Best Air Purifiers for 2026: Lab-Tested Picks for Smoke, Allergens and Pet Dander
Wildfire smoke across the US underscores the importance of having clean air and how quickly it can go from good to hazardous. Millions are at risk every summer from dangerous air quality levels, while seasonal allergens and household pollutants only complicate the quest for clean air. It's no surprise that at-home air purifiers are booming in popularity.
Choosing an air purifier can be tricky, since different models are built to handle different problems -- some excel at filtering dust, others target pet dander or smoke, while others focus on mold spores. To help cut through the noise, CNET's wellness editor did a deep dive into exactly what air purifiers can and can't do.
To find the best air purifiers, our team ran fresh lab testson 15 newly released models, judging each one on how quickly it cleared smoke particles from a test chamber (measured as the time...
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