Let me start by saying this: I used to wake up with a stuffy nose every. single. morning. Between my dust allergy and my neighbor's chain-smoking habit, I was miserable. Then I got the LEVOIT Vital 100, and holy cow – it's been life-changing.

The Good Stuff:

• Allergy Warrior: Within 30 minutes of turning it on, I could actually breathe in my bedroom. The 3-stage filtration (especially that HEPA filter) grabs dust, pollen, and even some of that nasty cigarette smell that seeps in.

• Sleep Savior: The lowest fan setting is quieter than my fridge hum (seriously, around 24dB). Plus, you can turn off ALL the lights – no glowing buttons to ruin your beauty sleep.

• Apartment-Sized Powerhouse: At 300 sq ft coverage, it handles my bedroom perfectly. I tested it during wildfire season too – ran it 24/7 for under $2/week on my electric bill.

The Not-So-Good:

• High-Speed = Hairdryer Mode: On max setting, it’s too loud for sleeping (fine for daytime use though). My cat gives me side-eye when I crank it up.

• Smoke Isn’t Its Superpower: While it helps with mild odors, heavy cigarette smoke still wins sometimes. For that, you’d need their beefier Vital 200S with specialty filters.

Pro Tip From Experience:

The washable pre-filter is genius for pet hair! I check mine weekly (two cats + golden retriever = fur tornado). Also – DON’T forget to remove the plastic wrap on the new filter (yes, I learned this the hard way).

Final Verdict?

If you sneeze at dust or live with pets/smokers, this is worth every penny. It’s not magic against extreme odors, but for general air cleaning? Best $150ish I’ve spent in years. Now excuse me while I go breathe deeply in my allergen-free bedroom.