Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max

Reality Check

BLUEAIR’s Blue Pure 211i Max is a large-room air purifier designed to quickly clean spaces up to 3,048 square feet. Using HEPA and carbon filtration, it targets common airborne particles like dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and even some viruses, making it a solid choice for households with allergies, pets, or concerns about indoor air quality. It features smart app controls, voice assistant compatibility, real-time air quality sensors, and a display for ease of use.

In day-to-day use, the 211i Max stands out for its notably quiet operation and impressive speed in circulating and filtering air. Users consistently find it effective at removing particles and helpful for homes with pets. However, the biggest trade-off is its mixed performance when it comes to neutralizing odors—some users find lingering smells aren’t fully addressed. It also takes up a good amount of space, and the filter requires hand-washing, which won’t suit everyone. If you mostly need particle filtration, this is a strong contender; if your main concern is odor, temper your expectations.

Best For: People with allergies or pets who need efficient, quiet particle filtration in large spaces
Not Recommended For: Shoppers prioritizing odor removal or needing a compact device

What Customers Say

Customers find the air purifier extremely quiet, easy to set up and maintain, and effective at improving air quality, with one customer noting it works well in large rooms. They appreciate its ability to catch dog hair and dust, and one customer mentions it removes 99.7% of airborne particles. While some customers consider it well worth the price, others find it overpriced. The product receives mixed feedback about its ability to neutralize odors.

Key Features

• BLUEAIR’S TOP-PERFORMING AIR PURIFIER LINE: Blue family’s new Pure Max series with our proprietary HEPASilent performance now even better with up to 83% faster cleaning and 50% less noise*
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR QUIETER: Quiet Mark certified (23-53dB); Cleans up to 3,048 sqft space in 60 min,1,524sqft in 30min or 635sqft in about 12.5min on high
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR FASTER: HEPASilent dual filtration technology delivers more clean air faster and uses less noise and energy than HEPA filtration alone**
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR BETTER: Removes at least 99.97% of tiny airborne particles like viruses and smoke down to 0.1 microns, and captures pet dander, pollen, mold allergen and dust; carbon filter traps light household odors from smoking, pets and cooking***
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR SMARTER: Blueair smart air purifier app scheduling, air quality monitoring, Clean Air ETA, Welcome Home geofencing and RealTrack accurate 6–9 month filter tracking technology are customizable features; Alexa voice control available
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR EASIER: Intuitive LED display, advanced pollution (PM1, PM2.5, PM10) sensor, real-time indoor readings, 5-color AQI and two-button design make it easy to control fan speed 1 – 4 including night mode, auto, brightness and child lock
• BLUEAIR REPLACEMENT FILTER: Blue Pure 211i Max Genuine Replacement Filter; Blue Pure F2MAX B08KPHRLXR fits Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier and is designed for optimal performance
• INDEPENDENTLY TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE & SAFETY, ZERO OZONE: AHAM Verifide for Performance (CADR); Quiet Mark Certified; Ozone Safety Standards Certified by CARB; Zero Ozone Verified (<5 ppb) by Intertek Sustainability
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR WITH LESS ENERGY: Energy Star Most Efficient 2023; Blueair air purifiers use less energy
• LET’S CLEAR THE AIR WITH BLUEAIR: Our Blue Pure Max air purifier comes with one filter preinstalled and a pre-filter for easy set up; This product is made for NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY and should only be used with input voltages between 110-120V”