Blueair Classic 480i-vs-AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

COMPARISON – Blueair Classic 480i VS. AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

HEPA FILTER

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

HEPA silent technology which uses electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration that captures 99.97% of airborne pollutants. Dual protection filters which contains activated coconut carbon to eliminate naturally gaseous pollutants.

Yes

Uses a True HEPA air filtration system to remove 99.97% of air contaminants. Its Max2 filter is a combination of activated carbon & True HEPA filter

TIMER

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

It has a timer that fits your schedule including scheduling night mode

Yes

Has a Timer and Scheduler. You can use Coway mobile application to program the purifier. Airmega will always remember the settings on the mobile app

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Room coverage is 1560 sq.ft. It is the best for large rooms. It will also clean air in other rooms including the kitchen.

REMOVES CIGARETTE ODOR

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Dual protection filter expertly gets rid of cigarette smells

Yes

Can get rid of all strong odors including cigarette smoke & smell. This unit is designed to keep your indoor air cleaner.

ROOM SIZE AND AIRFLOW

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device cleans the air in spaces like bedrooms, living rooms measuring up to 434 square feet in size.

Yes

Covers a room size of up to 1560 Sq.ft. So any room size within that rage can be covered.

FIGHTS GERMS

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Dual protection filters are designed to capture up to 99.97% of airborne particles including germs.

Yes

It combines Max2 filter, True HEPA filter and carbon filter to trap and eliminate germs.

ELIMINATES DUST MITES

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Uses its dual protection system to eliminate and get rid of dust mites in the room.

Yes

Eliminates dust mites. Dust mites can hide in carpets where most of the dirt is found.

REMOVES PET DANDER

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device’s filtration systems attract pet dander from any hidden space which improves the relationship between you and your pet.

Yes

It gets rid of pet dander easily - thus improve the relationship between you and your pet.

GETS RID OF POLLEN

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Device has a clean air delivery rate of pollen at 300cfm.A good speed for delivering pollen free air.

Yes

Is smart enough to detect and remove pollen.When you breathe in pollen-heavy air, you may get reactions such as; Sneezing, Nasal congestion and Runny nose.

REMOVES SMOKE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Device uses its dual protection filters which target gases to clean out smoke which could include kitchen smoke and any other fumes in the house.

Yes

Removes any type of smoke from the house thus make the air cleaner and safer to breathe. The smoke could be from the kitchen or cigarette

REMOVES MOLD

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The fresh air produced by this device is enough to eliminate a mold because of its powerful dual filtration system.

Yes

Captures and removes mold. Mold is a form of fungus - Being exposed to a moldy environment can cause health issues such as: Nasal stuffiness, eye irritation..etc

TRAPS ALLERGENS

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device wipes and cleans away any allergens which could range from pet hair, smoke, dust.

Yes

The combination of Max2 True HEPA Filter with a carbon filter ensures that 99.97% of allergens and germs are removed from the air.

QUIET OPERATION

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Device has a HEPA silent technology that enables it to operate quietly.

Yes

Operates quietly yet effectively. Its Minimum noise level is 22 dB while its Maximum noise level is 55 dB.

WASHABLE PRE-FILTERS

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device’s filters can be washed and recycled within a 6 month period.

Yes

Pre-filters can be washed once they get dirty. You will see the alert for cleaning pre-filters.

EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device’s flat nature makes it easy to open and replace the filters.

Yes

Open the device on the sides; remove that Max2 Air Filter once it requires replacement – then close the machine

AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS AIRBORNE PARTICLES

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Device has an air quality sensor which monitors air quality in real time and can adjust fan speed accordingly when set to auto mode.

Yes

Is very smart and sensitive to air contaminants. When in sleep mode, the sensors will be on guard waiting for any pollutants.

SLEEP MODE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Yes, this device has sleep mode but you can access the settings to enable the mode through the blueair app.

Yes

Has an automatic sleep mode feature which detects clean air in the room - thus put the device to a sleep mode.

WATTAGE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device uses wattage of 15 to 90 watts of energy depending on the fan speed chosen.

Yes

Uses 64 watts, however when it’s on standby, it consumes 0.2 watts (so your power bills won't skyrocket). Source:- Energystar.gov;

ENERGY STAR

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

All Blueair devices are energy star rated for best in class energy performance.

Yes

Is energy star certified.

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

CONTROLS AND MODES

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Device has touch controls which make it easy to change settings. You can also connect your 480i to the Blueair Friend app to track changes in and control your air purifier from afar using any smart device including Alexa, and access outdoor air quality data.

Yes

Comes with various controls and modes that determine its functionality. It features AUTO mode, ECO mode and a SLEEP mode which is fully automatic.

FILTER REPLACEMENT REMINDER

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device has a filter change indicator which lets you know when and how to replace your filters.

Yes

Connect the unit with your phone using Coway Mobile Application - It will always send filter replacement reminders to your phone

ECONOMICAL

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device uses 15 to 90 watts of energy which is safe for not piling up power bills. It has recyclable pre filters which have a time span of 6 months giving you enough time to save up for other items.

Yes

It is energy star certified - you won't burn money on power bills even when the unit operates 24hrs/7 days a week.

AFFORDABLE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

IDEAL FOR ASTHMATIC PEOPLE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

A built-in air quality sensor makes it easy to confirm your air is virtually free of asthma and allergy triggers by scanning the air quality in real time and adjusting fan speed to your current air quality.

Yes

It removes 99.97% of air pollutants. You won’t find any use for steam inhalers any more once you have AirMega in your house.

ALEXA COMPATIBLE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device lets you control your air purifier from afar using any smart device like Alexa, and access outdoor air quality data.

Yes

Can be controlled with Alexa Voice Control Device. However, if you don’t have Alexa, download the Coway Mobile app to enable you gain control with a Smartphone

REMOTE CONTROL

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

You can connect your 480i to the Blueair Friend app to track and control changes.

Yes

Can be controlled with Coway mobile app which is available for both ios & Android smart phones

FILTER LIFE - BASED ON USE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

All filters are recyclable and suggested to be replaced every 6 months depending on use

Yes

The life span of Airmega's filter is 12 months . However the life span of Max2 filter is highly determined on how often you use the unit.

CHILD LOCK

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

You can control the device from a safe place restricting any wondering hands of the children.

OZONE FREE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

BLUEAIR filters can be more airy making it ozone free

Yes

Comes with various controls and modes that determine its functionality. It features AUTO mode, ECO mode and a SLEEP mode which is fully automatic.

Blueair Classic 480i

DESIGN

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

Blueair Classic air purifiers are made from a durable steel body with an easy to use control panel from which you can select from 3 different fan speeds. A filter change indicator will let you know when it’s time to change your filter

Yes

Compact and premium design – it will fit in a small space within your room.

SIZE AND APPEARANCE

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

590 x 500 x 275 mm (23 x 20 x 11 inch)

Yes

14.8 X 14.8 X 22.8 Inches

WEIGHT

Blueair Classic 480i

AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier

Yes

The device weighs 42 pounds

Yes

24.7 pounds

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY	DRAW :
SAFETY	WINNER : Blueair Classic 480i CHILD LOCK
APPEARANCE	DRAW :

Blueair Classic 480i VS. AIRMEGA 400s HEPA Air Purifier