Every day, we make thousands of decisions. Some are relatively inconsequential, such as what to eat or what to wear, while some choices are complex such as whether to switch careers, move to a new city, start a family, etc. These decisions weigh heavily because they can impact your life in many ways. Investing in a humidifier to get control of allergy and humidity issues is one such difficult decision. Since we keep these things for years and they affect your and the family’s well-being, it is essential to consider carefully before investing.
We are also pondering two chose between two renowned humidifiers, the TaoTronics TT-AH001 and the Levoit LV600HH. Both devices use ultrasonic technology to produce mist and humidify the room and are efficient and quiet performers.
Comparing The Basics
TaoTronics TT-AH001
Equipped with a water tank volume of 4 liters, the TaoTronics TT-AH001 is ideal for a humidifying area up to 107-322 sq. ft and can continuously run for a maximum of fifteen hrs.
Technical Specifications
- Coverage: 107-322 ft²/10-30 m²
- Weight: 3.52 pounds
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 11.8 inches
- Power: 30W
- Noise Level: ≤38dB(A)
Levoit’s LVH600HH
California based Levoit’s LVH600HH boasts a six-liter capacity tank and provides a runtime of 36 hours and can easily handle spaces as large as 753 sq. ft. The device is also capable of producing both cold and warm mist.
Technical Specifications
- Coverage: 107-290 ft²/10-27m²
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 7 x 10.5 inches
- Weight: 4.92 pounds
Design Comparison
The TaoTronics TT-AH001 comes with a clean and simple user interface. The built-in Humidistat reads you the current relative humidity level, and the LED display allows you to adjust the Humidistat as per your preference level, set a timer, and even put it in sleep mode.
The TaoTronics TT-AH001 has a built-in handle designed for portability and easy refilling. The TT-AH001 includes a screw-in microporous cartridge at the bottom of the container to keep water in the tank bacteria, mildew, and odor-free. There are few drawbacks with the design, such as the 2″ translucent blue water tank opening is slightly less than ideal. Moreover, at 9.5,” the tank is also on the taller,” which makes it somewhat difficult to fill without splashing and splattering. Furthermore, LED UI is not ideally positioned.
The Levoit LV600HH’s transparent container is made of ABS, making it durable while also eliminating guesswork about checking water levels. With its 3.25″ water tank opening, and 6.5″ height, the container can easily fit into almost any sink. Since the device can hold around 6 liters of water, significantly higher than the TaoTronics model, it will require less refilling.
Levoit’s humidifier features an aesthetically designed user interface with neatly illustrated touch buttons. Its built-in sensor gauges humidity levels and automatically makes required adjustments. The device comes with the control panel and a remote, both allowing you to adjust the humidity levels, select the 12-hour timer, or select sleep mode.
Key point to consider: Both the TaoTronics and the Levoit comes with an LED control panel, however, the Levoit model also has a remote. You don’t have to leave the comfort of your bed in the middle of the night, switch on/off the device, adjust the humidity level.
Features Comparison
The TaoTronics humidifier promises 15 hours of non-stop mist with an option of three mist levels. Partnered with a 360-degree nozzle, the unit can cover a broader area in a short period evenly, and also allowing users to control the direction of the mist.
The Levoit model also comes with the choice of low, medium, or high mist, with the device capable of running 36 hours continuously on the lowest mist setting. The device also offers two 360-degree nozzles promising broader and better coverage as compared to the TaoTronics model.
Both the TaoTronics and the LV600H can cover an area of at least 280 square feet in cool mist. However, the Levoit model also comes with the option of enjoying warm mist with the touch of a button. Furthermore, the Levoit model features a built-in aromatherapy tray that allows you to add droplets of your favorite essential oil to the device to provide your room a clean, pure, and fresh-smelling aroma.
Both the devices make negligible noise, with the TaoTronics generating 38 decibels, and the Levoit produces 36 decibels.
Both the devices feature the industry-standard auto-shutdown mode where the device will automatically shut off if it runs out of water to protect the device from overheating
A key point to consider: The Levoit model can run for a longer time and also provides a warm mist option.
Warranty
TaoTronics’ TT-AH001 is backed by a product and labor warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase. The Levoit model comes with a 1-year assurance, with the option to extend it by another year when you register it online.
Cleaning and Maintenance
To ensure there is no mildew growth inside the water tank, both devices need a simple rinse and wipe down once a week. The TaoTronics’ Microporous cartridge filters are recommended to be changed every 4-6 months. On the other hand, Levoit tank’s wide opening makes cleaning the inside of the humidifier hassle-free. Furthermore, its filter-less design ensures that you don’t have to spend on expensive replacement filters frequently.
Pricing
Costing somewhere in the range of $100 (the price tends to fluctuate), the Levoit LV600HH is slightly expensive, however considering that it is a premium humidifier equipped with a range of features not found in the vast majority of humidifiers, the higher than the average price tag is justified.
The TaoTronics TT-AH001 retails somewhere in the range of $50 and is impressively priced option considering the features it boasts, and an incredible budget option
The verdict
The TaoTronics and the Levoit models deliver precisely as they promise. Each humidifier has a decent water capacity, capable of running for hours before they’re empty, however, the Levoit model offers more than double the run time on the lowest mist setting.
Both the devices also boast of fully rotatable nozzles, allowing you to determine the direction of the mist, with the Levoit model edging this with two 360-degree nozzles. The Levoit seems to go a little further with its remote, and aromatherapy tray.
While both models offer cool mist options, the Levoit model provides warm-mist humidification for those who want it.
However, the TaoTronics reservoir is more comfortable to handle and refill, and the humidifier itself is smaller and lighter.
You should seriously consider the TaoTronics TT-AH001 if you want a powerful and efficient humidifier which is useful in its core job within a strict budget. On the other hand, if you can be a little easy with the budget the Levoit LV600H boasts best in call power, a plethora of features, and easy to use and clean configuration, offering the best performance accompanied by all the bells and whistles.