Shark - Air Purifier MAX with True HEPA

I have a few Shark brand HEPA air purifiers I got at Costco. They're a little pricey, but they work great, they're quiet, and they have a built-in air quality monitor for PM 2.5, 5, and 10. If you don't have that kind of money, you can make those DIY air filters with a box fan and a MERV-13 air filter made for furnaces. If you don't use something like this, yeah its likely your indoor air quality isn't much better than the outside. I think people greatly take for granted the influence of air quality on their health. [Cardiovascular disease](https://today.uconn.edu/2025/08/air-purifiers-may-reduce-heart-risks-for-people-exposed-to-traffic-pollution/#), [cancer](https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/progress-against-cancer/air-pollution-associated-cancer/#:~:text=After%20adjusting%20for%20smoking%20status,G.), and [pulmonary disease](https://www.epa.gov/pmcourse/particle-pollution-and-respiratory-effects#:~:text=Studies%20have%20reported%20respiratory%20effects,including%20COPD%20and%20respiratory%20infections.) are all associated with breathing even moderate concentrations of PM 2.5 for extended periods of time. I can't believe I see people jogging on the side of busy roads on days where the AQI exceeds 200, but I see it all the time.

I have a Shark NeverChange MAX and it does a great job while not needing the filters to be replaced for a while. I have family with cat allergies and it does a good job making it manageable. The odor capsules are also pretty helpful especially if you're a member of /r/trees

Winix was the other brand I saw at the store and it was definitely cheaper than Shark. I only went with Shark because I knew of the brand already and did next to no research.

Another edit because I can’t respond to everyone since I’m on mobile. I already bought it, brought it home, and plugged it in. I plan on using it for a bit to see if I notice a difference. It’s the Shark NeverChange Max. There was another brand at Costco (Winix?) that was cheaper but like I said, I did practically no research and went with Shark because I knew the brand. The tiny research I did on my phone in the store said I should be able to not have to change the filter for a few years, which is a huge plus to me. I’m finally looking more into reviews of this particular model and they’re overwhelmingly good, so that makes me happy. I guess we’ll see how it works going forward.

Definitely! It said it works well up to 1400 sq ft which is bigger than our entire house, lol. I have it in our living room/play room where we spend most of our time.

No because I did practically no research. Since I already brought this one home, we are going to try it out and see how well it works.

I got shark neverchange last year on sale after doing a ton of research on if they actually help. I had been suffering with a stuffy nose at home for a few years after moving into an apartment that had poorly sealed windows and having a wildfire season that made the air really bad. After getting one, my stuffy nose has cleared up, and it's easier to breathe at home now. I dont think super cheap ones will work well, and you dont need to buy a really expensive one. But they are worth it and, in my opinion, really do help.

The version i have is the Neverchange Max. It does come with a scent packet with a dial to turn it up or down. I have that turned to medium most of the time as well and have not noticed any effect on my cat. It may be different for other cats with the scent. Good luck with the new fan!

I'm currently debating keeping it or returning to Costco. CONS: the scent pods are horrendous! I don't like anything scented, so don't plug them in. It's an option. Not sure about the 100% clean air being actually 100%. As someone else said: you can run it on low 24/7 PROS: it does kick in on auto setting when cooking, so the sensor works! Cooking odors seem to be neutralized after a while. The multi-stage filtration seems like a good idea, we will see how long the filter **really** lasts? The fan is strong on max (also loud) I'm having mixed feelings, not sure it's worth the $230 (with coupon) but worst case could keep it as a fan (albeit overpriced)

Joining for comments. I'm trying to decide whether to keep it or return it to Costco. It seems to be working to some degree, but don't have pro tools to measure the actual particles. Worst case I'll keep it as a (expensive) fan? At $230 it's not a terrible price for "never" changing a filter. Sitting in the kitchen on auto it kicks is immediately when cooking, so it's doing something.

I grabbed the Shark NeverChange MAX off Costco a few months back and honestly, it's grown on me.

I have bought a lot of different air purifiers over the last decade. This one is my favorite for many reasons but mainly because you don’t have to constantly buy new filters. Doesn’t have to be these exactly but something like this. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/shark-neverchange-air-purifier-5-year-filter-life-650-sq-ft-black/6567890.p?skuId=6567890 Or https://www.bestbuy.com/site/shark-neverchange-air-purifier-max-5-year-filter-life-1400-sq-ft-white/6548655.p?skuId=6548655#tabbed-customerreviews

I have 2 Coways and tried a Shark. I kept the Shark moved the Coways to less prominent rooms. The Shark performs better at detecting lower air quality sooner and has another fan speed level, so it doesn't get as loud all the time. I prefer the Shark and bought a second with larger capacity and it's even better. Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX

I have mostly shark. There is a large 1200 sq ft never change filter one. The filter is good for like 5 years. They auto update the speed based on air quality and there is a noticeable difference in the air. I also have a blue air. It’s very fancy and WiFi connected and does the exact same shit my sharks do but with an app. It’s more aesthetically pleasing which is why we got it.

I have one and am happy so far - and to contradict misleading statements posted here - you can set a fan speed and have it run 24/7. The default automatic mode will shut off the fan if the sensor deems air quality is good I run mine 24/7 with the intent of perhaps replacing the filter every 2 years but will monitor - it definitely will NOT last 5 years if you run the fan continuously (read the fine print). Also every time I cook in my condo it air quality sensor detects the degradation of air quality and display values reflecting the air quality change so I believe the sensor is reliable. Also it can circulate a lot of air quickly and I ramp up the fan speed sometimes just for the cooling effect without the need to run my AC as often.