The Best Air Purifiers for Your Home (Review) in 2020

Kicking off our list is this sleek and powerful air filter home solution by Coway. The ‘smart’ device can purify an impressive 1,560 square feet of air – more than enough for larger rooms. It can clean a whole room’s worth of air in just 30 minutes, removing odors and allergens hour after hour. Fitted with an activated carbon and True HEPA filter, the purifier filters out 99.97% of tiny particles – including pollen, dust, and other allergens.

In addition, the filters remove more than 99% of volatile organic compounds, such as cooking fumes and ammonia. Finally, a pre-filter removes larger dust particles. To help you keep an eye on the air quality in your home, the purifier also features an easy to read LED screen, which displays how clean or dirty your local air is at all times. Another handy light lets you know when the Max2 filter should be replaced, keeping the purifier in tip top condition.

Guardian Technologies have also earned themselves a spot on our list, with their GermGuardian air purifier for dust, germs, and more. Thanks to the HEPA filter inside, the device can remove 99.97% of dust and allergens from the air, including pollen, pet dander, and mold spores. Meanwhile, a charcoal filter helps to remove unpleasant odors, such as cigarette smoke and cooking smells, from your room.

Users also have the option to switch on UVC light technology, specially designed to kill any airborne bacteria, viruses, and mold spores in the area. To help keep things on track, an easy to read indicator lets you know when the filter inside should be replaced – this need only be done every six to eight months. The Energy Star certified device can clean up to 167 square feet of air, making it a great option for small to medium sized rooms. Air is circulated about four times every hour, leaving the room constantly refreshed.

This three stage air purifier by Winix is the perfect option for medium sized homes. The sleek but powerful device is suitable for spaces up to 360 square feet in size. Its filtration system effectively removes around 99.97% of allergens from the air, including pollen, hair, dust, dander, volatile organic particles, mold spores, and even hair.

Thanks to four handy settings, the purifier can run in the background almost silently, or clean the air quickly for a boost. In sleep mode, the display light and lowers the fan speed to its lowest setting. A set of unique Smart Sensors allow the air purifier to automatically select the most appropriate setting for your home. When it’s time to replace the filter, a handy light will illuminate, making it easy to maintain great air quality for years to come.

This HEPA air purifier by Honeywell is another great option. The device easily filters out 99.97% of airborne particles, cleaning the air of mold spores, odors, household dust, pet dander, pollen, bacteria, and even viruses. The powerful device is ideal for cleaning the air in up rooms measuring up to 465 square feet in size. Air is circulated up to five times every hour, keeping it clean and fresh throughout the day.

Honeywell have been building air purifiers for an impressive 25 years, and they’ve channeled this expertise with great success. Users say it’s quiet, efficient, and highly effective. When it’s time to change the filters, you’ll have an easy job – no tools required. Thanks to a handy light, it’s simple to tell exactly when the filter needs to be changed.

Levoit’s handy room air purifier has also earned itself a spot on our list. Its unique, cylindrical design looks great in any room, and works to clean the air of virtually all impurities: odors, dust, hair, mold, and germs are all whisked away from the atmosphere. In fact, thanks to its true HEPA filters, 99.97% of these contaminants are removed with ease. UVC light ensures any pathogens in the air are killed, without the need for harsh chemicals. In areas around 129 square feet in size, air is circulated up to four times every hour.

As well as being effective, the purifier runs quietly – never reaching over 25 decibels. For peaceful nights, the filter’s operating light can be switched off, for convenient use 24 hours a day. When you need a boost, you can select from one of three fan settings. Each Levoit device includes a two year warranty, so you can rest assured it’s built to last.

The next air purifier to make it onto our list is this powerful option by Hathaspace. Fitted with an HEPA filter, the device can easily remove a wide range of pollutants from the air: dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, odors, smoke, and even microbes are all filtered out of the atmosphere with ease. For this reason, Hathaspace’s HEPA device may well be the best air purifier for allergies. Its ionizing device helps to trap the smallest particles.

Thanks to UVC technology, bacteria and viruses are eliminated before they can gather in your home, helping to keep colds and flu at bay. The purifier is also fitted with a set of Smart Sensors,  it can automatically adjust the fan speed to keep up with your air filtration needs. Whichever setting is selected, the filter’s whisper-quiet operation means that it won’t interfere with your peace and quiet. If need an air purifier that can cover a large space, this could be the perfect option, too. It’s suitable for spaces up to 350 square feet in size.

Earning their second spot on our list is Guardian Technologies, with this three-in-one air purifier. Specifically designed for allergy sufferers, the device can effectively remove dust mites, pet dander, pollen, smoke, mold, and even bacteria. Fitted with an HEPA filter, the device removes 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns from your home. When it’s time to change the filter, an LED warning light will let you know, for consistently clean air.

Meanwhile, charcoal helps to eliminate unpleasant odors from your home, such as cigarette smoke, cooking odors, and pet smells. UVC light also ensures that bacteria and viruses are dispatched, preventing coughs and colds in your home. The purifier has also earned Energy Star approval, so you can rest assured it won’t send your energy bills shooting up.

Levoit have also earned themselves a second spot on our list, thanks to this large air purifier. Thanks to its powerful design, the device is suitable for larger homes and open spaces. It’s fitted with a three stage filtration system, combining a prefilter, HEPA filter, and activated charcoal filter. Together, these three layers remove 99.97% of all airborne pollutants from your home: dust, smoke, pollen, mold spores, and pet dander are all removed from the air.

In just 10 minutes, the purifier can clean the air in spaces up to 322 square feet in size. This constant refreshment ensures that you and your family are provided with clean, hygienic air, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thanks to a handy ‘sleep’ mode, you can run the purifier all day long. When this setting is activated, fan noise is kept to a minimum, and the LED display is switched off. Because it’s Energy Star certified, there’s no need to worry about soaring power bills.

This heavy duty yet affordable air purifier by VEVA has also earned itself a spot on our list. Equipped with a premium quality HEPA filter, along with four activated carbon pre-filters, the device can remove virtually all airborne particles from your home with ease. It’s powerful enough to be used in spaces up to 325 square feet in size, making it the perfect option for larger spaces – without breaking the bank.

VEVA’s filtration technology combines to eliminate odors, pollen, mold spores, dust, hair, and even viruses and bacteria. The purifier also features a three stage fan, allowing you to adjust cleaning power to match your needs. Its lowest setting is whisper-quiet, providing clean, fresh air without compromising on peace and quiet. Unlike some purifiers, VEVA’s offering won’t produce ozone as it operates.

Hamilton Beach have also earned themselves a spot on our list, with this compact and budget-friendly air purifier. It’s ideal for small to medium sized spaces, effectively cleaning rooms up to 160 square feet in size. Like all the best air purifiers on the market, this option features a true HEPA filter, allowing it to easily remove virtually all airborne particles from your home.

Dust, hair, pollen, and even bacteria are all trapped by the purifier’s double filtration system. Thanks to the addition of activated charcoal, unpleasant odors such as pet smells, cooking smells, and even cigarette smoke are all filtered away – helping you and your household to breathe easy. With three ultra-quiet fan settings to choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect setting for your home. Maintaining the device is easy, too – simply vacuum clean the permanent HEPA filter – there’s no need to purchase a replacement.

If you want to bring a futuristic touch to your home, look no further than this advanced air purifier by RabbitAir. In their mission to provide a stylish yet effective device, RabbitAir have developed a customizable front panel for their device, which can display an image of your choice, ranging from Van Gogh to Hello Kitty.

The powerful device can cover an impressive area of 700 square feet, refreshing the air once every 30 minutes. If you suffer from allergies, RabbitAir recommend placing their filter in spaces 350 square feet in size, allowing air to be recirculated every 15 minutes. Wherever you place the device, it will remove 99.97% of airborne particles from your space, thanks to an impressive array of filters. The pre-filter removes large particles, pet hair and dust mites. Next, a medium filter takes care of pollen and dust, while an HEPA filter removes bacteria, viruses, dander, and mold.

Airthereal have also earned a spot on our list, thanks to their high performance air purifier. The device boasts an array of filters that can remove the tiniest particles from the air – even when they measure no more than 0.1 microns in size. This impressive feat is achieved through an activated carbon filter, HEPA filter, and pre-filter. The three-stage filtration process removes odors, dust, dander, pollen, microbes, and other pollutants from your home with ease.

The purifier can cover spaces up to 355 square feet in size, refreshing air in the room once every 10 minutes. With three fan settings to choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect balance for your home or office, and organise a boost when necessary. Thanks to the purifier’s auto-adjust setting, however, you might not need to. Auto mode adjusts the fan speed as required, so you don’t need to worry about a thing. The device also features an ultra-quiet ‘sleep mode’ for night time use. Finally, an LED display on top of the purifier allows users to monitor air quality at all times.

Bissell have earned the penultimate spot on our list, with their unique CirQulate system. Drawing on their 140 years of experience, Bissell have pulled together an efficient, thorough, and reliable air filtration solution. The device can cover spaces up to 400 square feet in size, making it the perfect option for larger spaces, such as the living room or master bedroom. The Energy Star rated device uses just 75 Watts on its highest setting.

In use, the three stage filtration system combines a pre-filter, activated carbon filter, and High Efficiency Filter to capture 99.7% of microscopic particles from the air. This includes pollen, pet dander, dust, and even smoke, helping you breathe easy. Thanks to a handy particle sensor, the purifier can automatically adjust its power setting to best accommodate your needs. This makes it simple to ‘set it and forget it’, so you can get on with your day worry-free. It’s quiet, too, producing just 30 decibels of sound in quiet mode.

Last, but not least, comes this surprisingly stylish design by Blueair. Their three-stage air purifier can tackle a wide range of microscopic particles in areas up to 540 square feet in size. This clever filtration system works to remove 99% of odors, smoke, mold spores, dust mites, dander, and other allergens from the air, keeping things clean and fresh all day long. The filter is even sensitive enough to remove airborne bacteria.

For easy maintenance, the device’s pre-filter is washable, helping it last for month after month. On its highest setting, the purifier uses just 60 Watts of energy, placing it among the most efficient purifiers on the market today. It’s quiet, too, so there’s no need to sacrifice your peace and quiet for the sake of clean air. Available in five attractive colors, it can blend in with virtually any decor. Its simple, compact design features a single button, for easy and intuitive use.