Despite similar performance, there were large price differences in the 2024 air purifier test winners in 2024 of the Stiftung Warentest. One of the best models only costs 170 euros. We show you the best, cheapest and most environmentally friendly models.
Dust, bacteria, (corona) viruses or fine dust: a variety of contaminants and pathogens can be in the air of our interiors. Especially allergy sufferers: inside can be affected by small particles in the air. Can the current air purifier test winners 2024 remedy this?
The good news in advance: none of the devices in the test failed. But there are enormous differences in the price-performance ratio. This TROTEC model costs only 170 euros and was on par with the more expensive competition in many points in the test. You can find details about the best models below in the article.
If you are allergy sufferers: in or asthmatics: in are, the purchase of such a device can contribute to reducing the pollen load. The meaningfulness of the devices is controversial for other purposes. In addition, even if you use an air purifier, you should regularly ventilate your home.
Utopia recommends: Sustainable-and often also cheaper-is the purchase of a so-called refurbished model. Here you will find tips & contact points for buying used.
Air cleaner: test winner 2024 without fan
Test winner and environmental tip: Bosch Air 4000
The Bosch Air 4000 is the test winner with the best overall grade (2.3) in the current test field. It can come up with the lowest electricity consumption and is therefore the environmental tip among the test winners in 2024.
- Air purification “good”
- Handling “good”
- Environmental properties “good”
- Security “very good”
- Basic protection of personal data is: no app there is available
Buy: from around 230 euros from Conrad or Amazon
Price performance tip: Trotec Airgoclean 170 E
At around 170 euros, the Airgoclean is significantly cheaper than Bosch’s air purifier test winner. Especially with electricity consumption and handling, you have to make small compromises here. When filtering gases from the air, however, it is even a little better than the Air 4000. Despite the large price saving, the Airgoclean also gets an overall grade of 2.3.
- Air purification “good”
- Handling “satisfactory”
- Environmental properties “good”
- Security “very good”
- Basic protection of personal data is: no app there is available
Buy: from around 170 euros at Trotec or Amazon
Air cleaner: test winner 2024 with fan
Air cleaners with fan are combination devices. In addition to your filter function, you also offer the functionality of a fan. In the current test at Stiftung Warentest, the two combination devices from Dyson and Philips could not quite keep up with the specialized air purifier test winners. They are “good” as fans, but only “satisfactory” as a air purifier. Here are the two test candidates:
Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09
- Air purification “satisfactory”
- Ventilation “good”
- Handling “sufficient”
- Environmental properties “good”
- Security “very good”
- Basic protection of personal data “satisfactory”
Buy: from around 600 euros from Dyson, MediaMarkt or Amazon
Philips Air Performer 7000, AMF 765
- Air purification “satisfactory”
- Ventilation “good”
- Handling “satisfactory”
- Environmental properties “good”
- Security “very good”
- Basic protection of personal data “satisfactory”
Buy: from approx. 290 euros from Philips, Otto or Amazon
Air purifier test 2024: This is how tested
The consumer magazine Stiftung Warentest published the latest test on air purifiers in February 2024. The models were checked in the categories of air purification, handling, environmental properties, security and personal data security. The latter only if the devices could be controlled using a software app. In the case of devices with integrated fan – only two products in the current test – its air flow also included the rating.
In the sense of sustainable consumption, to mention: The tested environmental properties refer exclusively to the electricity consumption and the noise development of the devices. From the point of view of Utopia, an additional evaluation of repairability and ideally the entire ecological footprint would be more helpful from production to disposal.
By the way: After around six to twelve months, a filter change is due for every air purifier. You can usually follow the manufacturer recommendations in the instructions. If you are allergy sufferers: However, special caution is required. When disposing of the used filters in residual waste, it is better to protect yourself through gloves and a respiratory protection mask.
The cheaper alternative: refurbished air cleaner
Before buying an air purifier, remember: With its production, a new electronic device initially creates a relatively large ecological footprint. Utopia recommends buying used for electronic devices whenever possible. Because if you keep devices in circulation as long as possible, no additional resources are required for production.
If you have concerns about privately via platforms such as classified ads and Co., a refurbished device could be considered for you. These used devices are professionally reprocessed by commercial shops and then sold again. As a rule, they are far cheaper than a new device. Another advantage: If in doubt, you have a right of return and sometimes also a guarantee and/or guarantee. You can find refurbished air cleaners online, for example, at these providers:
- Dyson
- Philips
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Back market
- Media market
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Saturn
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Second Circle
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Refur
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