Blueair Blue Pure 511 vs Shark HP102

Choose Blueair Blue Pure 511 for higher CADR and larger-room coverage.

Which purifier has higher CADR?

The Blueair Blue Pure 511 has a smoke CADR of 123 CFM versus 91 CFM for the Shark HP102, a difference of 35%.

Which purifier is quieter?

Blueair Blue Pure 511 lists a minimum of 24 dB; Shark HP102 has no published figure.

Which purifier covers a larger room?

Blueair Blue Pure 511 fits a larger room (about 191 vs 141 sq ft recommended from CADR).

Which purifier has better smart features?

Neither lists Wi-Fi or app control in our sources.

Which purifier has better filtration?

Blueair Blue Pure 511 lists HEPASilent; Shark HP102 lists True HEPA Multi-Filter with Microban antimicrobial coating.

Bottom line

Choose Blueair Blue Pure 511 for higher CADR and larger-room coverage.

MetricBlueair Blue Pure 511Shark HP102Difference / Winner
Smoke CADR123 CFM91 CFMBlueair Blue Pure 511 (+35%)
Recommended room size191 sq ft141 sq ftBlueair Blue Pure 511 (+35%)
Manufacturer claimed coverage189 sq ft500 sq ft—
Minimum noise24 dB——
Filter typeHEPASilentTrue HEPA Multi-Filter with Microban antimicrobial coating—
Replacement interval6 months——
Power16 W24 W—
Wi-Fi / appNoNo—
Dimensions—8.7 × 8.7 × 14.6 in—
Weight4.2 lb5.85 lb—

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