A large-room purifier for living areas up to about 500 sq ft, at a lower price per cfm than most big-name rivals. Skip it if you want to avoid ionizers.
Amazon $170.97The Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL is the better air purifier overall, rated 4.0 to 3.4. The Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL leads on auto mode and value. The Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL costs $63.98 less ($170.97 vs $234.95).
A proven, no-frills large-room HEPA purifier for anyone who wants high certified CADR without an app.
Amazon $234.95Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL for auto mode (particle sensor, auto mode vs no air-quality sensor or app) and value ($0.53 per cfm of smoke CADR vs $0.78 per cfm of smoke CADR).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large rooms air purifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL | Honeywell HPA300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 93 $0.53 per cfm of smoke CADR | 71 $0.78 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 81 $74.46 a year in filters | 74 $84.99 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 50 noise at top speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise at top speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Efficiency 15% | 74 7.9 cfm per watt | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) |
| Auto mode 10% | 70 particle sensor, auto mode | 0 no air-quality sensor or app |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Independent measurements
Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL
No independent test published yet.
Honeywell HPA300
| Tested by | CADR | Noise | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| HouseFresh | - | 59.5 dB | dB at 3 ft: 43.6 / 48.8 / 53.9 / 59.5 across four speeds; 28.35-76.2 W measured; cleared a 728 cu ft room in 20 min at top speed |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics Air Purifier AP5110-UL | Honeywell HPA300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 324 cfm | 300 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 323 cfm | 320 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 331 cfm | 300 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 323 cfm | - |
| CADR certified by | ENERGY STAR | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 502 sq ft | 465 sq ft |
| Coverage (maker) | 2,600 sq ft | 2,250 sq ft |
| Noise | 30 dB | - |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | 7.9 cfm/W | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Energy use | 239.5 kWh/year | - |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA-type | HEPA (3 R filters) with carbon pre-filter A |
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement | B0DT63D49X | HRF-ARVP300 (3 HEPA R + 4 pre-filter A) |
| Replacement cost | $37.23 every 6 months | $84.99 every 12 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $74.46/year | $84.99/year |
| Ionizer | Yes | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | particle | None |
| Auto mode | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi app | No | No |
| Fan speeds | 4 | 4 |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 11.2 x 11.8 in | 22.32 x 20.08 x 10.83 in |
| Weight | - | 17 lb |
| Released | 2025-11 | - |
