Our verdict
Pick the PuroAir 100i if running cost matters and you want the lower price. Pick the PuroAir 130i if your room is larger.
The central trade-off
Rated room size. PuroAir 130i Smart HEPA Air Purifier: 750 sq ft; PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier: 550 sq ft.
Quietest setting. PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier states 22 dB; the other's maker page doesn't.
Power draw. PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier: 16 W; PuroAir 130i Smart HEPA Air Purifier: 18 W.
Filters. PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier: HEPA.
Price. When we checked, the PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier listed for less ($110 against $130); prices move, so check both buttons.
Side by side
| Specification | PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier | PuroAir 130i Smart HEPA Air Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| Rated room size | 550 sq ft | 750 sq ft |
| Smoke CADR | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| CADR | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Quietest setting | 22 dB | Not stated by the maker |
| Noise | 24 dB | Not stated by the maker |
| Power draw | 16 W | 18 W |
| Filters | HEPA | Not stated by the maker |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the PuroAir 100i Smart HEPA Air Purifier if
- Running cost matters
- You want the lower price