The 10 Best Air Purifiers on the Market

TruSens Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier with SensorPod Air Quality Monitor ($66, originally $179)

The TruSens Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier comes with a SensorPod that continuously measures the air quality of your space, detecting ultrafine particles, so the air purifier itself has an accurate read on the environment. Plus, with the accompanying TruSens App, you can control the power of your air purifier, as well as set schedules and reminders, track the air quality of your indoor space and outdoor space, and even connect it to your Alexa smart device.

This air purifier has HEPA filtration and an ultraviolet light that kills germs and bacteria in the filters. From pet dander and allergens to smoke and dust, this air purifier can handle it all, especially in medium-size rooms. The TruSens Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier delivers clean air with two airstreams rather than the standard one, so air moves more efficiently throughout the space.

Editor Quote: "When we first plugged it in, it said the air quality in our room was between 20-30, and it went straight into turbo drive pushing new filtered air into our space. Within minutes, our air quality was down to 5, and I was impressed. . . . After just a few nights, my boyfriend and I noticed a huge difference in our bedroom. The overall air feels crisp and fresh just walking into the room. Sleeping feels a lot easier, too; we no longer wake up feeling like we have a stuffy nose from allergies," she says. To learn more, check out our full review of the TruSens Smart Wi-Fi Air Purifier.

Levoit Smart Core 300 True HEPA Air Purifier ($150)

Levoit's Smart Core 300 True HEPA Air Purifier is the bestselling air purifier on Amazon, and it's whisper quiet. It has three filters: a true HEPA filter, a prefilter, and an activated-carbon filter. Ideal for medium to large rooms, the purifier helps filter out dust, smoke, odors, allergens, mold spores, and more, and it can clean the air in rooms that are as big as 219 square feet in just 12 minutes.

This smart air purifier can be controlled and monitored with the free VeSync app, which can be connected to Alexa or Google Assistant. You can set schedules and check your air quality, and it even has a feature that evaluates the air quality and adjusts accordingly.

Plus, this air purifier can be customized with a specialized filter to fit your needs. You can choose between the original filter, a pet-allergy filter, a toxin-absorber filter, and a smoke-remover filter.

Coway Airmega True HEPA Purifier ($160, originally $230)

This Coway Airmega True HEPA Purifier is a stylish and sleek option that is lightweight and can easily be tucked away. It has a four-stage filtration system, including a prefilter, a deodorization filter, a true HEPA filter, and a vital ion filter. This air purifier has three fan-speed choices, a timer option, and an auto mode that lets the gadget do the work for you according to the air quality inside. If it detects no more irritants and allergens in the air after 30 minutes, it shuts off. The air purifier also has indicators for when you have to wash the prefilter and replace the HEPA filter.

Editor Quote: One of our editors tested this out and claims that she no longer wakes up with a stuffy nose as a result of using this daily. "It's also sleek, and you can easily tuck it away. My favorite feature, though, might be Eco Mode: when no pollution is detected, the purifier automatically shuts off," she says. Read her in-depth review of the Coway Airmega True HEPA Purifier.

Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier 11010 ($150)

The Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier 11010 is a powerful filter perfect for larger rooms or open floor plans, especially ranging around 1,500 square feet. It can clean rooms that are 320 square feet up to five times per hour. It has a three-in-one filtration system, including a prefilter, a true HEPA filter, and an active carbon filter. It monitors air quality and adjusts accordingly. It's great for filtering out pollen, dust, debris, pet dander, smoke, and more.

Shark NeverChange Whole Home Air Purifier ($270, originally $330)

Shark's NeverChange Whole Home Air Purifier is a powerful device that will help you breathe easier and save money in the long run. It has a long-lasting debris defense filter that protects the HEPA layers, so you won't need to replace it for up to five years. This air purifier is specifically made for those dealing with allergies. It has an anti-allergen HEPA filter that captures large, small, and micro-sized particles.

It clears the home of cooking odors, fumes, smoke, pet dander, and more. It can track the air quality in your home as well and adjusts air purification accordingly. Plus, the debris defense filter captures large particles like hair, dust, and dander in one place, and you can easily vacuum, rinse, or wipe it down. This is ideal for extra-large areas, including entire homes.

Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier ($300, originally $320)

You almost won't believe the mighty power of Blueair's Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier. The three-part filtration system can capture 99 percent of airborne pollutants, such as pet dander, allergens, odors, smoke, mold spores, and dust mites. The outer fabric portion on the bottom is actually a machine-washable prefilter. It has an air-quality sensor that adjusts the fan speed accordingly. Plus, it's quiet. This size is designed for medium to large rooms, ranging between 400 and 600 square feet.

Editor Quote: "I have the Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier for my living room, and it's the perfect size. . . . It keeps my air clean and fresh, and works for spaces up to 550 square feet. The two-part filtration system is made to trap both large and small particles with the help of the external cloth filter that's washable. This catches larger pollutants, while the inside traps more microscopic particles like viruses, pollen, dust, pet dander machine, and make it so you need to replace the inside one less often as well. . . . It has a simple one button design, it runs quiet, and it isn't an eye sore," our editor says. Check out our in-depth review of the Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier.

Molekule Air Mini+ ($360)

If you're looking for something that is both powerful and looks stylish in your home, get the editor-backed Molekule Air Mini+. It's great for small- to medium-size rooms of up to 250 square feet. The Molekule Air Mini+ has a whisper-quiet design, so you can sleep peacefully and go about day-to-day life without a distracting noise. This air purifier has a sensor that can measure and rates the indoor air quality, and its auto-protect mode will adjust the air purifier accordingly. You can connect it to your smartphone and see the stats of your air quality, see the PECO-filter status, and control your fan speed. With its lightweight and sleek design, it's easy to move around the house.

Editor Quote: "With this air purifier, I've noticed a significant difference in my breathing, how easily I sleep, and how much better I feel waking up each morning. . . . It's also much quieter than other air purifiers I've had in my home — and frankly, I barely notice it at all during the day. The purifier is running 24/7, and even still, I'm able to work, have Zoom meetings, and watch TV without any distraction or noise interruption from the product," one editor says. Read our in-depth review of the Molekule Air Mini+.

Blueair DustMagnet 5240i ($360)

Blueair's DustMagnet 5240i has a sleek Scandinavian design that can easily blend in with your bedroom or living-room furniture; in fact, it even doubles as a side table. Perfect for medium-size rooms, this air purifier is built to tackle dust and dust-mite allergens with a dual air intake that attracts airborne dust into the purifier. It can also filter out other allergens such as pet dander, pollen, mold, smoke, cooking odors, and more. This product comes with an app that lets you get an accurate read of your air quality, your filter life, and replacement, and it lets you set reminders and schedules for complete remote control. The DustMagnet 5240i is so quiet and efficient, you won't even realize it's running.

Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 Purifying Fan ($850)

Dyson's Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 Purifying Fan is one of the brand's most advanced air purifiers. It meets the HEPA H13 standard, plus it detects and destroys formaldehyde, breaking it down into carbon dioxide and water. This powerful air purifier has an activated carbon filter and a HEPA filter. Using its Air Multiplier technology, it can circulate and blast air throughout the room in minutes.

The best part? This doubles as a portable heater or cooling fan, and if you don't want the air to blow toward you but require clean air, there's a setting that lets you divert the air backward. This feature is great for those who like to have streamlined appliances that can do it all year-round.

It can spin 360 degrees so the entire room gets adequate coverage. For the cherry on top, with the MyDyson App, you'll be able to control your air purifier and monitor the air quality; it's even voice-assistant compatible.

Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products.

Krista Jones is a former editor of commerce at PS.