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【Hardcore Gadget Geek's Review】Levoit Vital Pet Pro Review: Out Jun 16, JPY 31,980 for 21 Tatami and a Pre-Filter That Scrapes Off Pet Hair Automatically
The Levoit Vital Pet Pro is a 21-tatami air purifier built for life with pets. It went on sale Jun 16, 2026 at JPY 31,980 (tax included). Its pre-filter scrapes off the pet hair and dust that collect on it, and gathers them in a dust box.
Key points
- Release date: Jun 16, 2026. JPY 31,980 tax included
- 21 tatami (about 34 m²), CADR 4.19 m³/min, 21 to 53 dB, 5.3kg
- A self-cleaning pre-filter, a HEPA plus activated-carbon pet filter, and TVOC and PM2.5 sensors
[Released Jun 16, 2026] Levoit Vital Pet Pro Air Purifier
The Vital Pet Pro is a 21-tatami purifier that scrapes off pet hair by itself
In a home with pets, an air purifier's filter clogs with hair and needs washing again and again. The Vital Pet Pro automates that cleaning.
It scrapes the pet hair and dust off the pre-filter and gathers them in a dust box. The box comes off with one touch and can be washed.
As an IT consultant (SE), I read the footnote before the headline number. Noise and power use are listed per mode, so I read the quiet mode and the strong mode separately.
How I judged it
First, upkeep. Automatic cleaning means you wash the filter by hand less often. The more cat and dog hair in your home, the more it counts.
Next, coverage and price. 21 tatami for JPY 31,980 is about JPY 1,523 per tatami (31,980 ÷ 21). The Shark HP162J covers 15 tatami for JPY 39,600, or JPY 2,640 per tatami.
If you can't decide, take the Vital Pet Pro. The reason: it covers 21 tatami for JPY 31,980 and handles hair upkeep automatically.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Levoit Vital Pet Pro Air Purifier
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When did the Vital Pet Pro come out? Price and specs
| Item | Vital Pet Pro |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 31,980 |
| Coverage | 21 tatami (about 34 m²) |
| CADR | 4.19 m³/min |
| Noise | 21 / 28 / 47 / 53 dB (sleep, I, II, III) |
| Power use | 3 / 5 / 15 / 39W |
| Size and weight | 32.8 wide × 20.5 deep × 45.8 tall cm, 5.3kg |
| Filters | HEPA plus activated-carbon pet filter, self-cleaning pre-filter |
| Sensors | TVOC odor sensor, PM2.5 sensor |
| Timer | 1 to 24 hours |
Pet mode adjusts automatically to the air and keeps airflow changes and loud noise down. The power cord is designed with biting and scratching in mind.
How does it differ from the Shark HP162J?
| Item | Levoit Vital Pet Pro | Shark HP162J | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (tax incl.) | JPY 31,980 | JPY 39,600 (expected) | −JPY 7,620 |
| Coverage | 21 tatami | 15 tatami | +6 tatami |
| Price per tatami | About JPY 1,523 | About JPY 2,640 | About 42% cheaper |
| Weight | 5.3kg | 3.8kg | +1.5kg (about +39%) |
| Filter upkeep | Self-cleaning pre-filter | Pre-filter washed every two months, HEPA six years | ― |
The Shark is light and its HEPA filter needs no replacement for six years. The Levoit covers more and handles hair automatically. For hairy homes take the Levoit, for lightness and few replacements take the Shark.
At JPY 31 per kWh, the top 39W for 24 hours costs about JPY 29, and the 3W sleep mode about JPY 2 (0.039 × 24 × 31 = 29.0, 0.003 × 24 × 31 = 2.2).
Strengths and things to note
Strengths
Automatic hair upkeep. Hair is scraped into the dust box, so you wash by hand less often.
Big but cheap. 21 tatami for JPY 31,980. Its price per tatami is the lowest of the models compared on this site.
Things to note
At 5.3kg it is 1.5kg heavier than the Shark, so placement takes thought. It does not humidify. You still have to empty the hair from the dust box when it fills.
Who is it for?
People who live with dogs or cats and worry about shed hair and odors. People with a large living room who want one unit that covers 21 tatami. It also suits anyone who wants to wash filters less.
For a bedroom or a 7-tatami room, the 2.6kg Shark HP062J is another way to choose.
Price and where to buy
JPY 31,980 tax included, sold at VeSync's official Rakuten store and others. Over three years that is about JPY 29 a day (31,980 ÷ 1,095).
If you can't decide, take the Vital Pet Pro. The reason: it covers 21 tatami for JPY 31,980 and handles hair upkeep automatically.
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
Levoit Vital Pet Pro Air Purifier
Rakuten Ichiba is a Japanese marketplace. Overseas shipping depends on the shop.
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
For purifiers from the same period, see the best air purifiers. For the Shark's 15 tatami, read the Shark BreatheClear HP162J review, and for floor hair the best robot vacuums.
FAQ
When did the Levoit Vital Pet Pro come out?
It went on sale Jun 16, 2026, at JPY 31,980 (tax included).
How many tatami does the Vital Pet Pro cover?
Up to 21 tatami (about 34 m²). Its CADR is 4.19 m³/min.
What is the Vital Pet Pro's automatic cleaning?
A function that scrapes pet hair and dust off the pre-filter and gathers them in a dust box. The box comes off and can be washed.
About the writer and sources
Written by a home-appliance nerd who works as an IT consultant (SE). At work, I read the footnotes behind a spec before the headline number, and I built the tables here the same way.
Release dates and prices were re-checked on Oct 26 against the makers' announcements and Rakuten Ichiba listings. Sources are listed below.
