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From bags to wallets, shoes and accessories, Coach is a one-stop-shop for Mother’s Day gifts. If you plan on splurging this Mother’s Day, you can do it on a discount at the Coach Outlet.
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Bargain hunters will find a range of must-have shoulder bags, tote bags, backpacks, belt bags and other bags and purses on sale including the Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag and the Teri Bag Shoulder Bag, in addition to lovely accessories and shoes to give as gifts.
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And the deals are even deeper for Mother’s Day. The Coach Outlet is currently offering an extra 20% off Mother’s Day gifts. That means you can shop and save upwards of 70% off on select items.
Place your Coach Outlet order by next Monday, May 6, at 12 p.m. ET to have it delivered by Mother’s Day. For those shopping on the Coach website, your order must be placed by next Wednesday, May 8, at 12 p.m. ET to have your gift delivered by Mother’s Day.
Below, find a list of Coach gifts to buy for Mother’s Day.
Coach
Nolita 19 Bag
$89
$218
59% off
Coach
Amelia Small Saddle Bag
$109
$328
67% off
Coach
Mini Wallet on a Chain
$49
$198
75% off
Coach
Slim Zip Wallet Floral
$127.20
$318
60% off
Coach
North South Phone Crossbody in Signature Canvas
$89
$228
61% off
Coach
Morgan Shoulder Bag
$199
$450
56% off
Coach
C275 Tech Runner Signature Canvas Sneakers
$127.20
$159
20% off
Coach
Harley Sandal in Signature Jacquard
$95.20
$119
20% off
Coach
Eliza Shoulder Bag
$179
$350
49% off
Coach
Pace Belt Bag in Signature Canvas
$83.40
$278
70% off
Coach
Court Backpack in Signature Canvas
$159
$450
65% off
Coach
City Tote Bag in Signature Canvas
$129
$398
68% off
Coach
Andrea Mini Carryall in Signature Canvas
$109
$350
69% off
Bloomingdale’s
Lori Shoulder Bag
$270
$450
40% off
Where else can you find Coach gifts? The brand is available at major retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and Amazon.
Amazon Prime membersh get fast and free shipping on Coach bags and tons of other Mother’s Day gifts, and of course, everyday essentials. Click here to launch a free 30-day trial to Prime. The membership includes free delivery, plus access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, and tons of other benefits.
For more gift ideas, check out the Mother’s Day Edition of the Dyson Airwrap, a Mother’s Day pillow that Mean Girls fans will appreciate and a wine tote bag that will get people talking.
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Kobalt’s best-selling pink toolbox is back in stock in time for Mother’s Day. The trendy mini toolbox sold out at Lowes.com earlier this month, but it’s currently available at Walmart and eBay.
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Made from “impact-resistant polymers,” the double-drawer mini toolbox holds up to 5 pounds per drawer and measures 10.83 inches x 5.91 inches. The toolbox is designed to fit perfectly with Kobalt’s lineup of modular storage boxes and accessories.
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Kobalt Mini 2-Drawer Pink Steel Tool Box Portable Storage System
The Kobalt Mini 2-Drawer Pink Steel Toolbox retails for $19.99, but the resale price is around 10% more than retail, which isn’t that bad considering how much certain items resell for. The toolbox costs 42.99 at Walmart.com but it’s slightly cheaper at eBay with prices starting at $32.99, although you might be able to find it for less than $20 depending on the seller.
Kobalt’s mini toolboxes are available in seven colors including pink, black, red, white, green, blue, gray, and black. The viral tool box is also available in Lowe’s stores.
Looking for a similar toolbox? Check out Amazon’s selection of adorable, pink toolboxes like the one pictured below. The three-drawer, toolbox is on sale for $39.99, but it’s smaller than the Kobalt option as it measures just 8.6-inches wide x 4.8-inches tall.
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P.I.T. Mini Pink Tool Box, Portable 3 Drawer Steel Tool Box with Magnetic Tab Locking
The P.I.T. Mini Pink Tool Box is made from “high quality Q235 steel” — which is a structural steel used in products — with a powder pink finish and magnetic locking. Looking for pink tools? Click here.
For more gift ideas, see our roundup of Le Creuset cookware, cute mugs to shop and where to get the Dyson Airwrap in ceramic pink and gold before it’s gone for good.
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Bruce Springsteen is back on the road after having to reschedule dates for his world tour to recover from peptic ulcer disease. Now, he and the E Street Band are rocking out around the U.S. all summer on the North American leg of their world tour.
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Last-minute tickets are still available for the “Secret Garden” singer’s tour, and you can find cheap seats on Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats (orders of $200+ can get $20 off with code BB2024) and Seat Geek (first purchases are eligible for $10 off order of $250+ with code BILLBOARD10). We spotted Springsteen ticket prices for as low as $56.
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If you weren’t able to score travel deals to see the 74-year-old live and in-person, then nugs.net will let you stream Springsteen’s tour from home — and for free. The site has a number of recordings from Springsteen’s current tour available to stream from your laptop, phone, tablet or TV.
Take advantage of nugs.net’s free trial, which will give you access to numerous performances by the “I’m On Fire” singer including past and upcoming performances from his tour. You’ll also have access to more live shows, like Phish’s sold-out concert at The Sphere, plus recorded concerts from the Grateful Dead, Metallica, Pearl Jam and Billy Strings.
Keep reading to learn more about how to stream Springsteen’s shows online.
How to Stream Bruce Springsteen’s 2024 World Tour Online
Want to stream Bruce Springsteen’s tour online? While there isn’t a livestream option, you can stream concerts from the Billboard Hot 100 chart maker as far back as 1978 (during the band’s Darkness tour) on nugs.net, as well as more recent performances including the surprise appearance from Patti Scialfa during his April 4 concert in Inglewood, CA. If you’re already a member of nugs.net, you can sign in and have instant access to on-demand streams as well as professionally mixed audio of concerts to listen at your leisure on your phone, TV or tablet.
Don’t have a subscription? New nugs.net users who sign up now can receive a seven-day free trial that’ll let you watch Springsteen’s tour online for free as well as additional artist performances. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged $14.99 a month for a subscription.
If you want to own recordings from the concert, the platform allows you to download audio in MP3 format (from $14.99), which the site claims has been professionally-mixed for the best streaming quality. The live album downloads are then yours to keep.
Stream Springsteen concerts online and get full details here.
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Mugs are an absolute necessity for any coffee lover or hot-drink enthusiast. Whether it’s grabbing a cup of joe in the morning or sipping on your favorite tea, having the perfect mug can enhance your level of enjoyment.
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If you are still looking for a Mother’s Day gift, consider getting a coffee mug for your mom. These mug options are great for moms looking for a pick-me-up after a day of hard work and caring for their kids.
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Amazon
Waveyu Ceramic Mug
This Waveyu ceramic mug comes in a variety of colors and designs, from marble to cactus and flower prints. Each of these also has its own special features, from non-slip to microwave safe. You might event want to get yourself one of each to grow your mug selection.
Amazon
BTaT Inspirational Bible Verse Mugs
$28.99
$31.99
9% off
If you are looking for mugs with inspirational quotes, consider this set of six mugs with distinct biblical verses. Sometimes, you just need a glimmer of faith and hope, and these mugs do just that. According to Amazon, these are made from pro-grade porcelain, are durable and lead-free. Plus, these are currently 9% off!
Uncommon Goods Mother’s Love Mugs
Sometimes, less is more. If you are looking for simple cups with no text, consider these handmade ceramic mugs. These hand-stamped mugs feature elephants, geese, bears and deer. With these designs, you can bring a cozy touch to your home.
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Hoikwo 4 Pack 15oz Ceramic Coffee Mugs
The Hoikwo 4-pack ceramic coffee mugs are a great option for those seeking peaceful designs. Simply looking at the blue ink patterns feels soothing and induces a sense of calmness and relaxation. The mugs are also microwave safe.
Yeti
Yeti 14 oz Stackable Mug
If you are looking for a mug that’s great for when you’re on the go, consider this Yeti mug. According to the brand, this insulated mug ensures your hands are safe from the extreme temperatures that may be generated by your beverage, whether hot or cold. Plus, you can stack it on top of another Yeti mug to save some space.
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Le Creuset x Sheila Bridges Archery Mug
This limited-edition Le Creuset x Sheila Bridges mug is part of a special collection, with the art created by interior designer Bridges. With more than three decades of experience in interior design, she continues to craft timeless pieces such as this one. This stoneware coffee cup comes in three other black-and-white designs — Jump Rope, Basketball and Ladies — with each one about celebrating self-expression.
For more product recommendations, check out this roundup of Stanley Cups Mother’s Day collection, some fun accessories for your Stanley mug and more gifts for mom.
With Pride season just around the corner, Kesha is ready to help the denizens of West Hollywood celebrate properly.
On Tuesday (April 30), WeHo Pride announced that the “Your Love Is My Drug” singer would serve as the official headliner for WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD, the organization’s free outdoor concert taking place on Friday, May 31.
Kesha won’t be the only artist taking to the stage at the kickoff concert. Along with the singer’s headlining set, Friday Night at OUTLOUD will also feature performances from Adam Lambert, Monét X Change, Laganja Estranja, Morphine Love Dion, Niña Dioz, Jessica Betts, Owenn and Venessa Michaels.
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While the event is free for the public, registration will be required in order to gain entry. For those looking to attend, registration for the concert will open this Friday (May 3) at 10 a.m. PT on OUTLOUD’s website, with participants limited to one registration per email address.
In a statement released with the news, West Hollywood’s mayor John M. Erickson celebrated the “kaleidoscope of queer talent” being featured at upcoming festivities amid ongoing political turmoil for the LGBTQ+ community. “As we approach the 2024 WeHo Pride season, the City of West Hollywood remains a steadfast beacon of progressive values and unwavering advocacy for LGBTQ rights,” he said. “Hosting the WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD reaffirms our City’s legacy of championing inclusivity and equality.”
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Friday Night at OUTLOUD will precede the organization’s ticketed Pride event, OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. Pop superstar Kylie Minogue will serve as Saturday’s headliner, while Janelle Monáe and Diplo will close out the event with headlining sets on Sunday.
Check out the official lineup for WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD below:
In 2022, Anne Hathaway bested Kelly Clarkson in a hilarious, mega-viral clip from The Kelly Clarkson Show, with the actress belting out “Since U Been Gone” before the singer could even recognize her own song in a game of “Name That Tune.” Two years later, it’s happening all over again.
While stopping by the talk show Tuesday (April 30) to promote the upcoming Prime Video film The Idea of You — in which she costars alongside Nick Galitzine — Hathaway once again went head to head with Clarkson, this time for a round of “Pop Pop Quiz.” But a new clip from the episode begins with the stressed Academy Award-winner saying, “Oh no, it’s happening again!” as the inaugural American Idol champ jokes, “Anne Hathaway is never invited back!”
“I’m just kidding, this is actually becoming a shtick for our show,” Clarkson adds as Hathaway laughs.
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The two women were then shown an incomplete snippet of lyrics from the three-time Grammy winner’s 2011 smash “Stronger,” which Clarkson beat the Princess Diaries star to filling in the blanks — before completely mis-identifying the track, not realizing that it was one of her own songs. “That’s Christina Aguilera,” she said, not realizing her error until after a break in the show.
The clip then cuts to Clarkson sitting alone, addressing the camera. “You’ll notice, America, if you know my catalog at all — ’cause I don’t — I thought I was singing a Christina Aguilera song, ‘Fighter,’” she tells viewers. “It’s one of those days. Anne Hathaway is my kryptonite, it’s fine.”
At another point in the episode, Hathaway opened up about becoming friends with Galitzine on set of The Idea of You, which becomes available for streaming Thursday (May 2). Knowing that her costar was “about to become really, really big,” she told Clarkson that she made up a rap to help new fans remember how to pronounce his name.
“Nick Galitzine, Nick Galitzine, he’s got a face for a magazine,” she demonstrated. “But he’s more than just a beauty queen, can’t wait to hear everybody scream for Nick Galitzine.”
Watch Anne Hathaway best Kelly Clarkson for the second time above, and check out her rap for Nick Galitzine below.
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The 22nd season of American Idol is steaming toward its May 19th finale, but before this year’s winner is crowned the show has a few more tricks up its sleeve. During Monday night’s (April 29) Judge’s Song Contest episode that pared the pack of hopefuls down to the top 7, the lineup for Sunday’s (May […]
The latest episode of American Idol was an eventful one, as the top seven contestants were identified, America waved goodbye to one hopeful, and a musical tribute was paid to the late Idol alum, Mandisa.
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Monday night was the Judge’s Song round of Idol’s 22nd season, a game within a game that saw the Top 8 perform one of three songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.
Will Moseley covered Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” Kaibrienne sang “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo, McKenna Faith Breinholt hit Lissie’s “Everywhere I Go,” Jack Blocker belted out “Always On My Mind,” Abi Carter tackled “Bring Me To Life,” Julia Gagnon went with “Over The Rainbow,” Triston Harper impressed with Morgan Wallen’s “Sand In My Boots” and Emmy Russell performed Loretta Lynn’s signature song, “Coal Miners Daughter.”
Just to add some spice, America voted live for the Top 6, and the judges made a save for the Top 7. When the votes were tallied, Kaibrienne was eliminated.As previously reported, the special two-hour episode also welcomed back three American Idol alumni to pay homage to late season five star Mandisa. Melinda Doolittle (season six), Danny Gokey (season eight) and Colton Dixon (season 11) came together to sing one of Mandisa’s favorite songs, “Shackles” by gospel duo Mary Mary.The 47-year-old Grammy-winning Christian contemporary singer was found dead of as-yet-undisclosed causes in her home earlier this month.
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“Mandisa was an adored icon on American Idol and in the music industry,” read a statement from the show. “She had become a platinum-selling artist and had won [a Grammy] for her music. Her passing has left everyone on the show heartbroken, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family.”
Watch the performance below.
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JoJo Siwa, Chloe Lukasiak, Brooke Hyland, Paige Hyland, Kendall Vertes and Kalani Hilliker are reuniting for Dance Moms: The Reunion, a two-hour special premiering on Lifetime on Wednesday (May 1).
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In addition to the dance cast, moms Jessalynn Siwa, Kelly Hyland, Jill Vertes and Kira Hilliker will be featured in the special.
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Read on for more details on the special and ways to watch and stream live, without cable.
How to Stream the Dance Moms Reunion from Anywhere
Dance Moms: The Reunion premieres Wednesday, May 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The special, presented by Maybelline, will feature interviews with the cast and a look back at memorable moments, plus updates on the cast and the “lasting impact” that the show has had on their entertainment careers, per Lifetime.
Can you watch Lifetime without cable? Of course! And it doesn’t have to cost you anything up front.
Lifetime is available to stream on Philo, DirecTV Stream, Fubo and other platforms that offer access to the cable network such as Hulu + Live TV, SlingTV and Prime Video (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
How to Watch Lifetime for Free
You can watch Lifetime for free when you subscribe to a free trial to streamers such as Philo and DirecTV. Both have affordable streaming plans and a free trial for up to a week, but Philo is the cheaper among the two.
Philo is free for the first week, and $25 per month after the free trial ends. The streaming package includes 90+ channels: Lifetime, LMN, Logo, AMC, A&E, ID Network, HGTV, WEtv, BET, CMT, VH1, MTV, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, OWN and other channels.
DirecTV Stream is good for streaming live TV on a budget. With local channels in addition to cable networks such as CNN, MTV, BET, AMC, A&E, Paramount Network, Logo, ID, WEtv, OWN, FX, CMT, VH1, Bravo, Nickelodeon, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, HGTV, MSNBC, Hallmark Channel and several other channels, DirecTV’s streaming plans start at $69.99 per month (when you add the Sports Pack).
The Dance Moms reunion will be available to stream MyLifetime.com beginning on Thursday, but you’ll need to log-in through your cable, streaming or satellite provider to watch.
Directly after the reunion, Lifetime will debut a new compilation show, Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The weekly series, hosted by Christi Lukasiak, will showcase the most “explosive dance battles and jaw-dropping meltdowns from the series” including the moms and dance teacher Abby Lee Miller.
On Monday, the cast of Dance Moms stopped by Good Morning America to talk about the special and their time on the show. “The first word that comes up is legendary,” Siwa said of being on the show. “I feel like everyone on here has had some sort of legendary experience with Dance Moms.”
Centered around Miller’s dance company and a team of young dancers (and their mothers), the Lifetime reality series premiered in 2011 and aired for eight seasons.
Watch the trailer for Dance Moms: The Reunion below.
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Springtime means cooler weather, and for some, overbearing allergies.
Luckily, air purifiers can help the allergy-stricken find some relief. But regardless of whether you have allergies, it’s good to have an air purifier on deck. It’ll help get rid of dust, mold, pet dander, smoke and more.
To get you on the right track, we commissioned the help of Anna Chan, Billboard’s deputy editor on the digital side — and resident cat lover — to test out a few budget air purifiers that you can buy on Amazon and have delivered overnight, if you’re a Prime member (click here to launch your 30-day free trial).
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Below, find our review of the three best air purifiers under $200. The list below includes options that are perfectly giftable for Mother’s Day.
LEVOIT Core Mini Air Purifier
If you’re looking for a smaller, no-frills, plug-and-play air purifier for a cozier room, this could be the winner. Setup takes mere minutes, and the unit – which has three stages of filtration — is streamlined with just one button: The power button.
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It turns the unit on/off and control fan speed, which has low, medium and high options. It also has to displays: fan speed and the “check filter” indicator, which turns red when attention is needed.
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Best air purifier under $50
LEVOIT Core Mini Air Purifier for Bedroom Home, 3-in-1 Filter Cleaner with Fragrance
Size: 6.5” x 6.5” x 10.4”, 2.2 lbs Smart Controls: No Setup Time: Less than 5 minutes Filter Refill Cost: $24.99
The fan is also pretty quiet, and is practically silent when on the lowest setting. The medium setting is pretty soft and nearly unnoticeable, even for this very light sleeper. The highest setting – for when your air quality isn’t great – is noticeable, but not distracting.
One nice little bonus is the built-in aromatherapy tray. Simply pop it open, and add your essential oils to the little pad as needed. Don’t want or need to use this feature? Pretend it’s not there!
Pros: This small unit fits great on a nightstand or dresser, and barely takes up any space. It’s also very light at barely two pounds, so it’s easy to move around too.
It’s so quiet you won’t know it’s on, making this a great air purifier for bedrooms. It comes with a little aromatherapy drawer/pad built in, so you won’t need a separate aromatherapy machine in the room.
Cons: The lack of smart controls means you can’t turn it on/off, adjust the fan speed or check the air quality of the room remotely. And it’s pretty small, so probably may not be as efficient for anything bigger than a medium-sized bedroom.
Conway’s Airmega True HEPA Air Purifier not only boasts the ability to help purify the air in your home, but does so while looking sleek. (Think super large iPod Shuffle in black or white.) The unit and its three fan speed, four-stage filtration system isn’t huge – though it feels a tad large for a tiny New York City apartment – but it does seem to get the job done with minimal user effort. The control panel features an air-quality indicator (blue = good, purple = moderate, red = unhealthy) and five buttons – power, fan speed, filter change reset, timer and ionizer, though the ionizer isn’t explained in the user manual, so its purpose is unclear to this basic tester.
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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) True HEPA Purifier with Air Quality Monitoring
$159.99
$229.99
30% off
Size: 16.8” x 18.3” x 9.6”, 12.3 lbs. Smart Controls: No Setup Time: Less than 10 minutesFilter Refill Cost: $59.79
The air-quality sensor seems pretty sensitive, and for me, the unit automatically kicked into high gear after a minute of sautéing food in a cast-iron pan, even when the fan in the range hood was on high. Speaking of cooking, the unit boasts the ability to deodorize thanks to the carbon filter, and while it does so a little, it’s no match for someone like me who uses a cast-iron pan daily. Just a little oil and some eggs and hash browns is enough to leave a lingering scent all day in this small apartment despite the unit running the entire time, though it is a little less noticeable than when I didn’t have the Airmega.
To further prove its sensitivity, the Airmega’s fan speed also went from low to medium immediately after I applied some spray hair wax in a nearby room, and completely skipped the medium setting for high alert/max fan speed when I barely cracked my living room window open on the first nice day of spring.
While the max fan speed is quite loud (roughly 53 dB(A), according to Coway), it does have the added bonus of seemingly cooling down the air temperature too, which could be a bonus in the summer months.
Pros: For those of us trying to be cognizant of our electrical use, the unit’s Eco Mode is a great feature. After 30 minutes of the air quality being “good,” the Airmega’s fan switches off automatically to conserve energy. And as soon as it senses a drop in air quality drops, it’s back on.
The air-quality sensor appears to be pretty sensitive, so this could be a good unit for anyone suffering from allergies or other respiratory issues. And it’s pretty!
Cons: The biggest bummer for me was the unit’s lack of smart controls. My apartment may be small, but I’m still sometimes too engrossed in my TV shows (read: lazy) to get up and turn the air purifier down, or off. It’d also be nice to be able to turn the unit on/off from my phone while I’m away from home.
With con No. 1 noted, I should also point out that on max speed, the air purifier gets loud, like, crank the TV volume waaaaaaaay up loud. (It also woke me up one night when the air quality apparently became bad for some unknown reason, and the unit kicked in on max speed. Alas, without smart controls on my phone, I could not turn it back down without getting out of bed. Spoiler alert: I did not get up.)
This unit sure does attract cat hair! While unboxing the Airmega and putting it together, it seemed to summon all of my little black cat’s fur from the living room to its casing, as if it were Magneto grabbing all of my silverware with a wave of his fingers. Unluckily for me, my Airmega is white, and my beloved feline is black.
The user manual is really bare bones, causing minor confusion with the filters during setup, and doesn’t explain how the eco mode or ionizer work. Also, the filter replacement cost is pretty darn high.
Good things do come in smaller packages! The Vital 100S is a nice little unit that not only takes up just a small amount of floor space and is quite light, it seems to do a pretty good job of detecting air quality and improving it with its three-stage filtration system while keeping fan noise pretty low. The 100S detects four levels of air quality and is color-coded on the sleek display on top: very good (blue), good (green), moderate (orange) and bad (red). In terms of sensitivity, this unit kicks in quickly when I start cooking on the stovetop with a cast-iron skillet, and within minutes of me turning on my aromatherapy machine.
air purifier for large rooms
LEVOIT Air Purifiers for Home Large Room Bedroom Up to 1110 Ft²
Size: 12.6” x 6.3” x 16”, 7.26 lbs. Smart Controls: Yes Setup Time: Less than 10 minutes Filter Refill Cost: $31.99
The Vital 100S is also marketed for homes with furry little friends running around. It boasts a Pet mode, which, according to Levoit, “alternates between fan speeds to keep your air clean and virtually odor-free with energy efficiency.” The U-shaped air inlet is also supposed to help capture fur and other larger particles (perhaps human hairs?).
Another highlight is the unit’s VeSync app, which is pretty handy and incredibly easy to set up. Once on your phone, the app allows users to turn the unit on/off remotely, displays the current air quality of your home, and also alerts you when air quality drops and fan speed increases, and vice versa. It also shows you the history of your indoor air quality, as well as filter life, lets you create a schedule and more.
Pros: It’s quite compact, attractive and easy to tuck into homes with limited space. The app is super easy to use and adds a level of convenience that’s worth the extra cost.
It’s a very quiet unit, and when in Sleep Mode, you won’t even know it’s on while you snooze!
Cons: Like the Coway Airmega, the Vital 100S boasts odor control, but neither unit was able to eliminate basic stovetop cooking scents. And while neither was great at this, the Airmega did outperform the Levoit on odor elimination by a smidge.
The app may show you the filter life left, but that can also be a downside. After three weeks of testing, the filter life had already gone down by 5%.
For more product recommendation, see our roundup of sustainable tech gadgets to shop beyond Earth Day.