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Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Auto

#10 of 18 in large · #20 of 49 overall · all Blueair models
3.4

211+ with a particle sensor and auto mode.

350 cfmsmoke CADR
542 sq ftAHAM room size
56 dBat full speed
61 Wmax power
$280street price, being verified
One air change of a 300 sq ft room in about 7 min$140 a year in filters$980 to own for 5 yearsAHAM Verifide CADR

Ratings

Includes independent measurements from Tom's Guide.

Value25% of the score
2.5
Energy efficiency10% of the score
3.0
Quietness15% of the score
2.5
Filter cost15% of the score
2.5
Certified CADR10% of the score
5.0
Features10% of the score
3.0

Each rating places this unit among the others on a 0.5–5 scale, within its room-size class for the measures that scale with size and across the whole catalog for the rest. Weighted together they give the overall 3.4. Formula and weights.

Specifications

Smoke CADR
350 cfm
Dust CADR
350 cfm
Pollen CADR
350 cfm
AHAM room size
542 sq ft
Maker's room size
550 sq ft
Max power
61 W
Noise (low / high)
31 / 56 dB
Filter cost
$70
Filter life
6 months
Filters per year
$140
5-year cost of ownership
$980
True HEPA
Yes
Activated carbon
0.2 lb
Auto mode (PM2.5 sensor)
Yes
App
No
Washable prefilter
Yes
AHAM Verifide
Yes
Energy Star
Yes
Weight
13.0 lb
Released
2021

Independent measurements

MetricValueSource
Noise, measured
lowest fan speed; measurement distance not stated
35.6 dBATom's Guide
2022-08
Noise, measured
highest fan speed; measurement distance not stated
60.8 dBATom's Guide
2022-08

How it compares with its neighbors

#ModelSmoke CADRDustPollenWdB maxFilters/yr$/CADRScore
7Coway Airmega 4003503503506652$1301.13.5
8Alen BreatheSmart 75i3473503506049$991.73.4
9Coway Airmega 400S3503503506652$1301.33.4
10Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Auto3503503506156$1400.83.4
11Blueair Blue Pure 211+3503503506156$1400.73.4
12Honeywell HPA530030032030012058$600.83.2
13Honeywell HPA30030032030013060$600.63.2