BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max vs Blueair Blue Pure 511

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max moves more air (CADR) and covers a larger room than Blueair Blue Pure 511.

Which purifier has higher CADR?

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max has higher CADR (365 vs 123 CFM).

Which purifier is quieter?

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max is quieter (23 vs 24 dB).

Which purifier covers a larger room?

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max fits a larger room (about 566 vs 191 sq ft recommended from CADR).

Which purifier has better smart features?

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max lists Wi-Fi or app control; Blueair Blue Pure 511 does not.

Which purifier has longer filter life?

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max lists 9 months; Blueair Blue Pure 511 lists 6 months. Intervals are as published and are not converted to a single unit.

Bottom line

BLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i Max moves more air (CADR) and covers a larger room than Blueair Blue Pure 511.

MetricBLUEAIR Blue Pure 311i MaxBlueair Blue Pure 511
CADR (smoke)365 CFM123 CFM
Recommended room size566 sq ft191 sq ft
Claimed coverage2107 sq ft189 sq ft
Noise23 dB24 dB
Filter typeHEPASilentHEPASilent
Filter interval9 months6 months
Smart featuresNoneNone

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