Why it matters
The Honeywell HPA250B Air Purifier is a compact / desktop air purifier that its maker rates for 310 square feet.
At the usual 4.8 air changes an hour and an 8-foot ceiling, a 310-square-foot rating implies about 198 cubic feet of clean air a minute. In a 12-by-15-foot bedroom that would turn the air over roughly 8 times an hour.
Filtration: HEPA. Power draw: 1500 watts.
Price-wise it sat in the dearest third of the 30 compact / desktop 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 Apartments and Dorms, Best Honeywell filters and air products, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Its rated room size of 310 square feet is one of the smallest ratings we cover: 23 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 Honeywell QuietClean HFD-010 Air Purifier: rated room size 310 square feet here vs 62 square feet; power draw 1500 watts here vs 40 watts.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Rooms up to about 310 square feet
- Allergy season
Look elsewhere if
- Whole-home filtration on its own
- Removing gases without a substantial carbon stage
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rated for 310 square feet
- 1500 watts draw
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.
| Model number | HPA250B | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 310 sq ft | Retailer |
| Wattage | 1500 watts | Retailer |
| Filter type | HEPA | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More air purifiers we cover
- Azeus GL-FS32 Air Purifier
- Alen BreatheSmart 35i $289
- GermGuardian AC4825E HEPA Air Purifier Tower
- Hathaspace HSP002 Air Purifier
- Airpura C600/C600DLX Air Purifier (C600-BLK) $1,049.98
All air purifiers, compared in one table · Every Honeywell product we cover
Final verdict
A sensible choice for rooms up to about 310 square feet. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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