Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max vs Blueair Blue Pure 511

Choose Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max for higher CADR and larger-room coverage, lower noise, and Wi-Fi or app control.

Which purifier has higher CADR?

The Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max has a smoke CADR of 141 CFM versus 123 CFM for the Blueair Blue Pure 511, a difference of 15%.

Which purifier is quieter?

Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max is quieter (18 vs 24 dB).

Which purifier covers a larger room?

Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max fits a larger room (about 219 vs 191 sq ft recommended from CADR).

Which purifier has better smart features?

Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max lists Wi-Fi or app control; Blueair Blue Pure 511 does not.

Which purifier has better filtration?

Both list HEPASilent filtration.

Bottom line

Choose Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max for higher CADR and larger-room coverage, lower noise, and Wi-Fi or app control.

MetricBlueair Blue Pure 411i MaxBlueair Blue Pure 511Difference / Winner
Smoke CADR141 CFM123 CFMBlueair Blue Pure 411i Max (+15%)
Recommended room size219 sq ft191 sq ftBlueair Blue Pure 411i Max (+15%)
Manufacturer claimed coverage1080 sq ft189 sq ft—
Minimum noise18 dB24 dBBlueair Blue Pure 411i Max
Filter typeHEPASilentHEPASilent—
Replacement interval6-8 months6 months—
Power20 W16 W—
Wi-Fi / appYesNo—
Weight7.5 lb4.2 lb—

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