We also discuss the much-hyped IKEA Förnuftig in its own section.Īir purifiers with HEPA filtration capture particles the size of (and far smaller than) the virus that causes COVID-19, so the answer is yes. In a new section, we cover a few other purifiers that fit specific needs, including a purifier for handling VOCs, an especially energy-efficient small-space purifier, and a truly smart air purifier. And it doesn’t keep pace with the AP-1512HH or the Blue Pure 211+ in larger rooms. But it’s not terribly energy efficient: Running it 24/7 on medium consumes about $300 of electricity over five years, and seven new filters in that period cost $180, making this model slightly more expensive than the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty over the long term. It’s also the cheapest up front of all our picks. It’s attractive and compact, measuring just 14.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches in diameter, and thanks to its display-shutoff feature, it won’t interrupt sleep with bright lights. On medium, it reduced them by more than 92%.
It was impressive in our tests, reducing particulates by more than 97% on its high setting in 30 minutes in a 135-square-foot New York office. If you need to clean the air in a space of around 200 square feet or less, the Levoit Core 300 (sometimes listed as the Levoit VortexAir) is a solid and inexpensive purifier. If you prefer the looks, cost, or other features of our also-great picks, know that they match this Coway model in purifying performance. That said, as strong as the Mighty is, its performance is not as singular as it once was, and in recent years many other air purifiers have closely approached our high standards. To us, that means the air purifier should be powerful enough to clean the air in a large living room or playroom, quiet and dark enough for you to sleep near the machine in a bedroom, and inexpensive enough that it’s reasonable to have several units spread throughout your home.Īfter nine years, during which we’ve tested more than 50 different air purifiers, we believe that the exceptional Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty is the best among them-as we have since 2015. To qualify as great, however, an air purifier doesn’t just need to work well it also needs to be robustly engineered and thoughtfully designed. Air purifiers are fundamentally simple machines-little more than a fan and a filter-but a great one can improve your life by reducing airborne allergens such as pollen and mold spores and capturing bacteria, viruses, and smoke from wildfires and other sources.
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