Best air purifiers for allergies 2026
6 air purifiers on sale today with a filter that catches pollen, ranked by our score.
A purifier helps with allergies by trapping pollen, dust and pet dander in a filter. How well it does depends on the filter class, so this page lists only models whose maker states a HEPA filter of class H11 or better, or True HEPA.
Asthma and dust mite allergy ask for more. Choose “Asthma” in the filters and we keep only filters of class H13 or better, and leave out models with an ioniser that cannot be switched off, since it makes ozone as a by-product.
Air purifiers for allergies, ranked
The score is out of 10: 60% measured facts and 40% store ratings. A model is ranked only when its CADR is known. Method.
No model fits all these filters.
Lowest price at every store that ships to the United States, shipping included, before sales tax.
This page leaves out 33 air purifiers on sale today that do not state a filter that catches pollen. All air purifiers →
Frequently asked questions
Does an air purifier help with allergies?
It can lower the pollen, dust and pet dander in the air of a room, when its filter is HEPA of class H11 or better and it is sized for the room. It does not replace cleaning, and it does not remove allergens that have settled on surfaces.
Which filter should an air purifier have for asthma?
One of class H13 or better, or True HEPA. We also leave out models with an ioniser that cannot be switched off, since it makes ozone as a by-product. Ask your doctor about your own case.
How big a purifier do I need?
Choose by the size of the room. The room filter on this page keeps only the models sized for it, and a model with no stated room size is left out.