We scored 5 air purifiers on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier, with a Cradle Score of 81.
Highest Cradle Score of the 5 we scored. Strong cleaning with no ionizer, a 12-month filter and a child lock.
Materials & safety score of 82. True HEPA filtration with a hands-free auto mode, often on sale.
Parent consensus score of 84. TechGearLab's top purifier: fast and quiet with low running costs.
Value & longevity score of 88. Best bang for the buck: solid cleaning in a compact, easy unit for about $100.
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81Levoit Core 400S Smart Air PurifierAbout $220 | 84 | 80 | 76 | Low |
| 2 | 80Coway Airmega Mighty AP-1512HHAbout $230 (often discounted) | 82 | 78 | 82 | Low |
| 3 | 80Levoit Core 300-P Air PurifierAbout $100 | 80 | 76 | 88 | Low |
| 4 | 79Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max Air PurifierAbout $230 | 74 | 84 | 78 | Low |
| 5 | 78Winix 5510 Air PurifierAbout $180 | 78 | 78 | 80 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Look for a true HEPA filter sized for your room, and avoid purifiers that produce ozone. Compare noise on the lowest setting and the cost of replacement filters.
5 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
Strong cleaning with no ionizer, a 12-month filter and a child lock. A bit loud on high, and the app shows ads.
True HEPA filtration with a hands-free auto mode, often on sale. Loud on high, with filters every six months.
Best bang for the buck: solid cleaning in a compact, easy unit for about $100. Loud on high.
TechGearLab's top purifier: fast and quiet with low running costs. It uses an ionizer (certified zero-ozone) rather than true HEPA.
Heavy-duty true HEPA plus carbon, best for allergies and smoke in medium-large rooms. Filters are expensive.
Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier has the highest Cradle Score of the 5 air purifiers we scored, at 81 out of 100 (Good). Strong cleaning with no ionizer, a 12-month filter and a child lock.
Coway Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH scores highest on materials and safety among the air purifiers we scored.
Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max Air Purifier has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
Levoit Core 300-P Air Purifier (About $100) scores highest on value and longevity among air purifiers with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 5 air purifiers on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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