Best HVAC · Air Quality · 2026
Best Air Purifiers for Pets 2026
Pets mean dander, hair and odor. A purifier clears the particles fast if it has a high dust CADR (AHAM’s closest test to dander) — and clears smells only if it also has a carbon filter. We rank all 218 units by dust CADR and flag the filter type. Grab the pick in 5 seconds, or re-sort the field.
Reviewed July 2026 · 218 purifiers · source AHAM Verifide
The verdict — grasp the pick in 5 seconds
Best for pet dander
The highest dust CADR in the field (512) — dust is the AHAM test closest to pet dander and hair-borne particles, so it clears them fastest, in rooms up to 803 sq ft.
512Dust CADR
518Smoke CADR
803Sq ft
Best all-round cleaning
The highest average CADR across dust, smoke and pollen (492) — dander, allergens and fine particles all at once.
507Dust CADR
518Smoke CADR
804Sq ft
Best for fine dander & odor particles
The highest smoke CADR (450) — best at the smallest particles. Pair it with a carbon filter (check the filter type) if litter-box or pet odor is your main concern.
400Dust CADR
450Smoke CADR
698Sq ft
Picks are chosen by a single verifiable metric each (stated above) — not an opinion score. Want a different priority? Re-sort the full field below. Every row links to that purifier's full AHAM data page.
The full field — sortable
Click any column to re-sort. CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) is cubic feet of clean air per minute — higher clears a room faster. Every row links to that unit's Verified Label.
| Brand / model | Smoke CADR | Dust CADR | Pollen CADR | PM2.5 | Room sq ft | ENERGY STAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowes AeraMax SV | 518 | 512 | 450 | 514 | 803 | — |
| Field Controls TRIO ProTrue HEPA | 518 | 507 | 450 | 513 | 804 | — |
| Blueair 3613111100 (Pure Blue 211i Max) | 435 | 453 | 450 | 444 | 674 | Yes |
| Lichen Air Lichen AirTrue HEPA | 434 | 425 | 450 | 426 | 673 | — |
| Lux LACH-2 Hera | 450 | 400 | 450 | — | 698 | — |
| Lux LACS-1 Aura | 450 | 400 | 450 | — | 698 | — |
| Blueair 7711371000 (7710i US) | 435 | 400 | 435 | — | 674 | — |
| Wozoyo Pure Air PA12True HEPA + carbon | 363 | 372 | 431 | 367 | 563 | — |
| Wozoyo Pure Air PA6True HEPA + carbon | 363 | 372 | 431 | 367 | 563 | Yes |
| Blueair 3432111100 (Blue Pure 311i+ Max) | 339 | 370 | 446 | 354 | 525 | Yes |
| Blueair 3631101000 (Blue Pure211+ Auto) | 356 | 347 | 429 | 351 | 552 | Yes |
| Field Controls TRIO Plus STrue HEPA + carbon | 327 | 342 | 386 | 335 | 507 | — |
| Whirlpool WPPRO2000*True HEPA | 341 | 339 | 381 | 340 | 529 | — |
| Sharp AH-XP13CPB (Airest) | 304 | 333 | 336 | 318 | 471 | — |
| Sharp AY-XP12CPU (Airest) | 304 | 333 | 336 | 318 | 471 | — |
| Fellowes AeraMax SE | 323 | 329 | 372 | 326 | 500 | — |
| Whirlpool WP500*True HEPA | 328 | 318 | 330 | 323 | 509 | — |
| Blueair 3332111100 (Blue Pure 311i Max) | 283 | 314 | 365 | 298 | 439 | Yes |
| Insigna NS-APLWH2True HEPA | 321 | 310 | 329 | 315 | 497 | — |
| Aerus 4431311001(Blue signature SP3i)(ROW)HEPA-Type + carbon | 321 | 309 | 330 | 315 | 498 | — |
| Blueair 4442411000(Blue signature SP3i)(ROW)HEPA-Type + carbon | 321 | 309 | 330 | 315 | 498 | — |
| Blueair 4412311000(Blue signature SP3i)HEPA-Type + carbon | 321 | 309 | 330 | 315 | 498 | Yes |
| Blueair 4431311000(Blue signature SP3i)(ROW)HEPA-Type + carbon | 321 | 309 | 330 | 315 | 498 | — |
| Blueair 4442411001(Blue signature SP3i)(ROW)HEPA-Type + carbon | 321 | 309 | 330 | 315 | 498 | — |
| Blueair 4432311000(Blue signature SP3i)(ROW)HEPA-Type + carbon | 321 | 309 | 330 | 315 | 498 | — |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP003ASTrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP03ASTrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP03STrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP003ASTrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP03ASTrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP003STrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP003STrue HEPA | 294 | 306 | 336 | 300 | 456 | Yes |
| Field Controls TRIO PlusTrue HEPA | 305 | 305 | 329 | 305 | 472 | — |
| Atmosphere Sky 120539CHTrue HEPA + carbon | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 465 | — |
| Air Health SkyeTrue HEPA | 293 | 288 | 301 | 290 | 453 | — |
| Dreame CVF14ATrue HEPA + carbon | 286 | 286 | 336 | 286 | 443 | — |
| Blueair 7413352000 (7470i)HEPA-Type + carbon | 272 | 286 | 291 | 279 | 422 | Yes |
| Blueair 6541511000HEPA-Type + carbon | 252 | 276 | 310 | 264 | 391 | — |
| Blueair 6551511000HEPA-Type + carbon | 252 | 276 | 310 | 264 | 391 | — |
| Jafanda JF500True HEPA | 259 | 273 | 340 | 266 | 412 | — |
| Honeywell HPA6000WTrue HEPA | 257 | 262 | 285 | 259 | 398 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA6000WCTrue HEPA | 257 | 262 | 285 | 259 | 398 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA6000BTrue HEPA | 257 | 262 | 285 | 259 | 398 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA6000BCTrue HEPA | 257 | 262 | 285 | 259 | 398 | Yes |
| Winix AT40True HEPA + carbon | 265 | 259 | 244 | 261 | 410 | Yes |
| Winix AT41True HEPA + carbon | 265 | 259 | 244 | 261 | 410 | Yes |
| Winix 5510True HEPA + carbon | 253 | 252 | 247 | 252 | 392 | — |
| Winix 5530True HEPA + carbon | 253 | 252 | 247 | 252 | 392 | — |
| Winix 5520True HEPA + carbon | 253 | 252 | 247 | 252 | 392 | — |
| Winix C710True HEPA + carbon | 248 | 252 | 262 | 250 | 384 | Yes |
| Blueair 3431101000 (Blue Pure 311 Auto) | 244 | 249 | 269 | 246 | 378 | — |
| Winix 5500-2True HEPA + carbon | 239 | 244 | 247 | 241 | 370 | — |
| Winix 5300-2True HEPA + carbon | 239 | 244 | 247 | 241 | 370 | — |
| Honeywell HPA4300WTrue HEPA | 229 | 238 | 245 | 233 | 354 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA4300WTrue HEPA | 229 | 238 | 245 | 233 | 354 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA4300BTrue HEPA | 229 | 238 | 245 | 233 | 354 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA4300WCTrue HEPA | 229 | 238 | 245 | 233 | 354 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA4300BCTrue HEPA | 229 | 238 | 245 | 233 | 354 | Yes |
| Insigna NS-APMWH2-C | 242 | 235 | 218 | 240 | 375 | — |
| Dreame CVF61ATrue HEPA + carbon | 216 | 235 | 257 | 225 | 335 | — |
| Germguardian AC3250True HEPA | 224 | 233 | 238 | 229 | 347 | — |
| Blueair 5431112000 (DustMagnet 5440i)HEPA-Type + carbon | 216 | 231 | 274 | 227 | 335 | Yes |
| Blueair 5431111000 (DustMagnet 5410i)HEPA-Type | 216 | 231 | 274 | 227 | 335 | Yes |
| Germguardian AC3200True HEPA | 225 | 230 | 258 | 228 | 348 | — |
| Germguardian AP3250True HEPA | 222 | 226 | 245 | 224 | 345 | — |
| Dreame CVF20BTrue HEPA + carbon | 224 | 223 | 245 | 223 | 347 | Yes |
| Dreame CVF54ATrue HEPA + carbon | 224 | 223 | 245 | 223 | 347 | Yes |
| Dreame CVF16ATrue HEPA + carbon | 186 | 194 | 214 | 190 | 288 | — |
| Levoit LAP-C311S-WUSRTrue HEPA | 175 | 175 | 200 | 176 | 271 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C311S***True HEPA | 175 | 175 | 200 | 176 | 271 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C311S-WCARTrue HEPA | 175 | 175 | 200 | 176 | 271 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP09True HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP009STrue HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP009True HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP09STrue HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP09STrue HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP009STrue HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP09True HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP009True HEPA | 158 | 172 | 174 | 165 | 245 | Yes |
| Dreame CVF50ATrue HEPA + carbon | 161 | 167 | 191 | 164 | 250 | — |
| Blueair 4542411000 (Blue signature SP1i)HEPA-Type + carbon | 161 | 163 | 179 | 162 | 250 | — |
| Blueair 4512311000 (Blue signature SP1i)HEPA-Type + carbon | 161 | 163 | 179 | 162 | 250 | Yes |
| Blueair Blue Pure 411a Max (3234101100) | 145 | 163 | 180 | 154 | 225 | Yes |
| Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max (3232111100) | 145 | 163 | 180 | 154 | 225 | Yes |
| Blueair 3231001100 (RoW) | 145 | 163 | 180 | 154 | 225 | — |
| Blueair 3231001100 (Blue Pure 411 Max) | 145 | 163 | 180 | 154 | 225 | — |
| Levoit LAP-C341S-WUSZTrue HEPA | 161 | 161 | 172 | 161 | 250 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C341S-*****True HEPA | 161 | 161 | 172 | 161 | 250 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C341S-WCAZTrue HEPA | 161 | 161 | 172 | 161 | 250 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP009ASTrue HEPA | 145 | 161 | 163 | 153 | 225 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP09ASTrue HEPA | 145 | 161 | 163 | 153 | 225 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP09ASTrue HEPA | 145 | 161 | 163 | 153 | 225 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP009ASTrue HEPA | 145 | 161 | 163 | 153 | 225 | Yes |
| Sharp DW-T30FL-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FB-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FY-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FA-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FV-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FE-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FM-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FA-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FM-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FE-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FL-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FY-WTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FB-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Sharp DW-T30FV-HTrue HEPA | 149 | 159 | 195 | 153 | 230 | — |
| Windmill SAP1V1True HEPA | 130 | 159 | 177 | 143 | 202 | Yes |
| Windmill SAP5V1True HEPA | 130 | 159 | 177 | 143 | 202 | Yes |
| Windmill SAP3V1True HEPA | 130 | 159 | 177 | 143 | 202 | Yes |
| Windmill SAP2V1True HEPA | 130 | 159 | 177 | 143 | 202 | Yes |
| Windmill SAP4V1True HEPA | 130 | 159 | 177 | 143 | 202 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP07ASTrue HEPA | 143 | 156 | 184 | 149 | 222 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP07ASTrue HEPA | 143 | 156 | 184 | 149 | 222 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP007ASTrue HEPA | 143 | 156 | 184 | 149 | 222 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP007ASTrue HEPA | 143 | 156 | 184 | 149 | 222 | Yes |
| Jafanda JF268NTrue HEPA | 141 | 154 | 163 | 147 | 228 | — |
| Honeywell HPA4200BTrue HEPA | 144 | 153 | 153 | 148 | 223 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA4200WTrue HEPA | 144 | 153 | 153 | 148 | 223 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA4200BCTrue HEPA | 144 | 153 | 153 | 148 | 223 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA4200WCTrue HEPA | 144 | 153 | 153 | 148 | 223 | Yes |
| Wozoyo 200004-4True HEPA + carbon | 142 | 153 | 171 | 147 | 220 | Yes |
| Wozoyo 200004-1True HEPA + carbon | 142 | 153 | 171 | 147 | 220 | Yes |
| Wozoyo 200004-6True HEPA + carbon | 142 | 153 | 171 | 147 | 220 | Yes |
| Wozoyo 200004-5True HEPA + carbon | 142 | 153 | 171 | 147 | 220 | Yes |
| Wozoyo 200004-7True HEPA + carbon | 142 | 153 | 171 | 147 | 220 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-P501S-WUSRHEPA-Type | 148 | 152 | 163 | 150 | 229 | — |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP010STrue HEPA | 130 | 152 | 151 | 140 | 202 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP010STrue HEPA | 130 | 152 | 151 | 140 | 202 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP10STrue HEPA | 130 | 152 | 151 | 140 | 202 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP10STrue HEPA | 130 | 152 | 151 | 140 | 202 | Yes |
| Senville SENAP-250G-Z41 | 145 | 147 | 152 | — | 231 | Yes |
| Airhub A281Ncarbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Airhub A280carbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Airhub A280Ncarbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Airhub A281carbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF280Ncarbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Airhub A282Ncarbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Airhub A282carbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF282Ncarbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF281carbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF282carbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF280carbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF281Ncarbon | 135 | 143 | 164 | 139 | 209 | — |
| Jafanda JF260STrue HEPA | 128 | 142 | 164 | 135 | 209 | — |
| Blueair 3234101100 (RoW) | 141 | 141 | 141 | — | 219 | — |
| Sharp FP-S40EU-TTrue HEPA + carbon | 133 | 141 | 152 | 137 | 206 | — |
| Sharp FP-S40A-TTrue HEPA + carbon | 133 | 141 | 152 | 137 | 206 | — |
| Sharp FP-S40A-WTrue HEPA + carbon | 133 | 141 | 152 | 137 | 206 | — |
| Sharp FP-S40EU-WTrue HEPA + carbon | 133 | 141 | 152 | 137 | 206 | — |
| Sharp FP-S42EU-LTrue HEPA + carbon | 133 | 141 | 152 | 137 | 206 | — |
| Sharp FP-S40Y-W | 133 | 141 | 152 | 137 | 206 | — |
| Jafanda JF239True HEPA | 124 | 139 | 150 | 134 | 208 | — |
| Jafanda JF260True HEPA | 124 | 138 | 159 | 135 | 208 | — |
| Whirlpool WPT80*True HEPA | 129 | 137 | 162 | 132 | 199 | — |
| Blueair 5231112000 (DustMagnet 5240i) | 137 | 133 | 140 | — | 212 | — |
| Blueair 5231111000 (DustMagnet 5210i) | 137 | 133 | 140 | — | 212 | — |
| Germguardian AC5250WPTTrue HEPA | 122 | 132 | 138 | 127 | 189 | — |
| Germguardian AC5250PTTrue HEPA | 122 | 132 | 138 | 127 | 189 | — |
| Atmosphere Mini 124746INTrue HEPA + carbon | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 200 | — |
| Germguardian AC5350True HEPA | 116 | 124 | 123 | 120 | 180 | — |
| Germguardian AC5350BTrue HEPA | 116 | 124 | 123 | 120 | 180 | — |
| Dreo Home DWAP08True HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DWAP08STrue HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP008STrue HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP08STrue HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo DR-HAP008True HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP008STrue HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo Home DR-HAP008True HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Dreo DWAP08True HEPA | 115 | 121 | 131 | 118 | 178 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA4100WCTrue HEPA | 109 | 117 | 117 | 113 | 169 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA4100BTrue HEPA | 109 | 117 | 117 | 113 | 169 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA4100WTrue HEPA | 109 | 117 | 117 | 113 | 169 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA4100BCTrue HEPA | 109 | 117 | 117 | 113 | 169 | Yes |
| Germguardian AC4825ETrue HEPA | 99 | 116 | 129 | 111 | 153 | — |
| Germguardian AC4820True HEPA | 99 | 116 | 121 | 109 | 153 | — |
| Zojirushi PU-SAF35 | 96 | 108 | 106 | 102 | 148 | — |
| Zojirushi PU-SA35 | 96 | 108 | 106 | 102 | 148 | — |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA104C | 100 | 106 | 100 | — | 155 | — |
| Levoit LAP-201S-WCARHEPA-Type | 90 | 101 | 119 | 95 | 140 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C201S-*****HEPA-Type | 90 | 101 | 119 | 95 | 140 | — |
| Germguardian AC4300BPTCATrue HEPA | 89 | 100 | 106 | 94 | 138 | — |
| Germguardian AC4300WPTTrue HEPA | 89 | 100 | 106 | 94 | 138 | — |
| Jafanda JF180True HEPA | 83 | 96 | 104 | 89 | 138 | — |
| Wozoyo Pure Air PA2True HEPA + carbon | 75 | 84 | 114 | 80 | 116 | Yes |
| Wozoyo Pure Air PA8True HEPA + carbon | 75 | 84 | 114 | 80 | 116 | Yes |
| Bionaire BAP360W-CN | 84 | 81 | 71 | 101 | 131 | — |
| Honeywell HPA125BTrue HEPA | 71 | 79 | 79 | 75 | 110 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA125VTrue HEPA | 71 | 79 | 79 | 75 | 110 | Yes |
| Honeywell HPA125WTrue HEPA | 71 | 79 | 79 | 75 | 110 | — |
| Whirlpool WPT60*True HEPA | 70 | 79 | 84 | 74 | 108 | — |
| Blueair 4612522000HEPA-Type + carbon | 82 | 63 | 86 | 72 | 127 | Yes |
| Blueair 3131000100HEPA-Type | 69 | 63 | 72 | 66 | 107 | Yes |
| Honeywell (canada) HPA060C | 48 | 61 | 75 | — | 75 | — |
| Momcozy AP01-ATrue HEPA + carbon | 47 | 53 | 62 | 50 | 73 | — |
| Momcozy AP01True HEPA + carbon | 47 | 53 | 62 | 50 | 73 | — |
| Momcozy AP01-DTrue HEPA + carbon | 47 | 53 | 62 | 50 | 73 | — |
| Momcozy AP01-CTrue HEPA + carbon | 47 | 53 | 62 | 50 | 73 | — |
| Momcozy AP01-BTrue HEPA + carbon | 47 | 53 | 62 | 50 | 73 | — |
| Wozoyo Pure Air PA1True HEPA + carbon | 40 | 51 | 60 | 45 | 62 | Yes |
| Wozoyo Pure Air PA7True HEPA + carbon | 40 | 51 | 60 | 45 | 62 | Yes |
| Jafanda JF100True HEPA | 39 | 47 | 53 | 43 | 67 | — |
| Jafanda JF068True HEPA | 38 | 43 | 77 | 40 | 59 | — |
| Airhub A068Scarbon | 38 | 43 | 77 | 40 | 59 | — |
| Levoit LAP-C171-QCARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-PCARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-GACARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-DCARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-BCALHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-RCUSRHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-RCCARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-ACARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-BAUSRHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-BUSLHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-GAUSRHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-BACARHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-DUSRHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
| Levoit LAP-C171-PUSRHEPA-Type | 34 | 39 | 61 | 37 | 53 | Yes |
How the ranking works. We rank 218 room air purifiers by certified dust CADR — the AHAM test closest to pet dander — breaking ties toward larger room size then higher average CADR. CADR, PM2.5, room size, ENERGY STAR and filter type come from the AHAM Verifide directory; average CADR is computed by us. No star ratings, no paid placement. Missing values show "—". See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which CADR number matters most for pets?
Dust CADR. Pet dander and hair-borne particles are larger, so the AHAM dust test is the closest match. A high dust CADR means the unit pulls dander out of the air fastest. We rank this list by dust CADR, and show smoke CADR too for the finer particles.
Will a purifier remove pet odor?
Particle filters (HEPA) capture dander and hair but not smells — odor is a gas. For litter-box or "wet dog" smell you also need an activated-carbon filter. We flag the filter type on each row; look for one that pairs true HEPA with carbon.
Do I need true HEPA for pets?
Yes. True HEPA (H13) captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns, which covers dander and the allergens it carries. "HEPA-Type" filters miss more of the fine stuff. The filter type is on every row.
How often will I change filters with pets?
More often — hair and dander clog filters faster. Expect to replace them at the shorter end of the maker’s range, and factor that recurring cost in before you buy. It matters more than the sticker price.
Are these picks paid placements?
No. No paid placement, no star ratings. Each pick is the top unit on one stated AHAM number. Re-sort the full table by any column to rank the field yourself.