IQAir ATEM E vs Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2
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.
- Cleaning speed: the Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2 has the higher smoke CADR (370 vs 369 cfm, 0% more).
- Running cost: the IQAir ATEM E uses less electricity per ENERGY STAR (295 kWh/yr), about $1.65/yr less at the U.S. average rate (estimate).
- Room size: by AHAM's 2/3 rule, up to about 554 sq ft vs 555 sq ft.
Both sit in ENERGY STAR data as Extra-large rooms (350+ cfm) units by smoke CADR. Listed differences: reported ozone is 0 ppb vs 1 ppb. Over 5 years at the U.S. average rate, the electricity difference is about $8.24 (estimate).
| IQAir ATEM E | Alen BreatheSmart 75i_V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADR (cfm) | 369 | 370 |
| Dust CADR (cfm) | 382 | 351 |
| Pollen CADR (cfm) | 423 | 431 |
| ENERGY STAR room size | 572 sq ft | 574 sq ft |
| AHAM 2/3-rule room size | 554 sq ft | 555 sq ft |
| Annual energy | 295 kWh | 304 kWh |
| Est. electricity/yr (U.S. avg) | $54.01 | $55.66 |
| Smoke CADR per watt | 7.38 | 7.12 |
| Ozone (reported) | 0 ppb | 1 ppb |
| Technology | Fan and Filter | Fan and Filter |
| Filters listed | HEPA-Type | HEPA-Type |
| Auto mode | Air Quality Sensor,Scheduled | Air Quality Sensor |
| Connected | Yes | Yes |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
| Source | ENERGY STAR record 4016351 | ENERGY STAR record 4481131 |
Purchase price and filter cost are not included (data gap). Electricity estimates use 18.31¢/kWh (EIA).
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