Best air purifiers for value for money

• Owner advice$150–$300 is the sweet spotVerified CADR, auto mode, and real carbon without paying for app features and design finishes.
• Owner adviceInclude filters in the priceA cheap unit with expensive filters is not a cheap unit. Compare three-year totals.
• Owner adviceTwo small units beat one big oneOwners covering multiple rooms often get better air for less money with a pair of mid-size purifiers.
• Go deeperThe true cost of ownershipThe research behind the rules of thumb owners keep repeating.

• Levoit$84.99Levoit Core 3004.2/5★★★★★4.2 out of 5 stars(4)iAHAM VerifideCARBValue for moneyQuiet operation219 sq ft“I would recommend the Levoit core. It’s very cheap but does the job and not loud at all.”
• WinixPrice variesWinix 5500-24.1/5★★★★★4.1 out of 5 stars(2)iAHAM VerifideEnergy StarCARBValue for money360 sq ft“Winix 5500-2 and AM80 (same unit, different look) and Coway 1512 are the best prebuilt units from a value perspective.”
• Coway$229.99Coway Airmega AP-1512HH4.1/5★★★★★4.1 out of 5 stars(2)iAHAM VerifideEnergy StarCARBValue for money361 sq ft“Coway AP-1512HH comes in at your max budget and does a great job.”
• Levoit$167.96Levoit Vital 200S3.8/5★★★★★3.8 out of 5 stars(2)iAHAM VerifideValue for moneyPet hair & dander“The Vital 200S is currently on sale for a great price and it's consistently ranked one of the best on the market by professional reviewers.”
• Levoit$303.98Levoit Core 600S3.7/5★★★★★3.7 out of 5 stars(2)iAHAM VerifideEnergy StarValue for moneySmoke & wildfire606 sq ft“for general air quality and wildfires.”
• WinixPrice variesWinix 5300-23.3/5★★★★★3.3 out of 5 stars(2)iAHAM VerifideEnergy StarCARBValue for moneyCADR & airflow360 sq ft“a winix 5300 or 535s are the sweet spot for price and CADR.”
• Levoit$399.99Levoit EverestAir3.8/5★★★★★3.8 out of 5 stars(1)iAHAM VerifideValue for money“If price is not an issue, the Levoit Everest Air is pretty great.”
• Medify$148.99Medify MA-253.6/5★★★★★3.6 out of 5 stars(1)iEnergy StarCARBValue for money500 sq ft“I’ve tried the Medify Air MA-25, and it’s been a solid choice.”

Real quotes from Reddit threads discussing value for money. Positive feedback first, followed by warnings and complaints.

• ★★★★★5.0 out of 5 starsr/BuyItForLife

  “Winix 5500-2 and AM80 (same unit, different look) and Coway 1512 are the best prebuilt units from a value perspective.”

  Said about the Winix 5500-2 by WinixRead the thread
• ★★★★★5.0 out of 5 starsr/AirPurifiers

  “I would recommend the Levoit core. It’s very cheap but does the job and not loud at all.”

  Said about the Levoit Core 300 by LevoitRead the thread
• ★★★★★5.0 out of 5 starsr/BuyAirPurifier

  “The Levoit Core 300 is a solid budget pick. It’s perfect for medium sized rooms, captures allergens, and operates quietly.”

  Said about the Levoit Core 300 by LevoitRead the thread
• ★★★★★5.0 out of 5 starsr/BuyAirPurifier

  “The Levoit Core 300 is an excellent budget friendly option. It’s compact, quiet, and works well for rooms between 500-1,000 sq. ft.”

  Said about the Levoit Core 300 by LevoitRead the thread
• ★★★★★5.0 out of 5 starsr/AirPurifiers

  “Coway AP-1512HH comes in at your max budget and does a great job.”

  Said about the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH by CowayRead the thread
• ★★★★★5.0 out of 5 starsr/AirPurifiers

  “The Vital 200S is currently on sale for a great price and it's consistently ranked one of the best on the market by professional reviewers.”

  Said about the Levoit Vital 200S by LevoitRead the thread
• ★★★★★3.0 out of 5 starsr/ZeroCovidCommunity

  “It's pricey, but some people who travel for work use the AirFanta 3Pro Air Purifier since it can be packed into a carry-on bag!”

  Said about the AirFanta 3Pro by AirFantaRead the thread
• ★★★★★3.0 out of 5 starsr/ZeroCovidCommunity

  “It doesn't filtrate the room as well because it is small but the filter is hyperHepa.”

  Said about the IQAir Atem Desk by IQAirRead the thread
• ★★★★★3.0 out of 5 starsr/smarthome

  “What it lacks with smart home connectivity it will save you £££ with filters.”

  Said about the Shark NeverChange Air Purifier Max by SharkRead the thread

• Shark$399.99Shark NeverChange Air Purifier Max3.0/5★★★★★3.0 out of 5 stars(1)iCARB1300 sq ft“What it lacks with smart home connectivity it will save you £££ with filters.”
• IQAir$399.99IQAir Atem Desk3.1/5★★★★★3.1 out of 5 stars(1)iCARB150 sq ft“It doesn't filtrate the room as well because it is small but the filter is hyperHepa.”
• AirFanta$179.99AirFanta 3Pro3.3/5★★★★★3.3 out of 5 stars(2)iCARBValue for money3229 sq ft“AirFanta 3 pro seems to fit the budget and efficiency requirements.”