Experts prefer Coway Airmega 400 over Alen BreatheSmart Classic
On 10 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 81 Air Purifier expert endorsements .
Currently, Coway Airmega 400 received 2 endorsements from Popular Mechanics (23 Mar 2024) and This Old House (22 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Alen BreatheSmart Classic did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Air Purifier | WIRED  | CNET  | The Spruce Pets  | Popular Mechanics  | This Old House  | Wirecutter  | Forbes  | NBC News  | Business Insider  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | +1 | $415 |  Coway Airmega 400 The Coway Airmega 400 is a highly effective air purifier with powerful filtration, large coverage area, quiet operation, air quality monitoring, and energy-saving features, making it a versatile and reliable choice for improving indoor air quality. | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $288 |  Alen BreatheSmart Classic | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 23 Mar 2024 Popular Mechanics ranked Coway Airmega 400 as #7
Rank Air Purifier Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Coway Airmega 400 Best for Large Rooms... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 22 Jan 2024 This Old House ranked Coway Airmega 400 as #3
Rank Air Purifier Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Coway Airmega 400 Best For Large Rooms... ... ... Source: www.thisoldhouse.com
As can be seen below, Coway Airmega 400 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Alen BreatheSmart Classic is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Air Purifier | WIRED | CNET | The Spruce Pets | Popular Mechanics | This Old House | Wirecutter | Forbes | NBC News | Business Insider | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $173 |  Coway AP-1512HH The Coway AP-1512HH air purifier is highly praised for its comprehensive filtration system, effectiveness at removing pollutants, adjustable fan speeds, built-in air quality sensor, smartphone app connectivity, and energy efficiency. | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | - | $233 |  Winix 5500-2 The Winix 5500-2 air purifier is highly praised for its effective four-stage filtration system, quiet operation, built-in air quality sensor, and energy efficiency, making it a recommended choice for improving air quality in medium to large-sized rooms. | - | -
| 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 7 | 5 |
| 3 | - | $95 |  BlueAir Blue Pure 511 The BlueAir Blue Pure 511 air purifier is a highly effective and efficient option for improving air quality in medium-sized rooms, with HEPASilent dual filtration technology, quiet operation, and energy efficiency. | - | 4 | - | - | - | 7 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $229 |  BlueAir 311i Max | - | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by LearnMetrics | 98 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Cleanup Expert | 99 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by At Home Divas | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- HEPA Pure filter is ideal for allergy, asthma, & virus concerns
- Compact and lightweight, making it ideal for smaller rooms throughout your home
- Quietly and efficiently circulates the air in rooms up to 1400 sq. ft. every hour; perfect for kids' bedrooms, guest bedrooms, & home gyms
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From Seller:
- [Coverage] Designed to clean spaces up to 1,560 sq. ft. in 30 minutes.Noise Level : 22-52 dB(A).
- [HyperCaptive Filtration System] Dynamic combination of a washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter, and Green True HEPA Filter effectively reduces 99.999% of 0.01-micron particles in the air, including pollen, pollutants, and other allergens; It also reduces 99% of volatile organic compounds and odor
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