Purifier reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 398 Reddit reviews across 51 subreddits and 185 posts to rank the best Purifier brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AirPurifiers, r/AirPurifierReviews, r/homeowners, r/BuyItForLife, r/gurgaon. Top-rated brands include Coway (4.5/5), Levoit (4.3/5), Winix (4.2/5).

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Reviews398
Subreddits51
Posts185
Brands64
Products45
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#1

Coway

4.5
(64)
"Came here to say coway airmega and saw that someone else beat me to it. I really do love that thing."
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"We've been happy with Coway airmega."
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"We’ve had a Coway for about 4 years and it works great."
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"Coway airmega gets my vote."
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"Coway is by far the best home purifier in my opinion."
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"I own 3 Coway units and have also been very happy with them."
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"I’ve Coway airmega 150 and noticed a clear improvement in my symptoms once I got it."
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"I have 2 Coway Airmega 400s. They are absolute beasts for high CADR hepa."
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"Purifiers from Coway, Winnix, Blueair, and Levoit are all excellent."
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"Absolutely love pretty much every Coway purifier I’ve had!"
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#2

Levoit

4.3
(50)
"We have a couple medium sized levoit purifiers as well and love them!"
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"Love my levoit purifiers."
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"I love levoit brand! I have been using them for 4 years and they are so nice and quiet."
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"I like the levoits because they are programmable."
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"We have a Levoit and love it, it has made such a noticeable difference."
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"Levoit Core 300-P is phenomenal"
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"Levoit gets you the best bang for your buck."
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"My favorite website for air purifier reviews recommends the Levoit Core 600s and it's within your budget."
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"I’ve definitely noticed a difference in the dust in our house."
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"Currently using the Levoit Pet Air Purifier since i have 3 persians, effective naman."
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#3

Winix

4.2
(44)
"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."
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"I’ve been rocking two 5500-2 units for 5+ years now, along with the A230."
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"Winix makes a quality product."
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"The deal was too good to pass, so problem solved."
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"They are the best bang for your buck when considering airflow, energy usage, and filter replacement costs."
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"I have a Winix, Coway and a Medify air purifiers which are brands I trust."
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"Coway ap-1512 or airmega 230, winix 5500"
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"Both are relatively inexpensive and pull a ton of crap out of the air."
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"We use a winix 5500-2 air purifier and it traps a lot of dust, smoke and dog hair."
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"I have the Winix C545. It has a timer and various speeds."
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#4

Blueair

4.7
(18)
"BlueAir is highly rated."
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"If you want to splurge, BlueAir is the best product out there."
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"BeWell makes good products. Blue Air is the best I’ve found."
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"I cannot recommend them enough."
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"My favorite is the Luggable from Clean Air Kits. It looks like furniture, is whisper quiet, and you can use HEPA furnace filt"
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"Blue Air is great!"
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"Blueair filters are the best. They perform well AND are quiet."
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"I'd consider getting an air cleaner for your home."
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"Collect dust and whatnot very well."
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"My allergies have been significantly better since getting it."
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#5

Austin Air

4.5
(19)
"I purchased a Austin Air and IQair purifier."
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"I’m an Austin Air user and I highly recommend them."
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"I went with the Healthmate Plus. It’s got two kinds of filters: medical grade HEPA and it’s got like 15lbs of carbon."
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"Pricey, but Austin Air Healthmate Plus."
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"I love my Austin Air purifier."
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"If you have the money go for the Austin Air or Airpura brands."
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"Something with a really really high amount of carbon."
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"I recommend Austin Air HealthMate."
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"I have the Austin and love it."
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"I second Austin Air & IqAir, Austin is the best at room purification."
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#6

IQAir

4.8
(11)
"IQ Air."
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"IQAIR is probably the best."
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"As others have said: IQAir… we have three of these (3500 sq ft house)..."
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"IQ Air and Austin Air Healthmate Plus"
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"That IQAIR model is a good one for a mixture of particulate and VOC filtration."
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"IQAir is the best but most expensive one."
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"The Austin is good, and the IQAir is even better."
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"IQ Air in bedroom (expensive and expensive filters and is good)."
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"I would definitely consider iquair to be bifl."
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#7

Xiaomi

4.1
(12)
"Hello try nyo po XIAOMI."
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"I suggest xiaomi. Mine is a few years old. Runs 24/7."
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"Xiaomi is good, easy to find anywhere and filter are easy to buy."
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"I have been very pleased with three Xiaomi air purifiers."
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"It effectively improved my indoor air quality."
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"Mi air purifiers are good, using it since 2019."
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"You can consider getting Xiaomi brand."
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"Most popular brand is Xiaomi."
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"Reliable and parts (filter replacement) can be found easily."
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"Get a Xiaomi."
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#8

AirFanta

4.2
(11)
"This air purifier is what I recommend to everyone. It has the highest CADR (clean air delivery rate) per dollar for any option."
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"I second AirFanta Pro."
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"AirFanta 3 pro seems to fit the budget and efficiency requirements."
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"I recommend the AirFanta 3 Pro."
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"AirFanta 3 Pro. It packs easily into your luggage."
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"Airfanta Pro 3. Folds up to fit in cary on bag. Very high CADR."
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"My rec is the AirFanta 3Pro with a carbon filter."
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"Best value for max CADR?"
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"I love that it breaks down and it has a good coverage area considering its size."
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"The AirFanta 3 Pro is one of the best affordable air filtration units available."
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#9

Dyson

4.0
(11)
"The Dyson BP03 is the best I’ve found. It also filters formaldehyde."
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"If you got money just go for the Dyson one."
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"Thank me later."
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"Dyson is more than 2x better than next best one."
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"It really works."
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"We have a Dyson air purifier/space heater that, in conjunction with a Roomba, work great."
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"Dyson is the only one which is thoda bahut effective."
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"Dyson."
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"Do not think that it deserve the money."
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"The Dyson sucks."
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#10

Alen

4.3
(10)
"I bought an Allen 5 years ago and we are very pleased with it."
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"I have 4 Alen air purifiers, and they are absolutely awesome."
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"Check out Alen air purifiers, they are excellent."
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"Check out Alen."
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"2 Alen 45i’s + the VOC filter may be worth considering."
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"We use an Alen air purifier for our home with 3 cats."
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"We have an Alen breatheSmart. I like it."
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"I recommend Alen BreatheSmart."
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"Maybe take a look at the Alen 45i w/ smoke/voc filter."
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"I like Alen air purifiers."
#11

Medify Air

4.9
(8)
"The Medify Air MA-112 is a powerhouse for large spaces."
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"Both the Medify Air MA-112 and Alen BreatheSmart are great options for tackling cigarette smoke."
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"The Medify Air MA-112 and Coway Airmega AP-1512HH are highly recommended."
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"Medify Air MA-112 makes it easy for my pets and us."
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"Medify Air MA-112 is a solid choice!"
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"Medifyair is quite good, that is what I use and is considered the “gold standard” of HEPA air purifiers."
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"I highly recommend Medify Air MA-112 Air Purifier."
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"Medify Air has some good models for different room sizes."
#12

Winix 5500-2

4.7
(7)
"Winix 5500-2 or Puroair."
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"I'd recommend the Winix 5500-2."
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"Represent the best value of cost, features, efficiency."
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"I recommend the Winix 5500-2."
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"Has the highest Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADRs) including Dust."
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"One of the best values in air purifiers"
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"Winix is a good brand that's been around a while."
#13

Medify

4.4
(7)
"The Medify Air MA-112 and Coway Airmega AP-1512HH are often praised for their strong filtration and quiet operation."
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"I prefer Medify MA-112 in my personal experience."
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"I am using Medify Air MA-112."
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"The Medify MA-112 is a solid choice with great filtration power."
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"Medify Air and Alen brands are pretty good."
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"I'm generally a fan but haven't tried others so my frame of reference might not be the best"
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"I would recommend Medify Air."
#14

Smart Air

4.3
(7)
"I love Smart Air Filters. Great company that uses proceeds to teach people how to make their own air filters."
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"Smart air. Their large one is crazy effective."
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"Currently focusing on SA600 and Core 600S as they're both within budget."
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"Coway and Smart Air are good brands to look at."
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"Smart Air purifiers are legit."
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"Smart Air purifiers are legit."
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"The SA600 from Smart Air is very good, small and quiet for single rooms."
#15

Winix 5500

4.3
(6)
"I have the Winix 5500 series."
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"Great for getting rid of the smell."
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"Nice and quiet on low settings."
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"They are all really well priced atm."
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"Winnix 5500 is best value."
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"Both are great."
#16

Honeywell

4.2
(6)
"My first Honeywell is now 8-9 years old and going strong? So i bought several others lol."
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"Pretty quiet, variable speeds etc. Have been running well for 4 and 7 yrs respectively."
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"Honeywell, levoit, and the NON touch panel sharp."
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"Be sure to get the right size for the room it will be in."
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"I would just get a cheap Honeywell with HEPA from your local hardware store."
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#17

Coway Airmega

4.6
(5)
"If you want something small mighty and the best in the business buy a coway airmega."
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"I recommend the Coway Airmegas."
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"It’s great. Did my research and wouldn’t change it."
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"It does a pretty good job of keeping the dust, cooking odor and old house smell to a minimum."
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"I'm most likely going to spend too much money on a fancy rabbit air one soon but I've also been thinking about trying a Coway Airmega."
#18

Sharp

4.2
(5)
"The best air purifier i own is this sharp, 12 cats at home, smell is decreased."
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"They are a good option and much cheaper than Dyson."
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"Sharp air purifier works fine for me."
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"I use sharp works fine."
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"It’s been rock solid."
#19

Philips

4.0
(5)
"You can go for philips. Coway is too expensive."
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"We use Phillips."
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"We use Phillips."
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"I'm using phillips. Costed around 8k. Helped me survive last winters."
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#20

Clean Air Kits

4.5
(4)
"The clean air kits purifiers are basically silent."
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"It is very quiet and they use easy to find furnace filters."
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"I like clean air kits, which is powered by computer fans."
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"Best clean air delivery rate per dollar and super quiet - nothing comes close for home use"
#21

Mila

3.4
(5)
"The Mila Air is really good."
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"We have a Mila and we like it."
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"Mila. Works very well and the accompanying smart app provides great data."
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"Massive filters and look sleek. I’ve had mine for 2.5 years."
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"I can't recommend the Mila. I originally bought 5, all of which failed in 1-2 years."
#22

Levoit Vital 200s

4.3
(4)
"Levoit’s Vital 200S is great for what you’re looking for."
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"Reportedly improved versions of the Core series."
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"Levoit Vital 200s?"
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"Levoit Vital 200s. If money isn't a factor: Levoit Everest Air."
#23

Mi

4.3
(4)
"Don't look for anything else."
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"Mi one can allow you to create automated schedules based on air quality."
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"Buy Mi instead of Coway."
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"I have MI , it is really good."
#24

Rabbitair

5.0
(3)
"We use RabbitAir. Excellent quality - was recommended by my allergist."
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"I have a RabbitAir and I love it"
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"Rabbitair is what I use."
#25

Air Doctor

5.0
(3)
"The Air Doctor is great and it catches much smaller particles."
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"Air Doctor!"
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"Air doctors are absolutely incredible for that."
#26

Ikea

3.8
(4)
"Get an IKEA FÖRNUFTIG air purifier and the optional 'filter for gas cleaning'."
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"By far the cheapest replacement cost especially considering it you can add on pellet style carbon filters."
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"I've been really happy with them especially for the price."
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"I bought the IKEA one even if it is not the best."
#27

BlueAir

4.7
(3)
"The Blue Pure 211+ is a solid choice."
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"They are powerful enough to keep the house dust free."
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"I would recommend blue air 211+ auto."
#28

Jaspr

4.7
(3)
"If you are looking for the best then check out Jaspr."
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"I can personally attest to my Jasprs significantly improving my indoor air quality."
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"Also check out the Jaspr as its got a 600 CADR."
#29

AirDoctor

4.7
(3)
"Air doctor"
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"We use the AirDoctor and it has been great."
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"If youre sensitive to spring time pollen it should help a lot."
#30

Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Lite

4.7
(3)
"It's efficiency in removing pm 2.5 is commendable."
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"So far can see the benefits."
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"Mi air purifier 4 lite."
#31

Kenmore

5.0
(2)
"I went with the Kenmore Bluetooth model. It has the filters I wanted particularly."
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"I bought the Kenmore model with Bluetooth. It has improved my environment greatly."
#32

Bosch

5.0
(2)
"I’d grab two Bosch Air 2000 purifiers. They’re currently on sale on Amazon."
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"I personally run mine on high at night because I like the whir of the fan/white noise."
#33

Rabbit Air

5.0
(2)
"Rabbit Air Purifiers. They're amazing and the best air purifier we've tried."
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"I use Rabbitair. It's always been great at removing dust and odors."
#34

Coway AP-1512HH

5.0
(2)
"Coway AP-1512HH is another strong contender, especially for those who prioritize air quality sensors."
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"I have a coway, well two. One in the living room and one in my bedroom."
#35

Corsi-Rosenthal

5.0
(2)
"A Corsi-Rosenthal Box takes 15 minutes and about $70 to build and is much more effective than any standard HEPA purifier."
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"Build a Corsi Rosenthal box or other DIY air purifier."
#36

Vital

5.0
(2)
"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."
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"The LeVoit Vital 200s is better than the Core 300 and has better filters for pet hair."
#37

CleanAirKits

5.0
(2)
"I have 3 of their XXL Luggables with Merv 13 filters."
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"I thus recommend a PC fan box air purifier. Check out cleanairkits."
#38

SmartAir Blast

4.5
(2)
"I think I’m going with the SmartAir Blast as you recommended. The CADR is really good and it seems like it is so quiet compared to everything else."
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"Smart Air Blast (all metal construction) for MCS would be my suggestion."
#39

Germ Guardian

4.5
(2)
"I have the Germ Guardian air purifiers and find them quiet enough on the lowest setting to sleep with."
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"Germ guardian is for pets, it does seem to do everything it promises."
#40

Intellipure

4.5
(2)
"Reasonably priced."
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#41

Jonix

4.5
(2)
"Amazing device, 0 harm to living entities."
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"Please look into the brand called Jonix."
#42

Blue Air

4.5
(2)
"I have terrible allergies and use Blue Air on every level."
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"We have the BlueAir and really like it."
#43

Shark

4.0
(2)
"I use the shark never change with a hepa filter. I bought mine on amazon."
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"If you opt for a purifier in the kitchen, the Shark might work well for your needs."
#44

AEG

4.0
(2)
"Either AEG or Winix."
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"AEG or Winix."
#45

Coway Airmega 150

4.0
(2)
"Need to order 3 more."
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"Coway airmega 150. Mi is also good. Both cheap and work well."
#46

Everest

4.0
(2)
"It really helps with the smell and the dander."
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"Everest 6 Stage Air Purifier."
#47

Oransi TrueCarbon

3.5
(2)
"I use Oransi TrueCarbon for smoke odors."
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"Cheapest AC unit I can think of is the Oransi TrueCarbon."
#48

Coway 150

3.5
(2)
"Go for coway 150 and keep it in the room you are working/sleeping."
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"Otherwise the cleaning efficiency is good."
#49

Purrified Air

5.0
(1)
"If the issue is cats or ferrets or other small animals, a Purrified Air litter box air purifier is tops."
#50

Cuisinart

5.0
(1)
"Cuisinart PuRXium Countertop HEPA Air Purifier for Medium Rooms (CAP-500) for $53.64."
#51

b-MOLA 1701

5.0
(1)
"Had an acquaintance of mine deal with a septic tank failure and he swears by this."
#52

IQAir GC MultiGas XE

5.0
(1)
"I love my IQAir GC MultiGas XE (I have MCS) if you can afford it."
#53

Puroair 400

5.0
(1)
"I would say Puroair 400 is the best. I’ve been using it for a few months, and it’s been awesome for my allergies."
#54

Levoit 400

5.0
(1)
"Had them prior to Covid and love them."
#55

Coway Airmega 400S

5.0
(1)
"Best purchase ever, and large enough to quickly cover 700sqft."
#56

IQAir HealthPro Plus

5.0
(1)
"The iqair HealthPro plus series is amazing"
#57

HealthPro Plus

5.0
(1)
"10 year Warranty but these things will run forever."
#58

Coway Mega Mighty

5.0
(1)
"It detects everything and cleans the air so fast and low energy."
#59

Coway Airmega 200M

4.0
(1)
"Yes they will help a lot for allergens and odors."
#60

LightAir

4.0
(1)
"It’s low on power consumption."
#61

AirFanta3

4.0
(1)
"I would look at the AirFanta3."
#62

Blueair 411A

3.0
(1)
"I've seen on here they can have issues later on but after a year, it's doing ok."
#63

Sans

1.0
(2)
"Skip them. Overpriced and underperform."
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"Don't buy any Sans air purifiers."
#64

Oransi

1.0
(1)
"That's a carbon only air purifier, specifically designed for odors and VOCs."

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