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Blueair vs Shark
Blueair comes out ahead overall.
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Best Blueair
Blueair Blue Pure 311i MaxA quiet, fast-cleaning smart purifier that's easy to live withSuits you if
- You want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or light sleeper
- You have a medium to large living room or open space to clean
- You like controlling things from an app or by voice
Best Shark
Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAXA quiet, low-upkeep purifier for big rooms, with a few gapsSuits you if
- You have pets and want to cut down on dander and hair in the air
- You have a larger living room or open space to keep clean
- You hate buying and swapping filters and want something low-maintenance
Which brand wins?
Blueair is the stronger brand for air purifiers right now. The best single model of the two is the Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max, which suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or light sleeper.
We researched 9 expert reviews, analyzed 5,624 owner ratings and comments across 14 sources for every Blueair and Shark model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 79 vs 69 · reliability 88 vs 78
| Blueair | Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 79 | 69 |
| Experts | 82 | 72 |
| Owners | 73 | 62 |
| Reliability | 88 | 78 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max | Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Blueair or Shark?
Blueair, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 79 for Blueair vs 69 for Shark.Which brand is more reliable, Blueair or Shark?
Blueair. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 88 vs 78.What is the best Blueair air purifier?
The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max. It suits you if you want a quiet purifier for a bedroom or light sleeper.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Blueair models (79).What is the best Shark air purifier?
The Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX. It suits you if you have pets and want to cut down on dander and hair in the air.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Shark models (69).