Why it matters
The Shark NeverChange HP152 Air Purifier is a HEPA room unit air purifier that its maker rates for 650 square feet.
At the usual 4.8 air changes an hour and an 8-foot ceiling, a 650-square-foot rating implies about 416 cubic feet of clean air a minute. In a 12-by-15-foot bedroom that would turn the air over roughly 17 times an hour.
Filtration: HEPA. Power draw: 26 watts.
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 650 square feet is below the middle of the range we cover: 50 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 Shark Clean Sense HP102 Air Purifier: rated room size 650 square feet here vs 500 square feet; power draw 26 watts here vs 24 watts.
The listing gives dimensions of 10.47 x 9.33 x 14.9 inches; 7.25 pounds and a weight of 7.3 pounds.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Rooms up to about 650 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 650 square feet
- 26 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.
| Power source | dc | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Touch | Retailer |
| Filter type | HEPA | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 650 square feet | Retailer |
| Controls | Button Control | Retailer |
| Wattage | 26 watts | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Manual, Programmable | Retailer |
| Model number | HP152 | Retailer |
| In the box | Odor Neutralizer Technology Cartridge, Shark Air Purifier, Shark NeverChange HEPA Filter, Shark Odor Neutralizer Technology Assembly | Retailer |
| Product weight | 7.3 pounds | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 10.47 x 9.33 x 14.9 inches; 7.25 pounds | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More air purifiers we cover
- Levoit Core 600S-P Smart Air Purifier $299.99
- Honeywell HPA030 Air Purifier
- Nuwave 47265 Air Purifier
- Airpura G600DLX Air Purifier (G600DLX - Black) $1,149.98
- Winix A230 Air Purifier
All air purifiers, compared in one table · Every Shark product we cover
Final verdict
A well-matched choice for rooms up to about 650 square feet. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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