Best air purifiers: the top 10

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   #4 Coway Airmega 350

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $339Shop Coway Airmega 350

   The Airmega 350 covers large spaces up to 528 square feet with fast odor removal and stays impressively quiet even at high speeds. It is bulky and heavy for small rooms and costs more than budget options.

   • Architectural Digest, Listed as "Coway Airmega 350 Air Purifier"
   • CNN Underscored, Listed as "Coway Airmega 350 Air Purifier"
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   #5 Coway Airmega Mighty2

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $270Shop Coway Airmega Mighty2

   A compact air purifier with strong particle removal, quiet operation and a laser sensor. The bonded carbon and HEPA filter must be replaced together, there is no app support, and replacement filters cost about $70.

   • HouseFresh, Ranked #1 as "Coway Airmega Mighty2"
   • CNN Underscored, Listed as "Coway Airmega AP-1512N Mighty2 Air Purifier"
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   #6 Dyson HushJet Compact HJ10

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $300Shop Dyson HushJet Compact HJ10

   A lightweight, quiet air purifier suited to small spaces, with a filter that lasts up to five years. It lacks AHAM certification and costs more than comparable options, and app monitoring is easier than the on-screen controls.

   • Architectural Digest, Listed as "Dyson HushJet Compact Purifier"
   • CNN Underscored, Listed as "Dyson HushJet Compact HJ10 Purifier"
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   #7 Levoit Vital 200S

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $140Shop Levoit Vital 200S

   The Levoit Vital 200S delivers performance comparable to the Mighty2 at a lower price, with app connectivity and strong odor removal for large rooms. It runs quietly and reliably, though its main filter is bonded and filters must be replaced separately.

   • HouseFresh, Listed as "Levoit Vital 200S"
   • Architectural Digest, Listed as "Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier"
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   #8 Windmill Air Purifier

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $169Shop Windmill Air Purifier

   A stylish air purifier with bamboo paneling and a quiet white-noise sleep mode, suited to rooms up to 202 square feet and available in five colors. It is heavy and has no carrying handle.

   • Architectural Digest, Listed as "Windmill Air Purifier"
   • CNN Underscored, Listed as "Windmill Air Purifier"
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   #9 Winix 5510

   On 2 of 5 lists
   $180Shop Winix 5510

   A True HEPA air purifier with strong test performance, sound, efficiency and low running costs, plus a switchable ionizer, app control and cheap filters. It is quieter and more efficient than its siblings.

   • HouseFresh, Listed as "Winix 5510"
   • Air Purifier First, Listed as "Winix 5510"
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    #10 AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S8

    On 1 of 5 lists
    $408Shop AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S8

    The AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S8 removes VOCs faster than any other tested unit, using 16 lbs of refillable carbon. It is a loud DIY build with no particle filtration.

    • HouseFresh, Ranked #5 as "AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S8 fan with refillable carbon filter"