Why it matters
The Blueair Blue Pure 311i+ Max is a HEPA room unit air purifier that its maker rates for 525 sq ft.
At the usual 4.8 air changes an hour and an 8-foot ceiling, a 525-square-foot rating implies about 336 cubic feet of clean air a minute. In a 12-by-15-foot bedroom that would turn the air over roughly 14 times an hour.
Filtration: HEPASilent.
Price-wise it sat in the middle third of the 74 hepa room unit models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our lists Best Air Purifiers for Allergies, Best Air Purifiers for Kitchens, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Its rated room size of 525 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 47 of the 152 purifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 62 square feet to 4,800 square feet.
Compared with the Blueair Blue Pure 411i+ Max: rated room size 525 sq ft here vs 259 sq ft.
The listing gives a weight of 7.9 lb.
Warranty, per the maker: 1 year.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Rooms up to about 525 sq ft
- Allergy season
Look elsewhere if
- Whole-home filtration on its own
- Removing gases without a substantial carbon stage
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rated for 525 sq ft
Cons
- Filters are an ongoing cost
- Size to the room at 4.8 air changes per hour
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's own figures; check fit against your equipment's model number and the actual size.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Price | $224.99 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 years | Maker |
| Product weight | 7.9 lb | Maker |
| Room coverage | 525 sq ft | Maker |
| Filter type | HEPASilent | Maker |
Alternatives worth comparing
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Final verdict
A well-matched choice for rooms up to about 525 sq ft. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
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