Air Purifier Ranking

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Catalog last rebuilt October 18, 2026. Newest releases first.

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$300
#20 in Medium (130–249 CADR) · 210 smoke CADR · ~326 sq ft · 52 dB max · 13.0 lb

Claims five years without a filter change; CADR is manufacturer-claimed and the 1400 sq ft figure is at 1 ACH.

$1.43 per CADR$0/yr filtersAuto mode Spec-based
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$130
#3 in Compact (under 130 CADR) · 100 smoke CADR · ~155 sq ft · 45 dB max · 8.0 lb

Coway's bedroom unit with auto mode; low CADR for the price.

$1.30 per CADR$40/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$249
#1 in Extra Large (400+ CADR) · 410 smoke CADR · ~636 sq ft · 56 dB max · 21.0 lb

Large-room Winix with app control and a heavy carbon filter at a mid-range price.

$0.61 per CADR$90/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto mode1.2 lb carbonEnergy Star Spec-based
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$150
#2 in Medium (130–249 CADR) · 245 smoke CADR · ~380 sq ft · 54 dB max · 11.0 lb

Adds a washable prefilter and a pet-hair mode to the Core 400S formula.

$0.61 per CADR$100/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$100
#12 in Medium (130–249 CADR) · 130 smoke CADR · ~202 sq ft · 50 dB max · 8.0 lb

Compact with a washable prefilter and auto mode.

$0.77 per CADR$70/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$300
#3 in Extra Large (400+ CADR) · 400 smoke CADR · ~620 sq ft · 53 dB max · 13.5 lb

Quieter and more efficient than the 211+, with app control.

$0.75 per CADR$140/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$170
#2 in Large (250–399 CADR) · 250 smoke CADR · ~388 sq ft · 50 dB max · 8.0 lb

Medium-room Blueair with very low power draw and app.

$0.68 per CADR$120/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$110
#6 in Medium (130–249 CADR) · 130 smoke CADR · ~202 sq ft · 46 dB max · 4.4 lb

Tiny bedroom unit with auto mode and app; fine for a small room, not a living room.

$0.85 per CADR$80/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$130
#1 in Large (250–399 CADR) · 258 smoke CADR · ~400 sq ft · 53 dB max · 11.0 lb

Strong CADR per dollar with app and auto mode; very quiet on low.

$0.50 per CADR$100/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$400
#8 in Large (250–399 CADR) · 360 smoke CADR · ~558 sq ft · 52 dB max · 21.0 lb

Levoit's flagship with a laser sensor and directional vent; expensive for the CADR.

$1.11 per CADR$160/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$150
#15 in Medium (130–249 CADR) · 234 smoke CADR · ~363 sq ft · 54 dB max · 14.0 lb

Medium CADR with auto mode at a low price; room-size claim is at 1 ACH.

$0.64 per CADR$100/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$100
#16 in Medium (130–249 CADR) · 150 smoke CADR · ~232 sq ft · 50 dB max · 10.0 lb

Compact-plus unit with a particle sensor.

$0.67 per CADR$80/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$279
#4 in Extra Large (400+ CADR) · 405 smoke CADR · ~628 sq ft · 56 dB max · 22.0 lb

Large-room Winix with heavy carbon and app; slightly costlier than the T810.

$0.69 per CADR$95/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto mode1.2 lb carbonEnergy Star Spec-based
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$180
#3 in Large (250–399 CADR) · 260 smoke CADR · ~403 sq ft · 52 dB max · 14.0 lb

Very efficient CADR per watt; filters are rated for only six months.

$0.69 per CADR$100/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based
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$250
#2 in Extra Large (400+ CADR) · 410 smoke CADR · ~636 sq ft · 55 dB max · 13.7 lb

Large-room CADR from a light, efficient unit; short filter life raises running cost.

$0.61 per CADR$120/yr filtersAHAM VerifideAuto modeEnergy Star Spec-based