Compare Ionic Zone, BlueAir, AirPura

Side by side air purifier reviews of Friedrich, BlueAir, and Airpura. See how these air purifiers stack up against each other.

Brand	PCO Air Purifier	Blueair	AirPura
Model	IZ-PCO	601	R600
Cost	$599.99	$599.99	$549.99
Sq Ft rated	3000 sq. ft 3 air changes hr	1500 sq ft 2.5 air changes hr	2000 sq ft 2 air changes hr
Air Intake Surface Area	20" x 20"	20" x 11"	360 degrees
Fan CFM	1200 CFM High	490 CFM High	560 CFM
Fan Speeds	3	3	3
Noise levels	low 30 high 70	low 32 high 68	low 28 high 62
HEPA specs	N/A	Polypropylene, non HEPA, lasts only 6 mo	10 pleats per inch, 40 sq ft True HEPA
Carbon filter	N/A	Carbon coated foam	18 lbs, 2" thick Carbon
UV lamps	Yes - 2	No	Optional
Body construction	Oak and Stainless Steel Interior	All steel construction (no off-gassing)	All steel construction (no off-gassing)
Pre or post filters	Pre - Post Carbon & PCO	Pre filters	Pre - Post
Filter cost over 5 yrs	No Cost Rechargeable Carbon Matt Filter	3 filter set : $80 6 months Total Est. $800.00	HEPA $130 Carbon $130. Pre $20. Total Est. $360
Electrical cost over 5 yrs	Run on low: $120 Run on high: $360 24 hrs day	Run on low: $230 Run on high est : $585 24 hrs day	Run on low: $80 Run on high: $240 24 hrs day
Watts	120 watts on high	120 Watts on High	120 Watts on High
Total cost to run 5 yrs	Run/ low: $120 Run/ high: $360 24 hrs day	Run/ low: $1030 Run/ high est : $1385 24 hrs day	Run/ low: $480 Run/ high est : $945 24 hrs day
Warranty	1 year	10 years	10 years
Made in:	U.S.A.	Sweeten	Canada
Casters	NO	Yes	Yes
Products Ozone	Yes	No	No
Dimensions	24 "W x 24"D x 33 "H	20"W x 13"D x 26"H	15"W x 23"H
Special features.	Best overall value. Best at removing second hand smoke, killing molds, viruses, bacteria.	Nice looking design. Besides Austin Air Jr's, quietest HEPA on low. Good CADR on high.	Many "next generation" features, too many to list. (View product details)
Comments	Only air purifier on the market to feature a special Nickel & Nano TiO2 mesh filter that creates a "kill zone" for pathogens as they enter and exit unit.	If you don't have to pay retail for the HEPA filters and your home doesn't have any odors, VOC, or chemical issues, this is a great HEPA machine.	Best high powered HEPA machine on the market. Powerful fan, separate carbon-HEPA, Swiss made motor makes less noise than other.