Compare Honeywell HPA3100 vs PuroAir 240

Carbon-filter feedback is strong when owners add or use the carbon layer. Reviewers say it helps with cooking odors, chemical vapors, and general smells.

Activated carbon is a real strength when reviewers discuss cooking smells, mustiness, smoke, VOCs, and general freshness. One lab-style review still criticizes broader value, but hands-on tests and owners often say odor absorption works well.

Air-change claims are a weak point. The harshest tester argues the advertised large-room claim amounts to too few hourly air changes for genuinely clean air in a large space.

Air movement is mostly praised for moving a lot of air and freshening stagnant rooms. A few owners found it weak or worried debris buildup could block airflow.

Air circulation is usually praised, especially by reviewers who felt strong airflow or better room movement. One smoke-focused apartment owner felt suction was weak, so room layout and expectations matter.

Humidity did not appear to be disturbed in one hands-on test, which is a useful comfort note for buyers worried about dry air.

Most owners say the purifier makes rooms feel cleaner, fresher, or noticeably improved, with several using it continuously in bedrooms and living areas. A few less enthusiastic reviews still say it works, though one questioned whether it was doing much.

Most owners say rooms feel cleaner or fresher, and several report fast visible improvements. The main split comes from one independent test and one neighbor-smoke owner who felt performance did not match the hype.

Sensor reactions are split. Some tests show fast, accurate color changes, while several owners say the light stayed green or failed to reflect real conditions.

Allergy relief is a major bright spot, with owners reporting less medicine, less sneezing, and better tolerance around pets. Several asthma or seasonal-allergy users describe meaningful daily comfort gains.

Allergy relief is one of the strongest customer themes. Many owners mention fewer symptoms, less congestion, easier breathing, and better mornings.

App support is a drawback because reviewers repeatedly note that the PuroAir 240 does not include Wi-Fi or mobile-app control.

Auto mode is widely liked when it ramps up for smoke, cooking, dust, or poorer air, then settles back down. It is one of the product's most appreciated convenience features.

Breathing relief is one of the product's strongest shopper-facing benefits. Asthma, allergy, coughing, sneezing, and stuffy-nose comments repeatedly describe noticeable improvement.

Breathing relief comes through strongly in customer reviews, including asthma, congestion, cough, and stuffy-nose improvements. Several owners describe the change as immediate or life-changing.

Build quality ranges from sturdy and well made to cheap-feeling in the most negative reviews. A safety complaint about a sharp rim also weighs on this attribute.

Build quality is mixed. Some owners describe a high-quality feel, while the most critical expert found cheaper-feeling filter materials compared with competitors.

CADR is a major criticism in the toughest expert review, which says the measured rating is low for the price and room-size claims.

The child lock is treated as a useful practical feature in setup walkthroughs, especially for keeping kids from changing settings.

Arrival and order accuracy had a couple of problems. One buyer was missing a filter, and another received unrelated car armrests along with the purifier.

Packaging and arrival condition are generally positive, with buyers reporting secure boxes, safe arrival, and no damage.

Control improvements are called out positively by one repeat Honeywell buyer. Better controls and multiple light settings made the newer unit more convenient.

Cord length gets a small but positive note from one tester who found it longer than some competing models.

Support feedback is mixed. One buyer was frustrated by being asked to return the whole unit for a missing filter, while another said warranty support handled a motor failure quickly.

Customer support is a bright spot. Owners describe helpful, fast, thorough service for replacements, filter-light resets, and issue resolution.

Appearance is mostly liked when owners mention it, especially the new look and compact design. One unhappy buyer disliked the grille and thought the design looked cheap.

Design feedback is mostly favorable: shoppers like the clean black look, compact styling, and unobtrusive shape. One reviewer wished there were more color options.

Documentation is inconsistent. Some reviewers found the guide clear and easy, while one owner complained there were no usable instructions.

Durability is mixed. Some owners cite years of service, while others report motor failure, sound deterioration, or doubts after a short time.

Durability is supported by long-term reviewers who kept the unit running for months or years. Reports of constant use without issues are reassuring.

Dust control is one of the clearest strengths, with owners seeing less dust on surfaces and dusty filters after use. It also gets praise for nail dust and general household dust in pet-heavy homes.

Dust removal is one of the clearest wins. Many owners say there is less dust on furniture, fewer floating particles, or visible dust captured by the filter.

Ease of use is a consistent strength. Owners describe simple operation, easy setup, intuitive controls, and easy filter installation.

Setup and controls are repeatedly described as easy, simple, intuitive, or no-brainer. Even first-time purifier owners usually found it approachable.

Energy efficiency is praised by reviewers who saw low wattage or no noticeable change in their power bill, especially in auto mode.

Speed options are useful for matching noise and cleaning needs. Owners mention three speeds and using lower ranges at home while turning it up when away.

Fan-speed options are useful for matching noise and cleaning needs. Reviewers like having multiple strengths, timer choices, and quiet modes.

Filter availability is a recurring advantage. Owners like that filters are easy to find, shared across Honeywell sizes, and available from multiple vendors.

Replacement filters are easy to find according to one tester, including Amazon availability.

Filter life varies with conditions. Some users stretch life by vacuuming or get several months, while dusty or pet-heavy settings can require weekly or more frequent attention.

Filter life is mixed. Some owners get several months or longer, while others complain the indicator asks for replacement after only two or three months.

Filter cost is split. Some buyers like cheap generic replacements or reasonable supplies, while others find replacements expensive enough to be the main downside.

Filter cost divides reviewers. Some find replacements reasonable or discounted, while others call them expensive or feel the purifier pushes filter purchases.

Filter staging is praised in a nail-work setup where the three-filter arrangement handles dust and vapors. The layered design is treated as useful rather than just a spec.

The three-stage filter stack is a recurring positive, with reviewers pointing to the pre-filter, HEPA layer, and activated carbon as a useful combination.

Formaldehyde-related gas reduction appears in one controlled burnt-toast test, where levels dropped back to a healthier range after a longer run.

The built-in handle earns positive feedback from a long-time Honeywell user. It makes the redesigned unit easier to handle.

HEPA filtration is viewed positively by buyers who rely on Honeywell HEPA filters for pollution or regular use. Comments focus more on practical confidence than technical testing.

HEPA filtration is mostly praised for fine-particle capture, smoke, pollen, allergens, and pet dander. One expert questions the H14 marketing, but most hands-on comments are positive.

Indicator-light feedback is split but specific. Some like dimmable or barely noticeable lights, while others dislike a light that cannot be turned off or a design with no light.

Indicator lights are useful for air quality and filter reminders, though one customer found the lights too bright and another questioned accuracy.

Initial smell is mixed. Some owners report no nasty aroma, while another says the unit kept giving off an unpleasant plastic odor for weeks.

Listing accuracy is inconsistent. One buyer said the item matched the description, while another found a major square-footage mismatch between the listing and the box.

Listing accuracy is a concern in the most critical review, mainly around the advertised room coverage versus certified room-size guidance.

Maintenance is mostly easy when it comes to accessing, vacuuming, or installing filters. The one sharp complaint is debris collecting in an unreachable top area.

Maintenance is usually described as straightforward, especially filter swaps and basic vacuuming. A few filter-alert and reset situations still required attention or support.

Mold-related feedback is limited but mildly positive, with one test noting small decreases and one owner viewing it as useful for suspected mold.

Noise is the most divided trait. Many call it quiet or pleasant white noise, but a sizable group reports hum, buzz, rattling, high pitch, or loud operation even on low.

Noise feedback is mostly positive on low, auto, and sleep modes, where owners often call it quiet enough for bedrooms. High or max speed can be noticeably loud.

Odor control is mostly positive for cat smell, cooking odors, candle scent, and fresh-smelling air. One owner had the opposite experience, saying the unit itself gave off an unpleasant odor.

Odor reduction is a strong everyday-use theme for cooking smells, pets, litter boxes, mustiness, and stale rooms. Strong neighbor smoke is the major odor case where it disappointed.

Overall sentiment is mostly positive, with many owners saying it works well, they would recommend it, or they would buy again. Negative overall reactions are usually tied to noise, odor, or early reliability trouble.

Overall satisfaction is high among customers, with many buying another unit or recommending it. Dissatisfaction clusters around sensor trust, smoke limits, and filter costs.

Customers credit it with capturing fine household and project particles, from soot near traffic to nail dust and visible debris. Several point to dust or buildup on filters as proof that particles are being pulled from the air.

Particle removal performs well in many hands-on accounts, from floating particles to PM2.5 and PM10 tests. The dissent is mainly about price-adjusted performance.

Pet-dander comments are strongly positive where allergies are involved. Owners with birds or cats describe the purifier as helping them tolerate pet allergens better.

Pet dander relief is a major reason buyers like the PuroAir 240. Cat and dog owners repeatedly report less dander, cleaner rooms, or easier breathing.

Pet-hair capture gets a lukewarm mention. One owner felt the unit could be stronger for pet hair.

Pet hair capture is mentioned less often than dander, but the clearest customer example reports much less fur on furniture.

PM2.5 testing is positive in the main video review, where readings dropped quickly during a controlled particle test.

Pollen feedback is limited but positive. One owner specifically says it seems to help with dust and pollen particles.

Pollen relief appears in both expert and owner comments, especially from allergy-sensitive buyers dealing with seasonal pollen.

Portability gets a positive mention from a wildfire-area buyer using multiple units. The medium size was considered easier to move and not heavy.

Portability is a plus because the unit is light enough to move and compact enough to shift between rooms.

Power consumption looks low in hands-on measurements, with reviewers comfortable running it continuously.

The pre-filter gets practical praise for catching dust before it reaches deeper filters. One buyer finds it coarse but useful, and another likes that it can be cleaned.

Pre-filter feedback is mixed: reviewers like that it catches hair and larger debris, but the critical expert dislikes that it is not easy to clean separately.

Real-time monitoring is a weakness for buyers who want sensor feedback. One owner still liked the cleaning performance but called out the missing air-quality sensor.

Real-time monitoring is helpful when it reflects cooking or changing air, but some customers distrust the always-green reading.

Reliability is often praised by owners who run the unit nonstop or have used Honeywell purifiers for years. The strongest negative reliability notes involve noise developing after use or early motor failure.

Reliability is a strength in long-term owner videos and reviews, with several units running for months or years. One replaced unit tempers that with an early sensor problem.

Remote control is a miss for buyers who want app, Bluetooth, or remote-style operation. The unit relies on its top controls instead.

Replacement experiences are mixed. One replacement fit and worked well, but another owner had the same rattling problem after receiving a replacement unit.

Replacement experiences are generally smooth when discussed, including easy filter installation and helpful support for replacement-filter indicators.

Room fit is generally positive for bedrooms, medium rooms, large rooms, and multi-room use. The main caveats are a listing mismatch on square footage and noise making some living spaces less comfortable.

Room coverage is the most contested claim. Many owners are happy in bedrooms, apartments, and open rooms, but the critical tester says the large-room marketing is overstated.

One owner says a closed room gets hot while the unit runs, so heat buildup may matter in smaller bedrooms.

Safety concerns are rare but serious. One buyer reported cutting tendons after falling onto a sharp rim around the top.

The timer is appreciated as a simple convenience. Owners like being able to set auto-off intervals or have it shut itself off.

Timer and scheduling controls are basic but appreciated. Reviewers mention 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour shutoff options rather than full smart scheduling.

Settings retention is a requested improvement rather than a strength. One owner wanted it to restart with the same settings after a power outage.

Owners generally find the unit compact and bedroom-friendly. It is described as small enough for a dresser and not taking up much space.

The size is generally a plus: compact, easy to place, and suitable for bedrooms, offices, apartments, and counters. A few buyers still found it large or tall.

Sleep use depends heavily on the specific sound. Some owners like the low setting for sleeping, while others say hum, pitch, or rattling makes it a poor bedroom choice.

Sleep mode is a consistent positive because it runs quietly and turns off lights. Bedroom owners often connect it with better sleep.

Sleep-quality benefits show up when breathing improves at night. Owners mention cleaner nighttime air and being able to sleep better.

Sleep benefits show up in bedroom reviews, especially from people waking less congested, sleeping better, or enjoying quiet night mode.

Smart-feature feedback is modest and mixed. Some like the basic features, but others note the lack of an air-quality sensor or say extra monitor features were not useful to them.

Smart features are limited. Auto mode is useful, but buyers wanting Wi-Fi, app control, or deeper smart-home features may be disappointed.

Smoke-related feedback is favorable, including wildfire season, cooking smoke, cigarettes, and a small smoking room. Owners using smoke or forest-fire situations describe it as working well or even fantastic.

Smoke removal is mixed by source: controlled tests and some owners report strong results, while a neighbor-smoke buyer says it did not solve marijuana odor.

The H14/true-HEPA claim is controversial. Some reviewers repeat fine-particle capture claims, but the toughest expert could not verify the third-party H14 documentation.

Value is generally favorable, with many calling it well priced, a good value, or a cost saver. A few buyers felt filter costs, discontinuation pricing, or rapid problems weakened the value.

Value is sharply split. Many customers call it a good deal or worth the money, while the most critical tester says it is overpriced for its measured performance.

VOC and vapor comments are mixed by setup. One buyer did not expect the basic filters to remove VOCs, while another praised the carbon layer for chemical vapors from nail products.

VOC and gas reduction are supported by video tests and carbon-filter discussion, though odor and gas cleanup takes longer than particle removal.

Voice-assistant compatibility is not a strength. A long-term reviewer says Alexa-style scheduling and away-from-home checking are features buyers might miss.

Warranty coverage receives a strong positive note from an owner whose motor failed after three months. They called the warranty excellent.

Warranty coverage and the warranty process are described positively, including a 2-year warranty mention and an easy company process.

The washable or rinseable pre-filter gets a small but enthusiastic mention. A project user liked being able to vacuum and rinse it rather than discard it immediately.