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Austin Air HealthMate Plus B450 vs Shark UA205 Nanoseal MAX

Reddit prefers Austin Air HealthMate Plus B450 — higher sentiment (64% vs 51% positive).

Austin Air HealthMate Plus B450
#10 in Air PurifiersReddit favorite

Austin Air

Austin Air HealthMate Plus B450

$895.00

64

Pros

  • +much larger carbon filter
  • +Dope
  • +works fine and quietly
  • +directional airflow

Cons

  • −expensive
  • −pricey
  • −Aftermarket filters are $250 or more
  • −poor customer service (reported by others)
“Austin air, Airpura, or AllerAir will give you the most carbon.”
r/AirPurifiers
Full reviewAmazon · $895.00
Shark UA205 Nanoseal MAX
#6 in Air Purifiers

Shark

Shark UA205 Nanoseal MAX

$89.99

51

Pros

  • +reduces sinus pressure
  • +Claimed 5-year filter life
  • +eliminates dog smell
  • +life saver

Cons

  • −'never change' claim is false
  • −Filter gets dirty quickly
  • −Direct suction can ruin hepa filter portion
  • −uses proprietary filters
“I care most about allergens and my air purifier definitely reduces those. I used to wake up most mornings with sinus pain, sinus congestion and a runny nose. I can breathe at night.”
r/IsItBullshit
Full reviewAmazon · $89.99
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