Jafanda JF280
#4 in Small roomsFull review
Strong value for a bedroom up to about 210 sq ft, with a PM2.5 sensor and auto mode at $60.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
The Jafanda JF280 and the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Jafanda JF280 leads on value. The IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier wins on filter cost. The Jafanda JF280 costs $90 less ($59.99 vs $149.99).
IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier
#5 in Small roomsFull review
A good-looking small-room purifier with cheap filters, best for IKEA smart-home users.
IKEA $149.99$149.99
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 Jafanda JF280 for value ($0.44 per cfm of smoke CADR vs $1.22 per cfm of smoke CADR).
- Choose the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier for filter cost ($50 a year in filters vs $89.97 a year in filters).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small rooms air purifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jafanda JF280 | IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.44 per cfm of smoke CADR | 52 $1.22 per cfm of smoke CADR |
| Filter cost 20% | 19 $89.97 a year in filters | 56 $50 a year in filters |
| Quiet 20% | 50 noise at top speed not published (neutral score used) | 47 53 dB at top speed (maker rating) |
| Efficiency 15% | 40 5.2 cfm per watt | 50 efficiency not certified (neutral score used) |
| Auto mode 10% | 70 PM2.5 sensor, auto mode | 70 PM2.5 sensor, auto mode |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Jafanda JF280 | IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Smoke CADR | 135 cfm | 123 cfm |
| Dust CADR | 143 cfm | 126 cfm |
| Pollen CADR | 164 cfm | 135 cfm |
| PM2.5 CADR | 139 cfm | - |
| CADR certified by | AHAM Verifide | AHAM Verifide |
| Room size (AHAM) | 209 sq ft | 190 sq ft |
| Noise | 20 dB | 24 to 53 dB |
| Efficiency | ||
| Efficiency (IEF) | 5.2 cfm/W | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Energy use | 168 kWh/year | - |
| Power at top speed | - | 33 W |
| Filters | ||
| Filter | HEPA-type | EPA12 particle filter; optional gas (carbon) filter sold separately |
| Activated carbon | Yes | No |
| Replacement | Filter-JA280 | STARKVIND particle filter (304.619.43) |
| Replacement cost | $29.99 every 4 months | $25 every 6 months |
| Yearly filter cost | $89.97/year | $50/year |
| Ionizer | - | No |
| CARB certified (ozone) | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Air-quality sensor | PM2.5 | PM2.5 |
| Auto mode | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | No | No |
| Fan speeds | 3 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 13.0 x 6.5 x 10.1 in | 21 x 20 x 7 in |
| Weight | 6.4 lb | 13 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |