Air purifiers use filters to trap airborne irritants like pollution, allergens, and smoke. The best purifiers have HEPA filters and a carbon filtration system to also trap odors. When choosing a ...

Editor's Note: March 4, 2026 – Ahead of spring and summer allergy season, we’ll be testing a few additional air purifiers for consideration in this roundup. We’re intrigued by the Sans Air Purifier ...

For large rooms up to 1,881 square feet – such as a family/living room, big kitchens, a dining area, foyer or basement – the Winix 5510 Air Purifier can clean the air in that space within an hour.

Since I first started reviewing air purifiers for WIRED in 2018, I’ve tested dozens and dozens of the health-protecting appliances, usually for months at a time. I started out looking into how to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Air purifiers are big business. The market grew by 6.1% annually between 2019 and 2023, with estimates suggesting it'll maintain or even ...