Most air purifier main filters last 6 to 12 months; pre-filters need cleaning more often. Here are schedules by model and signs to change sooner.
Category: Air Purifiers
The $169.99 Levoit Vital 200S-P costs about $100 a year to run, per HouseFresh. Plus the Winix 5510, AirFanta 3Pro, Blueair 211i Max and $85 Levoit Core 300-P, compared on purchase price, filters and running costs.
The $169.99 Levoit Vital 200S-P adds a U-shaped inlet for pet hair and a Pet filter that kept its particle performance in HouseFresh’s test. Plus the Vital 100S-P, Winix 5510 and Core 600S-P, compared on pre-filters and carbon.
The $179.99 Winix 5510 removed the most smoke particles in Project Farm’s test, and the Coway Mighty2 was fastest in HouseFresh’s. Plus the Levoit Core 600S-P and Coway Airmega ProX, with smoke CADR and carbon compared.
The $85 Levoit Core 300-P lists a 24 dB sleep mode and a display-off button. Plus the Vital 100S-P, Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max and 511i Max, compared on sleep noise, light control and coverage.
HouseFresh’s allergy formula is six air changes per hour at under 45 dB. The $164.99 AirFanta 3Pro leads on value, with the Smart Air SA600 for small rooms, the Coway Airmega ProX for large spaces and the app-connected Airmega 250S.
Coway Mighty 2 vs Levoit Vital 200S, round by round: HouseFresh’s tests show a tie at top speed and an 8-minute Coway lead at quiet speeds, while the Levoit costs $100 less, runs about $45 a year cheaper and has an app.
The $244.99 Blue Pure 211i Max moved about 410 CFM in Consumer Analysis’ test, but filters cost about $93 a year.
HouseFresh and Air Purifier First both picked the $169.99 Levoit Vital 200S for quieter, cheaper running; Project Farm ranked the Winix first.
Project Farm ranked the $179.99 Winix 5510 first after a smoke test; HouseFresh found it weaker at quiet speeds. Here is what each tester found.
HouseFresh recommends the Vital 200S for most people and estimates about $100 a year to run. The $169.99 200S-P is still the value pick.
The Coway Airmega Mighty2 cleared HouseFresh’s test room in 23 minutes and ran three speeds under 45 dB. Our review covers its performance, laser sensor, slide-out pre-filter, bonded filter and running costs.