I’ve Tested Dozens of Air Purifiers, and This One Is the Best for Small Spaces
As an Apartment Therapy editor, I often get asked about recommendations for cleaning supplies, organization solutions, bedding, and more. One item that people often don’t think about until they see one in action, however, is an air purifier. So, I’ve learned to recommend them without even being prompted. I’ve tested a lot of air purifiers in the years that I’ve been at AT, primarily for Best List, but also because I value having clean air in my home. Although I’ve had some great ones and some that didn’t last as long as I thought they would, one brand that’s never let me down is Coway.
I’ve had the chance to try out Coway air purifiers for both large and small spaces, and not only do they look nice, they work well, too! The only thing better than that is being able to buy them for a fraction of the cost. Right now, during the Amazon Prime Day savings event, you can get Coway’s Airmega 100 for under $100. Here’s why it’s my favorite to recommend for small-space dwellers.
Coway Airmega 100 True HEPA Air Purifier
Amazon
$80 (was $129.99)
Coway’s Airmega 100 is one of the brand’s newer models that’s best-suited for small spaces. Don’t let its petite size fool you: It packs a big punch. Equipped with 360-degree air intake, this cylindrical device covers areas up to 810 square feet every hour and 405 square feet every half hour. Along with an air quality monitor and smart mode, the air purifier features three manual fan speeds, a nightlight, a filter replacement indicator, timers, and a child safety lock.
I started using this air purifier just ahead of its launch and got a few solid months out of it before gifting it to my brother, who was moving into his first apartment — a studio. While I had the device, I placed it in my bedroom and it was able to detect smoke that drifted from grilling in the kitchen on the other side of the house! It’s compact, highly responsive, and very quiet. The color-coded air quality index monitor and smart mode are also super convenient for adjustments in real time. In addition to being an affordable high-quality air purifier, the Airmega 100’s replacement filters aren’t terribly expensive either. The only trick is catching one to buy before it sells out again!
What Amazon Shoppers Are Saying
Average Rating: 4.7/5
“This is a great air purifier for a small to medium-ish space. We keep it in our laundry room right next to our cat’s litter box. It does a fantastic job of eliminating odors in the laundry room as well as taking in all the litter dust that gets kicked up after the cat’s use the litter box. The air quality light indicator is a really good way to see that the purifier is actually doing its job when there’s particles or pollutants in the air. We’ve been using it non stop for a couple of months and we have zero complaints.” — Jacob
“This Coway Air Purifier was purchased for my small bedroom. Our house has lots of dust (ergo mites), to which I’m allergic. I ran it on high for a few hours before bedtime the day I received it and left it on in night mode all night. It was the best night’s sleep I’ve had in a long time! I will buy at least one more.” — Mel
“It is so quiet that you have to put your ear next to it to tell if it’s working. I love the lights on the top of the unit which alerts you to the air quality. I wasn’t sure if the sensor was working as the lights stayed blue. I set my oven to self clean and my unit which was two rooms away went from blue to green to orange to purple in seconds. Air speed went up to three. I moved the air purifier to the kitchen which cleaned the air in record time. I was so impressed that I ordered a second one for upstairs.” — Miss Ellie
Coway air purifiers are some of the best you can buy, boasting multiple editor favorites from the Airmega 250 to the Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty. So, if you’re looking for an air purifier from a top brand, you don’t want to miss this deal!
Buy: Coway Airmega 100, $80 (normally $129.99)
