Compare Honeywell HPA304 vs Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450

P1 Honeywell HPA304
P2 Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450

Comparison Takeaways

Honeywell HPA304

Where It Has the Edge

  • listing accuracy is 5.0 vs 2.3. Customer evidence for listing accuracy is positive across the scored reviews.
  • portability is 4.5 vs 3.0. Customer evidence for portability is positive across the scored reviews.
  • customer support is 3.6 vs 2.8. Customer evidence for customer support is mixed across the scored reviews.
  • value for money is 4.0 vs 3.2. Value for money is mixed between strong worth-it comments and complaints about price increases or filter costs.

Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450

Where It Has the Edge

  • build quality is 4.2 vs 2.1. Review evidence for build quality was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about...
  • durability is 4.5 vs 3.3. Review evidence for durability was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that...
  • energy efficiency is 3.5 vs 2.5. Review evidence for energy efficiency was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about...
  • control placement is 3.0 vs 2.0. Review evidence for control placement was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about...
Average score
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.7
Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.9
activated carbon filter
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
No score yet
Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.4

Review evidence for activated carbon filter was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

air circulation
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.6

Customer evidence for air circulation is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.4

Review evidence for air circulation was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

air dryness
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.5

One reviewer felt the purifier made the air drier and suggested pairing it with a humidifier.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
air purification performance
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.7

Air purification performance is a major strength across customer reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.6

Reviewers usually reported cleaner air or noticeable air-quality improvement, though a few could not tell it worked or saw no change.

allergen reduction
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.9

Allergen reduction is one of the strongest outcome themes.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.6

Allergen and breathing relief was often positive, including less congestion, coughing, sneezing, and allergy trouble.

build quality
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.1

Build quality is mixed to negative because several users report loose panels, broken plastic, or poor fit.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.2

Review evidence for build quality was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

condition on arrival
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.0

Condition on arrival is a recurring weakness because several units or filters arrived damaged.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
2.0

Condition on arrival was a repeated concern, with dirty, dusty, dented, used-looking, or damaged units reported.

control placement
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.0

Customer evidence for control placement is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.0

Review evidence for control placement was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

customer support
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.6

Customer evidence for customer support is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
2.8

Review evidence for customer support was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

design and appearance
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.3

Customer evidence for design and appearance is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
documentation quality
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.5

Customer evidence for documentation quality is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
durability
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.3

Customer evidence for durability is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.5

Review evidence for durability was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

dust removal
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.7

Dust removal is one of the clearest repeated positives.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.6

Review evidence for dust removal was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

ease of use
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.6

Customer evidence for ease of use is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.9

Review evidence for ease of use was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

energy efficiency
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.5

Customer evidence for energy efficiency is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.5

Review evidence for energy efficiency was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

fan speed options
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.2

Customer evidence for fan speed options is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
filter availability
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.0

Customer evidence for filter availability is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
filter life
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.7

Customer evidence for filter life is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.1

Review evidence for filter life was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

filter replacement cost
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.6

Customer evidence for filter replacement cost is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.5

Review evidence for filter replacement cost was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

filter stages
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.5

Customer evidence for filter stages is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.0

Review evidence for filter stages was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

formaldehyde removal
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
No score yet
Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.0

Review evidence for formaldehyde removal was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

HEPA filtration
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.5

Customer evidence for HEPA filtration is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.0

Review evidence for HEPA filtration was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

indicator lights
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.4

Customer evidence for indicator lights is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.0

Review evidence for indicator lights was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

listing accuracy
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
5.0

Customer evidence for listing accuracy is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
2.3

Review evidence for listing accuracy was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

maintenance ease
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.4

Customer evidence for maintenance ease is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
mold spore reduction
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.5

Customer evidence for mold spore reduction is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
noise level
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.5

Noise level is mixed, with quiet low settings and loud high or turbo settings.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.4

Noise was the main tradeoff: low speed was often quiet, while high speed was frequently loud.

odor reduction
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.3

Odor reduction is usually positive, especially for pets, smoke, and cooking smells, with one weaker cooking-odor report.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.2

Odor reduction was the most common strength, covering cooking, pet, smoke, fragrance, chemical, and household smells, with some failures.

overall satisfaction
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.4

Overall satisfaction is generally high, though quality-control failures drive some very negative experiences.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.9

Review evidence for overall satisfaction was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

particle removal effectiveness
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.3

Customer evidence for particle removal effectiveness is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.3

Review evidence for particle removal effectiveness was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

pet dander removal
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.7

Customer evidence for pet dander removal is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
pollen removal
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.9

Customer evidence for pollen removal is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
portability
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.5

Customer evidence for portability is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.0

Review evidence for portability was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

pre-filter quality
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
5.0

Customer evidence for pre-filter quality is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
real-time air quality monitoring
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.0

Customer evidence for real-time air quality monitoring is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
reliability
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.6

Customer evidence for reliability is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
remote control
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.0

Customer evidence for remote control is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
replacement experience
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.6

Customer evidence for replacement experience is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
room coverage
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.7

Customer evidence for room coverage is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.3

Review evidence for room coverage was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

safety certifications
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.0

Customer evidence for safety certifications is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
scheduling options
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
5.0

Customer evidence for scheduling options is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
size and footprint
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.3

Customer evidence for size and footprint is negative across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.0

Review evidence for size and footprint was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

sleep quality benefit
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.9

Several reviewers connected cleaner air or bedroom use with better sleep or sleeping more comfortably.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.6

Review evidence for sleep quality benefit was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

smart features
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
3.3

Customer evidence for smart features is mixed across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.0

Review evidence for smart features was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.

smoke removal
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.9

Smoke removal is strongly supported in fire, cigarette, and wood-smoke situations.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.3

Smoke removal was often praised for weed, wildfire, fireplace, and cigar smoke, but active cigarette seepage could still break through.

true HEPA filter
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
5.0

Customer evidence for true HEPA filter is positive across the scored reviews.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
value for money
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
4.0

Value for money is mixed between strong worth-it comments and complaints about price increases or filter costs.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
3.2

Value was split between worth-the-money praise and complaints that the high price was hard to justify.

virus reduction confidence
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
2.0

One reviewer noted the unit was not guaranteed to eliminate viruses, limiting confidence for that use case.

Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
No score yet
VOC reduction
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
No score yet
Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
4.1

VOC and chemical performance was usually praised for off-gassing, paint, and chemical smells, but several reviewers found it weak or temporary.

warranty coverage
Product 1: Honeywell HPA304
No score yet
Product 2: Austin Air HealthMate Plus, B450
5.0

Review evidence for warranty coverage was scored where customers gave a clear positive, negative, or mixed opinion about that attribute.