Blueair Blue Signature moves more air (CADR) and covers a larger room than Honeywell HPA5100W.
Which purifier has higher CADR?
Blueair Blue Signature has published CADR; Honeywell HPA5100W does not.
Which purifier is quieter?
Blueair Blue Signature is quieter (23 vs 60 dB).
Which purifier covers a larger room?
Blueair Blue Signature is recommended for about 705 sq ft based on CADR.
Which purifier has better smart features?
Blueair Blue Signature lists Wi-Fi or app control; Honeywell HPA5100W does not.
Which purifier has longer filter life?
Blueair Blue Signature lists 179.99; Honeywell HPA5100W lists True HEPA R Filters 1x/yr; Odor Reducing Pre-Filter A 4x/yr. Intervals are as published and are not converted to a single unit.
Bottom line
Blueair Blue Signature moves more air (CADR) and covers a larger room than Honeywell HPA5100W.
| Metric | Blueair Blue Signature | Honeywell HPA5100W |
|---|---|---|
| CADR (smoke) | 455 CFM | — |
| Recommended room size | 705 sq ft | — |
| Claimed coverage | 3385 sq ft | 938 sq ft |
| Noise | 23 dB | 60 dB |
| Filter type | HEPASilent | HEPA |
| Filter interval | 179.99 | True HEPA R Filters 1x/yr; Odor Reducing Pre-Filter A 4x/yr |
| Smart features | None | None |