Purifiers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 213 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Purifiers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homeowners, r/AirPurifiers, r/moderatelygranolamoms, r/BuyAirPurifier, r/Pets. Top-rated brands include Levoit (4.5/5), Coway (4.9/5), Winix (4.2/5).
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Reviews213
Subreddits28
Posts49
Brands51
Products61
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#1
Levoit
4.5
(37)
"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."
"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 Core 300 has a simple maintenance routine with a filter replacement indicator, making it easy to know when it's time for a new filter."
"Levoit Core 300-P is really amazing. I would also add Blueair, they are good too."
"Very pleased with them."
#2
Coway
4.9
(30)
"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"
"Agreed on coway! They have a pet filter for two of their units too, the AP-1512HH and the 200M."
"I have noticed an improvement in both."
"Just make sure you are paying attention to the sq ft coverage."
"They’ve gotten so much better."
#3
Winix
4.2
(27)
"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."
"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."
"They really do make a difference."
"They make a huge difference in removing particulates from air."
"Makes a huge difference for my allergies."
"It worked so so well."
"The most recommended for pet dander."
"We have been super happy for 7+ years with our Winix."
"I’ve got a Winix 5500-2 and a Coway Airmega 400 and they work great."
#4
Blueair
4.7
(12)
"They are great for smell and allergens and were a life saver from the smoke during the forest fires over the last 4 years."
"I'm a big fan of Blueair purifiers with fabric pre-filters."
"Had the idea to run the purifier in our room at night and my sore throat is gone!"
"The auto setting is amazing."
"The Blueair 211i Max is fantastic."
"Both make a dramatic and perceptible difference in air quality."
"Love them so far!! They're cute and extremely quiet and effective."
"We really love it. Powerfully and effectively handling pets odors and hair."
"I love my blueair. i have two cats, one is as floofy as they come, and it keeps up easily."
"They're reliable and do wonders for dog hair."
#5
Alen
4.5
(11)
"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."
"It still works like it did out of the box."
"They rate high on consumer reports in the past. Easy to clean."
"They are incredibly quiet and work great."
"I'm a big fan of alen breathesmart and blue air 211+"
"Alen brand!!"
"Which ever Alen units fit your rooms. They usually run a good sale if you’re buying multiple."
"You don’t need a homekit integration for your air purifier."
"We have three Alen BreatheSmart air purifiers."
#6
Honeywell
4.3
(10)
"It does a good job getting rid of the smoke."
"They had good rating when we bought."
"It’s been three years and is still going strong."
"They’ve made a huge difference, I no longer wheeze at night."
"Honeywell has actually been my favorite."
"We’ve been happy with all of them."
"I like them."
"They've been reliable (chugging away on high setting most days, for years) and work really well throughout my home."
"They don't do much in terms of smell, but they do pickup alot of pet dander and dust."
"I have 2 Honeywell machines (1 small and 1 large, both for smells)."
#7
IQAir
4.6
(9)
"I love my iqair health plus. I have severe pollen allergies that cause my whole body to be covered in hives and occasionally border on anaphylactic and bought two units this year and my symptoms basically have gone away when I’m in the house."
"Each unit is tested and certified."
"We are very happy with it."
"We noticed an immediate difference."
"Love them, have had one for over a decade but they are spendy."
"IQ Air,"
"IQAir"
"Does vocs, there is a base model for less though."
"It doesn't filtrate the room as well because it is small but the filter is hyperHepa."
#8
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."
#9
Shark
4.2
(6)
"It works really well."
"I like it so far."
"There is a noticeable difference in the air."
"We have two Shark HEPA purifiers that really seem to do a good job."
"Shark one is about 250. Now and the Levoit one around 80."
"Shark makes purifiers that have filters that can last up to 5 years before they need a change out!"
#10
Austin Air
4.5
(4)
"Austin Air is the only one that I could tell a difference with for a cat."
"Definitely one of the (very) expensive options."
"Great warranty. Good customer service."
"The only consumer filter I am aware of that has that is the Austin Air HealthMate."
#11
Mila
4.0
(4)
"They are amazing."
"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."
"Kind of expensive though."
#12
AirDoctor
4.7
(3)
"Air Doctor is the best."
"Love air doctor!!!"
"We’ve been happy with an AirDoctor on each floor."
#13
Air Doctor
4.7
(3)
"It is expensive but it works super well and has really helped a lot of my issues with mold and VOCS."
"Air doctor is great."
"Air doctor"
#14
Sharp
4.7
(3)
"She loves it."
"I’ve been using it for four years now and really like it."
"I don't have any complaints about it till now so you can go for it."
#15
Air Oasis
3.7
(3)
"This purifier is recommended by Dr. Shoemaker and is the best when dealing with mold."
"Air oasis, Amaircare, and Intellipure are some my old remediation company recommended."
#16
Rabbit Air
5.0
(2)
"The rabbit is better, more sensitive to detecting changes in the air."
"I have a 8 year old rabbit air and love it."
#17
Medify Air
5.0
(2)
"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-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."
#18
Air Fanta
5.0
(2)
"I just got the Air Fanta."
"I just got the Air Fanta."
#19
Medify
3.3
(3)
"It’s worlds different for pet dander."
"Medify Air Purifier"
"Medify costs a lot in filters."
#20
Aprilaire
4.5
(2)
"It smells awesome when you walk in."
"Highly rated for this."
#21
Oransi
4.0
(2)
"Have tried some others and like these the best."
"You could try an Oransi TrueCarbon but you might need a carbon heavy unit."
#22
Philips
4.0
(2)
"My allergy for my dog is much less."
"Philips AC0920."
#23
Xiaomi
4.0
(2)
"Pretty happy with it for the last three years."
"Good options."
#24
Air Purifier
5.0
(1)
"The turbo setting on this air purifier clears out smells in under 5 minutes."
#25
Box Fan
5.0
(1)
"It’s inexpensive, large and works really well."
#26
Clean Air Kits
5.0
(1)
"I love them."
#27
Germ Guardian
5.0
(1)
"They are work horses!"
#28
Biozone
5.0
(1)
"It kills germs and vocs."
#29
MedifyAir
5.0
(1)
"As someone with asthma and quite a few allergies."
#30
Breezome
5.0
(1)
"I have noticed a drastic decrease in my cat's asthma attacks."
#31
Nuwave
5.0
(1)
"Can't recommend it enough, even though it is pretty pricey."
#32
Dreamegg
5.0
(1)
"They help my asthma and our eyes don't run when they're on."
#33
AllerAir
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend an allerair- I’ve got two airmedic 6 pro and the difference is remarkable."
#34
HouseFresh
5.0
(1)
"They make great air purifier comparisons and reviews."
#35
Coway Airmega 200
5.0
(1)
"I recommend upgrading from the Coway 150 to the Coway Airmega 200."
#36
Meaco
5.0
(1)
"It also acts as a purifier and honestly it's one of our best investments yet."
#37
CR box
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a CR box - you can get kits from places like https://www.cleanairkits.com/ or you can build your own."
#38
IKEA
4.0
(1)
"They’re automated to ramp up when their air quality sensors detect poor air quality."
#39
Bosch
4.0
(1)
"Very happy with my Bosch Air 2000 in my apartment."
#40
Molekule
4.0
(1)
"They do really well."
#41
Wix
4.0
(1)
"I've been very happy with them."
#42
Winix 5500-2
4.0
(1)
"The Winix 5500-2 is better than the C545, and roughly equivalent to the Coway 150."
#43
Coway 150
4.0
(1)
"The 150 is newer design and likely quieter."
#44
Coway Mighty
4.0
(1)
"Coway Mighty (a little harder to clean the front panel of the Mighty than the Coway 200)."
#45
Airth
4.0
(1)
"Get this Airth filter for AC it good."
#46
Daikin
4.0
(1)
"I heard it’s good and the salesman... said the air purifier helps a lot with it."
#47
Comparetto
4.0
(1)
"Our backup is our old Honeywell."
#48
Lorell
4.0
(1)
"The Lorell HEPA 420 is a really good price for what it delivers."
#49
AirFanta
4.0
(1)
"It's pricey, but some people who travel for work use the AirFanta 3Pro Air Purifier since it can be packed into a carry-on bag!"
#50
AROEV
4.0
(1)
"I've noticed a significant improvement in air quality."
#51
Whispure
4.0
(1)
"Whispure is my favorite economy unit."
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