Best air purifiers for 250 sq ft and dust
Target smoke CADR 100 using 3 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
250 x 8 x 3 / 60 = 100
AHAM 2/3 room-size cross-check: CADR >= 167
250 x 8 x 3 / 60 = 100
AHAM 2/3 room-size cross-check: CADR >= 167
| Model | Smoke CADR | AHAM room | CARB | Cost/CADR | Annual filter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-WUSR 294 CADR above target | 394 | 611 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.76 | $59.99 | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-AUS 291 CADR above target | 391 | 606 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.77 | $59.99 | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-WCA 291 CADR above target | 391 | 606 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.77 | $59.99 | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-C601S-WUS 291 CADR above target | 391 | 606 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.77 | $59.99 | Check price |
| Blueair Blue Signature 355 CADR above target | 455 | 705 sq ft | Matched | $0.99 | N/A | Check price |
| Medify Air MA-112 Pro 500 CADR above target | 600 | 930 sq ft | Check CARB | $0.99 | N/A | Check price |
| Medify Air MA-112 494 CADR above target | 594 | 921 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.00 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-EL551S-AUS 254 CADR above target | 354 | 549 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.41 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-EL551S-AUSR 254 CADR above target | 354 | 549 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.41 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-EL551S-WUSB 254 CADR above target | 354 | 549 sq ft | Check CARB | $1.41 | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-P501S-WUSR 48 CADR above target | 148 | 229 sq ft | Matched | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| WOZOYO Pure Air PA12 263 CADR above target | 363 | 563 sq ft | Matched | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| WOZOYO Pure Air PA6 263 CADR above target | 363 | 563 sq ft | Matched | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Honeywell (Canada) HPA104C 0 CADR above target | 100 | 155 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| GermGuardian AC4820 3 CADR above target | 103 | 160 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Lasko HF25630 4 CADR above target | 104 | 161 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Blue Pure 411 5 CADR above target | 105 | 161 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT LAP-V101-WUSB 5 CADR above target | 105 | 163 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT Vital 100 5 CADR above target | 105 | 163 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| LEVOIT Vital 100-RXW 5 CADR above target | 105 | 163 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Simply Conserve AM-AP1130-WH 5 CADR above target | 105 | 163 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Bionaire BAP0041UVWH 6 CADR above target | 106 | 164 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Bionaire BAP0041UVWH-CNR 6 CADR above target | 106 | 164 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Bionaire BAP0041UVWH-FC 6 CADR above target | 106 | 164 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |
| Bionaire BAP0041UVWH-FCR 6 CADR above target | 106 | 164 sq ft | Check CARB | N/A | N/A | Check price |