Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max vs Coway Airmega 150

Choose Blueair Blue Pure 511i 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 511i Max has a smoke CADR of 174 CFM versus 152 CFM for the Coway Airmega 150, a difference of 14%.

Which purifier is quieter?

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max is quieter (19 vs 40 dB).

Which purifier covers a larger room?

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max fits a larger room (about 270 vs 237 sq ft recommended from CADR).

Which purifier has better smart features?

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max lists Wi-Fi or app control; Coway Airmega 150 does not.

Which purifier has better filtration?

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max lists HEPASilent; Coway Airmega 150 lists HEPA, Carbon.

Bottom line

Choose Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max for higher CADR and larger-room coverage, lower noise, and Wi-Fi or app control.

MetricBlueair Blue Pure 511i MaxCoway Airmega 150Difference / Winner
Smoke CADR174 CFM152.8 CFMBlueair Blue Pure 511i Max (+14%)
Recommended room size270 sq ft237 sq ftBlueair Blue Pure 511i Max (+14%)
Manufacturer claimed coverage465 sq ft1035 sq ft—
Minimum noise19 dB40 dBBlueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Filter typeHEPASilentHEPA, Carbon—
Replacement interval—12 months—
Power17 W35 W—
Wi-Fi / appYesNo—
Dimensions—13.4 × 6.5 × 18.5 in—
Weight4.2 lb12.1 lb—

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