Company info
Blueair is a Swedish company with two decades of air purification experience and became part of the Unilever group of brands in 2016.
Their air purifier products add a pop of colour to any room and feature washable pre-filters to help extend the life of the true HEPA filters used in the purifier itself.
The Blueair company is seen as an innovator and offers products in a range of exciting colours and has done a great job of marketing their products as distinct, exciting and innovative.
Air purifier product range
Blueair sell a range of purifiers, filter and air monitors. The company currently sells around 18 air purifier products.
Air purification products are grouped into the following ranges:
Blue
An affordable product range, good entry point for new customer or purifier users
Five playful colour options (blue, yellow, pink, grey and charcoal)
Three items available based on room size – aimed at small, medium and large rooms
High performance and good visual style – more unique than other brands offerings
Top product in range
Blue Pure 121+
- Suitable for large rooms
- Two washable pre-filters
- 360 degree air intake
- Simple but elegant design
- 5 colorway options
Classic
Designed for residential and home use
Features wifi app and voice control via Alexa
Low energy consumption
Galvanized steel construction – built to last
Top product in range
Classic 480i
- Durable steel housing
- Smart device control and wifi enabled options
- Auto-adjust fan speeds
- Large room power (up to 430 sq. ft)
- Ultra quiet and low energy
Pro
High performance range for larger rooms and office environments
Larger purifiers and can weigh around 45lbs
Utilises a carbon filter to remove unwanted smells and odors
Top product in range
Blueair Pro M
- High performance for office or workspace
- Galvanised steel housing + construction
- Noise level equivalent to rainfall on high setting
- Auto mode to calculate air speed
- Environmentally conscious energy consumption
Sense+
High-end design and craftmanship
Features wifi, app and Alexa capabilities
Steel cabinet and glass top finish
5 air changes per hour
Top product in range
Sense+
- Touchless controls (wifi + app integration)
- Motion activated controls to change fan speed
- Optimized airflow via wrap around grille design
- High performance and HEPA silent technology
- Easy to move built-in handle
Air purification process
Most Blueair products use a three stage filtration process which involves a washable pre-filter, air purification and then a carbon filter air cleaning process. The steps of the process are outlined below:
3 stage filtration process
Stage 1
Starts with a colorful, washable pre-filter which captures larger particles like dust and pet hair.
Stage 2
The air then passes through both a particle filter which catches virtually every airborne contaminant including: pollen, dust, pet dander, mold spores, smoke, allergens and bacteria.
Stage 3
Finally, the air passes through an activated carbon filter to get rid of everyday smells such as food and pet odors naturally, without harsh chemicals that mask odors.
Top Blueair air purifier product
We have chosen the Blue Pure 211+ as the top product from Blueair, as it boasts impressive low energy usage at 60 watts on the highest fan speed and has been rated low energy consumption (30-60 W) by Energy Star.
The Blue Pure 211+ can change the air in a room up 540 sq. ft. five times an hour and features a whisper silent fan noise level and 3 fan speeds.
The Blue Pure 211+ is a great candidate for larger rooms and can be left running for long periods without having to worry about high energy bills.
Depending on the purifier being used, replacement filters from Blueair cost around $50 which is more expensive than some brands like Levoit, but as mentioned costs will depend on the type of purifier being used, it’s power and room size capability.
Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier 3 Stages with Two Washable Pre-Filters, Particle, Carbon Filter, Captures Allergens, Odors, Smoke, Mold, Dust, Germs, Pets, Smokers, Large Room
- Advanced Swedish Design: Swedish Filter Technology Captures 99% of Airborne Pollutants Like Viruses, Pollen, Dust, Pet Dander, Mold, Bacteria and More
- Eliminates odors. Activated carbon filter reduces gases, VOCs, and annoying odors from pets, smoking, cooking, wildfires and more
- Colorful. Includes machine washable fabric pre-filters in diva blue and dark shadow. Leave the mesh filter housing exposed for a Scandinavian look
Blueair customer review analysis
We analysed the content of 525 Blueair customer reviews to understand how products were received by item owners and to understand what terms occur frequently in reviews left by happy customers.
| Mentions | Term | % | Examples of term use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | quiet | 25% | runs quietly when turned on |
| 133 | dust | 25% | clearing dust in homes |
| 113 | bedroom | 21% | using the air purifier in a bedroom |
| 65 | difference | 12% | delivering a noticeably difference in air quality |
| 59 | allergies | 11% | reducing symptoms of allergies |
| 116 | smell | 22% | reducing unwanted smells from pets, smoke or paint fumes |
This shows that customers and users of Blueair products found the purifiers to run quietly, (mentioned in 25% of reviews analysed) where frequently used in bedrooms and made a noticeable difference to dust, allergies and clearing unwanted smells.
Blueair Pros
- Contemporary Swedish designs
- Brightly colored pre-filters available
- Good energy consumption (less than a lightbulb)
- Washable pre-filters
- Recyclable filters
Blueair Cons
- Products are somewhat pricey
- Replacement filters are pricy too
- Not many features like timers, auto settings on some models etc.
Why choose Blueair purifiers
Blueair are a good choice for people who place value in design and innovation. The colorful cover options bring life to an often stale product.
All Blueair purifiers benefit from advanced air treatments processes and the brand has a wide range of products which offers solutions to suit wide ranges of budgets, intended use and room sizes.
