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IQAir Atem X vs Levoit Vital 200S-P
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Key differences between IQAir Atem X and Levoit Vital 200S-P
A summary of selected recorded differences between these air purifiers. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
- Sleep Mode (features): IQAir Atem X — No; Levoit Vital 200S-P — Yes.
- Timer (features): IQAir Atem X — No (The user manual documents no timer on the control panel or in the app: everything time-based is handled by app schedules.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — Yes (On-device timer button, and 1 to 24 hour timers in the VeSync app.).
- Activated Carbon (filtration): IQAir Atem X — No (The Atem X HyperHEPA Filter Set is particle filtration only, and IQAir offers no activated carbon or gas-phase cartridge for this model. Gas and odor filtration is the job of IQAir's GC series.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — Yes.
- Alexa (integrations): IQAir Atem X — No (IQAir publishes no Alexa skill for the Atem X: the product page and the user manual list only the AirVisual app and the touch control panel.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — Yes (Works with Alexa badge on the Amazon listing, and Levoit documents Alexa voice control through the VeSync app.).
- Filter Life (filtration): IQAir Atem X — 3 years (IQAir rates the three HyperHEPA HF filters at up to 36 months. The filters carry RFID tags, so the purifier tracks each one's remaining life from real pollutant levels and fan speed rather than from a fixed calendar.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — 1 year.
- Hepa Filter (filtration): IQAir Atem X — YES (HyperHEPA) (Three HyperHEPA HF filters, rated by IQAir at 99.5% or better for airborne particles down to 0.003 microns.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — Yes (3-stage filtration whose main filter traps particles as small as 0.3 microns. Levoit states the original filter is HEPA-grade while running in Sleep Mode.).
- CADR (performance): IQAir Atem X — 415 CFM (The AHAM certified directory of October 2023 lists the Atem X with a tobacco smoke CADR of 415, a dust CADR of 436, a pollen CADR of 450 and an optional PM2.5 CADR of 425. IQAir's own airflow per fan speed runs 65, 115, 162, 206, 265, 324, 383 and 471 cfm.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — 250 CFM.
- Coverage Area (performance): IQAir Atem X — 644 sq ft (AHAM certified room size, derived under ANSI/AHAM AC-1. IQAir also markets the Atem X for rooms up to 1650 sq ft (154 m²), a figure at a lower air-change rate.); Levoit Vital 200S-P — 388 sq ft.
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Certifications
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
IQAir AG is licensed to participate in the AHAM Portable Electric Room Air Cleaners Certification Program, and the October 2023 directory lists the Atem X with certified dust, tobacco smoke and pollen CADR figures and a certified room size of 644 sq ft.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
IQAir states Energy Star rated efficiency on the Atem X product page, and the AHAM certified directory of October 2023 marks the model Yes in its Energy Star column. The EPA's current ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaner list holds only IQAir's Atem E.
- Levoit Vital 200S-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.
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
Purely mechanical filtration with no ionizer and no UV stage, and the AHAM certified directory marks the Atem X as meeting the ozone limits.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Purely mechanical filtration (washable pre-filter plus HEPA and activated carbon), with no ionizer or UV-C stage.
Connectivity
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
The Atem X user manual lists a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network as a prerequisite for pairing the purifier with the AirVisual app.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
IQAir lists the Atem X as Bluetooth enabled with smart app capabilities, alongside Wi-Fi and the AirVisual app.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Bluetooth is used to pair the purifier with the VeSync app during setup (Vital 200S user manual).
- IQAir Atem X
- No
Catalog note
The user manual notes that only some Atem X models carry an Ethernet socket, and neither the US nor the UK specification sheet for this retail model lists one.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
Display
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
IQAir calls it AQGlow. The fan speed slider reverts after about five seconds to showing the current air quality index as a color, readable against the US or Chinese AQI scale.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
Touch control panel on the rear rim, with a power button, a smart mode button, a filter warning, a fan speed slider, a light dimming button and a Wi-Fi button, each with its own lit indicator.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
- IQAir Atem X
- LED
Catalog note
The panel is a lit touch surface rather than a graphic display: the manual describes indicators lit white, blue, yellow or red, and a row of dots that counts out the selected fan speed.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- LED
Features
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
Smart mode sets the fan speed from the live sensor readings. Three profiles are selectable in the app: Quiet caps the fan at speed 5, Balanced at speed 7, and Max leaves it uncapped.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Auto Mode adjusts fan speed from the AirSight sensor, plus Quiet Auto and Efficient Auto modes in the app.
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
Schedules created in the app turn the purifier on at chosen times, each slot carrying its own fan speed or smart mode, and the power button shows a yellow indicator during a scheduled standby.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Schedules and automations in the VeSync app.
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
Control panel lock, set from the app. With it active every button is deactivated and touching one only flashes the indicators blue.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Display Lock button on the control panel.
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
IQAir states that the Atem X provides advanced air quality data and usage statistics through the AirVisual app, which also pairs indoor readings with outdoor data from the nearest monitoring station.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The VeSync app charts indoor air quality over time and tracks remaining filter life.
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
- IQAir Atem X
- No
Catalog note
The user manual documents no timer on the control panel or in the app: everything time-based is handled by app schedules.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
On-device timer button, and 1 to 24 hour timers in the VeSync app.
Filtration
- IQAir Atem X
- No
Catalog note
The Atem X HyperHEPA Filter Set is particle filtration only, and IQAir offers no activated carbon or gas-phase cartridge for this model. Gas and odor filtration is the job of IQAir's GC series.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
- IQAir Atem X
- 3 years
Catalog note
IQAir rates the three HyperHEPA HF filters at up to 36 months. The filters carry RFID tags, so the purifier tracks each one's remaining life from real pollutant levels and fan speed rather than from a fixed calendar.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- 1 year
- IQAir Atem X
- YES (HyperHEPA)
Catalog note
Three HyperHEPA HF filters, rated by IQAir at 99.5% or better for airborne particles down to 0.003 microns.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
3-stage filtration whose main filter traps particles as small as 0.3 microns. Levoit states the original filter is HEPA-grade while running in Sleep Mode.
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
Three Impaktor units sit ahead of the HEPA filters and collect large particles, fibers and lint. The manual has them cleaned with a brush or a vacuum, and rinsed under running water when needed.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Integrations
- IQAir Atem X
- No
Catalog note
IQAir publishes no Alexa skill for the Atem X: the product page and the user manual list only the AirVisual app and the touch control panel.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Works with Alexa badge on the Amazon listing, and Levoit documents Alexa voice control through the VeSync app.
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
Catalog note
IQAir names the AirVisual app and the on-device control panel as the only control methods for the Atem X, and publishes no Google Home integration.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
Voice control through the VeSync app connects the purifier to Google Assistant.
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
The IQAir Cloud custom integration for Home Assistant authenticates against the IQAir account and covers the devices connected to it, exposing the fan and its speed, smart mode, the smart mode profile, the control panel lock and the display light. Its author built it against a GC MultiGas XE, the sibling model already in this catalog.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
The Home Assistant VeSync integration lists this exact model: Vital 200S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier (LAP-V201S-WUS).
- IQAir Atem X
- No
Catalog note
IQAir claims no Matter support for the Atem X, and a search of the CSA certified products database returns no IQAir entries.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
Performance
- IQAir Atem X
- 415 CFM
Catalog note
The AHAM certified directory of October 2023 lists the Atem X with a tobacco smoke CADR of 415, a dust CADR of 436, a pollen CADR of 450 and an optional PM2.5 CADR of 425. IQAir's own airflow per fan speed runs 65, 115, 162, 206, 265, 324, 383 and 471 cfm.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- 250 CFM
- IQAir Atem X
- 644 sq ft
Catalog note
AHAM certified room size, derived under ANSI/AHAM AC-1. IQAir also markets the Atem X for rooms up to 1650 sq ft (154 m²), a figure at a lower air-change rate.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- 388 sq ft
- IQAir Atem X
- 8
Catalog note
Eight manual fan speed levels set from the touch slider, plus three smart mode profiles (Quiet, Balanced and Max) that drive the speed from the sensors.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- 4
- IQAir Atem X
- 58 dB
Catalog note
Sound pressure at 3.3 ft across the eight fan speeds: 15, 18, 24, 33, 37, 43, 48 and 58 dB(A).
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- 54 dB
- IQAir Atem X
- 86 W
Catalog note
Draw at fan speed 8. The eight speeds are rated at 6, 7, 9, 12, 21, 34, 57 and 86 W, with networked standby below 1.8 W.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- 50 W
Sensors
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
IQAir lists an on-board CO2 sensor, which is unusual on a room air purifier: it reads ventilation rather than filtration.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
The integrated sensor set covers PM2.5, CO2, temperature and relative humidity.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
A particulate matter sensor reports live PM2.5 and drives the smart mode's automatic fan speed.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- Yes
Catalog note
AirSight infrared dust sensor reads airborne particulates and drives the air quality indicator rings and Auto Mode.
- IQAir Atem X
- Yes
Catalog note
The integrated sensor set covers PM2.5, CO2, temperature and relative humidity.
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
- IQAir Atem X
- No
- Levoit Vital 200S-P
- No
| Specification | IQAir Atem X | Levoit Vital 200S-P |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ||
YesCatalog noteIQAir AG is licensed to participate in the AHAM Portable Electric Room Air Cleaners Certification Program, and the October 2023 directory lists the Atem X with certified dust, tobacco smoke and pollen CADR figures and a certified room size of 644 sq ft. | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteIQAir states Energy Star rated efficiency on the Atem X product page, and the AHAM certified directory of October 2023 marks the model Yes in its Energy Star column. The EPA's current ENERGY STAR certified room air cleaner list holds only IQAir's Atem E. | YesCatalog noteThe user manual states the energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR certified model is measured as CADR for Smoke per Watt. | |
YesCatalog notePurely mechanical filtration with no ionizer and no UV stage, and the AHAM certified directory marks the Atem X as meeting the ozone limits. | YesCatalog notePurely mechanical filtration (washable pre-filter plus HEPA and activated carbon), with no ionizer or UV-C stage. | |
| Connectivity | ||
YesCatalog noteThe Atem X user manual lists a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network as a prerequisite for pairing the purifier with the AirVisual app. | Yes | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteIQAir lists the Atem X as Bluetooth enabled with smart app capabilities, alongside Wi-Fi and the AirVisual app. | YesCatalog noteBluetooth is used to pair the purifier with the VeSync app during setup (Vital 200S user manual). | |
NoCatalog noteThe user manual notes that only some Atem X models carry an Ethernet socket, and neither the US nor the UK specification sheet for this retail model lists one. | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Display | ||
YesCatalog noteIQAir calls it AQGlow. The fan speed slider reverts after about five seconds to showing the current air quality index as a color, readable against the US or Chinese AQI scale. | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteTouch control panel on the rear rim, with a power button, a smart mode button, a filter warning, a fan speed slider, a light dimming button and a Wi-Fi button, each with its own lit indicator. | Yes | |
LEDCatalog noteThe panel is a lit touch surface rather than a graphic display: the manual describes indicators lit white, blue, yellow or red, and a row of dots that counts out the selected fan speed. | LED | |
| Features | ||
YesCatalog noteSmart mode sets the fan speed from the live sensor readings. Three profiles are selectable in the app: Quiet caps the fan at speed 5, Balanced at speed 7, and Max leaves it uncapped. | YesCatalog noteAuto Mode adjusts fan speed from the AirSight sensor, plus Quiet Auto and Efficient Auto modes in the app. | |
YesCatalog noteSchedules created in the app turn the purifier on at chosen times, each slot carrying its own fan speed or smart mode, and the power button shows a yellow indicator during a scheduled standby. | YesCatalog noteSchedules and automations in the VeSync app. | |
YesCatalog noteControl panel lock, set from the app. With it active every button is deactivated and touching one only flashes the indicators blue. | YesCatalog noteDisplay Lock button on the control panel. | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteIQAir states that the Atem X provides advanced air quality data and usage statistics through the AirVisual app, which also pairs indoor readings with outdoor data from the nearest monitoring station. | YesCatalog noteThe VeSync app charts indoor air quality over time and tracks remaining filter life. | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
NoCatalog noteThe user manual documents no timer on the control panel or in the app: everything time-based is handled by app schedules. | YesCatalog noteOn-device timer button, and 1 to 24 hour timers in the VeSync app. | |
| Filtration | ||
NoCatalog noteThe Atem X HyperHEPA Filter Set is particle filtration only, and IQAir offers no activated carbon or gas-phase cartridge for this model. Gas and odor filtration is the job of IQAir's GC series. | Yes | |
3 yearsCatalog noteIQAir rates the three HyperHEPA HF filters at up to 36 months. The filters carry RFID tags, so the purifier tracks each one's remaining life from real pollutant levels and fan speed rather than from a fixed calendar. | 1 year | |
YES (HyperHEPA)Catalog noteThree HyperHEPA HF filters, rated by IQAir at 99.5% or better for airborne particles down to 0.003 microns. | YesCatalog note3-stage filtration whose main filter traps particles as small as 0.3 microns. Levoit states the original filter is HEPA-grade while running in Sleep Mode. | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteThree Impaktor units sit ahead of the HEPA filters and collect large particles, fibers and lint. The manual has them cleaned with a brush or a vacuum, and rinsed under running water when needed. | Yes | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteIQAir publishes no Alexa skill for the Atem X: the product page and the user manual list only the AirVisual app and the touch control panel. | YesCatalog noteWorks with Alexa badge on the Amazon listing, and Levoit documents Alexa voice control through the VeSync app. | |
| No | No | |
NoCatalog noteIQAir names the AirVisual app and the on-device control panel as the only control methods for the Atem X, and publishes no Google Home integration. | YesCatalog noteVoice control through the VeSync app connects the purifier to Google Assistant. | |
YesCatalog noteThe IQAir Cloud custom integration for Home Assistant authenticates against the IQAir account and covers the devices connected to it, exposing the fan and its speed, smart mode, the smart mode profile, the control panel lock and the display light. Its author built it against a GC MultiGas XE, the sibling model already in this catalog. | YesCatalog noteThe Home Assistant VeSync integration lists this exact model: Vital 200S Smart True HEPA Air Purifier (LAP-V201S-WUS). | |
NoCatalog noteIQAir claims no Matter support for the Atem X, and a search of the CSA certified products database returns no IQAir entries. | No | |
| No | No | |
| Performance | ||
415 CFMCatalog noteThe AHAM certified directory of October 2023 lists the Atem X with a tobacco smoke CADR of 415, a dust CADR of 436, a pollen CADR of 450 and an optional PM2.5 CADR of 425. IQAir's own airflow per fan speed runs 65, 115, 162, 206, 265, 324, 383 and 471 cfm. | 250 CFM | |
644 sq ftCatalog noteAHAM certified room size, derived under ANSI/AHAM AC-1. IQAir also markets the Atem X for rooms up to 1650 sq ft (154 m²), a figure at a lower air-change rate. | 388 sq ft | |
8Catalog noteEight manual fan speed levels set from the touch slider, plus three smart mode profiles (Quiet, Balanced and Max) that drive the speed from the sensors. | 4 | |
58 dBCatalog noteSound pressure at 3.3 ft across the eight fan speeds: 15, 18, 24, 33, 37, 43, 48 and 58 dB(A). | 54 dB | |
86 WCatalog noteDraw at fan speed 8. The eight speeds are rated at 6, 7, 9, 12, 21, 34, 57 and 86 W, with networked standby below 1.8 W. | 50 W | |
| Sensors | ||
YesCatalog noteIQAir lists an on-board CO2 sensor, which is unusual on a room air purifier: it reads ventilation rather than filtration. | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteThe integrated sensor set covers PM2.5, CO2, temperature and relative humidity. | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteA particulate matter sensor reports live PM2.5 and drives the smart mode's automatic fan speed. | YesCatalog noteAirSight infrared dust sensor reads airborne particulates and drives the air quality indicator rings and Auto Mode. | |
YesCatalog noteThe integrated sensor set covers PM2.5, CO2, temperature and relative humidity. | No | |
| No | No | |
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