The Best Humidifiers

We measured output, tank capacity, and noise at three feet. Ultrasonic isn't always the quietest — and evaporative isn't always the loudest. The best humidifier is the one you actually leave running all night.

#1 Pick

The best Humidifiers

Levoit LV600S by Levoit

The Levoit LV600S raised a 300 sq ft room from 25% to 45% humidity in 38 minutes — fastest in our test. Warm and cool mist options work for every season, and the 6L tank runs for 50 hours on low. At 2

How we tested

We measured humidity increase rate in a sealed 300 sq ft room, noise at three feet on each setting, and tank runtime. We also tested for white dust production and smart home integration reliability.

Why it won

The Levoit LV600S raised a 300 sq ft room from 25% to 45% humidity in 38 minutes — fastest in our test. Warm and cool mist options work for every season, and the 6L tank runs for 50 hours on low. At 28 dB, it's quieter than a bedroom fan.

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The bottom line

The Levoit LV600S earns our top pick because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. At an overall score of 9.2 against a category average of 6.9, the gap speaks for itself. If you are looking for the best in this category, start here.