LEVO II vs Lux vs C — Infuser Comparison

LEVO offers three infusion machines at different price points. All three handle oil and butter infusion, but they differ significantly in capacity, decarb capability, and smart features. If you landed here searching for a weed butter machine or just a general weed machine on Amazon, this is the honest comparison — three LEVO models plus a straight answer on when a machine isn't the right buy at all.

Feature Comparison

LĒVO 1 vs LĒVO 2

The original LĒVO 1 is discontinued but still sold on the used market. The LĒVO 2 replaces it and is the current baseline machine. If you're weighing a used LĒVO 1 against a new LĒVO 2, this is the short version:

The single biggest gap is decarb. The LĒVO 1 requires you to decarb in the oven first, which erases most of the "one-appliance workflow" advantage that makes a machine worth buying. Add the smaller reservoir, no dispensing valve, and no dry cycle, and a used LĒVO 1 has to be very cheap to beat a new LĒVO 2 — and it almost never is. Skip the 1.

Is LĒVO Worth It for Cannabutter?

For weekly-or-more cannabutter makers: yes. The LĒVO II handles decarb and infusion in one closed workflow, the herb pod removes the cheesecloth step, and the dispensing valve pours straight into a mason jar. If you make cannabutter twice a year, a slow cooker and cheesecloth do the same job for $0 — see our manual vs machine break-even for the cost math.

Best Machine If You Only Make Butter

The LEVO II. It's optimized for the exact workflow — cannabutter or coconut oil, 2-cup batches, dispensed clean. Ardent FX has better decarb precision (see below) but a smaller infusion capacity; if butter is 90% of what you'll ever make, the LĒVO II is the right tool. Detailed cycle settings live on our LĒVO cannabutter operating guide.

When to Skip the Machine Entirely

A machine is not always the answer. If you infuse once or twice a year, batch on a stovetop instead — the same butter, no equipment cost, minor time trade. If you're not sure which side of that line you're on, walk through our do you really need an infuser decision page. We'd rather send you to a $30 stovetop starter kit than sell you a $250 machine you'll use twice.

LEVO II — The Sweet Spot

The LEVO II is the most popular model and the one we recommend for most home infusers. It handles the full workflow — Dry, Activate (decarb), and Infuse cycles — in a 16 oz reservoir. WiFi connectivity lets you monitor and control cycles from your phone. The built-in dispensing valve eliminates messy pouring. At ~$250, it's well-priced for the feature set.

Best for: Anyone making regular batches of cannabutter, infused oils, or tinctures who wants a complete, automated workflow. See our LEVO cannabutter guide for step-by-step instructions.

LEVO Lux — For Large Batches

The LEVO Lux doubles the reservoir to 32 oz, which is significant if you're making butter or oil for multiple recipes at once, or infusing for a household with regular consumption. It shares all the smart features of the LEVO II — WiFi, app control, Dry/Activate/Infuse cycles. The larger herb pod accommodates more flower per batch.

Best for: Users who make large batches regularly or supply infusions for multiple recipes. If you typically use more than 7g of flower per batch, the Lux's capacity is worth the premium.

LEVO C — Budget Entry Point

The LEVO C is the stripped-down model. It handles infusion only — no decarb cycle, no WiFi, no app. You'll need to decarboxylate your cannabis separately (oven or Ardent) before using the LEVO C for infusion. At ~$150, it's the most affordable way to get into machine-assisted infusion.

Best for: Budget-conscious users who already have a decarb method and just want a convenient infusion device.

LEVO vs Ardent — Different Priorities

LEVO machines prioritize the infusion workflow — large reservoirs, app control, built-in dispensing. Ardent machines prioritize decarboxylation precision — lab-grade activation accuracy. If you care most about decarb, see our Ardent vs LEVO comparison. If you care most about easy, large-batch infusion, a LEVO is the better choice.

Cheaper Alternative: MagicalButter MB2e

If LEVO's ~$250 price is the sticking point and you're mostly making butter or oil, the MagicalButter MB2e at ~$175 does the same core job with a bigger bowl (2–5 cups vs 16 oz). You lose LEVO's sealed low-smell design, its dispensing valve, and the app — you gain volume and $75. It's the right pick for weekly big-batch cooks who already oven-decarb and don't mind the extra vent smell. Details in our MagicalButter MB2e review.