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Tom's Guide
19-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Our favorite air purifier has dropped in price on Amazon — and it's just under $70
Summer is finally here, and while it may bring warmer temperatures, it also brings the inevitable allergies. And if, like me, you battle with daily sneezes or sniffles from hayfever, having one of the best air purifiers can make all the difference in filtering indoor pollutants such as pollen and dust. Granted, finding the best air purifier to suit your needs and home can be a costly investment, but luckily, we've spotted a great deal. Right now, and for limited-time only, the Levoit Core Smart Air Purifier 200S-P is on sale for just $69 from $89 at Amazon. That's a decent 22% discount — and at just under $70, makes it a great bargain. If you're after a compact yet powerful purifier that can handle mid-large spaces, this Levoit Core smart model is ideal. It comes with a three-stage filtration that captures 99.97% airborne particles and 99.99% viruses. In addition, it has an auto feature that scans the air for particles and adjusts the fan speed accordingly. Plus, it can send back real-time reports to your phone, for added convenience. Whether you're new to the world of air purifiers, or simply don't want to spend a fortune, this Levoit Core will give you great value for money. Although lightweight, it comes with a powerful, high-efficiency motor, that can clean and freshen the air in a 140 ft sq room within an hour. This is thanks to its advance 3-in-1 filter that can quickly handle pollen, dust, odors and any other airborne particles in the home, to help you breathe easily. Similar to another favorite, the Levoit Core 300S, this model rates high for performance, efficiency, and energy-saving. Another noteworthy feature is the Levoit Core is incredibly quiet, with noise levels as low as 26d. Which is ideal if you just want to relax in peace or don't wish to disturb anyone! For those who want to put their feet up, you can control it via the handy VeSync app anywhere around the home, where you can customize your settings and schedules. In addition, this will also give you useful information and readings about the quality of your air and offers voice assistance. It's also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. What's more, with its sleek, modern design, it makes an attractive feature in any room. Since it's allergy season, it's not likely this cheap deal will stick around for too long — so you'd better grab it while it lasts!
Scotsman
11-06-2025
- Scotsman
I tried the Levoit air purifier to see what all the fuss is about
Air purifiers in your home are on the rise but are they worth buying? I put the Levoit brand to the test | Levoit This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Home air purifiers are gaining popularity, but are they a worthwhile purchase? I tested the Levoit Sprout Air Purifier to find out. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Air purifiers seem to be a bit of a buzzword right now. Their popularity has grown in recent years due to us being more aware of indoor air pollution and its impact on our health. As well as rising concerns about allergies and respiratory illnesses. So of course, I had to try one to see what all the fuss was about Okay, I'll be honest, when I first unboxed the Levoit Sprout Air Purifier £279.99 I wasn't exactly blown away by its looks. It's not the most stylish thing out of the box. But that all changed once we gave it a name. We called it R2D2 because, well, look at it. Levoit Sprout Air Purifier Levoit Sprout Air Purifier £279.99 | Levoit After adding it to Alexa, everything got way more fun. Now I just say, 'Alexa, turn on R2D2,' and it quietly whirs to life. Then I tell Alexa to turn on the warm lights, and the whole room just feels cute, cosy, and peaceful especially at night. Honestly, it's like we've adopted a helpful little droid. Functionally, this thing is impressive. It's made for parents in mind, with a 3-in-1 feature set that purifies, soothes, and even lulls your little one to sleep. There are 5 advanced sensors that track seven key air quality factors (CO2, temp, and humidity). Basically, I always know what my child is breathing, which is reassuring. It cleans the air in a room up to 20 times an hour, which is honestly amazing for a kid's bedroom. But what really sold me were the sleep-friendly features: no harsh blue light, just a soft night glow, plus 5 white noise settings that actually help my child drift off and stay asleep. The soft hum and gentle soundscapes feel like a built-in lullaby. You can control everything from the VeSync app, check filter life, and set schedules even from another room. I'm borderline obsessed and the family loves it too. It's currently in the living room to help clear the air and any dog smells. My only suggestion for Levoit? Please do a Star Wars collab and make R2D2-style stickers. You could have C3PO, BB-8 and even Wall-E from Disney or a Dalex from Doctor Who. Levoit may be missing a huge marketing trick here, I'd buy them instantly. This little air purifier already feels like a character in our home just needs the look to match the name. And while we're talking about Levoit, I've also added the Levoit 20dB Silent Tower Fan £89.99 to our setup perfect for those hot summer days. It's sleek, surprisingly quiet , and the Advanced Sleep Mode means you don't even notice it running overnight. Despite the strong airflow, it only uses 26W, so it's energy-efficient too. Levoit 20dB Silent Tower Fan LEVOIT 20dB Silent Tower Fan | Amazon With a 12-hour smart timer and a slim footprint, it fits perfectly in our bedroom and home office. It's powerful, quiet, and cools the room fast, exactly what you want when it's stuffy outside. A seriously underrated summer essential. You can shop the Levoit products and more via the official website or from Amazon. Butlins just opened its biggest-ever Soft Play – and your kids will go wild Looking for a family getaway that delivers maximum kid-energy burn-off and a bit of peace for the grown-ups? 🎉 Butlins has just opened its biggest-ever Soft Play centre – and it's a whopper. 🧸 Four storeys tall, 3,000 square feet wide, and filled with colourful themed zones inspired by the Skyline Gang – it's all included in the price of your day pass or break. 👟 Ready to dive in? Click here to book your Butlins break and let the little ones loose 🌈 Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter. If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here.
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I tested the Levoit Core 300S Smart Air Purifier and it's perfect for daily use
Ideal room size: 1,051 square feetDimensions: D22cm x W22cm x H36cmWeight: 2.7kg / 5.95lbsSettings: 5Modes: Low, Medium, High, Auto, SleepFeatures: PM2.5Noise level (dB): 28 - 60dB Whether allergy season is hitting you hard or you live in the city with high air pollution, everyone should own one of the best air purifiers. They're also great for use in a kitchen while cooking, or in a bad-smelling room that's frequented by pets. So when I was sent the Levoit Core 300S air purifier to test in my three-bedroom suburban home I share with my husband, daughter, and dog, I was keen to put it to the test. For more than three weeks, I moved the Levoit Core 300S around the home, testing its air-purifying capabilities to combat candle scents, sprays and flour. I also wanted to see how well it coped with reducing my husband's allergies. Here's what happened. The Levoit Core 300S Smart Air Purifier is currently sold in the US for $149.99. You can also buy it at Amazon for the same price. Over in the UK, you can buy this air purifier for £149.99. It's the same price at Amazon, too. Otherwise, this air purifier isn't currently available at any other UK retailers. This air purifier arrived in a compact box that wasn't too heavy to carry. Admittedly, the packaging could have been a little more eco-friendly, with Levoit swapping the foam for more cardboard. The only thing I had to do, other than take the Core 300S out of the box, was remove the plastic wrap around the filter. Then I just had to pop the filter back into the unit so it was ready to use. There's no right or wrong place to position this air purifier in your home but the ideal room size is 1,051 square feet. It's also recommended not to use the Core 300S in super humid rooms such as a bathroom with a small window. When placing the Core 300S your chosen spot, make sure you have at least 15 inches of clearance around the air purifier at all times. When it comes to design, this air purifier ticks all the boxes. It's anything but obtrusive, while being nice and compact and white in color. It'll neatly sit tucked away in a corner, so long as you allow enough clearance space around it. The Levoit Core 300S works with the compatible Ve Sync app, which allows you to control the unit while delving into current and previous PM2.5 readings. You can also connect the air purifier with any Alexa or Google devices you own, to allow voice control. While this air purifier can detect PM2.5 instantly,, it does need to be running for around 10 minutes for the graph on the app to begin tracking. The Core 300S's filter does work to remove VOCs from the air, but this isn't displayed on the app and there are no readings available for VOCs. That means while it may be doing the work to filter the VOCs in the air, you cannot see this work in a graph. Set up was a total breeze — the air purifier arrives with a sticker on its screen which explains everything. You'll scan a QR code on that sticker to download the Ve Sync APP app, and you'll also find basic instructions on how to switch on the Core 300S. I downloaded the app and created an account, which was simple. From unboxing to setup the air purifier was ready to use in about 5 minutes. The compatible app is simple to navigate and it's here that you can check PM2.5 levels in a chart. The app records levels all of the time that the machine is switched on, and it stores these recordings for you to reference at any time. The app also allows you to schedule the machine to turn on and off at different times and days. And you can set timers on the app from 1-24 hours. It's also here that you can find information on filter life, plus how long you've had the air purifier on in total, and how much space you have purified. When it comes to design, this air purifier doesn't oscillate although it's designed with air inlets around the entire machine so there are no dead spots. (That's why you need to place the Core 300S away from a way.) The length of the cord is sufficient at 6 feet. If you're going to be moving the Levoit Core 3000S from one room to another or from upstairs to downstairs, then you're in luck: it's super lightweight at 5.95 pounds. There's no handle, but in all honesty, the Core 300S doesn't need it. Another thing I liked about this purifier is that you can turn its display lights off while you sleep. You can also lock it to prevent tiny hands from changing the mode. After setting up the Levoit Core 300S and turning it on, I checked the levels in my living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Initially, my living room read 5, Very Good, Blue. I put the machine on auto mode and one hour later it read 1, Very Good, Blue. I then moved it upstairs to my bedroom where it read 5, Very Good, Blue. I put the air purifier on High mode, and within 7 minutes, it was down to 1. My kitchen also recorded between 1 and 5 at any given time of use. In all of the rooms I used this air purifier in, it read 'Very Good' as a baseline. I noticed that it managed to get rooms to a rating of 1 quite fast and efficiently in auto mode. I did some testing in my kitchen—this space measures roughly 8.5 x 16.7 feet which is smaller than the recommended room size for this unit. This room has two windows and is next to a slightly busy street. While testing, I closed my windows to allow for optimal air purification. This room suffers the most from smells, everything from food to the dog's food and smoke while cooking. As a base reading, after being switched on in my kitchen while no cooking was underway, the air purifier read 'Very Good' and scored it 1 for hours. I left it on Auto mode as I didn't see any need to put it any higher, and I wanted to see if it would automatically respond to anything I did in my kitchen, or even in the next room. It didn't change its reading at all, even while taking my curry out of the oven, which did have a noticeable but nice smell. The first test I conducted involved a candle. The air purifier was placed atop my kitchen island and beside it, I lit a small votive candle. This had absolutely no effect on the air purifier, even after I moved it closer to the unit. After blowing the flame out, this triggered the air purifier to raise its rating to 8, but it still read 'Very Good.' It was on auto mode and it didn't increase its intensity to banish the smell from the air, but within 20 minutes, the rating was back to a 1 rating. I did expect the candle to trigger more of an effect on the air purifier, and I'm shocked that it read 'Very Good' the entire time. The next test used flour, and I released some into the air near the air purifier, waiting for a response from the Core 300S. I sprinkled flour all around the unit, and it failed to record that anything new had been introduced into the air, reading 1 for the entirety of the test. Next up was my living room. This is a south-facing room and it's arguably the busiest room in our home — it's also where my dog sleeps. It tends to get very hot and sweaty here on a warm day. This room measures 10.8 x 16.7 feet, and I first placed the air purifier beside my dog's bed. Again, I had the help of a strong-smelling candle. This time, though, I switched my votive for a larger, two-wick candle. The air purifier was placed under my sideboard and the candle was placed on top of it The air purifier didn't change its 1-point rating after the candle was lit. I moved the candle around the room and nothing happened. So I placed that candle back in its initial spot and blew it out. It was then that the air purifier went red, I received a notification on my phone and its intensity and noise level increased. The Core 300S's rating said 79, moderate and it was orange on the app. Within one minute, the number started dropping and the color changed. It notified me again that it was back to normal levels and was blue again within minutes. I used an upholstery spray for the next test in my living room. I positioned the air purifier one meter away from my sofa before spraying my sofa to refresh it and my cushions. I sprayed the solution generously over my sofa, but the air purifier failed to pick it up. So, I got closer to the unit and sprayed around it; again, the Core 300S failed to register it. Despite only one of my tests flagging a response from the air purifier, I don't have any concerns about the air purifier doing its job. Each time I placed it into a new room, it would read a different number which told me that it was actually measuring PM2.5 levels, plus it would always work to get this number to 1, whether that took 1 minute or 1 hour. I expected the air in my home to get a good rating, as I don't live in a busy place and have no worries about pollution. In any case, I was shocked at how close the machine needed to be to whatever I tested it against — the candle needed to be basically on top of the air purifier to get flagged. In some cases, the Core 300S didn't actually pick anything up despite me spraying something directly over the unit. The VeSync app is super easy to use and pretty self-explanatory. Initially, it takes you to its main screen where you can see the overall rating of the room your air purifier currently is. These ratings are: After turning the air purifier on, you need to allow 5 seconds for it to determine its rating. An instruction booklet hasrecommendations on which setting to use based on its reading. These are: You can change the mode easily on the app by pressing which one you'd like to change it to; it instantly changes on the machine. Further down, you can see the filter life in percentage, and if you click on this, it explains where to buy new filters and how to replace your filter. Just below, you'll find the PM2.5 data chart. It takes about 10 minutes after being switched on to display data. If you click, though, it takes you to an overview of today, and you can also view by week. The app also displays information on the fan speed the machine was at while these PM2.5 levels were determined. You can also see the running time for every day. Then you'll find more information about how long your machine has been running in total. Plus, the app lists how much space your machine has filtered in total. You can't scroll any further than this but there are some buttons and toggles underneath. There are three buttons — one to set a schedule, another to turn it on and off, and the third to set a timer. The display toggle turns the display lights off the machine and the display lock, once turned on, means that you can only control this air purifier through the app. You need to press and hold this button for 3 seconds to enable and disable it. The auto mode settings section allows you to choose between three options (mode, noise, or efficiency) based on what's most important to you while using this air purifier. While this app is undoubtedly handy and easy to use, I wouldn't say it adds a lot of value to the product. Most things you can do on the app, you can also do on the screen of the air purifier. The only thing the app really does is offer a rating of how pure the air is in your home. I'd only use the app to control the Core 300S when I'm too lazy to get up from where I am sitting. Levoit claims this air purifier runs at between 20 and 55 decibels. I put this to the test using a decibel monitor to gauge the noise level of each mode. The ambient room reading was 26 dB. The overall noise level of this machine is impressively quiet. This applies to the sleep and low modes, which are almost unnoticeable. The medium mode is similar to a fan, and the high mode is comparable to a fan but on turbo mode. In terms of noise quality, it's not whiny or low-pitched. I easily fell asleep with it in sleep mode, and you can definitely watch the TV or work with it on low or medium modes without it becoming a disturbance. You might struggle on the high mode. Changing the filter on the Core 300S is easy and explained on the app. You need to turn the air purifier upside down and twist open the filter cover counter-clockwise. Take out the filter, replace it, then pop the cover back on and twist it clockwise to lock it. Simple! In terms of maintenance, you might need to dust this air purifier down every now and then, mostly on its screen. It doesn't take up much space if you're storing it away but it can't be wall-mounted. There are four types of filters that are compatible with the Levoit Core 300S. These are explained in the instruction booklet, and each one is recommended for a particular problem, such as mold, pet allergies and so forth. Some of these filters are washable but all of them need replacing within roughly 6 to 8 months. You can buy new filters from Amazon. On the Levoit website, this air purifier has only 7 reviews. It's given a 3.6-star rating out of five, but there are no comments from reviewers. At Amazon, this air purifier has more than 125,000 reviews. Shoppers gave it an average rating of 4.7 stars, and it's a No. 1 bestseller for the retailer. Reviewers mostly have good things to say about the Core 300S, with lots of shoppers commenting on how easy it is to use and that it's great value for money. They love that it's quiet, while pet owners rave about it for preventing and getting rid of pet odors, fast. The Levoit Core 300S is a step up from the Levoit Core 200S. The difference between these two products in price is $60, as the Core 200S costs $89.99. The main distinction between the two air purifiers is that the 200S is best for smaller spaces as it's designed to purify air in rooms that measure up to 672 square feet. It has only three timer options, 2 hours, 4 hours, or 8 hours. It looks a lot like the 300S and is also smart so it works with the VeSync app, plus it's nice and quiet. On the other hand, the model after the 300S is the Levoit Core 400S. This is $219.99—that's $70 more expensive than the 300S. You'll find similar features like the ability to control the 400S via the app and the bonus that it's ultra-quiet. The 400S can filter air in larger spaces, of up to 1,718 square feet. It also has the addition of a laser dust sensor which scans the air for particles. The top pick in our best air purifiers guide is the Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Auto which was awarded a 4.5-star rating. It's double the price of the Levoit Core 300S, at $300, while its recommended room size is only 550 square feet. The Levoit Core 300S covers double that area, at 1,051 square feet. Both offer three modes, plus auto mode and night mode. When it comes to weight, the Blueair is a lot heavier at almost double the weight, coming in at 12.5 pounds. The Levoit Core 300S is a great air purifier if you're looking for something basic and easy to use. It's as simple as it gets, though there are added extras like setting a timer and schedule, plus using sleep mode at night. At $150, the Core 300S comes at an attractive price, with a sufficient number of modes for this price tag. There's a companion app, which isn't super technical, offering baseline stats for those who won't necessarily be delving deep into the numbers and just want to know whether the air is good or needs improvement. I think the Core 300S is great for larger spaces, given the suggested room size of 1,051 square feet. The Core 300S would be best for homes that are planning to use it as an everyday machine, for example in a bedroom while sleeping or in the busiest room of your home which could be your living room, all day long to purify the air you, your kids and even your pets are breathing. During testing, I didn't notice that the Core 300S excelled at picking up smells and other instant changes in the air, which is why I think it's better for constant use so that it can work behind the scenes. When it comes to design, the Core 300S proves to be nice and compact as well as lightweight for easy moving around your home. Do bear in mind it needs 15 inches of clearance space around the machine to work at its best. It's a great pick for large and small homes.
Tom's Guide
17-05-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Cosori's Smart Nutrition scale wants to help you master your macros — I put it to the test
Model: CNS-R101SBowl: NoMaterial: Stainless steel and black plasticDisplay: LCDPower: Batteries, 3x AAA (included)Weight increments: 0.1oz/1gWeight range: 11lb/ 5kgIncrements: 0.1 oz/0.001 ozTare function: YesSize: 9.5(L) x 6.3 (W) x 0.75 (H) inch I've been testing a range of measuring scales for several months, but I hadn't reviewed a scale that breaks down the nutritional value of food, until I picked up Cosori's Smart Nutritional Scale. I like the idea that even if you don't want to count calories, you can see the amount of fat, potassium, and other nutritional content at a glance, helping you achieve your health and fitness goals. But for all these extra details, you will need to connect the scale to the free VeSync app, as the details won't appear magically without it. You also get lots of added functionality which allows you to customize your nutritional goals and view your nutritional intake each day, week and month. The Cosori Smart Nutrition Scale is available in the U.S. under the Etekcity brand and is available at Amazon for $39. In the U.K., it's available at Amazon for £45. However, from June, the product will be available in the U.S. under the Cosori brand. Etekcity and Cosori are subsidiaries of the VeSync brand. As I am based in the U.K. I have tested the Cosori branded version. The Cosori scale is similar in price to KitchenAid's Dual Scale, which is $36.49 at Amazon. But keep your eyes open, as prices are often discounted. There's really not much to fault the design of this scale. It comes neatly packed and feels sleek and slimline. The top section is built in food-grade stainless steel, and the LED display is embedded within the amply-sized weighing platform, keeping the design flush. If you flip the scale over, you'll discover the black plastic casing and the housing for 3 x AAA batteries, which are already in place. There are also four non-slip feet, which will keep the scales steady on your countertop. The display sits on the left side of the scale and measures 1.75 (W) x 4.3 (L) inches, giving plenty of space to view the weight and nutritional breakdown of your food, even when you have a large bowl placed on the weighing platform. At the bottom of the display, you'll see the unit touchpad and the Tare and On/Off button beside it. The streamlined design makes the scale super easy to clean, as there are no awkward parts for food to get wedged into. It's very similar to Zwilling's Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale and KitchenAid's Dual Platform Kitchen Scale. Overall, I found the Cosori scale easy to use, but I was surprised at the lack of instructions. There was a Quick Start Guide inside the packing, showing you how to download the VeSync app, (more on this later), but I expected more information on how the scales work with the app and what information you can gain. After all, it's not your standard kitchen scale. Even when downloading an instruction guide, which I did by scanning a QR code, I was surprised at the lack of detail. And I'm someone who normally likes to be left to it! However, don't let this dissuade you, because this scale really is quite smart. Powering up The batteries are already within the unit, so once you unpack the scale, you can get going. At this point, you'll also want to download the VeSync app on your phone. I'd already installed it from previously testing Cosori's Smart Thermometer, but it is easy to connect. Controls and measurements There are two touchpoints on the bottom of the LED display, with the unit measurements on the left and the tare and on/off functions on the right. When you first turn the scale on, you'll need to hold down the on/off button for 3 seconds. The same applies when you turn it off. The scale measures in grams, millilitres, ounces, and pounds and ounces, and it has an extra handy feature that you can select when measuring liquids, giving you the option to choose either water or milk. You'll notice a different icon on the display when selecting milk, which contains a 'M' inside a droplet. Tare function You can also tap the same point to operate the tare function, taking the measurement back to zero. Ideal when placing a bowl on the scale before weighing ingredients, or when adding multiple items to one bowl. Display and platform The weight is displayed at the top of the screen, with the nutritional values below. You may think that such a large display will limit what you can place on the weighing platform, but, as I've mentioned above, this isn't the case, and there's plenty of room for a bowl or cube-shaped container. The flush design also makes it easy to use, unlike the raised edges of the Escali's Primo Digital Kitchen Scale, which has a ridged edge. It is the largest display out of all the kitchen scales I've tested, but its purpose is to show a breakdown of nutrition content, and it includes 12 sets of data. Weight limitThe scale will measure up to 11 pounds or 5kg, similar to other kitchen scales I've tested. An 'Err' message appears on the display if the amount is exceeded. Storage Like all kitchen scales, you should store this scale on a flat surface and avoid putting anything on top. And if it's out of use for a long time, it's best to remove the batteries. Getting started You will need to download the instructions to learn how to use the scale and the app. Then, once you're set up, turn on the scale and open the app on your phone. I started by placing an apple on the scale, searching for 'apple' in the app, and then selected 'braeburn apples'. The nutritional data on the scale told me it weighed 118g, with 61.4 calories, 1.8g of fat, 1.2g of sodium, 125.2mg of potassium, 16.2g total carbs, 2.8g dietary fiber, 12.2g sugars, and 0.3g protein. I then added it to my daily diet for breakfast. Don't worry, this was purely for testing processes, I usually eat far more than an apple at breakfast time! Instead of searching for an item, you can scan a QR code, which is much quicker. The app is connected to Nutritionix, which claims to be the world's largest nutrition-verified database. I tried it by scanning a packet of croissants and placing one on the scale. The results came up pretty swiftly. I was impressed! Although it won't list every food item with a QR code, and you won't be able to make use of it if you buy fresh meat and fish or fruit and vegetables that aren't packaged, it does offer a vast array of items. But for those not listed, all you'll need to do is spend a few seconds entering the item manually. However, I wanted to try it out, so I selected random ingredients from my fridge and store cupboard to see what would register. I chose Hovis farmhouse soft white bread, Boursin garlic and herb soft cheese, Old Jamaican ginger beer, Sainsbury's prosciutto prudo, and Patak's korma paste. To my surprise, everything was in the database. And there's more The VeSync app syncs with Apple Health and Fitbit, and includes a daily food tracking program, so you can add what you've had for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks. This will give you your total calorie intake and a macronutrient analysis of your diet. And there's also an option to add notes. You can also customize your goals to state the amount of carbs, protein, and fat you'd like to aim for with a daily calorie goal. Although the scale is meant to measure from 1g, I found this wasn't correct during my tests. In fact, it couldn't pick up the correct weight until it got to 4g. If you want to weigh tiny amounts of ingredients, this could be a problem, and you might prefer to opt for KitchenAid's Dual Platform Digital Scale with its precision platform. However, as the weight increased, the scale was more accurate and could accurately measure a 5g, 10g, and 20g weight when placed in the center and on the edge of the platform. I also placed a combination of weights on the scale to measure 171g, taking a 1g, 20g, 50g, and 100g weight. I placed them within the center and around the platform's edge. On both accounts, the measurement was 1g over. However, during all my tests, the measurements appeared quickly on the display without faltering between different readings. My final test is to weigh a level teaspoon of dried yeast. This is an accuracy test to see how well the scale responds to fine amounts. Where most scales I've tested register 4g, the Cosori only registered 3g. Therefore, I wouldn't recommend the scale if you are looking for precision of small amounts when baking. If you want the nutrition elements that this scale offers, but also want a scale that offers precision for baking, I would recommend that you purchase a separate precision scale. There are no awkward spaces for food and ingredients to get stuck within, which makes cleaning super speedy. Cosori advises cleaning the scale with a damp cloth, followed by a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture, and warns not to immerse the scale in water or any other liquid. I liked using the Cosori Smart Nutrition Scale. It can be a real benefit if you're following a specific diet or training program and want to know your calorie intake and your food's nutritional value. However, if you are looking for a kitchen scale to help you measure precise amounts of yeast for baking bread and general kitchen purposes, you'd be better off spending your money elsewhere. If you're looking for a kitchen scale with a similar sleek design and don't need the nutritional and app functionality, I'd recommend either KitchenAid's Dual Kitchen Scale, or Zwilling's Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale. We've also recently covered the launch of Qualzy's AI scale, which uses a AI to detect and track the calories and macros in your food. We'll report back once we've got hold of the product to test.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
'The Real Deal!': Upgrade your sleep environment with a LEVOIT Smart Air Purifier - Now $10 OFF
Let's face it — no matter how often you use your trusty duster, there is always going to be more dust. That's where LEVOIT comes in. The revolutionary wellness technology company has spent nearly a decade creating air-quality devices, from humidifiers to fans. But by far, it is the brand's air purifiers that have caught shoppers' attention — especially the LEVOIT Core 200S model. LEVOIT Core 200S Air Purifier Are you ready to make your home cleaner than ever before? LEVOIT is known for its groundbreaking air purifying technology that can remove dust within minutes. One of their top-rated designs features top-of-the-line Smart technology, and right now it is $10 off on Amazon till May 1st. The air purifier is perfect for both living rooms and bedrooms with a 99.97% filtration efficiency. Make sure to shop ASAP and score this revolutionary wellness tech while it is still on sale. $80 (was $90) Shop Designed with a clean look and advanced filtration system, this compact purifier enhances the home with proven effectiveness backed by hundreds of five-star reviews. Right now, the game-changing tech is $10 OFF on Amazon — but hurry because we have a feeling it will fly into carts! Air purifiers have been on the rise, especially since the days of COVID-19, with more and more people looking to keep their homes air clean. That is why so many shoppers have turned to the LEVOIT Core 200S. The small but mighty purifier has a 360-degree design that purifies the air 4.8x per hour in rooms up to 140 square feet. No matter where you choose to place your purifier, there will always be all-around coverage from the kitchen to the living room. One user says: 'I couldn't be happier with this air purifier! From the moment I plugged it in, I noticed a significant difference in the air quality of my home. It's incredibly quiet, even on higher settings, which makes it perfect for use in bedrooms or while working.' The LEVOIT Core 200S is especially helpful for pet owners! The high-performance filtration system has a 99.97% efficiency rate and captures several types of airborne particulates, including pollen, dust, and animal dander allergens. Whether you have dogs, cats, or both — you are going to thank LEVOIT after seeing the difference. Want to be hands-free? You can set your purifier on a schedule to always know that you are coming home to fresh ear air! One user says: 'I dreaded coming home to my pets that I adored because I had recently developed more severe allergies to them... I installed it in the evening, and when I woke up the next morning, my eyes were not burning. I could breathe again.' With so many models to choose from, we can understand wondering what makes the LEVOIT Core 200S so unique. Ultimately, it is the sleek device's Smart capabilities that make it a home run. Using the VeSync app, you can control your purifier from anywhere you are (yes, even while out of town!), ensuring your air is always clean. Plus, it has Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, so you can give commands such as 'Turn on' without lifting a finger. If you are looking to freshen up your home for good — the LEVOIT Core 200S is a must-have. With powerful filtration, near-silent sound omissions, and proven user-backed results, you will not regret snagging this purifier on Amazon for $10 OFF through May 1st.
