Air Purifiers For Smoke

Smoke Air Purifier Reviews

1. Coway Mighty AP-1512HH

The Mighty air purifier from Coway combines a pre-filter, an odor filter, a True HEPA filter, and a vital ionizer to fight airborne pollutants in your home including smoke. It delivers virtually-smoke-free air at a rate of 233 CFM, which makes it a great machine for medium to large rooms up to 360 sq. ft. It features an air quality sensor that automatically adjusts fan speed according to the detected pollution level in the room. This means that it’ll automatically speed up air intake once smoke is detected. You’ll also be able to visually monitor the current pollution level in real time using the air quality indicator.

Its price tag and replacement filters are somewhat costly, but it does come with a timer, adjustable speed settings, and a filter replacement indicator. It also has an Eco mode to help minimize energy spend. As long as you don’t mind having a model that features a bright LED ring on the front panel (which can be an annoyance at night), the Coway AP-1512HH is definitely a promising all-around choice for your home.

2. GermGuardian AC4825

The GermGuardian AC4825 has a dedicated charcoal filter for smoke and odors. It also has as a True HEPA filter to trap allergens, pollen, and pet dander. It also features a titanium dioxide-assisted UV-C lamp that can neutralize germs when on but can also be turned off depending on your needs.

Its CADR rating for smoke is only 108 CFM, but note that this is expected from a machine that’s built for small to medium rooms. For reference, its maximum coverage area is 167 sq. ft. One of the biggest issues with this affordable air purifier is that it unfortunately doesn’t come with a timer. It also doesn’t have dedicated sleep and auto modes. It does, however, offer users three speed options, which is great considering its price point. If you’re on the lookout for a pocket-friendly smoke-clearing air purifier that still covers a respectable amount of space, the GermGuardian AC4825 might be your best bet.

3. Honeywell True HEPA 50250

The True HEPA air purifier from Honeywell uses an activated carbon pre-filter and a True HEPA filter to neutralize indoor pollutants like smoke, germs, pollen, dust, odors, and mold spores. It also comes with SurroundSeal technology, which minimizes air leaks and ensures that “air passes through the filter.” It also features a patented 360-degree air intake system, designed to help purify the air with greater efficiency – but you have to position the unit a bit farther from the wall to actually maximize this system.

The presence of three speed options is great, but the lack of a timer function might be an understandable disappointment for some consumers. Some reviewers have also noted that it tends to be a bit louder than other air purifiers, so you might want to opt for something else for bedroom use. The rather-short lifespan of the carbon filter, which needs to be replaced every three months, is another disadvantage. Fortunately, the True HEPA filter is longer-lasting. At the end of the day, with a coverage area of 390 sq. ft. and a smoke CADR (clean air delivery rate) of 250 CFM, the Honeywell True HEPA 50250 is poised to be a great smoke-fighting companion for medium-to-large rooms.

4. Blueair Classic 405

The Blueair Classic 405 combines electrostatic filtration and HEPASilent technology to trap particles including smoke. If you find yourself wanting a higher smoke CADR than what it already offers, you can also opt to purchase an additional SmokeStop filter, which targets tobacco smoke and odors more intensively.

While it has both a timer and adjustable speed levels, it doesn’t have any other special modes to boast about (except a night mode). Models at its high price point usually come equipped with an auto mode and/or special sensors, but not the 405. What it lacks in this arena, though, it makes up for with Wi-Fi functionality and a dedicated partner application called Blueair Friend, which lets you control the unit with your phone. If being able to monitor and control your air purifier via a smartphone is a big deal to you and you don’t mind paying extra, you’d definitely want to check out the Blueair Classic 405.

5. InvisiClean Aura

The Aura air purifier from InvisiClean combines an activated carbon pre-filter, a True HEPA filter, an ionizer, and a UV-C light to fight airborne particles, odors, germs, and of course smoke. All of these purification stages can be controlled independently, according to InvisiClean, so if your main concern is smoke and other particles, you can conveniently turn off the UV-C light (and even the ionizer, if HEPA and carbon are enough for you) to help you save on energy costs.

Aside from offering four speed options, it also boasts a sleep mode that turns off all the lights on the control panel. You can also set the timer to turn the machine off after two, four, or eight hours. All these it manages to offer while keeping the price tag relatively-affordable. If there’s one downside to this air purifier, it’s that the filters need cleaning every month and replacing every three to six months. This model would best fit shoppers who are looking for a smoke-fighting air purifier that would also fare well at night time since it boasts both an auto-off timer and a sleep mode.

6. Winix 5500-2

The Winix 5500-2 air purifier uses True HEPA to capture allergens and a washable carbon filter to neutralize odors, VOCs, and smoke. It adds a pre-filter and PlasmaWave technology to the mix, with the latter being an optional ionizer for fighting bacteria, odors, VOCs, and other chemical gases.

While it has a self-adjusting auto mode, users are also given four speed presets. An air quality indicator and a filter change indicator also make an appearance for added convenience. The LED auto-dim feature and sleep mode should make this model ideal for bedroom use as well.

The washable carbon filter reduces the need to change filters, but this machine requires quite a bit of maintenance. The pre-filter needs to be cleaned every two weeks and the carbon filter, every three months. Looking at the bigger picture, though, the Winix 5500-2 appears to offer the complete package: ample pollutant-fighting technologies, a respectable 232 CFM dust CADR, and convenient features as well.

7. Alen BreatheSmart FIT50

The Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 comes in four variants, each with a different specialization. The variant that specializes in combating smoke, VOCs, and odors uses HEPA FreshPlus technology, which is a HEPA filter that’s infused with carbon. This machine’s CADR rating is 220 CFM and it purifies spaces up to 900 sq. ft., making it ideal for larger rooms.

If you like customization, you’d likely appreciate that this model has a customizable front panel. It also boasts child-friendly features—namely, a control panel lock and a child-safe vent guard—that make it a good option for households with small children (or even pets). Like most models that come at a high price point, the FIT50 features an air quality indicator and special modes like auto, sleep, and lights-off. If there’s a major drawback to this model (aside from its high price tag), it’s that its replacement filters are quite expensive, as well. If you don’t mind paying extra for bells and whistles and customization options, however, the Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 in the FreshPlus variant is a definite contender.