Dry winter air can cause stuffy noses, dry throats and cracked skin, and a bedroom humidifier is one of the easiest fixes. The Levoit Classic 160 is a 2.5-liter cool-mist humidifier with an easy top-fill design, a 360-degree nozzle and a sleep-friendly mode as quiet as 25 dB with all lights off.

Who it's for

Great for bedrooms, nurseries and home offices during dry months, and for anyone frustrated with humidifiers that are awkward to refill or clean. If you have very hard water and don't want to use distilled water, an evaporative humidifier avoids the white dust ultrasonic models can leave behind.

What we liked

Top-fill design: just pour water in from the top, with no flipping the tank over the sink.
Easy to clean: a wide opening and simple base with no hard-to-reach corners.
Sleep-friendly: runs as quietly as 25 dB and can turn all lights off.

What could be better

Ultrasonic humidifiers can leave white dust with hard tap water.
Like all humidifiers, it needs regular cleaning to prevent buildup.

Key specs, explained

2.5 L tank: runs up to about 25 hours on low.
Cool mist, ultrasonic: quiet and energy-efficient, with no heating element.
360° nozzle and one-knob control: adjust mist output and direction easily.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How long does a tank last? Up to about 25 hours on the lowest setting.

Q: Is it quiet enough for a bedroom? Yes, it runs as low as 25 dB.

Q: Should I use distilled water? Distilled or filtered water reduces white dust and mineral buildup, especially with hard water.

Should you buy it?

An easy-to-live-with humidifier for bedrooms. The top-fill design alone makes it more pleasant to use than many competitors.

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Levoit Classic 160 Top-Fill Humidifier, 2.5L: What to Know Before You Buy

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