Whether you’re battling allergies, trying to keep pet dander and dust at bay or want to help clear your home of environmental pollutants like smoke or smoggy air, having access to a great air purifier can be a great asset.

Essentially, the higher the CADR rating, the more effective it is in removing pollutants, allergens and cleaning your air overall. Similarly, air purifiers with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is a good indicator of having a high CADR.

We put the best air purifiers from Lenovo, Honeywell, Winix, and more to the test to see which held up best (and actually purified the air for you). See what our product scientist has to say.

Are you worried about the air quality in your home? Clean air can contribute to your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of living. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to regulate it, like by using an air purifier.