Blueair Blue Signature Small vs Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max

Choose Blueair Blue Signature Small for higher CADR and larger-room coverage. Choose Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max if you want lower noise.

Which purifier has higher CADR?

The Blueair Blue Signature Small has a smoke CADR of 160 CFM versus 141 CFM for the Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max, a difference of 13%.

Which purifier is quieter?

Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max is quieter (18 vs 50 dB).

Which purifier covers a larger room?

Blueair Blue Signature Small fits a larger room (about 248 vs 219 sq ft recommended from CADR).

Which purifier has better smart features?

Both list smart features (7 stages of superior filtration, Smart VOC sensing, HEPASilent filtration technology captures 99.97% of tiny airborne pollutants vs WiFi connectivity, Auto mode, Air quality sensor).

Which purifier has better filtration?

Both list HEPASilent filtration.

Bottom line

Choose Blueair Blue Signature Small for higher CADR and larger-room coverage. Choose Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max if you want lower noise.

MetricBlueair Blue Signature SmallBlueair Blue Pure 411i MaxDifference / Winner
Smoke CADR160 CFM141 CFMBlueair Blue Signature Small (+13%)
Recommended room size248 sq ft219 sq ftBlueair Blue Signature Small (+13%)
Manufacturer claimed coverage248 sq ft1080 sq ft—
Minimum noise50 dB18 dBBlueair Blue Pure 411i Max
Filter typeHEPASilentHEPASilent—
Replacement interval—6-8 months—
Power20 W20 W—
Wi-Fi / appYesYes—
Weight5.64 lb7.5 lb—

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