Honeywell InSight HPA5300
#2 in Large roomsFull review
A large-room HEPA purifier with auto mode and a long warranty, for buyers who want Honeywell’s filters without an app.
Amazon $228.99$228.99
The Honeywell InSight HPA5300 is the better air purifier overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The Honeywell InSight HPA5300 leads on warranty. The Dreo Macro Max AS wins on value and auto mode. The Dreo Macro Max AS costs $69 less ($159.99 vs $228.99).
Dreo Macro Max AS
#4 in Large roomsFull review
A strong-value smart purifier for large rooms up to about 450 sq ft.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
Prices 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 Honeywell InSight HPA5300 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Dreo Macro Max AS for value ($0.54 per cfm of smoke CADR vs $0.71 per cfm of smoke CADR) and auto mode (PM2.5 sensor and Wi-Fi app vs VOC sensor, auto mode).
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 | Honeywell InSight HPA5300 | Dreo Macro Max AS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 77 $0.71 per cfm of smoke CADR | 92 $0.54 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 77 $84.99 a year in filters | 75 $79.98 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% | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) | 52 6.2 cfm per watt |
| Auto mode 10% | 70 VOC sensor, auto mode | 100 PM2.5 sensor and Wi-Fi app |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Honeywell InSight HPA5300 | Dreo Macro Max AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 323 cfm | 294 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 339 cfm | 306 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 335 cfm | 336 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | - | 300 cfm |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 500 sq ft | 456 sq ft |
| Coverage (maker) | 2,423 sq ft | 2,187 sq ft |
| Noise | - | 19 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | - | 6.2 cfm/W |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Energy use | - | 282 kWh/year |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA (R filters) with carbon pre-filter A | 3-in-1 high-efficiency (HEPA-grade) filter with carbon layer and washable pre-filter |
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| Replacement | HRF-ARVP300 (HEPA R + pre-filter A) | DR-HPA044 |
| Replacement cost | $84.99 every 12 months | $39.99 every 6 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $84.99/year | $79.98/year |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | VOC | PM2.5 |
| Auto mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | No | Yes |
| Fan speeds | 4 | 4 |
| Dimensions | 22.3 x 19.1 x 10.8 in | 20.91 x 11.04 x 11.04 in |
| Weight | 27 lb | 12.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 years |