During the Covid-19 pandemic, people across the country have turned to air purifiers to help clean the air in their homes, removing indoor air pollution like dust, dirt and other allergens. Air purifiers were also sought after during wildfire season this summer. Some shoppers searched specifically for air purifiers with high efficiency particulate air, or HEPA, filters, while others looked to purchase affordable models or ones for small spaces.
Many brands launched new air purifiers in 2021, like Bemis, which debuted its first line of air purifiers, and Coway, which introduced the 250S air purifier. Air purifiers were also on sale during shopping holidays like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and more.
As we look back at 2021, we rounded up air purifiers that Select readers purchased most this year.
Instant Air Purifier
- 4.7-star average rating from 638 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in Instant Pot launched new air purifier: What you should know
Blueair Blue Pure 411 Auto
- 4.6-star average rating from 4,407 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in 5 best quiet air purifiers of 2021, according to experts
Levoit LV-H132 Air Purifier
- 4.6-star average rating from 41,295 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in How to pick the best air purifiers in 2021, according to experts
GermGuardian AC4825E Air Purifier
- 4.7-star average rating from 46,662 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in How to pick the best air purifiers in 2021, according to experts
Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier
- 4.7-star average rating from 24,715 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in How to pick the best air purifiers in 2021, according to experts
Cuisinart PuRXium Freestanding Air Purifier
- 4.7-star average rating from 50 reviews on Cuisinart
- Covered in How to pick the best air purifiers in 2021, according to experts
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