May 2023
Air Purifiers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of Air Purifier rankings posted by key online experts, as of May 2023.
Summary
Between 4 May 2023 and 5 May 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 76 Air Purifier endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
51 Air Purifiers were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).
As of 5 May 2023, Coway AP-1512HH takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed air purifier with 5 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 air purifier' this month. It is followed by Honeywell HPA300 and Coway Airmega 400 , with 4 and 4 expert endorsements respectively.
Brand breakdown
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Blueair:
11 Air Purifiers
(#1 is Blueair Blue Pure 411+ )
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Levoit:
6 Air Purifiers
(#1 is Levoit EverestAir )
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Coway:
4 Air Purifiers
(#1 is Coway Airmega 250 )
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Dyson:
4 Air Purifiers
(#1 is Dyson Pure Cool TP01 )
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Honeywell:
3 Air Purifiers
(#1 is Honeywell HPA100 )
Price breakdown
At a glance - May 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Air Purifier |
Popular Mechanics
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Wirecutter
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CNET
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This Old House
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NBC News
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WIRED
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Business Insider
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Tom's Guide
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Forbes
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The Spruce Pets
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $190 |
Coway AP-1512HH
|
1
|
1
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3
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-
|
-
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-
|
-
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4
|
5
|
-
|
|
2
|
- | $190 |
Honeywell HPA300
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
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4
|
-
|
1
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
|
3
|
- | $507 |
Coway Airmega 400
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
7
|
-
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-
|
-
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7
|
|
4
|
+1 | $197 |
Coway Airmega 200M
|
-
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2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
5
|
-1 | $337 |
Blueair Blue Pure 211 Plus Auto
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-
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-
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2
|
-
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-
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-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
|
6
|
+5 | $193 |
Winix 5500-2
|
10
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
|
7
|
+1 | $189 |
Levoit Core 400S
|
5
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
|
8
|
+4 | $130 |
Blueair Pure 411 Auto
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-
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-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
6
|
-
|
-
|
|
9
|
+4 | $180 |
Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto
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-
|
5
|
-
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2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
-3 | $489 |
Blueair Protect 7470i
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
|
11
|
-1 | $101 |
Blueair Pure 411
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
16
|
-10 | $298 |
Blueair Pure 211 Plus
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2
|
7
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
17
|
- | $207 |
Bissell Air320 Max Smart
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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4
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-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
|
18
|
- | $265 |
Winix AM90
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8
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4
|
-
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-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
19
|
+1 | Check price |
Levoit Core 300
|
-
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8
|
-
|
-
|
-
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-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Sorted by price:
| Position in ranking | Price | Air Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | $100.65 | Blueair Pure 411 [buy] [more info] |
| #8 | $129.98 | Blueair Pure 411 Auto [buy] [more info] |
| #9 | $179.99 | Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto [buy] [more info] |
| #7 | $188.99 | Levoit Core 400S [buy] [more info] |
| #2 | $189.99 | Honeywell HPA300 [buy] [more info] |
| #1 | $190 | Coway AP-1512HH [buy] [more info] |
| #6 | $193.37 | Winix 5500-2 [buy] [more info] |
| #4 | $197 | Coway Airmega 200M [buy] [more info] |
| #17 | $206.75 | Bissell Air320 Max Smart [buy] [more info] |
| #18 | $265.11 | Winix AM90 [buy] [more info] |
| #16 | $298 | Blueair Pure 211 Plus [buy] [more info] |
| #5 | $337.33 | Blueair Blue Pure 211 Plus Auto [buy] [more info] |
| #10 | $489 | Blueair Protect 7470i [buy] [more info] |
| #3 | $507.24 | Coway Airmega 400 [buy] [more info] |
We ranked Coway AP-1512HH #1 in May 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Coway AP-1512HH as #1.
Popular Mechanics
Best Overall
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Pros
Affordable
Well reviewed
Display lights turn off
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Cons
Needs some upkeep
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Tom's Guide
Most energy-efficient air purifier
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Pros
Small footprint
Eco mode available
Energy efficient
Three year warranty
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Cons
Loud
Heavy to move around
Expensive replacement filters
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Forbes
Best Compact Air Purifier
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Pros
Compact design
Four-step filtration process
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Cons
Expensive for the coverage space
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We ranked Honeywell HPA300 #2 in May 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Honeywell HPA300 as #1.
Business Insider
Best overall
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Pros
Operates quietly, widely available filters, performed the best in our air purifying tests, low upfront cost, Energy Star-certified, easy to set up and maintain
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Cons
High energy consumption, no auto mode
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Tom's Guide
Best value for a large room
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Pros
Strong performance
Cheap replacement filters
Easy to use
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Cons
Noisy
High energy consumption
No auto mode
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Air Purifiers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Air Purifiers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for May 2023 ranking
Popular Mechanics
Wirecutter
CNET
This Old House
NBC News
WIRED
Business Insider
Tom's Guide
Forbes
The Spruce Pets
We ranked Coway Airmega 400 #3 in May 2023 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Popular Mechanics
For Really Big Spaces
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Pros
Fit for large rooms and whole apartments
Strong design
Smart features and sleep settings
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Cons
Pricey
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This Old House
Best For Large Rooms
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Pros
Has an LED ring that indicates the air quality
Comes with a timer for-, four-, and eight-hour settings
Has auto, sleep, and eco modes
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Cons
Doesn't make sense for small spaces
Can be expensive to replace the filters
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The Spruce Pets
Best for Large Rooms
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Pros
Can filter spaces up to 1,560 square feet
Dual air intake design
Sleep mode
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Cons
Expensive
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We ranked Coway Airmega 200M #4 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Coway Airmega 200M as #1.
We ranked Blueair Blue Pure 211 Plus Auto #5 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Blueair Blue Pure 211 Plus Auto as #1.
Tom's Guide
Best air purifier overall
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Pros
Cleans air efficiently
Uses power well
Great for large spaces
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Cons
Larger footprint
Night mode lacks power
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We ranked Winix 5500-2 #6 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Popular Mechanics
Cheap But Effective
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Pros
Cheap
Strong performance
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Cons
Imposing design
Loud
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Tom's Guide
Best air purifier for technology buffs
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Pros
Unique technology
Air quality indicator
Remote control included
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Cons
Expensive filters
Large and plain design
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We ranked Levoit Core 400S #7 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Popular Mechanics
For Hands-Free Control
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Pros
Hands-free control
Ideal for mid-sized rooms
Very quiet
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Cons
Pricier than competing models
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Forbes
Best Air Purifier For Smoke
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Pros
App- or voice-controlled
App monitors air quality inside and outside the home
Works in rooms up to 403 square feet
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Cons
May seem too complicated if you’re not technologically inclined
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We ranked Blueair Pure 411 Auto #8 in May 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Best value for small spaces
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Pros
Ideal for small spaces
Easy to set up
Good value for money
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Cons
Wouldn't suit larger rooms
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We ranked Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto #9 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
This Old House
Quietest Setting
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Pros
Has a circular shape that intakes air all the way around
Comes in different sizes colors
Has a fabric pre-filter that catches large particles
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Cons
Doesn't include a timer
Has only one button to cycle through the settings
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We ranked Blueair Protect 7470i #10 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Business Insider
Best quiet air purifier
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Pros
Among the best at reducing VOCs and particulate matter from the air
affordable and widely available filters
quiet operation
easy to clean
powerful enough or medium-size rooms
useful and data-rich app
voice control
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Cons
Heavy
lacks handles
app didn't connect easily and sometimes lags
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Tom's Guide
Best smart air purifier
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Pros
Great performance
Offers lots of features and data
Modern and sleek appearance
Quiet
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Cons
Can be difficult to move around
High energy consumption
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We ranked Blueair Pure 411 #11 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Popular Mechanics
Best Value
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Pros
Ideal for kids bedrooms
Very affordable
Two-pack
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Cons
Louder than comparable purifiers
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We ranked Blueair Pure 211 Plus #12 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Popular Mechanics
Great for Larger Rooms
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Pros
Ideal for big bedrooms or small offices
Very quiet
Performs well
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Cons
Pricey
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We ranked Bissell Air320 Max Smart #13 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
We ranked Winix AM90 #14 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Popular Mechanics
Alexa-Compatible
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Pros
Wi-Fi enabled hands-free control
Very affordable
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Cons
No display shut-off
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We ranked Levoit Core 300 #15 in May 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Air Purifiers” rankings.
Business Insider
Best small room air purifier
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Pros
Excellent at removing VOCs, good at removing particulate matter, low energy consumption, app control and air quality monitoring, operates quietly on low speed, affordable and widely available filters
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Cons
Average noisiness on high speed, not suitable for larger rooms
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