Boneco P500
No store we follow ships this model to the United States. This page says what it can do, and which similar robots you can buy here.
Who it suits
Not for
- Bedroom: 31 dB(A) at its quietest
From the facts the maker states, by the rules of our advisor.
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
No store here sells this model today, so beside it the highest-scored model for the same room size that one does, and the cheapest of the top 10.
Green is the best of these 3, also when they share the lead.
| This model Boneco P500 Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 Blueair Blue Pure 511 Best on 2 facts | Highest score here Levoit Core 300S-P Best on 3 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| 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 | – | $99Blueair (brand store) best | $149Levoit (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 | |
| 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 | – | – | ★ 4.9 · 24 reviews |
| 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. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
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| 133 cfm (226 m³/h) | 122 cfm (207 m³/h) | 141 cfm (240 m³/h) best |
| 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. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
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| 202 ft² (19 m²) | 186 ft² (17 m²) | 215 ft² (20 m²) best |
| How fine the filter is. True HEPA and H13 catch at least 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns. HEPA-type is a weaker claim with no test behind it. When it matters
When it matters less
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| – | HEPA-type | True HEPA |
| How long the maker says a filter lasts, in months of normal use. A filter that is spent cleans less. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
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| 12 months best | 6 months | 6 months |
| Filters and electricity together for a year. Shown only when both are known. Lower is better. Running cost a year lower is better | – | $64 a year | – |
| The sound level at the lowest speed, as the maker measures it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
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| 31 dB | 24 dB | 22 dB |
| The sound level at the highest speed, as the maker measures it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
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| 60 dB | 49 dB | 50 dB |
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.
Boneco P500 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: 41165 (Europe) source
Cleaning performance 4 facts
- Clean air delivery rate (CADR)
Among the models we track
133 cfm (226 m³/h) on this model
Lowest
12 cfm (20 m³/h) Highest
600 cfm (1,019 m³/h) Middle
177 cfm (300 m³/h)Lower than 149 of the 222 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.
When it matters less
- In a small bedroom most purifiers keep up on a low setting.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
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.
- 133 cfm (226 m³/h)
- CADR measured to
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
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
- Room size we compare on
Among the models we track
202 ft² (19 m²) on this model
Lowest
18 ft² (2 m²) Highest
915 ft² (85 m²) Middle
269 ft² (25 m²)Lower than 141 of the 205 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.
When it matters less
- In a room well under the stated size, any model in the list will do.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on Nov 3
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.
- 202 ft² (19 m²)
- Room size the maker claims
Among the models we track
248 ft² (23 m²) on this model
Lowest
43 ft² (4 m²) Highest
2,800 ft² (260 m²) Middle
517 ft² (48 m²)Lower than 217 of the 272 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The room size the maker states. Makers use different rules, so we show it but never rank on it.
- 248 ft² (23 m²)
Filter 2 facts
- Replacement filter part number
- A501,A502,A503
- Filter change reminder
When it matters
- Not wanting to keep track of the months yourself.
- Air that varies a lot, where a sensor judges better than a timer.
When it matters less
- If you change the filter on a fixed date, you will not miss it.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
How the purifier tells you the filter is due. A timer counts the hours it has run, a sensor judges the filter itself, an estimate weighs the hours against the air it cleaned, and a plain indicator is one the maker does not explain.
- Filter change indicator
Running costs 1 fact
- Filter life
Among the models we track
12 months on this model
Lowest
1.3 months Highest
120 months Middle
12 monthsHigher than 104 of the 219 models we track.
When it matters
- Running the purifier day and night, all year.
- Comparing what two models cost to own, since filters are bought again and again.
When it matters less
- Seasonal use, like a few weeks of hay fever: a filter then lasts for years, so compare filter prices instead.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
How long the maker says a filter lasts, in months of normal use. A filter that is spent cleans less.
- 12 months
Noise and power 3 facts
- Noise at the lowest speed
Among the models we track
31 dB on this model
Lowest
10 dB Highest
50 dB Middle
25 dBHigher than 185 of the 246 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.
When it matters less
- In a busy living room with the TV on you will hardly hear the low setting.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The sound level at the lowest speed, as the maker measures it.
- 31 dB
- Noise at the highest speed
Among the models we track
60 dB on this model
Lowest
30 dB Highest
74 dB Middle
53 dBHigher than 196 of the 259 models we track.
When it matters
- Clearing the air fast, which needs the top speed.
- Open-plan spaces where sound carries.
When it matters less
- If you only run it on its low settings the top figure hardly matters.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The sound level at the highest speed, as the maker measures it.
- 60 dB
- Power at the highest speed
Among the models we track
30 W on this model
Lowest
1.5 W Highest
2,200 W Middle
42 WLower than 192 of the 273 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The power the purifier draws at its highest speed.
- 30 W
Air quality sensing 3 facts
- Automatic mode
232 of the 249 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Leaving it on all day without touching it.
- Air that changes during the day, from cooking, traffic or open windows.
When it matters less
- If you set the speed yourself each time, you will not miss it.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The fan speed follows the air quality the sensor reads.
- yes
- Modes
When it matters
- A bedroom, where a sleep mode keeps the fan low and the lights off.
- Running it at set hours with a timer.
When it matters less
- Running it on automatic, where the extra modes add little.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
The settings the maker names besides plain fan speeds, such as a quiet sleep mode or a timer.
- Sleep, Timer
- Light sensor
32 of the 33 models we track have this.
When it matters
- A bedroom, where bright lights keep you awake.
- A purifier that runs day and night without you touching it.
When it matters less
- A room you only use by day.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
A sensor that dims the lights and display when the room goes dark.
- yes
Build 3 facts
- Remote control
26 of the 47 models we track have this.
When it matters
- A purifier in the bedroom, switched to sleep from bed.
- Not wanting to use an app for every change.
When it matters less
- If it runs on automatic all day, you will rarely need it.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
A remote in the box, for changing the speed without getting up or opening an app.
- yes
- Height
Among the models we track
25.3 in (64.2 cm) on this model
Lowest
1.6 in (4 cm) Highest
50 in (127 cm) Middle
20 in (50.8 cm)Higher than 219 of the 277 models we track.
When it matters
- A shelf, a sideboard or a spot under a window sill.
- A small room where a tall tower would stand in the way.
When it matters less
- On an open floor with room to spare it decides little.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
How tall the purifier is. It decides whether it fits on a shelf or under a window sill.
- 25.3 in (64.2 cm)
- Weight
Among the models we track
16.1 lb (7.3 kg) on this model
Lowest
0.7 lb (0.33 kg) Highest
169.8 lb (77 kg) Middle
11.6 lb (5.26 kg)Higher than 207 of the 281 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.
When it matters less
- If it stays in one place it hardly matters.
Source: Manual · checked on Nov 3
What the purifier weighs. It counts most if you move it from room to room.
- 16.1 lb (7.3 kg)
Sources: Manual
Frequently asked questions about the Boneco P500
What size of room is the Boneco P500 for?
The Boneco P500 is sized for a room of about 202 ft², the room size we compare it on. Its clean air delivery rate (CADR) is 133 cfm, measured to The maker's own test.
How often does the Boneco P500 need a new filter?
The maker gives the filter a life of 12 months.
How loud is the Boneco P500?
The maker states 31 dB at the lowest speed and 60 dB at the highest.
The maker
Boneco
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: Switzerland
- Founded in 1956
- Owned by BONECO AG, Switzerland
Boneco is the brand of BONECO AG, a family-owned Swiss company based in Widnau that is part of the PLASTON Group. The business began in 1956 and has concentrated on air treatment since 1991, selling humidifiers, air purifiers, air washers and fans.