Air Purifier CADR Check

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Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2 vs AirDoctor AD4000

A spec-only comparison using ENERGY STAR certification data. We have not tested either unit, and features like noise, filter price and build quality are not covered here.

Both sit in ENERGY STAR data as Extra-large rooms (350+ cfm) units by smoke CADR. Listed differences: only the Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2 is listed as connected (app/Wi-Fi); only the Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2 lists an air-quality-sensor auto mode. Over 5 years at the U.S. average rate, the electricity difference is about $84.41 (estimate).

Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2AirDoctor AD4000
Smoke CADR (cfm)370370
Dust CADR (cfm)351393
Pollen CADR (cfm)431450
ENERGY STAR room size574 sq ft574 sq ft
AHAM 2/3-rule room size555 sq ft555 sq ft
Annual energy304 kWh396.2 kWh
Est. electricity/yr (U.S. avg)$55.66$72.54
Smoke CADR per watt7.125.49
Ozone (reported)1 ppb1 ppb
TechnologyFan and Filter—
Filters listedHEPA-TypeHEPA-Type
Auto modeAir Quality SensorNone
ConnectedYesNo
Most EfficientNoNo
SourceENERGY STAR record 4481131ENERGY STAR record 4518215

Purchase price and filter cost are not included (data gap). Electricity estimates use 18.31¢/kWh (EIA).

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