Best Overall
Levoit Classic 300S Smart Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
$70-$80The community and experts agree: this is the most reliable, easy-to-clean humidifier that runs whisper-quiet for up to 60 hours. It's the top pick across multiple major review sites for good reason.
what experts say
- >“This feature-rich Levoit nabbed the top spot in our latest tests because of its solid moisture output and intuitive design. It's ideal for medium-sized rooms, including bedrooms and family rooms.”— Good Housekeeping
- >“It's been three years since we originally tested the Levoit Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart Humidifier (and loved it). I wanted to retest it and see how it measures up against more advanced models that have come out since. Yet, it came out on top, proving why it's been our winner for so long: It's easy to clean, works like a dream, and all of the important features can be accessed with or without the app.”— The Spruce
- >“Even on the highest setting, I thought it must be off because I could barely hear it, adding that the machine went for more than two days before needing a refill.”— Good Housekeeping consumer tester
- >“The Levoit Classic provided a consistent mist level throughout our testing, running overnight and sometimes longer (Levoit says it can run up to 60 hours without needing a refill, and that's been the case for us, too).”— The Spruce tester
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Runs up to 60 hours on a full tank, minimizing refills
- +Whisper-quiet operation even on highest setting, ideal for bedrooms and nurseries
- +Large 6-liter tank with wide opening makes filling and cleaning straightforward
- +Smart app control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but manual controls work just as well
- +Includes aroma tray for essential oils
[-] what's not
- -Base has many crevices that make it tedious to clean thoroughly
- -Only offers cool mist, no warm mist option
- -No filter included; optional filter pad must be purchased separately