Find the right air purifier for your home with our guide. Check our test results to see which air purifiers perform the best for your home. We’ve tested air purifiers from a range of brands, including Breville, Dyson, IKEA and many more.
Buy the best air purifier for your home
Air purifiers don't all perform equally well at removing various contaminants from the air. And while some are designed to handle large areas, others are only suited to small spaces.
We've tested a range of air purifiers to find which perform best and which are easiest to use so you can choose the best air purifier for your home.
Our air purifiers test assesses:
Dust removal
Smoke removal
Volatile organic compound (VOC) removal
Ease of use
We also record what features each model has – some even have heating and cooling capabilities.
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What you need to know when buying an air purifier
Dust, pollen, smoke and even pet hair can pollute the air in your home. An air purifier can improve your home’s air quality, especially if you have allergies or asthma.
Learn about the key features to look out for so you can choose the best one:
HEPA filters: This filter traps particles down to 0.3 microns which should deal with most airborne nasties. See which air purifiers have this important feature.
Sensors and timers: Consider the pros and cons of an air purifier with a built-in pollution sensor.
Heating function: Find out which air purifiers can double as a heater or cooler.
Other features: Learn about the other features an air purifier can have, such as ionisation filters, charcoal filters, and adjustable fan speeds.
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How we test air purifiers
We test a range of air purifiers that are available in New Zealand to find the best models.
The test involves measuring air pollutant removal rates across a range of particles that can be found in homes. This includes dust, smoke and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We also measure ease of use, noise output, energy efficiency and more.
