Best air purifiers for 400 sq ft and allergies
Target smoke CADR 214 using 4 ACH and an 8 ft ceiling. Results come from AHAM Verifide CADR rows; CARB matches are marked when found.
Required smoke CADR = sqft x ceiling height x ACH / 60
400 x 8 x 4 / 60 = 214
AHAM 2/3 room-size cross-check: CADR >= 267
400 x 8 x 4 / 60 = 214
AHAM 2/3 room-size cross-check: CADR >= 267
| Model | Smoke CADR | AHAM room | CARB | Cost/CADR | Annual filter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-WUSR 180 CADR above target | 394 | 611 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.76 | $59.99 | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-AUS 177 CADR above target | 391 | 606 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.77 | $59.99 | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-WCA 177 CADR above target | 391 | 606 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.77 | $59.99 | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-WUS 177 CADR above target | 391 | 606 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.77 | $59.99 | Check price |
| Blueair Blue Signature 241 CADR above target | 455 | 705 sq ft | Matched | $0.99 | N/A | Check price |
| Medify Air MA-112 Pro 386 CADR above target | 600 | 930 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.99 | N/A | Check price |
| Medify Air MA-112 380 CADR above target | 594 | 921 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.00 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-EL551S-AUS 140 CADR above target | 354 | 549 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.41 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-EL551S-AUSR 140 CADR above target | 354 | 549 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.41 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-EL551S-WUSB 140 CADR above target | 354 | 549 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.41 | N/A | Check price |
| WOZOYO Pure Air PA12 149 CADR above target | 363 | 563 sq ft | Matched | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| WOZOYO Pure Air PA6 149 CADR above target | 363 | 563 sq ft | Matched | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Medify Air MA-WM45 1 CADR above target | 215 | 333 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Blueair 5431111000 (DustMagnet 5410i) 2 CADR above target | 216 | 335 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Blueair 5431112000 (DustMagnet 5440i) 2 CADR above target | 216 | 335 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| DREAME CVF61A 2 CADR above target | 216 | 335 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Sharp KC-860U 6 CADR above target | 220 | 341 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Daikin MCKB70YSAU 12 CADR above target | 226 | 350 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Blueair 3in1 T20i (4232412000) 13 CADR above target | 227 | 352 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Blueair 5431111000 (DustMagnet 5210i) 16 CADR above target | 230 | 357 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Honeywell HPA5200B 17 CADR above target | 231 | 360 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT Core 400S 17 CADR above target | 231 | 358 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT Core 400S - W 17 CADR above target | 231 | 358 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Blueair 6331411000 (2-in1 Purify + Humidify DH3i) 18 CADR above target | 232 | 360 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Honeywell (Canada) HPA5250BC 19 CADR above target | 233 | 361 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |