Looking for the best air purifiers? Buyzello compares 5 air purifiers you can buy online, including the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty, Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max and Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Air Purifier, and gives each a clear Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Typical prices run from $79 to $399, so there is a sensible pick for every budget.
For most rooms, look at the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty, typically $149–$229. Its standout is proven HEPA cleaning at a fair price, and our verdict is Buy. The Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max usually sells for $249–$349. We rate it Buy for large rooms thanks to cleans big rooms quietly. The Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Air Purifier usually sells for $79–$99. We rate it Buy for small rooms and budgets thanks to small, quiet and cheap. The Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier ($149–$199) earns a Buy verdict and suits pets and odors: carbon filter for pet and cooking smells. The Molekule Air Mini+ usually sells for $299–$399. We rate it Skip for design-first buyers thanks to stylish small purifier.
What should you look for in air purifiers? Check CADR (clean air delivery rate) and match it to your room size. True HEPA filters capture fine particles from pollen, dust and smoke. Add up filter costs; they can exceed the purifier's price over a few years. Look for a quiet sleep mode if the purifier goes in a bedroom.
A good product can still be the wrong product for you. Skip the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty if you need to clean a very large open space. Skip the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max if you only need to clean a small bedroom. Skip the Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Air Purifier if you need to clean a large living room. Skip the Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier if you want the quietest purifier.
Want a ranked shortlist? Our guide to the best air purifiers picks a winner for most people, a budget choice in the $79–$99 range and premium options, with pros, cons and key specs. If two models look alike, our head-to-head comparisons explain the differences that actually matter.
Check CADR (clean air delivery rate) and match it to your room size. True HEPA filters capture fine particles from pollen, dust and smoke. Add up filter costs; they can exceed the purifier's price over a few years.
Yes. HEPA purifiers remove pollen, dust and pet dander from the air, which many allergy sufferers find helps. HEPA purifiers sized for the room remove most smoke particles. Close windows and run on high during smoky days.