never use these for 100% Ozone free
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GermGuardian AC4825 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Levoit Core 300 or BlueAir Blue Pure 511 .
GermGuardian AC4825 is $97.01 cheaper than the average air purifier ($197).
Levoit LV-H132 is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Coway Airmega 100 or Blueair Pure 411 .
Levoit LV-H132 is $107.01 less expensive than an average air purifier ($197).