Air purifiers
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Air purifier reviews 

Best air purifiers to buy in Australia

Find the best purifier for removing dust, smoke and other allergens in your home.

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50 models rated and ranked

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Performance

Know which models clear more than 90% of small particles

Allergy-safe models

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Quietest

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We give each air purifier a CHOICE score made up of:

Performance (70%)

How well the purifier filters out dust compared to other models tested (this is 50% of the overall performance score), how well it filters smoke (40%) and how well it filters out volatile organic compounds (VOCs), like formaldehyde (10%).

Ease of use (30%)

How easy the model is to use and clean, including ease of moving it around, and whether it’s prone to tipping over.

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Frequently asked questions

Which brands does CHOICE review?

We test models from Acerpure, Anko, Arlec, Beko, Beurer, Blueair, Breville, Coway, Dimplex, Dyson, Electrolux, Ikea, InovaAir, Ionmax, Kogan, Mitsubishi Electric, Philips, Shark and more.

How does CHOICE pick which products to test?

Our priority is testing the models you’ll see in stores and major online retailers. To do this, we check current market data to see what’s most popular. We’ll also test models that a lot of members have requested.

How are air purifiers tested in the lab?

We test each air purifier with particles of dust, smoke and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to measure how quickly and effectively it removes them from the air. This test is based on the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) industry standard test for air purifiers.

How does CHOICE get the air purifiers it reviews?

Unlike other product review sites, we don’t accept free test models from manufacturers. This allows us to be independent and review without interference. Instead, we buy products anonymously from a variety of retailers, then bring them into our labs. This means we get what you’d get, and can be sure the model hasn’t been potentially ‘tweaked’ for better performance.

Who does the testing?

Our lab testers have extensive experience testing heating, cooling and air products, ranging from pedestal fans to split system air conditioners, portable air cons and ceiling fans.

To test air purifiers, we partner with another accredited lab, with the test results and data overseen by senior project officer Chris Barnes, who is CHOICE’s NATA representative.

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