Best 2020 Air Purifiers for CADR rating

#1 Levoit Core 600S
4.8

CADR and airflow are repeatedly described as very strong for the price and class.

Pros: noise level, odor reduction

Cons: filter replacement cost, size and footprint

#2 WINIX A230
4.8

CADR is a clear advantage for the price and size. Expert sources repeatedly frame the A231 as unusually strong for a compact purifier, though one owner comparison says a similar...

Pros: air purification performance, noise level

Cons: indicator lights, reliability

#3 Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Auto
4.8

CADR is a major strength, with expert reviewers praising top-tier or class-leading airflow for large spaces.

Pros: noise level, air purification performance

Cons: reliability, filter replacement cost

#4 Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto
4.6

CADR and fan power were praised as strong for the price and segment, especially around the roughly 250 CFM class.

Pros: air purification performance, noise level

Cons: activated carbon filter, HEPA filtration

#5 Coway Airmega 200M
4.3

Reviewers generally judge the CADR/airflow as strong for the price and room class, with multiple comments calling it powerful.

Pros: noise level, air purification performance

Cons: portability, smart features

#6 Levoit Core 200S
4.3

CADR and airflow evidence is mixed: reviewers found the output good for the size but modest compared with larger competitors.

Pros: noise level, air purification performance

Cons: auto mode performance, real-time air quality monitoring

#7 Alen BreatheSmart 35i
4.2

CADR evidence supports capable small-room performance, not large-space strength.

Pros: noise level, overall satisfaction

Cons: filter replacement cost, room coverage

#8 Rabbit Air A3
3.7

CADR evidence was positive but tempered by reviewers who said the numbers were not class-leading for the price.

Pros: noise level, air purification performance

Cons: value for money, display readability

#9 Coway Airmega 150
3.6

CADR feedback was mixed: the CADR-to-power ratio was praised, but low smoke CADR and reduced real-world speed were noted.

Pros: design and appearance, noise level

Cons: smart features, odor reduction

#10 Rabbit Air MinusA2
3.3

CADR and CFM evidence was acceptable but not class-leading, especially versus larger or higher-output alternatives.

Pros: noise level, air purification performance

Cons: value for money, filter replacement cost

#11 Afloia Kilo
2.5

CADR is a limiting factor. Expert reviews frame the 82 CFM level as fine for small rooms but underpowered for larger spaces.

Pros: overall satisfaction, odor reduction

Cons: noise level, reliability