Unbiased Air Purifier Review - High Level
Large Area Coverage Options > 1000 sq. ft. |
Airocide APS-1000XL Airpura Air Purifiers Airdog X8 Air Purifier AllerAir Air Purifiers |
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership plus Easy Maintenance (washable accessories) |
Airdog Air Purifiers LightAir Air Purifiers |
Built-in Air Quality Monitor |
Airdog Air Purifiers |
Air Purifiers with Quiet Settings |
Airdog Air Purifiers LightAir Air Purifiers Airpura Air Purifiers Airocide Air Purifiers |
Easiest Maintenance (Push Button Replacement) |
Airocide Air Purifiers |
Low Maintenance (Filter Replacement Every 5 Years) |
Austin Air Air Purifier |
Specialty Air Purifiers (e.g. Salon, MCS, Smoke and etc.) |
Airpura Air Purifiers AllerAir Air Purifiers |
UV Technology |
Airpura Air Purifiers AllerAir Air Purifiers Enviroklenz Mobile UV System |
NASA PCO Technology |
Airocide Air Purifiers |
Free Shipping to Hawaii |
LightAir Purifiers |
SHOP AIRDOG
$599 to $999
Learn More About Airdog Air Purifiers
Overview | Modern Green Filter-less Ionic Wind Technology that destroys airborne pollutants with washable accessories developed by a group of technology experts and entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley |
Pros |
Overall total ownership price (cost of the machine + maintenance cost) is among the lowest, no expensive filter to replace Modern and Feature Rich. Air Quality Index Indicator on the unit Remote control and Smart App Whisper Quiet and offers Night Mode Pre-filter and Collecting Plates are washable Low on-going maintenance cost - replacement accessories significantly cheaper than traditional HEPA/Carbon filter replacement |
Cons |
Offers 1 year warranty, less than the other brands Need to wash both the pre-filter and the collecting plate from time to time to ensure air purification efficiency. The company recommends a full cleaning of the entire unit (including pre-filter screen, wire frame, collecting plates, catalyst filter) every six to 12 months. The benefit of this laborious cleaning is that you will save money on replacement filters and ensure maximum operation efficiency. |
SHOP AIROCIDE
$999 to $2499
Learn More About Airocide Air Purifiers
Overview |
Low Maintenance PCO Technology, developed for NASA, FDA classified II Medical device |
Pros |
Proven science and performance designed to destroy air pollutants such as bacteria, viruses and mold, not just trap them Low Maintenance - every 12 or 15 months (single cartridge replacement) APS-200 PM 2.5 and APS-300 - won Edison design award, lightweight and easy to place in rooms. In the lower fan setting, very quiet. APS-1000XL, wall mounting unit, doesn't take floor space, cover space up to 3500 sq. ft. |
Cons |
Expensive APS-1000XL, at 18.5 lbs, is louder than the smaller 9 lbs. Airocide models. The noise level is at 50 db, comparable to an Austin Air or an Aller Air model 2 year warranty - lower than Airpura (5 year parts/10 year labor), Aller Air (5 year parts/10 year labor) and Austin Air (5 year pro-rated) |
SHOP AIRPURA
$594.99 to $844.99
Learn More About Airpura Air Purifiers
Overview | Powerful Traditional Filter Technology (HEPA + Carbon), hard to find another machine quite as powerful with top quality HEPA and Carbon |
Pros |
Strong CFM provides large space coverage Variable fan speeds give you infinite options to choose and adjust. At lowest fan speed, it's whisper quiet, only at 28.1 db (at 6 feet), many other powerful machines using the same technology are louder Different models designed to address specific needs, in addition to general air purification Top notch performance with quiet mode allows it to be used in any room or environment Great warranty - 5 years parts / 10 years labor |
Cons |
No filter change indicator light (too expensive to manufacture due to different replacement parts) Need to keep track of individual filters & accessories replacement schedules (e.g. pre-filter, HEPA, Carbon, UV lamp if it's a UV model) |
SHOP ALLERAIR
$699.98 to $1529.98
Learn More About AllerAir Air Purifiers
Overview | Most Configurable Traditional Filter Technology (HEPA + Carbon) with endless customization to meet your specific needs |
Pros |
Strong CFM provides large space coverage, only slightly less than Airpura Feature the deepest Carbon beds on the market, with up to 40 different proprietary Carbon blends. The lifespan of their Carbon is far greater than many competitors, and has outstanding absorption capacity. Most models can be upgraded to be UV models Great warranty - 5 years parts / 10 years labor |
Cons |
Noise Level at low setting is close to 50 db, higher than comparable models from other brands. No filter change indicator light (too expensive to manufacture due to different replacement parts) Need to keep track of individual filters & accessories replacement schedules (e.g. pre-filter, HEPA, Carbon, UV lamp if it's a UV model) |
SHOP AUSTIN AIR
$714.99 to $994.99
Learn More About Austin Air Purifiers
Overview |
Low Maintenance Traditional Filter Technology (HEPA + Carbon) One of the top sellers in US year after year, universally regarded as "reliable", "economical" and "well-built". Highly rated everywhere. Healthcare Flexible Spending Account reimbursement potentially eligible |
Pros |
Low Maintenance Turn it on, vacuum exterior, replace HEPA/Carbon combination filter once every 5 years under normal use Filters are interchangeable - offers great flexibility in machine's filtering capability Great warranty - 5 years mechanical / 5 years pro-rated filter |
Cons |
With combination filter, if only half needs replacement, you need to replace the entire filter. No filter change indicator, need to rely on smell and keep track of the start date No UV option Lower CFM compared to Airpura or Aller Air models (all of them are HEPA/Carbon technology), which translates to less room coverage |
SHOP ENVIROKLENZ
$699.00 to $799.00
Learn More About EnviroKlenz Air Purifiers
Overview |
Patented New Filter Technology (HEPA + Earth Minerals) Offers an alternative to Carbon using metal oxide powders that do not release any chemicals back into your environment |
Pros |
Easy Maintenance, No Tools Required Comes with UV option that is a dual lamp design and great for destroying bacteria and viruses in the HEPA filter Small, Compact Size Great warranty - 5 years |
Cons |
Noise Level at whisper setting is 54db, highest among all of our other brands. Air Cartridge needs to be replaced every 6 months Lower CFM compared to Airpura or Aller Air models (all of them are HEPA/Carbon technology), which translates to less room coverage |
SHOP LIGHTAIR
$479 to $549
Learn More About LightAir Air Purifiers
Overview |
Filter-less Ionization Technology without ozone production Destroys airborne pollutants with washable accessories and developed in Sweden |
Pros |
Easy and Low Maintenance Lower Cost Small, Compact Size, and Lightweight Modern Design, Quiet, Low Power Consumption Free Shipping to Hawaii |
Cons |
Offers 1 year warranty, less than the other brands Only covers 540 Square Feet |