Air Purifiers reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 326 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Air Purifiers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/homeowners, r/BuyAirPurifier, r/moderatelygranolamoms, r/AirPurifiers. Top-rated brands include Coway (4.7/5), Levoit (4.6/5), Winix (4.5/5).

Stats

Reviews326

Subreddits29

Posts72

Brands61

Products48

Top communities

r/BuyItForLife53 r/homeowners42 r/BuyAirPurifier39 r/moderatelygranolamoms33 r/AirPurifiers30

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Coway

4.7

(50)

"Second the airmega! I did a lot of research and my pediatrician recommended it as well ... I really think it helps a lot."

"Coway Airmega. They look kind of cool and they sense when to turn themselves to a higher level."

"Coway AP-1512HH comes in at your max budget and does a great job."

"For this reason I went with Coway, they seem to sell to a lot of places and replacement filters are easy to find."

"Came here to say coway airmega and saw that someone else beat me to it. I really do love that thing."

"Coway Airmega"

"Coway is very good. The 1512hh is what is usually recommended"

"Plus one for coway. Levoit isn’t bad but some of their pre filters are harder to clean."

"Agree, Coway is good. I think wirecutter's top pick is coway and has been for years."

"Coway airmegas are pretty solid."

Levoit

4.6

(50)

"The Vital 200S is currently on sale for a great price and it's consistently ranked one of the best on the market by professional reviewers."

"The LeVoit Vital 200s is better than the Core 300 and has better filters for pet hair."

"I use LEVOIT Air Purifier's they work great."

"I would recommend the Levoit core. It’s very cheap but does the job and not loud at all."

"Absolutely! The Levoit Core 300 is known for being super quiet, which is why it's great for use in a bedroom without disturbing your sleep."

"Yes! The Levoit Core 300 has a three stage filtration system and a filter replacement indicator, so you know when it’s time to change the filter."

"The Levoit Core 300 is a solid budget pick. It’s perfect for medium sized rooms, captures allergens, and operates quietly."

"Yes! The Levoit Core 300 has a sleep mode that reduces noise levels to 24dB, making it perfect for nighttime use."

"The Levoit Core 300 is an excellent budget friendly option. It’s compact, quiet, and works well for rooms between 500-1,000 sq. ft."

"The Levoit EverestAir Smart Air Purifier is a solid option. It covers up to 2,700 sq. ft., is super quiet at 24dB, and has a smart app to monitor air quality remotely."

Winix

4.5

(39)

"I’ve got a Winix 5500-2 and a Coway Airmega 400 and they work great."

"I have a Winix C545 in every room, and the amount of dust and cat hair they trap is just horrifying."

"I have a Winix 5500-2 air purifier with carbon filters, not only does it filter out smoke & smells, it cleans the air crazy fast."

"I've been rocking two 5500-2 units for 5+ years now, along with the A230. Got two more A230s for family members' houses."

"An Australian based recommendation that I use is the Winix Pro. It has a CADR of 470m3 per hour."

"I have a Winix and I’ve been very happy with it. It’s been running for 5 years straight"

"The Winix 5500-2 is a great choice for bedrooms. It covers up to 360 sq. ft. and has a True HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of allergens."

"The Winix 5500-2 is a great pick if odors are a concern."

"I've had my Winix for nearly a decade now and it's still working great."

"Winix 5500-2 and AM80 (same unit, different look) and Coway 1512 are the best prebuilt units from a value perspective."

BlueAir

4.4

(18)

"I'm a big fan of Blueair purifiers with fabric pre-filters. Pet hair does indeed cling to those filters."

"I’ve been using blueair purifier. I have 5 of them a few I’ve owned for over 4 years and I love them."

"I have a Blueair purifier and two cats. It does a really good job of giving me clean air."

"Works amazing."

"The auto setting is amazing."

"Love them so far!! They're cute and extremely quiet and effective."

"I recommend them, wait for them to go on sale and you can typically get the higher end models for a decent discount."

"Blueair has been 10/10 for me for the last 2 years."

"For more budget options also check out the Winix and BLUEAIR on this list."

"Happy with all of them."

Honeywell

4.5

(16)

"Yeah, I use the Honeywell HPA020B in my home office."

"It’s compact but still has a True HEPA filter."

"I personally have a honeywell that’s been an absolute tank of an air purifier for years now."

"Every Honeywell I've had... have been reliable and effective."

"I have been using Honeywell air purifiers in my office this whole time and I love them."

"Is still trucking along."

"It’s been three years and is still going strong."

"I got two of the Honeywell ones off of Amazon. They’ve made a huge difference."

"I have Honeywell and Levoit HEPA ones in my home and I like them."

"Honeywell has actually been my favorite, and it’s also cheaper than the other 2."

Alen

4.6

(15)

"Alen is excellent and built like a tank. Also literally BIFL as you get a lifetime warranty."

"The Alen BreatheSmart Flex is designed to operate quietly, making it perfect for bedrooms."

"The Alen BreatheSmart Flex is an excellent choice for bedrooms and home offices, especially for rooms between 700 and 1,400 sq. ft."

"I have allergies, and I need an air purifier for my bedroom. Is the Alen BreatheSmart Flex a good fit for that?"

"We are very pleased with it."

"Alen is the best of that group by far."

"They are absolutely awesome."

"They rate high on consumer reports in the past. Easy to clean."

"Incredibly quiet and works great."

"I'm a big fan of alen breathesmart and blue air 211+"

Blueair

4.7

(10)

"Check out the Blueair Blue Pure 211+. It’s quiet at lower speeds and has an activated carbon filter that absorbs cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells really well."

"They’re both pretty quiet, but the 511i Max has a lower noise level at its lowest setting (about 19 dB compared to 18 dB on the 411i Max)."

"It has an air quality indicator that changes color based on pollution levels, and you can also track air quality in real-time through the Blueair app."

"The Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max is a great choice for a home office! It’s compact, operates quietly, and has smart features like air quality monitoring and app control."

"Absolutely! The Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max is a great choice."

"My sore throat is gone!"

"The Blueair 211i Max is fantastic."

"The 511i Max has a washable pre-filter, which can help extend the life of the main filter."

"The 511i Max is great for spaces up to 900 sq. ft., while the 411i Max can cover slightly larger rooms up to 1,000 sq. ft."

"So the Blueair 411 wins for me."

Austin Air

4.4

(9)

"Austin Air is the only one that I could tell a difference with for a cat."

"I have an Austin Air Systems Healthmate and Healthmate Jr. Bought both in 1995 and each is still going strong."

"Austin Air is a BIFL brand, but with that honker size, they will be pricey."

"Not the prettiest, but very effective and well built."

"Spendy, but the filters last five years and have more active charcoal than any other out there."

"Austin Air makes good ones."

"The only consumer filter I am aware of that has that is the Austin Air HealthMate."

"For smoke and VOCs, the basic home units are sufficient."

"Go dead simple. Austin Air makes air filters that have the largest active carbon filtration."

AirDoctor

4.6

(8)

"We’ve been happy with an AirDoctor on each floor."

"Air Doctor is the best."

"Love air doctor!!!"

"I bought an AirDoctor whole-home filter last week and have been very satisfied with it."

"My friend who works in the world of indoor air pollution uses Air Doctor in her own house, so that’s what we went with — we’ve loved them so far."

"We use air doctor!"

"IQ air, Air Doctor and Austin Air - in order of preference."

"I have the air doctor and live in a small condo."

#10

Medify

4.7

(7)

"I have the MA-112 as well for the main part of my house and a few MA-25s for the bedrooms. They work amazingly."

"I have multiple Medify purifiers (MA-112 and MA-40). I have run them 24/7 365 for about 4 years now."

"My favorite brand at the moment."

"I have a medify one. It’s worlds different for pet dander."

"I bought three....I can breathe."

"Medify Air Purifier."

"Medify costs a lot in filters, they have much higher prices than many other brands."

#11

Medify Air

4.4

(7)

"The Medify Air MA-25 is a solid pick if you need to tackle odors too. It has a True HEPA filter for allergens and smoke, and it also comes with an activated carbon filter."

"The Medify Air MA-112-UV Air Purifier would be perfect. It handles spaces up to 4,450 sq. ft. with a True HEPA H14 filter and even has UV light for extra cleanliness."

"The Medify Air MA-25 has a larger coverage area (up to 1,000 sq. ft.) and a higher CADR of 230, making it great for slightly bigger rooms."

"Covers up to 200 sq. ft., but can clean 400 sq. ft. in an hour."

"For budget-friendly for a large space, check out the Medify Air MA-125."

"I’ve tried the Medify Air MA-25, and it’s been a solid choice."

"If you're looking for an air purifier for a smaller room, I’d recommend the Medify Air MA-15."

#12

PuroAir

5.0

(6)

"The PuroAir 400 uses a medical-grade HEPA 14 filter, which captures 99.99% of particles, and has a smart sensor that adjusts the filtration based on air quality."

"I recommend the PuroAir 400 HEPA 14 Air Purifier. It covers up to 2,000 sq. ft., making it a great choice for large areas."

"Yes, the PuroAir 400 includes an activated carbon filter, which helps absorb pet odors, cooking smells, and other household pollutants."

"The PuroAir 400 HEPA 14 Air Purifie**r** is a great choice. It covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. and uses a medical grade HEPA 14 filter to remove 99.99% of particles."

"Compared to others, the PuroAir 400 stands out with its medical grade HEPA filter, which is more powerful than standard filters in many other models."

"Yes, the PuroAir 400 HEPA 14 Air Purifier is a great option for large rooms up to 2,000 sq. ft."

#13

Dyson

3.7

(6)

"So the dyson works for sure."

"Very happy with my Dyson air purifiers."

"My parents has a Dyson and it's really worth the money."

"We have a Dyson air purifier/space heater that, in conjunction with a Roomba, work great."

"The dyson one catches in 1 year what the coway catches in 2-3 weeks."

"Don’t get Dyson. For any reason."

#14

Mila

4.2

(5)

"Check out the Mila. I bought the first for forest fires, the second for Covid."

"We have a Dyson but just got a Mila Air. The Mila Air is really good. The Dyson sucks."

"We have a Mila and we like it."

"I'd say the Mila for the baby's room. Despite it's high cost, it's only rated for 200 square feet."

"I have a few Mila Air purifiers that connect to HomeKit natively."

#15

IQAir

4.8

(4)

"IQAir makes some of the best in the industry."

"We are very happy with it."

"They’re pricy AF but they’re the only way I survived the wildfire smoke."

"IQ air, Air Doctor and Austin Air - in order of preference."

#16

Germ Guardian

4.3

(4)

"They are work horses!"

"The germ guardian purifiers have worked great for us to ease smoke that gets in."

"For a budget option I'm very satisfied with Germ Guardian."

"Been using Germ Guardian for years."

#17

IKEA

4.3

(4)

"IKEA. The replacement filters are always in stock. They are highly recommended and well reviewed."

"IKEA has some good options."

"I’ve had one for a few years now without an issue."

"The Starkvind offers a high number of fan speed settings, allowing for low noise levels while maintaining sufficient airflow."

#18

Xiaomi

4.3

(3)

"I use Xiaomi. It works great for me."

"There's some wireless functions I don't need, but overall the motor, sensor and build is surprisingly solid."

"Pretty happy with it for the last three years."

#19

Jaspr

4.0

(3)

"Jaspr has a display that tells you the PM2.5 levels. The fan will automatically adjust when it gets too high."

"Jaspr!"

"If you can afford to save up a few extra hundred bucks, I’d get the Jaspr."

#20

Shark

3.7

4.0

4.0

(1)

"I have one of these, no complaints. It's pricier than I remember"

#61

Corsi Rosenthal

4.0

(1)

"A Corsi Rosenthal box is the cheapest way to get an air filter."

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