Blueair Classic 205
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| This model Blueair Classic 205 | Cheapest of the top 10 Levoit Vital 200S-P Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Levoit Core 400S-P Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $189Levoit (brand store) | $189Levoit (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% measured facts and 40% store ratings. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Where the model stands in our ranking, among the purifiers for the same size of room. Rank | – | rank 6 of 13 for large rooms | rank 1 of 13 for large rooms |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| Room size | |||
| The size of room the purifier suits, with the largest room the maker names for it. Room size same on all | large roomsup to 280 ft² | large roomsup to 388 ft² | large roomsup to 358 ft² |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| How tall the purifier is. It decides whether it fits on a shelf or under a window sill. In this comparisonWhen it matters
Source
| – | 19.8 in (50.2 cm) best | 20.5 in (52 cm) |
| The month the model first went on sale. It shows how old the technology in it is. On the market since | – | June 2023 | June 2023 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Blueair Classic 205 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Also sold or tested as: 200012 (Europe) source
Cleaning performance 7 facts
- Clean air delivery rate (CADR)
Among the models we track
180 cfm (306 m³/h) on this model
Lowest
15 cfm (25 m³/h) Highest
600 cfm (1,019 m³/h) Middle
177 cfm (300 m³/h)Higher than 84 of the 164 models we track.
When it matters
- A large living room or an open-plan space.
- Clearing the air quickly after cooking, smoke or a window opened in pollen season.
- In a small bedroom most purifiers keep up on a low setting.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
How much clean air the purifier delivers an hour, measured with smoke, dust and pollen. A higher figure cleans a bigger room or the same room faster.
- 180 cfm (306 m³/h)
- CADR measured to
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The test the CADR comes from. AHAM AC-1 and the DOE test are independent and comparable. A maker's own test is not.
- The maker's own test
- CADR for smoke
Among the models we track
180 cfm (306 m³/h) on this model
Lowest
34 cfm (58 m³/h) Highest
600 cfm (1,019 m³/h) Middle
224 cfm (380 m³/h)Lower than 27 of the 48 models we track.
When it matters
- Wildfire smoke or a wood stove nearby.
- Tobacco smoke indoors.
- For pollen and house dust the other figures say more.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The CADR measured with tobacco smoke, the finest of the three test particles. It is the figure to read for wildfire smoke.
- 180 cfm (306 m³/h)
- CADR for dust
Among the models we track
200 cfm (340 m³/h) on this model
Lowest
39 cfm (66 m³/h) Highest
600 cfm (1,019 m³/h) Middle
241 cfm (410 m³/h)Lower than 23 of the 40 models we track.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The CADR measured with dust.
- 200 cfm (340 m³/h)
- CADR for pollen
Among the models we track
200 cfm (340 m³/h) on this model
Lowest
44 cfm (75 m³/h) Highest
450 cfm (765 m³/h) Middle
240 cfm (408 m³/h)Lower than 25 of the 43 models we track.
When it matters
- Hay fever in pollen season.
- Windows left open in spring and summer.
- Pollen is coarse, so most purifiers catch it well and their figures lie close together.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The CADR measured with pollen.
- 200 cfm (340 m³/h)
- Room size we compare on
Among the models we track
274 ft² (26 m²) on this model
Lowest
23 ft² (2 m²) Highest
915 ft² (85 m²) Middle
269 ft² (25 m²)Higher than 83 of the 164 models we track.
When it matters
- Choosing a purifier for one room you know the size of.
- Rooms with a high ceiling, which hold more air than the floor area suggests.
- In a room well under the stated size, any model in the list will do.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Oct 25
The room size where the purifier changes the air 4.8 times an hour under a 2.5 m ceiling, worked out from its CADR. We use it so every model is compared on the same rule.
- 274 ft² (26 m²)
- Room size the maker claims
Among the models we track
280 ft² (26 m²) on this model
Lowest
53 ft² (5 m²) Highest
2,800 ft² (260 m²) Middle
521 ft² (48 m²)Lower than 122 of the 158 models we track.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The room size the maker states. Makers use different rules, so we show it but never rank on it.
- 280 ft² (26 m²)
Noise and power 3 facts
- Noise at the lowest speed
Among the models we track
32 dB on this model
Lowest
10 dB Highest
50 dB Middle
24 dBHigher than 104 of the 128 models we track.
When it matters
- A bedroom, where it runs while you sleep.
- A home office or a quiet room where it runs all day.
- In a busy living room with the TV on you will hardly hear the low setting.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The sound level at the lowest speed, as the maker measures it.
- 32 dB
- Noise at the highest speed
Among the models we track
56 dB on this model
Lowest
30 dB Highest
70 dB Middle
53 dBHigher than 94 of the 137 models we track.
When it matters
- Clearing the air fast, which needs the top speed.
- Open-plan spaces where sound carries.
- If you only run it on its low settings the top figure hardly matters.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The sound level at the highest speed, as the maker measures it.
- 56 dB
- Power at the highest speed
Among the models we track
80 W on this model
Lowest
3 W Highest
2,200 W Middle
45 WHigher than 126 of the 144 models we track.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
The power the purifier draws at its highest speed.
- 80 W
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- App control
When it matters
- Switching it on before you come home.
- Seeing the air quality and the filter’s state at a glance.
- If it stands on auto in one room, you will rarely open the app.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
Whether you can control the purifier from a phone app, over wifi or only nearby over Bluetooth.
- Wi-Fi
Build 1 fact
- Weight
Among the models we track
24.3 lb (11 kg) on this model
Lowest
0.7 lb (0.3 kg) Highest
169.8 lb (77 kg) Middle
11.7 lb (5.3 kg)Higher than 138 of the 154 models we track.
When it matters
- Moving the purifier from room to room, up and down the stairs.
- A shelf or a table that has to bear it.
- If it stays in one place it hardly matters.
Source: blueair.com · checked on Oct 25
What the purifier weighs. It counts most if you move it from room to room.
- 24.3 lb (11 kg)
Sources: blueair.com
Frequently asked questions about the Blueair Classic 205
What size of room is the Blueair Classic 205 for?
The Blueair Classic 205 is sized for a room of about 274 ft², the room size we compare it on. Its clean air delivery rate (CADR) is 180 cfm, measured to The maker's own test.
How loud is the Blueair Classic 205?
The maker states 32 dB at the lowest speed and 56 dB at the highest.
Is the Blueair Classic 205 good for wildfire smoke?
Its CADR for smoke is 180 cfm. A higher number clears smoke from a room faster, so compare it with the size of your room.
The maker
Blueair
- Founded in 1996
- Owned by Unilever
Blueair was founded in 1996 in Stockholm, Sweden, and was acquired by Unilever in 2016. It sells air purifiers and filters to American buyers through its own online store. Its US privacy notice names Blueair, Inc as the company behind the store, with an address in Chicago.