Blueair - Blue 211+ Auto

You’ll typically see the same top-rated models across Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, and Tech Gear Lab: the BlueAir Blue Pure 311i+ Max, Coway Airmega 1512HH, and Winix 5500. The best choice probably depends on the size of the space you’re trying to cover. For my downstairs rooms, I went with two BlueAir units (the 311 and 211 models). BlueAir offers a 25% discount for teachers, military, police, and possibly firefighters (can’t recall for sure), available in both the U.S. and Canada. They also offer a 15% discount on filter replacements if you sign up for a 6-, 9-, or 12-month subscription. For my upstairs office/bedroom—since it’s a smaller space—I went with the Coway Airmega 1512HH and have been happy with it.

A 311, a 211, and a 7470. It's best to size up and run on low (auto). The other benefit is the larger ones tend to be quieter.

I have two 411s and one 211. The amount of dust and cat hair the pre filters collect is incredible, especially in the rooms without carpet. I love the blue airs because they're not too unsightly for an air purifier, and the prefilter color options are nice.

I have a Blueair 211 and don’t mind it. Quite happy with it tbh.

The BLUEAIR large room air purifier only uses 38 WATTS on its highest setting and works very well. I got two for my house this summer when half of my state was on fire and our air quality was terrible. They did a great job! BLUEAIR Air Purifier Large Room, Air Cleaner for Dust Pet Dander Smoke Mold Pollen Bacteria Virus Allergen, Odor Removal, for Home Bedroom Living Room, Washable Pre Filter, HEPASilent, Blue 211+ Auto https://a.co/d/7QV7gsw

So cigar smoke has multiple components. Particulates, which any competent HEPA purifier can handle; VOC/odor, which will need carbon to mitigate but which you are less concerned about it sounds like; and the actual smoke - which again, a particulate filter with a decent carbon pre-filter will do the trick. Lots of manufacturers sell a "smoke reduction" filter, and in your case an electrostatic purifier would probably be best for particle adherence. It's unpopular in here due to marketing practices, and due to people freaking out about "ions", but I would tend to recommend a BlueAir unit sized appropriately. For 160 square feet, a 411 would suffice but a 311 could run on a lower speed (or a 211 could run on low) and do the same thing. BlueAir sells specific smoke-reduction filters called "smokeblock" filters which specifically address the concerns you've expressed. (Or if you wanted to be more "serious", BlueAir sells a classic/pro line of purifiers which come with "SmokeStop" filters, but the #11 units are more common and newer...)

Of those 4, the BlueAir 211+ is a powerhouse. The Numinoviwhatever is a generic brand that I'd avoid. The white Honeywell is severely undersized for the room. The black one is likely undersized as well. Remember that even the biggest and best purifiers (the BlueAir 211+ cleans more air than anything but a Coway 400 or a Smart Air Blast) really only effectively clean 300-400 square feet on their own, so you will likely need multiple units.

We got blueairs on deep sale this fall.. Love them so far!! They're cute and extremely quiet and effective.

I have 4 Blueairs scattered between home and office

I have an awful dust mite allergy and I got a blueair air purifier and it’s been a literal godsend. It’s gotten rid of what I thought was chronic, skin bleeding eczema that I’ve had since I was a baby. I got it about 3 years ago and it’s still going strong, I specifically got the Blue 211+.

I have a BlueAir as well and it works really well. It was rated the highest on CBC Marketplace about air purifiers. Got mine on Amazon, the large one. Cleans my whole upper level which is over 1400 sq ft.

I bought the BlueAir 211+ (I think it is, large rectangular thing) because of its energy efficiency and how quiet it is. The pre-filter is easily removed and washed, and it's remained silent at night after a couple of years. Also, it wasn't expensive and it looks somewhat inoffensive. I would far prefer the IKEA style hang-on-the-wall or side table type that wouldn't take up as much space, but I haven't read any actual reviews suggesting they're good.

Air purifiers don't do a whole lot for asthma (^(*the studies I saw were from a couple of years ago, so if new evidence is out, please link it so I can update my knowledge*)), but a good air filter will attract dust mites and cat hair and other stuff. Check your allergy tests to see what it is you're allergic to, and ensure your air filter will capture it. The biggest key to one of these working is air flow. If you run it on 'low', it won't work well at all. If you have gaps/air leaks around windows and doors, it won't work well. If you own your own house, you can install a filtration system tied to your HVAC - that way you can often get good airflow without all the noise of a fan in your bedroom. If not, you're bound by the room air filters. Anyway, I settled on a BlueAir 211+ because of energy efficiency, and while it's annoying to be in the same room when it's at full speed, it's not as bad as some other units. The Winix C545 (I think they were) were noisier and used more electricity.

We like Blue Air. Highly rated and reasonably priced. The filters aren't cheap, but there are non-oem available on Amazon for a reasonable price. They last about a year. We have had the big 121 model for at least 7 or 8 years and it is still going strong. Also have a 211+ for about 4 years and a 211 for 5 years. No problems with any of them. Bought daughter Medify. She likes it and uses it constantly because she lives in center city Philly. She has had it a few years with no problems. Lots of good choices.

We like Blue Air. Highly rated and reasonably priced. The filters aren't cheap, but there are non-oem available on Amazon for a reasonable price. They last about a year. We have had the big 121 model for at least 7 or 8 years and it is still going strong. Also have a 211+ for about 4 years and a 211 for 5 years. No problems with any of them. Bought daughter Medify. She likes it and uses it constantly because she lives in center city Philly. She has had it a few years with no problems. Lots of good choices.

Was coming here to recommended BlueAir. I have an older 211+ and it is very helpful. And love the washable covers.

Stoner here, get a bong or pipe, something that doesnt stay lit as long and always use a smoke buddy. Can get a inline fan + carbon filter and a furnace filter taped to a boxfan. Or get something like a blue air 211 thats a combo hepa+carbon. Or even more optional, find a window and get a window fan to direct exhaust outside and sit right in front to smoke.

Don't get a winix 5500-2. I got 2 of them a few years ago and within months of each other the bearings on both started making a horrible noise. I looked into fixing it myself and it turns out it's very common, and it's nearly impossible to fix because it's a sealed system. They cheaped out on a 10 cent bearing and now they're pretty much useless. My blueair 211+ has been great though. I don't really know how they would be a scam. Just like any filter, they take stuff out of the air.

Air purifier expert here - bad allergies 😂 Nothing is better than a BlueAir 211+. Huge and will do the whole apartment living area. If you move to a house, will do the entire living space. I used my BlueAir for my 1100 sq ft apartment. And now I live in a 2400 sq ft house and i use it in the main part of the house (30 ft ceilings, open floor plan). Each bedroom that’s being occupied by people really needs its own purifier. Stay away from Levoit… I personally own one and am so not impressed. I have a germ guardian tower (pet HEPA filter) that I’ve loved for 8 years for my master. Coway is a smaller, quieter version… probably a little better too? But I like the white noise of the germ guardian. I recommended a BlueAir 211 on this sub earlier for someone with pets and poor air quality and he bought one and likes it. There are 3 levels…. I use the middle one for everyday use and turn it to the highest strength at night (since it’s loud/super powerful).

I have the 121+ that was sold at Costco a few years back. I’d just get one similar to that in future for whatever model looks comparable. Ideally I’d be able to use the same filter but not sure that’ll be the case. Blue Pure 211i Max Looks most like mine

I don't like the fabric design either. I just got a 211, because I need to clean a bigger room and it was the only good deal on craigslist. I can't imagine it being graceful to remove without making a dust cloud. I've also seen some comments that cats can interpret it as a scratching post... I've always had brand loyalty to coway (they lowered the cost of home air purifiers, right when I needed it); the cover keeps the dust contained, and their stack set-up of a prefilter, charcoal, then hepa makes clean-up much easier. I don't think I even need to take it outside. Winix has the same setup. I have one newer coway 150; these are more modern, and I don't like the sliding prefilter -- if you make the mistake of not letting it coast down and it's dirty, the air blows the dust around. Yuck.

If you’re smoking flower in doors, nothings gunna help, really. Vape it and it goes away much faster. I have a blue air filter(one of their big ones meant for like 1200sqft), in my room, I crack the window and blow a fan through it to pull the vapor out. Smells gone in about 30 minutes. Have to keep the door shut tho.

Blue Air is great ime.

I have terrible allergies and use Blue Air on every level. Works amazing.

Blue Air. You can wash the outer filter to catch big stuff like hair and pet fur. The inner filters last a while, I use mine for a year before replacing them. If you actually need it for allergies, disregard the automatic settings they offer - their sensors can’t pick up most allergens but rather just cooking smoke or something else really obvious. You want to run it at the highest speed when you’re in the room and one notch lower otherwise.

Researched this in depth after my flat had mould and I had to get rid of all the spores. The most efficient, effective and quietest solution is by Blue Air. They also look stylish and they have air quality indicator lights. The filter also last ages.

We have multiple Blue Air and a Coway. Happy with all of them. Frequently available on sale.

Blue Air, there is the internal filter that’s replaceable and out filter that is washable. They come in many sizes. I have them all over the house and it’s majorly helped w allergies and dog smell

I have 3 diff sizes and I bought according to the sq foot reccs

It's absolutely worth it, especially if you have an open top cage. I use a Blue Air and it's fantastic in keeping the farm smell to a minimum. I also open my windows at least once a week and turn on all the fans for an hour to cycle in fresh air.

Made this small flowchart for a friend who kept sneezing through spring but wouldn’t commit to buying an air purifier Step 1: Identify the enemy Is it pollen? Dust? Pet dander? The ghost of springtime past? Yes, yes, and probably yes. Step 2: Must have criteria for air purifier \- can it actually trap allergens? \- won’t sound like a jet engine in baby’s room? \- easy on maintenance? \- doesn’t cost the soul of your firstborn? (ironic but important) Step 3: I went down the rabbit hole Compared Coway vs Levoit vs Dyson vs Honeywell vs one that looked like a spaceship BUT... nothing could compare to [blueair air purifier](https://rantsreviews.com/dp-B073WJL99W) \- Covers big spaces (so your nursery + more = chill) \- HEPASilent tech is real — gets dust, mold, pollen, pet funk, all of it \- Washable pre filter = less guilt about killing the planet \- Doesn’t wheeze like a dying robot at 2am \- Design lowkey slaps too Step 4: Baby sleeps better. You sneeze less. Partner doesn’t threaten to move to the forest. Life improves. You win!!!

BluAir (Swedish) is what we used in the middle east.