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Dreame AirPursue PM20 vs Levoit Vital 100S-P
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Key differences between Dreame AirPursue PM20 and Levoit Vital 100S-P
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- Energy Star (certifications): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — No (Not in the ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaners list, which only carries other Dreame models.); Levoit Vital 100S-P — Yes (The user manual states the energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR certified model is measured as CADR for Smoke per Watt.).
- Bluetooth (connectivity): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — No; Levoit Vital 100S-P — Yes (The user manual requires phone Location to be on during setup to establish the Bluetooth connection, and the FCC filing includes a BLE test report alongside the Wi-Fi one.).
- Child Lock (features): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — No (The user manual lists every button and function and has no child lock.); Levoit Vital 100S-P — Yes (Display Lock button, held for 3 seconds, blocks the panel and can also be applied from the app while the unit is in standby.).
- Fan Mode (features): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — Yes (3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater with up to 10 m forward air projection.); Levoit Vital 100S-P — No.
- Screen Type (display): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — LCD; Levoit Vital 100S-P — LED.
- Filter Life (filtration): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — 2 years (Dreame rates the high-efficiency composite filter for 2 years and the activated carbon filter for 1 year; the manual recommends 16 to 24 months and 6 to 12 months respectively at 12 hours a day. The catalytic formaldehyde filter never needs replacing.); Levoit Vital 100S-P — 1 year (The user manual's maintenance table gives the main / activated carbon filter approximately 9 to 12 months, with the Check Filter Indicator lighting up at around 9 months.).
- CADR (performance): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — 286 CFM (AHAM Verifide smoke CADR for model CVF14A (dust 286, PM2.5 286, pollen 336 CFM). Dreame rates the particle CADR at 400 m³/h in its own lab, and its Amazon chart quotes 235 CFM.); Levoit Vital 100S-P — 143 CFM.
- Coverage Area (performance): Dreame AirPursue PM20 — 443 sq ft (AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF14A. Dreame also advertises 1,690 ft² and says it cleans 1,883 ft² in 15 minutes, figures at a lower air-change rate.); Levoit Vital 100S-P — 222 sq ft (Levoit publishes 222 ft² at 4.8 air changes per hour and 1066 ft² at a single air change per hour.).
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Certifications
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Model CVF14A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Levoit publishes the AHAM VERIFIDE seal for this model on its Amazon listings, alongside the verified 222 ft² at 4.8 air changes per hour figure.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
Not in the ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaners list, which only carries other Dreame models.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The user manual states the energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR certified model is measured as CADR for Smoke per Watt.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
CARB certified (G-25-158, June 2025) as a mechanical air cleaner.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Purely mechanical filtration (washable pre-filter plus main and activated carbon filters), with no ionizer and no UV-C stage.
Connectivity
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The FCC grant for this model (2ARBY-VITAL100S, Arovast Corporation) authorizes 2402-2480 MHz only, and the original filing carries a separate Wi-Fi test report.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
The user manual states that only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is supported.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The user manual requires phone Location to be on during setup to establish the Bluetooth connection, and the FCC filing includes a BLE test report alongside the Wi-Fi one.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
Display
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
The display shows air quality in four color levels: green, yellow, orange and red.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Indicator rings read blue (Very Good), green (Good), orange (Moderate) and red (Bad).
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Touch panel with fan speed, timer, Wi-Fi, display lock and check filter indicators, which can be switched off entirely from the app.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- LCD
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- LED
Features
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Auto Mode sets fan speed from the AirSight dust sensor, and the VeSync app adds Quiet Auto Mode and Efficient Auto Mode.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Auto mode starts the purifier when air quality crosses a set threshold, the radar can power it on when someone enters the room, and the app adds schedules.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Schedules with start and end times, fan speed or mode, created in the VeSync app.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
The user manual lists every button and function and has no child lock.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Display Lock button, held for 3 seconds, blocks the panel and can also be applied from the app while the unit is in standby.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater with up to 10 m forward air projection.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
PTC heating module with a target temperature adjustable from 0 to 40 °C.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
The Dreamehome app tracks air quality trends over time.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The VeSync app shows real-time air quality plus the previous 4 weeks of history, and the remaining filter life percentage.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
The head oscillates at 45, 90 or 180 degrees, follows a detected person by radar, and sweeps between several people.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
A remote control is included in the box.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Comfort mode drops to the lowest fan speed at 32 dB(A) and turns the display off.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Sleep Mode runs below the low fan speed and turns the display off after 6 seconds.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Timer adjustable from 0 to 12 hours.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
2, 4 and 8 hour timers on the panel, and 1 to 24 hour timers in the VeSync app.
Filtration
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Carbon layer for toluene, TVOC and formaldehyde, plus a formaldehyde catalytic filter that never needs replacing.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter that adsorbs smoke, odors and fumes, and filters formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia and other VOCs.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- 2 years
Catalog note
Dreame rates the high-efficiency composite filter for 2 years and the activated carbon filter for 1 year; the manual recommends 16 to 24 months and 6 to 12 months respectively at 12 hours a day. The catalytic formaldehyde filter never needs replacing.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- 1 year
Catalog note
The user manual's maintenance table gives the main / activated carbon filter approximately 9 to 12 months, with the Check Filter Indicator lighting up at around 9 months.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Four-layer filtration with an H13-grade high-efficiency composite filter that traps particles down to 0.3 microns.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
3-stage filtration whose main filter is rated at 99.97% efficiency for 0.1-0.3 micron particles. Levoit states the original filter reaches HEPA-grade filtration while running in Sleep Mode rather than selling it as certified True HEPA.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
CARB lists the PM20 (CVF14A) as a mechanical air cleaner, with no ionizing technology.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Not recorded
Catalog note
Dreame's product page describes a purely mechanical four-layer filter with no UV stage, and CARB certifies CVF14A as mechanical, but the safety section of the PM20 user manual says the appliance contains a UV-C emitter.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Not recorded
Catalog note
The first stage is a magnetic outer housing that blocks hair and large particles; Dreame does not say whether it is washable.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Removable pre-filter, washed with water and mild detergent every 2 to 4 weeks.
Integrations
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Dreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Alexa.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The user manual documents connecting the purifier to Amazon Alexa through the VeSync app, and the Amazon listing carries the Works with Alexa badge.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
Not in the Works with Apple Home accessory list, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
Catalog note
Levoit lists only Alexa and Google Assistant as voice assistants, and the CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Levoit, Arovast or VeSync, so there is no Matter route into the Home app either.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
Catalog note
Dreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Google Assistant.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The user manual documents connecting the purifier to Google Assistant through the VeSync app.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Not recorded
Catalog note
No Home Assistant or HACS integration lists the PM20 (CVF14A); a November 2025 community request for PM20 support got no working answer.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The Home Assistant VeSync integration lists this exact model: Vital 100S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier (LAP-V102S-WUS).
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
Not listed in the CSA certified products database, where Dreame's certified products are robot vacuums only.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
Catalog note
A search of the CSA certified-product database returns no Matter certification for Levoit, Arovast or VeSync.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
Catalog note
Not in the Works with SmartThings supported devices list, where Dreame only appears for door locks, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
Performance
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- 286 CFM
Catalog note
AHAM Verifide smoke CADR for model CVF14A (dust 286, PM2.5 286, pollen 336 CFM). Dreame rates the particle CADR at 400 m³/h in its own lab, and its Amazon chart quotes 235 CFM.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- 143 CFM
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- 443 sq ft
Catalog note
AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF14A. Dreame also advertises 1,690 ft² and says it cleans 1,883 ft² in 15 minutes, figures at a lower air-change rate.
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- 222 sq ft
Catalog note
Levoit publishes 222 ft² at 4.8 air changes per hour and 1066 ft² at a single air change per hour.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- 10
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- 4
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- 60 dB
Catalog note
Dreame rates the maximum at 60 dB(A) and Comfort (sleep) mode at 32 dB(A).
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- 52 dB
Catalog note
The official specification gives a 23 to 52 dB range across the four fan speeds.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- 33 W
Catalog note
Rated power in fan mode, per the user manual and the Amazon listing. The PTC heater draws far more (2000 W on the 220-240 V version).
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- 35 W
Sensors
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- No
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
AirSight infrared dust sensor reads airborne particulates and drives both the air quality indicator rings and Auto Mode.
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
- Dreame AirPursue PM20
- Yes
- Levoit Vital 100S-P
- No
| Specification | Dreame AirPursue PM20 | Levoit Vital 100S-P |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ||
YesCatalog noteModel CVF14A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners. | YesCatalog noteLevoit publishes the AHAM VERIFIDE seal for this model on its Amazon listings, alongside the verified 222 ft² at 4.8 air changes per hour figure. | |
NoCatalog noteNot in the ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaners list, which only carries other Dreame models. | YesCatalog noteThe user manual states the energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR certified model is measured as CADR for Smoke per Watt. | |
YesCatalog noteCARB certified (G-25-158, June 2025) as a mechanical air cleaner. | YesCatalog notePurely mechanical filtration (washable pre-filter plus main and activated carbon filters), with no ionizer and no UV-C stage. | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteThe FCC grant for this model (2ARBY-VITAL100S, Arovast Corporation) authorizes 2402-2480 MHz only, and the original filing carries a separate Wi-Fi test report. | |
NoCatalog noteThe user manual states that only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is supported. | No | |
| No | YesCatalog noteThe user manual requires phone Location to be on during setup to establish the Bluetooth connection, and the FCC filing includes a BLE test report alongside the Wi-Fi one. | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Display | ||
YesCatalog noteThe display shows air quality in four color levels: green, yellow, orange and red. | YesCatalog noteIndicator rings read blue (Very Good), green (Good), orange (Moderate) and red (Bad). | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteTouch panel with fan speed, timer, Wi-Fi, display lock and check filter indicators, which can be switched off entirely from the app. | |
| LCD | LED | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteAuto Mode sets fan speed from the AirSight dust sensor, and the VeSync app adds Quiet Auto Mode and Efficient Auto Mode. | |
YesCatalog noteAuto mode starts the purifier when air quality crosses a set threshold, the radar can power it on when someone enters the room, and the app adds schedules. | YesCatalog noteSchedules with start and end times, fan speed or mode, created in the VeSync app. | |
NoCatalog noteThe user manual lists every button and function and has no child lock. | YesCatalog noteDisplay Lock button, held for 3 seconds, blocks the panel and can also be applied from the app while the unit is in standby. | |
YesCatalog note3-in-1 purifier, fan and heater with up to 10 m forward air projection. | No | |
YesCatalog notePTC heating module with a target temperature adjustable from 0 to 40 °C. | No | |
YesCatalog noteThe Dreamehome app tracks air quality trends over time. | YesCatalog noteThe VeSync app shows real-time air quality plus the previous 4 weeks of history, and the remaining filter life percentage. | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteThe head oscillates at 45, 90 or 180 degrees, follows a detected person by radar, and sweeps between several people. | No | |
YesCatalog noteA remote control is included in the box. | No | |
YesCatalog noteComfort mode drops to the lowest fan speed at 32 dB(A) and turns the display off. | YesCatalog noteSleep Mode runs below the low fan speed and turns the display off after 6 seconds. | |
YesCatalog noteTimer adjustable from 0 to 12 hours. | YesCatalog note2, 4 and 8 hour timers on the panel, and 1 to 24 hour timers in the VeSync app. | |
| Filtration | ||
YesCatalog noteCarbon layer for toluene, TVOC and formaldehyde, plus a formaldehyde catalytic filter that never needs replacing. | YesCatalog noteHigh-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter that adsorbs smoke, odors and fumes, and filters formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia and other VOCs. | |
2 yearsCatalog noteDreame rates the high-efficiency composite filter for 2 years and the activated carbon filter for 1 year; the manual recommends 16 to 24 months and 6 to 12 months respectively at 12 hours a day. The catalytic formaldehyde filter never needs replacing. | 1 yearCatalog noteThe user manual's maintenance table gives the main / activated carbon filter approximately 9 to 12 months, with the Check Filter Indicator lighting up at around 9 months. | |
YesCatalog noteFour-layer filtration with an H13-grade high-efficiency composite filter that traps particles down to 0.3 microns. | YesCatalog note3-stage filtration whose main filter is rated at 99.97% efficiency for 0.1-0.3 micron particles. Levoit states the original filter reaches HEPA-grade filtration while running in Sleep Mode rather than selling it as certified True HEPA. | |
NoCatalog noteCARB lists the PM20 (CVF14A) as a mechanical air cleaner, with no ionizing technology. | No | |
Not recordedCatalog noteDreame's product page describes a purely mechanical four-layer filter with no UV stage, and CARB certifies CVF14A as mechanical, but the safety section of the PM20 user manual says the appliance contains a UV-C emitter. | No | |
Not recordedCatalog noteThe first stage is a magnetic outer housing that blocks hair and large particles; Dreame does not say whether it is washable. | YesCatalog noteRemovable pre-filter, washed with water and mild detergent every 2 to 4 weeks. | |
| Integrations | ||
YesCatalog noteDreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Alexa. | YesCatalog noteThe user manual documents connecting the purifier to Amazon Alexa through the VeSync app, and the Amazon listing carries the Works with Alexa badge. | |
NoCatalog noteNot in the Works with Apple Home accessory list, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant. | NoCatalog noteLevoit lists only Alexa and Google Assistant as voice assistants, and the CSA certified-product database holds no Matter certification for Levoit, Arovast or VeSync, so there is no Matter route into the Home app either. | |
YesCatalog noteDreame's own Amazon comparison chart for its purifier line marks the PM20 as working with Google Assistant. | YesCatalog noteThe user manual documents connecting the purifier to Google Assistant through the VeSync app. | |
Not recordedCatalog noteNo Home Assistant or HACS integration lists the PM20 (CVF14A); a November 2025 community request for PM20 support got no working answer. | YesCatalog noteThe Home Assistant VeSync integration lists this exact model: Vital 100S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier (LAP-V102S-WUS). | |
NoCatalog noteNot listed in the CSA certified products database, where Dreame's certified products are robot vacuums only. | NoCatalog noteA search of the CSA certified-product database returns no Matter certification for Levoit, Arovast or VeSync. | |
NoCatalog noteNot in the Works with SmartThings supported devices list, where Dreame only appears for door locks, and Dreame only claims Alexa and Google Assistant. | No | |
| Performance | ||
286 CFMCatalog noteAHAM Verifide smoke CADR for model CVF14A (dust 286, PM2.5 286, pollen 336 CFM). Dreame rates the particle CADR at 400 m³/h in its own lab, and its Amazon chart quotes 235 CFM. | 143 CFM | |
443 sq ftCatalog noteAHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF14A. Dreame also advertises 1,690 ft² and says it cleans 1,883 ft² in 15 minutes, figures at a lower air-change rate. | 222 sq ftCatalog noteLevoit publishes 222 ft² at 4.8 air changes per hour and 1066 ft² at a single air change per hour. | |
| 10 | 4 | |
60 dBCatalog noteDreame rates the maximum at 60 dB(A) and Comfort (sleep) mode at 32 dB(A). | 52 dBCatalog noteThe official specification gives a 23 to 52 dB range across the four fan speeds. | |
33 WCatalog noteRated power in fan mode, per the user manual and the Amazon listing. The PTC heater draws far more (2000 W on the 220-240 V version). | 35 W | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteAirSight infrared dust sensor reads airborne particulates and drives both the air quality indicator rings and Auto Mode. | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
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