Blueair Air Purifiers
Blueair purifiers are known for high airflow with low energy use, washable fabric pre-filters in different colors, and simple one-button controls. The Blue Pure 211i Max suits large living spaces, while the Mini Max is a compact bedroom model, sold as a 2-pack at Costco.
Choosing a Blueair
- Blue Pure 211i Max: a large-room model with Wi-Fi, auto mode and a combined particle and carbon filter.
- Blue Pure Mini Max: a compact unit for bedrooms and offices. The Costco 2-pack is good value for two rooms.
- Pre-filter: the fabric outer layer catches lint and hair and can be washed.
- Filtration: Blueair uses its own HEPASilent approach combining mechanical filtration and ionization. Check CARB listing details per model.
- Filter cost: compare Blueair's main filter price and replacement interval with Levoit and Coway.
Get genuine filters in Blueair Replacement Filters, or see the Costco versions in Costco Blueair Air Purifiers.
FAQs
Is Blueair better than Levoit?
Both are popular. Blueair models tend to offer high CADR with low energy use and washable fabric pre-filters, while Levoit offers more filter types per model and lower prices at the entry level. Compare AHAM CADR for your room, noise on low and the yearly cost of replacement filters.
What room size is the Blueair 211i Max for?
Blueair markets the Blue Pure 211i Max for large rooms, and its smoke CADR supports living rooms and open spaces of several hundred square feet under the two-thirds rule. Box claims of larger areas are based on fewer air changes per hour, so use the CADR for sizing.
Can you wash Blueair filters?
You can wash or vacuum the fabric pre-filter on Blue Pure models, which helps with lint and pet hair. The main particle and carbon filter is not washable and needs replacing, typically every six months with regular use. Check your model's manual for the exact interval and part number.
