The Levoit Superior 6000S is the large-room humidifier to beat. A 6-gallon tank covers up to 3,000 sq ft and runs up to 72 hours between refills, and because it is evaporative it takes ordinary tap water with no white dust. Bob Vila named it the best overall evaporative model, praising weekly refills even on auto. It runs quiet and takes app control. Replaceable wick filters and a bulky console are the trade-offs; on whole-room coverage it leads.
- — Huge 6-gallon tank covers up to 3,000 sq ft and runs up to 72 hours on low before a refill
- — Bob Vila's best-overall evaporative pick; refill about once a week even running on auto
- — Wick filters need periodic replacement, an ongoing cost evaporative units share
- — Tall, bulky console takes up real floor space
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The Levoit Superior 6000S is the large-room humidifier to beat. A 6-gallon tank covers up to 3,000 sq ft and runs up to 72 hours between refills, and because it is evaporative it takes ordinary tap water with no white dust. Bob Vila named it the best overall evaporative model, praising weekly refills even on auto. It runs quiet and takes app control. Replaceable wick filters and a bulky console are the trade-offs; on whole-room coverage it leads.
- — Huge 6-gallon tank covers up to 3,000 sq ft and runs up to 72 hours on low before a refill
- — Bob Vila's best-overall evaporative pick; refill about once a week even running on auto
- — Wick filters need periodic replacement, an ongoing cost evaporative units share
- — Tall, bulky console takes up real floor space