Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max moves more air (CADR) and covers a larger room than Honeywell HPA5100W.
Which purifier has higher CADR?
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max has published CADR; Honeywell HPA5100W does not.
Which purifier is quieter?
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max is quieter (23 vs 60 dB).
Which purifier covers a larger room?
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max is recommended for about 674 sq ft based on CADR.
Which purifier has better smart features?
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max lists Wi-Fi or app control; Honeywell HPA5100W does not.
Which purifier has longer filter life?
Honeywell HPA5100W lists a replacement interval of True HEPA R Filters 1x/yr; Odor Reducing Pre-Filter A 4x/yr; Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max does not.
Bottom line
Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max moves more air (CADR) and covers a larger room than Honeywell HPA5100W.
| Metric | Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max | Honeywell HPA5100W |
|---|---|---|
| CADR (smoke) | 435 CFM | — |
| Recommended room size | 674 sq ft | — |
| Claimed coverage | 3235 sq ft | 938 sq ft |
| Noise | 23 dB | 60 dB |
| Filter type | HEPASilent | HEPA |
| Filter interval | — | True HEPA R Filters 1x/yr; Odor Reducing Pre-Filter A 4x/yr |
| Smart features | None | None |