Blueair Blue Signature vs Membrane Solutions MSA3

Choose Blueair Blue Signature for higher CADR and larger-room coverage and Wi-Fi or app control. Choose Membrane Solutions MSA3 if you want lower noise.

Which purifier has higher CADR?

The Blueair Blue Signature has a smoke CADR of 455 CFM versus 112 CFM for the Membrane Solutions MSA3, a difference of 306%.

Which purifier is quieter?

Membrane Solutions MSA3 is quieter (22 vs 23 dB).

Which purifier covers a larger room?

Blueair Blue Signature fits a larger room (about 705 vs 174 sq ft recommended from CADR).

Which purifier has better smart features?

Blueair Blue Signature lists Wi-Fi or app control; Membrane Solutions MSA3 does not.

Which purifier has better filtration?

Blueair Blue Signature lists HEPASilent; Membrane Solutions MSA3 lists HEPA.

Bottom line

Choose Blueair Blue Signature for higher CADR and larger-room coverage and Wi-Fi or app control. Choose Membrane Solutions MSA3 if you want lower noise.

MetricBlueair Blue SignatureMembrane Solutions MSA3Difference / Winner
Smoke CADR455 CFM112 CFMBlueair Blue Signature (+306%)
Recommended room size705 sq ft174 sq ftBlueair Blue Signature (+305%)
Manufacturer claimed coverage3385 sq ft1590 sq ft—
Minimum noise23 dB22 dBMembrane Solutions MSA3
Filter typeHEPASilentHEPA—
Replacement interval—3-6 months—
Power42 W44 Watts—
Wi-Fi / appYesNo—
Dimensions17.2 × 15.5 × 15.5 in——
Weight13.2 lb13.6 lb—

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