{"id":2323,"date":"2021-06-04T05:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T11:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/?p=2323"},"modified":"2025-06-21T09:36:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T15:36:56","slug":"air-quality-monitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/air-quality-monitors\/","title":{"rendered":"The best air quality monitors you can buy in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While you can download apps to find out the quality of the air outside, these apps won&#8217;t complete the picture because the air quality indoors is different. In fact, according to the EPA, indoor pollution can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/report-environment\/indoor-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-5 times worse than outside<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor air quality can lead to dizziness, headaches and fatigue in the short term \u2014 all of which can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/erj.ersjournals.com\/content\/40\/4\/1033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">respiratory diseases<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3574203\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cancer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3784920\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart disease<\/a> in the long term.&nbsp;That is why monitoring the air quality indoors matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2020, I have tested over 100 air purifiers, and along the way, I have used nearly 20 air quality sensors as part of our air purifier testing process. In this article, I will share my findings and highlight the best air quality monitors on the market right now.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-38d04cd8\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a28b261b gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6c0551a gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8e6c348f gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8e6c348f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Before I jump into my recommendations, do you really need an air quality monitor?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-580562c2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-580562c2\">\n\n<p>If you want to know the air quality in your area, many free apps can provide this data.&nbsp;For those in the U.S., the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/airnow-mobile-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">EPA has an app called AirNow<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@33.9027311,-119.8750003,7.19z\/data=!5m1!1e9?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIxOS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Maps now provides air quality data<\/a>. For those outside the U.S., the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/iqair-airvisual-air-quality\/id1048912974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IQAir AirVisual app<\/a> is straightforward and, more importantly, free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools can help you get local information on air quality without spending money, which you can then use to mitigate the problem, such as investing in an air purifier. If you only have $150, you are better off investing the entire budget in <a href=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/budget-air-purifiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9579\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a good performing (and affordable) air purifier<\/a> instead of buying a cheap sensor and a cheap air purifier.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to start monitoring the quality of your air indoors, then keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eabe930c gb-headline-text\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Top picks\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Top picks\" id=\"staff-picks-the-air-quality-monitors-we-recommend-1h2\"><strong>Staff picks: The air quality monitors<\/strong> we recommend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">BEST PORTABLE MONITOR<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">BEST VALUE FOR MOST PEOPLE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MOST ACCURATE MONITOR<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">BEST UNDER $100<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DK3CRP79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Aranet4 HOME<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZ886B8N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">QP Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-zen?ref=khsbhoff\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-zen?ref=khsbhoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">PurpleAir Zen<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B092HK4BB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">QP Lite<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"68\" class=\"wp-image-28111\" style=\"width: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up.png 1920w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"68\" class=\"wp-image-28113\" style=\"width: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up.png 1920w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"68\" class=\"wp-image-28112\" style=\"width: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up.png 1920w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"68\" class=\"wp-image-28114\" style=\"width: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up.png 1920w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Measurements<\/strong>:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CO2, temp, RH and pressure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CO2, PM2.5, PM10, tVOC, temp, RH and sound<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PM1, PM2.5, PM10, tVOC, temp, RH and pressure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CO2, PM2.5, PM10, temp and RH <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 AA batteries<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5V, USB-C<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5V, USB Micro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5V, USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mounting type<\/strong>:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indoors table top or wall mounted<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indoors table top<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Outdoors wall mounted and indoors table top<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indoors table top<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sensor type:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nondispersive infrared sensor (NDIR sensor)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grandway P5500 optical particle counter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Plantower PMS6003 optical particle counter + Bosch BME688 gas sensor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grandway 7500 optical particle counter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7.01 x 7.01 x 2.38 cm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8.5 x 7.5 x 8.6 cm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8.5 x 8.5 x 10 cm<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6.36 \u00d7 4.6 \u00d7 5.46 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>List price<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DK3CRP79\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/PrCV7Y\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span><b>&#36;199.00<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZ886B8N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">&#36;149.99<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-zen?ref=khsbhoff\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0007Y830I?tag=airpurifierreviewsite-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">$299.00<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B092HK4BB1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$76.00<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are short on time and can&#8217;t ready my full article, then you can watch my YouTube video below where I share some more info on the best air quality sensors we tested since 2020:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Air Quality Monitors 2024! - Do You Need One?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-bArdjyE3BA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/housefresh.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing number of people who are interested in understanding the air quality in their home. The problem is that most of the cheap sensors you&#8217;ll find online are nothing more than random number machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about the only air quality monitors we recommend here at HouseFresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best portable monitor\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best portable monitor\" id=\"1-best-portable-monitor-aranet4-home-1h2\">1. Best portable monitor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aranet4-Home-Temperature-Ink-Configuration\/dp\/B07YY7BH2W\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aranet4 HOME<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-battery-powered-co-2-monitor-that-you-can-bring-with-you-wherever-you-go\">A battery-powered CO2 monitor that you can bring with you wherever you go.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ARANET4-Close-Up.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09b6f4e4\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-8209e202 gb-button-31916d68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aranet4-Home-Temperature-Ink-Configuration\/dp\/B07YY7BH2W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M485 467.5c-11.6 4.9-20.9 12.2-27.8 22c-6.9 9.8-10.4 21.6-10.4 35.5c0 17.8 7.5 31.5 22.4 41.2c14.1 9.1 28.9 11.4 44.4 6.8c17.9-5.2 30-17.9 36.4-38.1c3-9.3 4.5-19.7 4.5-31.3v-50.2c-12.6.4-24.4 1.6-35.5 3.7c-11.1 2.1-22.4 5.6-34 10.4zM512 64C264.6 64 64 264.6 64 512s200.6 448 448 448s448-200.6 448-448S759.4 64 512 64zm35.8 262.7c-7.2-10.9-20.1-16.4-38.7-16.4c-1.3 0-3 .1-5.3.3c-2.2.2-6.6 1.5-12.9 3.7a79.4 79.4 0 0 0-17.9 9.1c-5.5 3.8-11.5 10-18 18.4c-6.4 8.5-11.5 18.4-15.3 29.8l-94-8.4c0-12.4 2.4-24.7 7-36.9c4.7-12.2 11.8-23.9 21.4-35c9.6-11.2 21.1-21 34.5-29.4c13.4-8.5 29.6-15.2 48.4-20.3c18.9-5.1 39.1-7.6 60.9-7.6c21.3 0 40.6 2.6 57.8 7.7c17.2 5.2 31.1 11.5 41.4 19.1a117 117 0 0 1 25.9 25.7c6.9 9.6 11.7 18.5 14.4 26.7c2.7 8.2 4 15.7 4 22.8v182.5c0 6.4 1.4 13 4.3 19.8c2.9 6.8 6.3 12.8 10.2 18c3.9 5.2 7.9 9.9 12 14.3c4.1 4.3 7.6 7.7 10.6 9.9l4.1 3.4l-72.5 69.4c-8.5-7.7-16.9-15.4-25.2-23.4c-8.3-8-14.5-14-18.5-18.1l-6.1-6.2c-2.4-2.3-5-5.7-8-10.2c-8.1 12.2-18.5 22.8-31.1 31.8c-12.7 9-26.3 15.6-40.7 19.7c-14.5 4.1-29.4 6.5-44.7 7.1c-15.3.6-30-1.5-43.9-6.5c-13.9-5-26.5-11.7-37.6-20.3c-11.1-8.6-19.9-20.2-26.5-35c-6.6-14.8-9.9-31.5-9.9-50.4c0-17.4 3-33.3 8.9-47.7c6-14.5 13.6-26.5 23-36.1c9.4-9.6 20.7-18.2 34-25.7s26.4-13.4 39.2-17.7c12.8-4.2 26.6-7.8 41.5-10.7c14.9-2.9 27.6-4.8 38.2-5.7c10.6-.9 21.2-1.6 31.8-2v-39.4c0-13.5-2.3-23.5-6.7-30.1zm180.5 379.6c-2.8 3.3-7.5 7.8-14.1 13.5s-16.8 12.7-30.5 21.1c-13.7 8.4-28.8 16-45 22.9c-16.3 6.9-36.3 12.9-60.1 18c-23.7 5.1-48.2 7.6-73.3 7.6c-25.4 0-50.7-3.2-76.1-9.6c-25.4-6.4-47.6-14.3-66.8-23.7c-19.1-9.4-37.6-20.2-55.1-32.2c-17.6-12.1-31.7-22.9-42.4-32.5c-10.6-9.6-19.6-18.7-26.8-27.1c-1.7-1.9-2.8-3.6-3.2-5.1c-.4-1.5-.3-2.8.3-3.7c.6-.9 1.5-1.6 2.6-2.2a7.42 7.42 0 0 1 7.4.8c40.9 24.2 72.9 41.3 95.9 51.4c82.9 36.4 168 45.7 255.3 27.9c40.5-8.3 82.1-22.2 124.9-41.8c3.2-1.2 6-1.5 8.3-.9c2.3.6 3.5 2.4 3.5 5.4c0 2.8-1.6 6.3-4.8 10.2zm59.9-29c-1.8 11.1-4.9 21.6-9.1 31.8c-7.2 17.1-16.3 30-27.1 38.4c-3.6 2.9-6.4 3.8-8.3 2.8c-1.9-1-1.9-3.5 0-7.4c4.5-9.3 9.2-21.8 14.2-37.7c5-15.8 5.7-26 2.1-30.5c-1.1-1.5-2.7-2.6-5-3.6c-2.2-.9-5.1-1.5-8.6-1.9s-6.7-.6-9.4-.8c-2.8-.2-6.5-.2-11.2 0c-4.7.2-8 .4-10.1.6a874.4 874.4 0 0 1-17.1 1.5c-1.3.2-2.7.4-4.1.5c-1.5.1-2.7.2-3.5.3l-2.7.3c-1 .1-1.7.2-2.2.2h-3.2l-1-.2l-.6-.5l-.5-.9c-1.3-3.3 3.7-7.4 15-12.4s22.3-8.1 32.9-9.3c9.8-1.5 21.3-1.5 34.5-.3s21.3 3.7 24.3 7.4c2.3 3.5 2.5 10.7.7 21.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">PRICE on amazon<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you might be tempted to go straight for a particle sensor, many people will find a CO2 sensor way more useful as a first step towards understanding indoor air quality. High levels of CO2 have been linked to poor decision-making, slower reaction times, and increased tiredness.&nbsp;Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8627286\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a study from 2021 showed that the level of CO2 can reflect risks of COVID<\/a> as it can be a proxy of how well ventilated a room is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aranet4 HOME is small, portable CO2 monitor that you can bring with you wherever you go. I highly recommend this CO2 monitor for those who want a device that can quickly assess the need for better ventilation in a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-61db080f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1aadf2cc\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1aadf2cc\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d26d86df gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d26d86df gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-1h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf56ca13\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-84cabeab\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">With lithium AA batteries, you can extend battery life to up to seven (7!) years.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5bbad85c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Excellent e-ink display that makes it easy to see readings even under the sun.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d3f9d3b9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Its NDIR sensor has a long lifespan and requires less recalibration than other types of CO2 sensors.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-20c9ee49\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The buzzer emits a sound when the CO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;concentration reaches the red threshold (1400 ppm).&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-66992afd\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66992afd\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b53ac159 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b53ac159 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-think-could-be-better-1h4\">What we think could be better<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ce47aa8\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9e8931b4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The battery cover slid off the device a few times when I had it inside my backpack.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-555120c1\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It is an expensive monitor and won&#8217;t be affordable for many people.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I <a href=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/aranet4-home-sensor-review\">bought the Aranet4 HOME back in 2022<\/a>, when it was selling for $250. However, you can now find it for around $170. This is still a significant investment but you will be buying an air quality monitor that can last up to four (4) years on one set of batteries thanks to its e-ink screen \u2014 and battery life can be extended to up to seven (7!) years if you set it to record CO2 readings every 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"11236\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-Home-Sensor_Room1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-Home-Sensor_Room1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-Home-Sensor_Room1-300x169.jpg 300w, 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\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"11232\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-KLM-flight-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-KLM-flight-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-KLM-flight-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-KLM-flight-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aranet4-KLM-flight.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u279c&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/aranet4-home-sensor-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11225\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our full review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a271edf0\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af0e702a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a33e3d5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-059cd626 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3d826577 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3d826577\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" 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class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aranet4 HOME uses a highly accurate NDIR (nondispersive infrared sensor) and this is a big reason why it has a high price tag.  However, you can find cheaper (and smaller) CO2 sensors that use photo-acoustic sensors. These sensors have been shown to work well indoors but are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/blog\/co2-sensors-photo-acoustic-vs-ndir-updated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">not as useful outside, according to a study by AirGradient,<\/a> but they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Temtop-Monitor-Portable-Temperature-Humidity\/dp\/B0CGX22CR8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">be found for less than $50<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have also tested the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thermometer-Hygrometer-Temperature-Notification-Rechargeable\/dp\/B0C6XWMRZ6\/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wR7bnhEO29YSjEqo0bKU2oGNxp5OmIxTFFcnGpTQz8D6hqE0xj5eGYQ-9WGtw_qm1Hh1QiamaOosmmz2x_EL2nFEhThLTk9KijUtKqAgiJz7MYbmZEzeh2DrZafZ7cjDCJOLk6j886PRWvUi9nU9ZwapLG-cXp4mYGD7cc_TKn5Opex6NJb-VQpTh1fUIA3cpJb9HAUqcKzIqLcOFkPd5amZG_6jDk3oOpi3Nzpue5w.ieGnU06Bdc-GljxU8WXWBsBRk4RyZMr271yJ-lZTTT8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Smart+air+Co2&amp;qid=1740330444&amp;sr=8-17-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Qingping CO2 Monitor<\/a> from Smart Air that can be found for less than $70. It uses an NDIR sensor and is very accurate but it has a much shorter battery life compared to the Aranet4 (around 30 days).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While CO2 monitors are very useful for triggering important actions like improving ventilation, there will be times when you want to know exactly what particles are in your air and, for this, you will need a monitor with a particle sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best value for most people\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best value for most people\" id=\"2-best-value-for-most-people-qingping-pro-gen-2-1h2\">2. Best value for most people: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZ886B8N\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Qingping Pro (Gen 2)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-good-looking-air-quality-monitor-with-a-touch-screen-and-a-high-quality-optical-particle-counter-that-will-set-you-back-149-99\">A good looking air quality monitor with a touch screen and a high quality optical particle counter that will set you back $149.99.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f68b6b41\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f68b6b41\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"QP-Pro-2-Close-Up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up.png 1920w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-466b490f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b16653d8 gb-button-31916d68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZ886B8N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M485 467.5c-11.6 4.9-20.9 12.2-27.8 22c-6.9 9.8-10.4 21.6-10.4 35.5c0 17.8 7.5 31.5 22.4 41.2c14.1 9.1 28.9 11.4 44.4 6.8c17.9-5.2 30-17.9 36.4-38.1c3-9.3 4.5-19.7 4.5-31.3v-50.2c-12.6.4-24.4 1.6-35.5 3.7c-11.1 2.1-22.4 5.6-34 10.4zM512 64C264.6 64 64 264.6 64 512s200.6 448 448 448s448-200.6 448-448S759.4 64 512 64zm35.8 262.7c-7.2-10.9-20.1-16.4-38.7-16.4c-1.3 0-3 .1-5.3.3c-2.2.2-6.6 1.5-12.9 3.7a79.4 79.4 0 0 0-17.9 9.1c-5.5 3.8-11.5 10-18 18.4c-6.4 8.5-11.5 18.4-15.3 29.8l-94-8.4c0-12.4 2.4-24.7 7-36.9c4.7-12.2 11.8-23.9 21.4-35c9.6-11.2 21.1-21 34.5-29.4c13.4-8.5 29.6-15.2 48.4-20.3c18.9-5.1 39.1-7.6 60.9-7.6c21.3 0 40.6 2.6 57.8 7.7c17.2 5.2 31.1 11.5 41.4 19.1a117 117 0 0 1 25.9 25.7c6.9 9.6 11.7 18.5 14.4 26.7c2.7 8.2 4 15.7 4 22.8v182.5c0 6.4 1.4 13 4.3 19.8c2.9 6.8 6.3 12.8 10.2 18c3.9 5.2 7.9 9.9 12 14.3c4.1 4.3 7.6 7.7 10.6 9.9l4.1 3.4l-72.5 69.4c-8.5-7.7-16.9-15.4-25.2-23.4c-8.3-8-14.5-14-18.5-18.1l-6.1-6.2c-2.4-2.3-5-5.7-8-10.2c-8.1 12.2-18.5 22.8-31.1 31.8c-12.7 9-26.3 15.6-40.7 19.7c-14.5 4.1-29.4 6.5-44.7 7.1c-15.3.6-30-1.5-43.9-6.5c-13.9-5-26.5-11.7-37.6-20.3c-11.1-8.6-19.9-20.2-26.5-35c-6.6-14.8-9.9-31.5-9.9-50.4c0-17.4 3-33.3 8.9-47.7c6-14.5 13.6-26.5 23-36.1c9.4-9.6 20.7-18.2 34-25.7s26.4-13.4 39.2-17.7c12.8-4.2 26.6-7.8 41.5-10.7c14.9-2.9 27.6-4.8 38.2-5.7c10.6-.9 21.2-1.6 31.8-2v-39.4c0-13.5-2.3-23.5-6.7-30.1zm180.5 379.6c-2.8 3.3-7.5 7.8-14.1 13.5s-16.8 12.7-30.5 21.1c-13.7 8.4-28.8 16-45 22.9c-16.3 6.9-36.3 12.9-60.1 18c-23.7 5.1-48.2 7.6-73.3 7.6c-25.4 0-50.7-3.2-76.1-9.6c-25.4-6.4-47.6-14.3-66.8-23.7c-19.1-9.4-37.6-20.2-55.1-32.2c-17.6-12.1-31.7-22.9-42.4-32.5c-10.6-9.6-19.6-18.7-26.8-27.1c-1.7-1.9-2.8-3.6-3.2-5.1c-.4-1.5-.3-2.8.3-3.7c.6-.9 1.5-1.6 2.6-2.2a7.42 7.42 0 0 1 7.4.8c40.9 24.2 72.9 41.3 95.9 51.4c82.9 36.4 168 45.7 255.3 27.9c40.5-8.3 82.1-22.2 124.9-41.8c3.2-1.2 6-1.5 8.3-.9c2.3.6 3.5 2.4 3.5 5.4c0 2.8-1.6 6.3-4.8 10.2zm59.9-29c-1.8 11.1-4.9 21.6-9.1 31.8c-7.2 17.1-16.3 30-27.1 38.4c-3.6 2.9-6.4 3.8-8.3 2.8c-1.9-1-1.9-3.5 0-7.4c4.5-9.3 9.2-21.8 14.2-37.7c5-15.8 5.7-26 2.1-30.5c-1.1-1.5-2.7-2.6-5-3.6c-2.2-.9-5.1-1.5-8.6-1.9s-6.7-.6-9.4-.8c-2.8-.2-6.5-.2-11.2 0c-4.7.2-8 .4-10.1.6a874.4 874.4 0 0 1-17.1 1.5c-1.3.2-2.7.4-4.1.5c-1.5.1-2.7.2-3.5.3l-2.7.3c-1 .1-1.7.2-2.2.2h-3.2l-1-.2l-.6-.5l-.5-.9c-1.3-3.3 3.7-7.4 15-12.4s22.3-8.1 32.9-9.3c9.8-1.5 21.3-1.5 34.5-.3s21.3 3.7 24.3 7.4c2.3 3.5 2.5 10.7.7 21.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">PRICE on amazon<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The QP Pro 2 is the second release of the Qingping Pro model. Similarly to the first generation, the QP Pro 2 not only measures CO2 levels but also PM2.5 and PM10 (particulate matter) levels. And, according to AQMD&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aqmd.gov\/aq-spec\/evaluations\/criteria-pollutants\/field\/page\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center<\/a>, the Qingping series from Smart Air has been shown to perform as accurately as much higher-priced devices. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ac9b26ea\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-76d2039f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-76d2039f\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8694126 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8694126 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-2h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b91a9e6\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1f07ec65\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 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It also detects VOCs, which is rare as VOC sensors are expensive and are hardly ever included in budget air quality monitors. Plus, the QP Pro also functions as a clock (with alarms) and it displays the weather, air quality index and UV index in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Pro-2_HouseFresh.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the thing about the QP Pro is that it looks GREAT thanks to the combination of a high quality aluminium outer casing that houses a replaceable sensor and a 4-inch touchscreen display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-69d7f65a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4905e7fb\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec58620b gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70f49c06 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-273860b8 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-273860b8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 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cm):<\/td><td>\u200e3.35 x 2.69 x 3.4 in (8.5 x 7.5 x 8.6 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.23 lbs (104 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0df95781\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a96349a3 gb-headline-h3\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" height=\"16\" width=\"12\"> <path fill=\"#3984FF\" d=\"M1.91163 10.3887C1.20852 9.73924 0.672218 8.92995 0.348106 8.02933C0.0239945 7.12871 -0.0783867 6.16327 0.0496268 5.2147C0.176204 4.25288 0.534116 3.33609 1.09269 2.54291C1.65126 1.74973 2.39382 1.10383 3.25675 0.660548C4.11967 0.21727 5.07721 -0.0101573 6.04729 -0.00224163C7.01738 0.00567404 7.97108 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4.94435 7.07331 5.33296 7.2107V12H3.04163C2.78676 11.3871 2.40111 10.8371 1.91163 10.3887ZM3.33296 13.3334V13.54C3.33367 14.1923 3.59307 14.8176 4.05426 15.2787C4.51544 15.7399 5.14074 15.9993 5.79296 16H6.20629C6.85851 15.9993 7.48381 15.7399 7.945 15.2787C8.40618 14.8176 8.66559 14.1923 8.66629 13.54V13.3334H3.33296Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The internal battery of the QingPing Pro Gen 2 will only last a few hours so be sure to keep the sensor plugged into a battery pack or the well with a USB-C cable if you are pulling regular readings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Most accurate sensor\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Most accurate sensor\" id=\"3-the-most-accurate-monitor-purpleair-zen-1h2\">3. The most accurate monitor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-zen?ref=khsbhoff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PurpleAir Zen<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-purple-air-zen-is-the-very-sensor-we-use-here-at-house-fresh-to-test-the-particle-removal-speed-of-every-air-purifier-we-review\">The PurpleAir Zen is the very sensor we use here at HouseFresh to test the particle removal speed of every air purifier we review.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PurpleAir-Zen-Close-Up.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7565ae7e\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e26d5335 gb-button-b05d9100\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-zen?ref=khsbhoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M100 216a20 20 0 1 1-20-20a20 20 0 0 1 20 20Zm84-20a20 20 0 1 0 20 20a20 20 0 0 0-20-20Zm51.47-120.47l-27.29 88.7A27.87 27.87 0 0 1 181.41 184H82.93A28.13 28.13 0 0 1 56 163.69L21.81 44H12a12 12 0 0 1 0-24h12.82a20.08 20.08 0 0 1 19.23 14.51L51.34 60H224a12 12 0 0 1 11.47 15.53ZM207.75 84H58.19l20.89 73.1a4 4 0 0 0 3.85 2.9h98.48a4 4 0 0 0 3.83-2.82Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">PRICE on PURPLEAIR.COM<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I first heard about PurpleAir sensors from a report from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), which tests air quality monitors and compares their performance against that of reference devices that cost upwards of $20K. Inside the Zen, you will get a replaceable dual laser particle counter and a gas sensor \u2014 the most powerful combo of any of the sensors on my list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t come with a fancy screen but you do get an in-built color-coded LED ring that ranges from green (good) to purple (hazardous). allowing you to quickly see the overall quality of your air at a glance. This sensor can be used indoors (with the table top mount) and also outdoors (with the use of cable ties).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use the PurpleAir Zen as our main sensor for our hands-on air purifier tests, as it allows us to track PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 every few seconds. What I love about the Zen (and one of the reasons why we use it for our testing) is that it allows you to export all your data, which is something you don&#8217;t get with many sensors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f62243c3\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-72da71a1\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72da71a1\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dd0f9c9d gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dd0f9c9d gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-3h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-298d7824\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-16e1ef26\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It has two Plantower PMS6003 laser particle counters and a Bosch BME688 gas sensor for improved accuracy.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70e597d6\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">For PM1.0 particles, its results are highly aligned with those from a reference sensor like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.durag.com\/en\/product-filter-837.htm?productID=EDM%20180\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$25K GRIMM EDM 180<\/a>, based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqmd.gov\/docs\/default-source\/aq-spec\/field-evaluations\/purple-air-pa-i-indoor---field-evaluation.pdf?sfvrsn=19\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">field report from AQMD<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3fdd355d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The particle sensors are user-replaceable, so if you have any issues, you can swap out the sensor rather than buy a new device.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2f4f65dd\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It has a color-coded LED light that shows the quality of your air and you can also view real-time data using the <a href=\"https:\/\/map.purpleair.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PurpleAir map<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4d8d9629\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d8d9629\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35e54bf5 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-35e54bf5 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-think-could-be-better-3h4\">What we think could be better<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-073ed501\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a3ad6a17\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">This device is a little &#8216;techy-er&#8217; than others on this list, so if you don&#8217;t want to do any technical steps, this sensor might not be the best option.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4644379d\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">You used to be able to download the data directly from the website but now you need to use their <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/blogs\/blog-home\/purpleair-s-new-api-dashboard-data-download-tool-release\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">API<\/a>. which will be trickier for non-technical people.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2aec4f68\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 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fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-db000d74\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db000d74\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes specifications\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Measurements<\/strong>:<\/td><td>PM1, PM2.5, PM10, tVOC, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensor type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Plantower PMS6003 optical particle counter (non-FEM) + Bosch BME688 gas sensor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b110% at 100 to 500\u03bcg\/m\u00b3 <br>\u00b110\u03bcg\/m\u00b3 at 0 to 100\u03bcg\/m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Indoors table top or wall mounted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td>5V USB Micro, 0.18A continuous, 600mA peak<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> (in inches \/ in cm):<\/td><td>3.5 x 3.5 x 4 in (8.5 x 8.5 x 10 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.78 lb (357 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a81a9cb\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b40252ba gb-headline-h3\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" height=\"16\" width=\"12\"> <path fill=\"#3984FF\" d=\"M1.91163 10.3887C1.20852 9.73924 0.672218 8.92995 0.348106 8.02933C0.0239945 7.12871 -0.0783867 6.16327 0.0496268 5.2147C0.176204 4.25288 0.534116 3.33609 1.09269 2.54291C1.65126 1.74973 2.39382 1.10383 3.25675 0.660548C4.11967 0.21727 5.07721 -0.0101573 6.04729 -0.00224163C7.01738 0.00567404 7.97108 0.248697 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7.07331 5.33296 7.2107V12H3.04163C2.78676 11.3871 2.40111 10.8371 1.91163 10.3887ZM3.33296 13.3334V13.54C3.33367 14.1923 3.59307 14.8176 4.05426 15.2787C4.51544 15.7399 5.14074 15.9993 5.79296 16H6.20629C6.85851 15.9993 7.48381 15.7399 7.945 15.2787C8.40618 14.8176 8.66559 14.1923 8.66629 13.54V13.3334H3.33296Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like the sound of a PurpleAir sensor but you can&#8217;t justify the $200+ price tag of the Touch or the Zen sensors then check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-pixel?ref=khsbhoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">the new PurpleAir PIXEL<\/a>. It is small, portable and powered by USB. Plus, it also has an LED color coded light to show the quality of the air at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Current status: <br><br>Testing the PIXEL portable air quality monitor from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThePurpleAir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ThePurpleAir<\/a>, which is powered by the world&#39;s smallest particulate matter PM2.5 sensor\u2014the Bosch BMV080. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2xV6qs8lQU\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/2xV6qs8lQU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; HouseFresh (@ThisHouseFresh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisHouseFresh\/status\/1880224052218122441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best under $100\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best under $100\" id=\"4-the-best-monitor-under-100-qingping-lite-1h2\">4. The best monitor under $100: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B092HK4BB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Qingping Lite<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"retailing-at-76-the-qp-lite-is-the-most-reliable-air-quality-sensor-you-can-buy-for-less-than-100-bucks\">Retailing at $76, the QP Lite is the most reliable air quality sensor you can buy for less than 100 bucks.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite-Close-Up.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3057130\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ffc4b586 gb-button-31916d68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B092HK4BB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M485 467.5c-11.6 4.9-20.9 12.2-27.8 22c-6.9 9.8-10.4 21.6-10.4 35.5c0 17.8 7.5 31.5 22.4 41.2c14.1 9.1 28.9 11.4 44.4 6.8c17.9-5.2 30-17.9 36.4-38.1c3-9.3 4.5-19.7 4.5-31.3v-50.2c-12.6.4-24.4 1.6-35.5 3.7c-11.1 2.1-22.4 5.6-34 10.4zM512 64C264.6 64 64 264.6 64 512s200.6 448 448 448s448-200.6 448-448S759.4 64 512 64zm35.8 262.7c-7.2-10.9-20.1-16.4-38.7-16.4c-1.3 0-3 .1-5.3.3c-2.2.2-6.6 1.5-12.9 3.7a79.4 79.4 0 0 0-17.9 9.1c-5.5 3.8-11.5 10-18 18.4c-6.4 8.5-11.5 18.4-15.3 29.8l-94-8.4c0-12.4 2.4-24.7 7-36.9c4.7-12.2 11.8-23.9 21.4-35c9.6-11.2 21.1-21 34.5-29.4c13.4-8.5 29.6-15.2 48.4-20.3c18.9-5.1 39.1-7.6 60.9-7.6c21.3 0 40.6 2.6 57.8 7.7c17.2 5.2 31.1 11.5 41.4 19.1a117 117 0 0 1 25.9 25.7c6.9 9.6 11.7 18.5 14.4 26.7c2.7 8.2 4 15.7 4 22.8v182.5c0 6.4 1.4 13 4.3 19.8c2.9 6.8 6.3 12.8 10.2 18c3.9 5.2 7.9 9.9 12 14.3c4.1 4.3 7.6 7.7 10.6 9.9l4.1 3.4l-72.5 69.4c-8.5-7.7-16.9-15.4-25.2-23.4c-8.3-8-14.5-14-18.5-18.1l-6.1-6.2c-2.4-2.3-5-5.7-8-10.2c-8.1 12.2-18.5 22.8-31.1 31.8c-12.7 9-26.3 15.6-40.7 19.7c-14.5 4.1-29.4 6.5-44.7 7.1c-15.3.6-30-1.5-43.9-6.5c-13.9-5-26.5-11.7-37.6-20.3c-11.1-8.6-19.9-20.2-26.5-35c-6.6-14.8-9.9-31.5-9.9-50.4c0-17.4 3-33.3 8.9-47.7c6-14.5 13.6-26.5 23-36.1c9.4-9.6 20.7-18.2 34-25.7s26.4-13.4 39.2-17.7c12.8-4.2 26.6-7.8 41.5-10.7c14.9-2.9 27.6-4.8 38.2-5.7c10.6-.9 21.2-1.6 31.8-2v-39.4c0-13.5-2.3-23.5-6.7-30.1zm180.5 379.6c-2.8 3.3-7.5 7.8-14.1 13.5s-16.8 12.7-30.5 21.1c-13.7 8.4-28.8 16-45 22.9c-16.3 6.9-36.3 12.9-60.1 18c-23.7 5.1-48.2 7.6-73.3 7.6c-25.4 0-50.7-3.2-76.1-9.6c-25.4-6.4-47.6-14.3-66.8-23.7c-19.1-9.4-37.6-20.2-55.1-32.2c-17.6-12.1-31.7-22.9-42.4-32.5c-10.6-9.6-19.6-18.7-26.8-27.1c-1.7-1.9-2.8-3.6-3.2-5.1c-.4-1.5-.3-2.8.3-3.7c.6-.9 1.5-1.6 2.6-2.2a7.42 7.42 0 0 1 7.4.8c40.9 24.2 72.9 41.3 95.9 51.4c82.9 36.4 168 45.7 255.3 27.9c40.5-8.3 82.1-22.2 124.9-41.8c3.2-1.2 6-1.5 8.3-.9c2.3.6 3.5 2.4 3.5 5.4c0 2.8-1.6 6.3-4.8 10.2zm59.9-29c-1.8 11.1-4.9 21.6-9.1 31.8c-7.2 17.1-16.3 30-27.1 38.4c-3.6 2.9-6.4 3.8-8.3 2.8c-1.9-1-1.9-3.5 0-7.4c4.5-9.3 9.2-21.8 14.2-37.7c5-15.8 5.7-26 2.1-30.5c-1.1-1.5-2.7-2.6-5-3.6c-2.2-.9-5.1-1.5-8.6-1.9s-6.7-.6-9.4-.8c-2.8-.2-6.5-.2-11.2 0c-4.7.2-8 .4-10.1.6a874.4 874.4 0 0 1-17.1 1.5c-1.3.2-2.7.4-4.1.5c-1.5.1-2.7.2-3.5.3l-2.7.3c-1 .1-1.7.2-2.2.2h-3.2l-1-.2l-.6-.5l-.5-.9c-1.3-3.3 3.7-7.4 15-12.4s22.3-8.1 32.9-9.3c9.8-1.5 21.3-1.5 34.5-.3s21.3 3.7 24.3 7.4c2.3 3.5 2.5 10.7.7 21.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">PRICE on amazon<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smaller sibling of the Qingping Pro, the QP Lite is a small cube with a big OLED screen that houses a Grandway 7500 optical particle counter (non-FEM) sensor that can measure CO2, PM2.5, PM10, relative humidity and temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The QP Lite can detect CO2, PM2.5, PM10, relative humidity and temperature. You can rotate through each of the measurements by tapping or sliding the touch bar on the top of the device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-06da0b54\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1783df5f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1783df5f\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-735753a7 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-735753a7 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-4h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77dc4bfc\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f54b37f5\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Its simplicity! This device requires no lengthy setup or manual to be read: you can use it straight out of the box.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-537867d1\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It shows the overall air quality in your home at a glance with a color-coded LED light that sits on top of the screen.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c5fc0b3f\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">You can connect it to the Xiaomi Home or the Apple Home app to build routines for your existing air purifiers and dehumidifiers based on the air quality readings from the monitor.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-08332258\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08332258\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ca23a1ce gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ca23a1ce gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-think-could-be-better-4h4\">What we think could be better<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-738bd242\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a706a89c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">When in battery mode, the sensor switches off automatically after 30 minutes as the default.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-84ee1c06\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Unlike what we see with the QP Pro Gen 2, you can&#8217;t replace the particle sensor in the QP Lite so when the lifespan of the sensor comes to an end, you&#8217;ll need to buy an entire new device.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QP-Lite_HouseFresh.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need to take this monitor with you, I recommend you plug it in USB power all the time as it will ensure you have constant air quality readings. That said, the QP Lite has a 2000mAh lithium battery built-in, so you will be able to use it unplugged for up to seven (7) hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b789a652\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9b54812\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7dec6f28 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-62054598 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-05a7a5e0 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-05a7a5e0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-830b0a69\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-830b0a69\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes specifications\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Measurements<\/strong>:<\/td><td>CO2, PM2.5, PM10, temperature and relative humidity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensor type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Grandway 7500 optical particle counter (non-FEM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CO2 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b115%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b110%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Indoors table top<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td>5V, USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> (in inches \/ in cm):<\/td><td>\u200e3.35 x 2.69 x 3.4 in (8.5 x 7.5 x 8.6 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.31 lbs (143 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best formaldehyde sensor\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best formaldehyde sensor\" id=\"5-the-best-formaldehyde-sensor-elitech-temtop-lkc-1000s-1h2\">5. The best formaldehyde sensor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08DNJ8L55\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elitech Temtop LKC-1000S+<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"this-is-the-only-monitor-on-this-list-that-can-detect-hcho-formaldehyde-molecules\">This is the only monitor on this list that can detect HCHO (formaldehyde) molecules.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S-Close-Up-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S-Close-Up.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7ff26dc7\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-615bfbc3 gb-button-31916d68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08DNJ8L55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M485 467.5c-11.6 4.9-20.9 12.2-27.8 22c-6.9 9.8-10.4 21.6-10.4 35.5c0 17.8 7.5 31.5 22.4 41.2c14.1 9.1 28.9 11.4 44.4 6.8c17.9-5.2 30-17.9 36.4-38.1c3-9.3 4.5-19.7 4.5-31.3v-50.2c-12.6.4-24.4 1.6-35.5 3.7c-11.1 2.1-22.4 5.6-34 10.4zM512 64C264.6 64 64 264.6 64 512s200.6 448 448 448s448-200.6 448-448S759.4 64 512 64zm35.8 262.7c-7.2-10.9-20.1-16.4-38.7-16.4c-1.3 0-3 .1-5.3.3c-2.2.2-6.6 1.5-12.9 3.7a79.4 79.4 0 0 0-17.9 9.1c-5.5 3.8-11.5 10-18 18.4c-6.4 8.5-11.5 18.4-15.3 29.8l-94-8.4c0-12.4 2.4-24.7 7-36.9c4.7-12.2 11.8-23.9 21.4-35c9.6-11.2 21.1-21 34.5-29.4c13.4-8.5 29.6-15.2 48.4-20.3c18.9-5.1 39.1-7.6 60.9-7.6c21.3 0 40.6 2.6 57.8 7.7c17.2 5.2 31.1 11.5 41.4 19.1a117 117 0 0 1 25.9 25.7c6.9 9.6 11.7 18.5 14.4 26.7c2.7 8.2 4 15.7 4 22.8v182.5c0 6.4 1.4 13 4.3 19.8c2.9 6.8 6.3 12.8 10.2 18c3.9 5.2 7.9 9.9 12 14.3c4.1 4.3 7.6 7.7 10.6 9.9l4.1 3.4l-72.5 69.4c-8.5-7.7-16.9-15.4-25.2-23.4c-8.3-8-14.5-14-18.5-18.1l-6.1-6.2c-2.4-2.3-5-5.7-8-10.2c-8.1 12.2-18.5 22.8-31.1 31.8c-12.7 9-26.3 15.6-40.7 19.7c-14.5 4.1-29.4 6.5-44.7 7.1c-15.3.6-30-1.5-43.9-6.5c-13.9-5-26.5-11.7-37.6-20.3c-11.1-8.6-19.9-20.2-26.5-35c-6.6-14.8-9.9-31.5-9.9-50.4c0-17.4 3-33.3 8.9-47.7c6-14.5 13.6-26.5 23-36.1c9.4-9.6 20.7-18.2 34-25.7s26.4-13.4 39.2-17.7c12.8-4.2 26.6-7.8 41.5-10.7c14.9-2.9 27.6-4.8 38.2-5.7c10.6-.9 21.2-1.6 31.8-2v-39.4c0-13.5-2.3-23.5-6.7-30.1zm180.5 379.6c-2.8 3.3-7.5 7.8-14.1 13.5s-16.8 12.7-30.5 21.1c-13.7 8.4-28.8 16-45 22.9c-16.3 6.9-36.3 12.9-60.1 18c-23.7 5.1-48.2 7.6-73.3 7.6c-25.4 0-50.7-3.2-76.1-9.6c-25.4-6.4-47.6-14.3-66.8-23.7c-19.1-9.4-37.6-20.2-55.1-32.2c-17.6-12.1-31.7-22.9-42.4-32.5c-10.6-9.6-19.6-18.7-26.8-27.1c-1.7-1.9-2.8-3.6-3.2-5.1c-.4-1.5-.3-2.8.3-3.7c.6-.9 1.5-1.6 2.6-2.2a7.42 7.42 0 0 1 7.4.8c40.9 24.2 72.9 41.3 95.9 51.4c82.9 36.4 168 45.7 255.3 27.9c40.5-8.3 82.1-22.2 124.9-41.8c3.2-1.2 6-1.5 8.3-.9c2.3.6 3.5 2.4 3.5 5.4c0 2.8-1.6 6.3-4.8 10.2zm59.9-29c-1.8 11.1-4.9 21.6-9.1 31.8c-7.2 17.1-16.3 30-27.1 38.4c-3.6 2.9-6.4 3.8-8.3 2.8c-1.9-1-1.9-3.5 0-7.4c4.5-9.3 9.2-21.8 14.2-37.7c5-15.8 5.7-26 2.1-30.5c-1.1-1.5-2.7-2.6-5-3.6c-2.2-.9-5.1-1.5-8.6-1.9s-6.7-.6-9.4-.8c-2.8-.2-6.5-.2-11.2 0c-4.7.2-8 .4-10.1.6a874.4 874.4 0 0 1-17.1 1.5c-1.3.2-2.7.4-4.1.5c-1.5.1-2.7.2-3.5.3l-2.7.3c-1 .1-1.7.2-2.2.2h-3.2l-1-.2l-.6-.5l-.5-.9c-1.3-3.3 3.7-7.4 15-12.4s22.3-8.1 32.9-9.3c9.8-1.5 21.3-1.5 34.5-.3s21.3 3.7 24.3 7.4c2.3 3.5 2.5 10.7.7 21.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">PRICE on amazon<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temtop LKC-1000S+ is a handheld air quality monitor that measures PM2.5, PM10, formaldehyde (HCHO), tVOC, temperature and relative humidity. It comes with a little stand at the back so you can place it on surfaces without the need to be holding it all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something I really like about this monitor is that it has a function that shows the changes of PM2.5 levels for the last 12 hours represented as a histogram chart, which makes it easy to digest the data as a bar chart compared to a simple line chart. However, I know this is a subjective thing because I am a sucker for data visualization \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-2237542b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ec0ae437\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec0ae437\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7b1c2243 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7b1c2243 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-5h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-05c10573\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6dce946\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">This is my second Temptop monitor and I really appreciate the flip-out stand at the back.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aabe4934\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The color LCD screen shows the data across all metrics clearly, including the <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bc520e1f\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It can store up to three (3) months of continuous data inside the device, and you can also export the data through a USB cable.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4338fffa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4338fffa\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d375131d gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d375131d gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-think-could-be-better-5h4\">What we think could be better<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-11981d5f\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4de85b8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The laser particle sensor has a lifetime up to 20,000 hours but you won&#8217;t be able to replace it once the lifetime comes to an end.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-951bedf9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It doesn&#8217;t measure CO2 levels. If you like the Temptop design but need a CO2 monitor, I&#8217;d recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0987K1J1W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Temtop M2000<\/a> (Gen 2).<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Temtop-LKC-1000S_HouseFresh.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the screen, you get a color-coded air quality indicator light that ranges from green (good) to maroon (hazardous) so you can quickly see what the quality of your air is at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25b602b3\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db1250d8\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c61d7af gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0e133fb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c6d169cc gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c6d169cc\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-73b6af3c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73b6af3c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes specifications\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Measurements<\/strong>:<\/td><td>PM2.5, PM10, HCHO (formaldehyde), tVOC, temperature and relative humidity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensor type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Dart electrochemical HCHO sensor + Temptop laser PM2.5 sensor + Sensirion temp &amp; humidity sensor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b110\u03bcg\/m3 (0-100\u03bcg\/m3)<br>\u00b110%(100-500\u03bcg\/m3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Indoors handheld and table top<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td>5V<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> (in inches \/ in cm):<\/td><td>6.9 x 2.6 x 1.2 in (17.7 x 6.5 x 3.2 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.48 lbs (219 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best radon detector\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best radon detector\" id=\"6-the-best-radon-detector-airthings-view-plus-1h2\">6. 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Similarly to the Aranet4 HOME, it comes with an eInk display that can be customized to show the air quality values you want to always have on show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This monitor integrates with IFTTT, Alexa and Google Assistant, and it also connects to the Airthings app, where you can see historical data visualized in easy-to-digest charts. It runs with six AA batteries and you can also plug it in with a USB-C cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-80eb4b00\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4a26de32\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a26de32\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f65160bc gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f65160bc gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-6h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3694032\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-37d04902\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">If you wave in front of the monitor, the LED light on top of the screen activates to show the air quality in the room (green = good, yellow = fair, and red = poor).<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-02d16702\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The UX of the View Plus is super clean, compared to many of the sensors on this page.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e18ac73\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">You can can plug it with a USB cable, which also allows the View Plus to become a hub for other Airthings devices.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-07aa43a1\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It works as table top and also has mounting brackets on the back to mount it on the wall.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c0f62aec\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c0f62aec\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c9310056 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c9310056 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-think-could-be-better-6h4\">What we think could be better<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6e8410c5\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1b386a57\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">You cannot export your data. Data can only be accessed via the Airthings Wave app or the web dashboard.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4171e630\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The reading intervals are a lot more spaced out than other monitors on this list. The shortest interval is 2.5 minutes but this only works when the View Plus is plugged in.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7345f7b9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">It is an expensive sensor. If radon is not an issue, you&#8217;ll be able to get every other measurement for half the price with the QP Pro.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"28141\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Airthings-View-Plus-2960_Front-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Airthings-View-Plus-2960_Front-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Airthings-View-Plus-2960_Front-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Airthings-View-Plus-2960_Front-768x432.png 768w, 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86fd2f3d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-37476917\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee4454b7 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4abcf694 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9b374c6f gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9b374c6f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 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type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Alpha-spectrometer for radon + NDIR sensor for CO2 + Laser scattering based optical particle counter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CO2 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b150ppm \u00b13% within 10\u201335\u00b0C (50-95\u00b0F) and 0\u201380% RH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>0 ~100\u03bcg\/m3, \u00b110\u03bcg\/m3,100 ~200 \u03bcg\/m3, \u00b110%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Table top or wall mounted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td>6 AA batteries or USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> (in inches \/ in cm):<\/td><td>6.6 x 3.5 x 1.3 in (17 x 9 x 3.3 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.79 lbs (360 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best open-source DIY sensors\" class=\"gb-text toc-include\" data-name=\"Best open-source DIY sensors\" id=\"7-the-best-open-source-diy-sensors-airgradient-one-airgradient-open-air-1h2\">7. The best open-source DIY sensors: AirGradient ONE &amp; AirGradient Open Air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"two-sensors-with-open-source-hardware-and-firmware-that-you-can-assemble-yourself-with-replaceable-parts\">Two sensors with open-source hardware and firmware that you can assemble yourself with replaceable parts.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d23696f8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d23696f8\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-HouseFresh.gif\" alt=\"\" title=\"AirGradient-HouseFresh\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AirGradient devices are the best alternative to PurpleAir monitors due to the use of high-end replaceable sensors from industry leaders like Plantower, Sensirion and SenseAir. And unlike PurpleAir, AirGradient follows an open-source model for the data whereas the terms and conditions from PurpleAir make it clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/policies\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">that they own all the data<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another unique aspect of these sensors from AirGradient is that both of them are available as build-it-yourself kits. If you go for the kit version, you will get everything you need to build the monitor at home, including detailed instructions that are clear and easy to follow. And if you have any problems, you can drop a question in the <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.airgradient.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AirGradient Forum<\/a> and someone from the community will get back to you with their advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-89257b9a\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-663f8a0d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-663f8a0d\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5de1ea03 gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5de1ea03 gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-really-like-7h4\">What we really like<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2f59474f\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae333208\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Both monitors use high-end replaceable particle sensors from Plantower (PMS5003), gas sensors from Sensirion and NDIR CO2 sensors from SenseAir.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ef07b7e4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">AirGradient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/terms-conditions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">states that all data is yours<\/a>. They developed a simple backend for accessing your data without setting up an API, which makes exporting data a lot easier than with PurpleAir sensors.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d8e07931\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">AirGradient sensors come with <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/MallocArray\/airgradient_esphome\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Assistant integration,<\/a> which is not something I have seen with other sensors we have reviewed. The AirGradient community has also built extensions to existing data platforms like ESPHome, Prometheus, and openHAB.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d6da649f\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.97 4.97a.235.235 0 0 0-.02.022L7.477 9.417L5.384 7.323a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06L6.97 11.03a.75.75 0 0 0 1.079-.02l3.992-4.99a.75.75 0 0 0-1.071-1.05z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Both sensors work as table top and can be mounted on walls or poles.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-62d79eec\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-62d79eec\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-056e477f gb-headline-text\" class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-056e477f gb-headline-text\" id=\"what-we-think-could-be-better-7h4\">What we think could be better<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54cb25b6\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bcf9c1d4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The sensors have not yet been tested by AQMD, but AirGradient does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">extensive testing<\/a> and their devices are used in several universities.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-382b690b\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" height=\"32\" width=\"32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 7.293l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708L8.707 8l2.647 2.646a.5.5 0 0 1-.708.708L8 8.707l-2.646 2.647a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L7.293 8L4.646 5.354a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Similarly to what we see with PurpleAir, AirGradient sensors are more suited to tech-savvy people who will be able to get a lot more value than just air quality readings.<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"indoor-monitor-air-gradient-one\">Indoor monitor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/shop\/?ref=55#!\/AirGradient-ONE-Indoor-Monitor-I-9PSL-Fully-Assembled-&amp;-Tested\/p\/594725504\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AirGradient ONE<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>AirGradient ONE <\/strong>is an indoor air quality monitor that measures CO2, PM2.5, tVOC, NOX, temperature and humidity. It has a color-coded LED bar and small 1.3-inch OLED display at the front that show the current air quality in the room. Even though it&#8217;s an indoor sensor, it comes in a plastic, UV resistant and weather proof enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/shop\/?ref=55#!\/AirGradient-ONE-Indoor-Monitor-I-9PSL-Fully-Assembled-&amp;-Tested\/p\/594725504\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-One-Close-Up-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-One-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-One-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-One-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-One-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w, 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0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1699aecc\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1699aecc\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes specifications\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Measurements<\/strong>:<\/td><td>CO2, PM2.5, tVOC, NOX, temperature and relative humidity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensor type:<\/strong><\/td><td>SenseAir S8\/S88 CO2 NDIR sensor + Plantower PMS5003 laser particle counter + Sensirion SGP41 TVOC\/NOX sensor + Sensirion SHT3x\/4x temperature &amp; humidity sensors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CO2 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b140 ppm \u00b13% of reading at 5 to 30\u00b0C, 0-85% RH (400 &#8211; 2000ppm range)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b110%@100-500\u03bcg\/m\u00b3, \u00b110\u03bcg\/m\u00b3@0~100\u03bcg\/m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>tVOC\/NOX concentration accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>tVOC &lt;\u00b115 @ 0 to 500 VOC Index<br>NOX &lt;\u00b150 @ 0 &#8211; 500 NOX Index<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Table top (with clip-on stand) or wall mounted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td>2A 5V USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> (in inches \/ in cm):<\/td><td>5.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 in (13 x 13 x 3.5 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.77 lbs (350 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outdoor-monitor-air-gradient-open-air\">Outdoor monitor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/shop\/?ref=55#!\/Open-Air-Outdoor-Monitor-O-1PST-Fully-Assembled-&amp;-Tested\/p\/580601058\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AirGradient Open Air<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>AirGradient Open Air <\/strong>is an outdoor air quality monitor. Similarly to the ONE, the Open Air monitor detects CO2, PM2.5, tVOC, NOX, temperature and relative humidity. At the back of the device, you get zip tie holders you can use for pole mounting and you also get screw holes for wall mounting. There is also a small hole at the back that you can use with a secure screw to prevent the monitor from being stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/shop\/?ref=55#!\/Open-Air-Outdoor-Monitor-O-1PST-Kit\/p\/616991252\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-Open-Air-Close-Up-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-Open-Air-Close-Up-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-Open-Air-Close-Up-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-Open-Air-Close-Up-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AirGradient-Open-Air-Close-Up-1536x864.png 1536w, 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284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3929294b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3929294b\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes specifications\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Measurements<\/strong>:<\/td><td>CO2, PM2.5, tVOC, NOX, temperature and relative humidity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensor type:<\/strong><\/td><td>SenseAir S8\/S88 CO2 NDIR sensor + Plantower PMS5003T laser particle counter + Sensirion SGP41 TVOC\/NOX sensor + ScioSense ENS210 temperature &amp; humidity sensor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CO2 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b140 ppm \u00b13% of reading at 5 to 30\u00b0C, 0-85% RH (400 &#8211; 2000ppm range)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5 concentration<\/strong> <strong>accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00b110%@100-500\u03bcg\/m\u00b3, \u00b110\u03bcg\/m\u00b3@0~100\u03bcg\/m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>tVOC\/NOX concentration accuracy:<\/strong><\/td><td>tVOC &lt;\u00b115 @ 0 to 500 VOC Index<br>NOX &lt;\u00b150 @ 0 &#8211; 500 NOX Index<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mounting type:<\/strong><\/td><td>Pole or wall mounted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong>:<\/td><td>2A 5V USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong> (in inches \/ in cm):<\/td><td>3.60 x 3.41 x 3.34 in (9.1 x 8.6 x 8.5 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong> (in pounds \/ in kg):<\/td><td>0.38 lbs (180 g)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App connectivity:<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s warranty:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eabe930c gb-headline-text\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-questions-about-air-quality-monitors\">Common questions about air quality monitors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aeebef6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f72529d gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c6d0d168 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7f69b6c2 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7f69b6c2\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> How do air quality sensors work?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-929ea63d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-929ea63d\">\n\n<p>The air quality sensors available to consumers estimate particulate matter or gaseous pollution in the air, often based on a reading of a different but easier-to-measure substance related to the pollutant. For instance, a sensor may be designed to measure the amount of light that particulate matter scatters, which, more often than not, increases as the levels of pollution rise. These results are then interpreted by the device and shown on a scale of low to high, sometimes with associated colored bars or LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most basic air quality monitor is one you probably already have in your home\u2014a smoke detector, which uses a binary scale and signals whether smoke is present.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-463ebc11\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1fbf7518 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-97da718d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7bea8607 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7bea8607\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> What are the six levels of air quality?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8a15f8c2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a15f8c2\">\n\n<p>Air quality is measured by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/aqi\/aqi-basics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EPA<\/a> using the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), and it has six categories corresponding to different levels of health concerns. Each of the six categories has its own color to make it easier for the public to know if the air quality is approaching unhealthy levels. The colors and categories are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green<\/strong> \u2013 Good<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yellow<\/strong> \u2013 Moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orange<\/strong> \u2013 Unhealthy for sensitive groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red<\/strong> \u2013 Unhealthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purple<\/strong> \u2013 Very unhealthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maroon<\/strong> \u2013 Hazardous<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/air\/pollutants.htm#NitrogenOxides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC<\/a>, <em>\u201cThe EPA has identified six pollutants as \u201ccriteria\u201d air pollutants\u201d.<\/em> These six air pollutants are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbon Monoxide.<\/strong> Breathing in high levels of CO can cause confusion, unconsciousness, and death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead.<\/strong> Lead in the air may have an adverse effect on the nervous system, kidneys, immune system, and cardiovascular system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nitrogen Oxides (NO<sup>2<\/sup>).<\/strong> Breathing air with high levels of NO<sup>2<\/sup> can lead to respiratory problems such as asthma and can become severe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ozone.<\/strong> Increased ozone levels can cause coughing, damage your airways, and make the lungs more vulnerable to infections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Particulate Matter.<\/strong> This pollutant contains solids or liquid droplets so small they can only be seen under a microscope and if inhaled, can cause serious health problems, getting into your lungs, and even into your bloodstream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sulfur Dioxide (SO<sup>2<\/sup>).<\/strong> Exposure to SO<sup>2<\/sup> can cause harm to your respiratory system and make it difficult to breathe. Asthmatics and young children are at particular risk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c54511c\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3fcd8e66 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d70c8bd gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c43ed3ec gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c43ed3ec\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> How can I monitor air quality in my home?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8becb370\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8becb370\">\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard that the air inside your home can contain up to five times more pollutants than the outside air. The only way to accurately monitor the air quality in your home is to invest in a suitable quality air quality monitoring device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An indoor air quality monitor, by definition, does precisely what the name implies: it monitors the quality of the air inside your home, continuously or periodically, depending on the type of monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are concerned about the air quality in your home, get a monitor that tests for nearly all the pollutants found indoors such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZ886B8N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">QP Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0697387e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fcc45b67 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42453df4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c7d3630e gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c7d3630e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> Are air purifier sensors accurate?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b44fdb1c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b44fdb1c\">\n\n<p>It all depends on the technology the sensors use, the type of sensor, and lastly, the incorporated display method. Many middle- to high-end air purifiers have at least one integrated sensor. The most commonly found sensor is a PM2.5 sensor, capable of detecting particle matter up to 2.5 micrometers. They are normally the cheapest to manufacture and provide only basic readings and results. PM2.5 sensors found in air purifiers mostly use infrared technology, and while they do what they are supposed to do, the measurements are not very accurate. On the other hand, laser beam technology gives more precise air quality readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The display method used by the air purifier to show the quality of the air is also an important factor in determining the accuracy of the sensors. Most of them use a color scale to show the quality of the air\u2014green for good, up to red for bad\u2014which may look appealing, but it doesn\u2019t tell you much. A display that shows the air quality index as a number, or a series of numbers, is more accurate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-62c8ac78\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8630e425 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-96485a6d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3251b3d1 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3251b3d1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> What is a PM2.5 sensor?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3ac3ce70\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ac3ce70\">\n\n<p>PM2.5 is the measurement given to fine particulate matter (PM) with a thickness of fewer than 2.5 micrometers. To put that number in perspective, a grain of sand has a diameter of 90 micrometers, and a human hair measures 50-70 micrometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A PM2.5 sensor works by counting these fine particles suspended in the air. As air is sucked into an air quality monitoring device, particles in the air stream pass through a laser beam, which causes the light to diffract. The diffracted light will land on the sensor, placed at a right angle to the laser beam. The changes in the light intensity that the sensor picks up mean that individual particles can be counted.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7fe5bd48\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f81a3aa gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5957508a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc0a6f43 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc0a6f43\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> Are VOC sensors accurate?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-34c43c3c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34c43c3c\">\n\n<p>VOC is an acronym for Volatile Organic Compounds and is an extremely broad classification of carbon-based chemicals. Consumer-related devices with integrated VOC sensors have become more and more available in the past few years, but they are relatively low-cost sensors that can only give a general reading as to the total amount of VOCs in the air and cannot pinpoint with any accuracy exactly what VOC it is detecting. They cannot differentiate between VOCs that are harmful and those that are not. There are some sensors on the market specifically designed to detect particular VOCs. For example, you can get a sensor that will detect formaldehyde, one for Carbon Monoxide, another for Radon, and some high-end devices have multiple sensors built-in to cover all major VOC detections with some degree of accuracy. Still, they tend to be a bit pricey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-95c95de9\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec6e37d5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-82665ce6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-eb6e4cf9 gb-accordion__toggle gb-headline-h4\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-eb6e4cf9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Q:<strong> <strong>What is the best air quality app?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0eaafeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0eaafeb3\">\n\n<p>Depending on your smartphone\u2019s operating system, two of the best air quality apps are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Android users, the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.airvisual&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IQAir AirVisual app<\/a> gives you historical, real-time, and forecast air quality data for your area. It provides live information on the six \u201ccriteria\u201d for air pollutants, with health recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Apple users, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/air-quality-reader\/id1535362123\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Air Quality Reader<\/a> is an excellent choice. With this app, you can switch between the air quality data from the EPA and the air quality index readings provided by PurpleAir on their website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eabe930c gb-headline-text\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-is-it-worth-getting-an-air-quality-monitor\">So&#8230; Is it worth getting an air quality monitor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is &#8216;yes&#8217;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are getting a single-pollutant monitor (such as carbon monoxide or radon) or a sensor that can detect multiple pollutants (like particle matter or tVOCs), getting a sense of the quality of the air in your home will help you take the right precautions when needed \u2014 from simply opening a window to setting your air purifier to full speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have decided to buy your first air quality monitor, I recommend choosing a device that can detect several types of pollutants with an easy-to-understand display screen, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CZ886B8N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Qingping Pro<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B097YW5Q72\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Airthings View Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you are a more technical person and\/or care about getting the most accurate results possible, then you should look into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.purpleair.com\/products\/purpleair-zen?ref=khsbhoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">PurpleAir Zen<\/a> sensor and the open-source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airgradient.com\/shop\/#!\/AirGradient-ONE-Indoor-Monitor-Fully-Assembled-and-Tested-Version-9\/p\/594725504\/category=155176011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">AirGradient ONE<\/a> sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68efae6f\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6743c21a gb-headline-h3\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" height=\"16\" width=\"12\"> <path fill=\"#3984FF\" d=\"M1.91163 10.3887C1.20852 9.73924 0.672218 8.92995 0.348106 8.02933C0.0239945 7.12871 -0.0783867 6.16327 0.0496268 5.2147C0.176204 4.25288 0.534116 3.33609 1.09269 2.54291C1.65126 1.74973 2.39382 1.10383 3.25675 0.660548C4.11967 0.21727 5.07721 -0.0101573 6.04729 -0.00224163C7.01738 0.00567404 7.97108 0.248697 8.82665 0.705997C9.68223 1.1633 10.4142 1.82124 10.9597 2.62342C11.5053 3.42561 11.8482 4.34812 11.959 5.31188C12.0699 6.27564 11.9454 7.25191 11.5963 8.15702C11.2471 9.06213 10.6837 9.86908 9.95429 10.5087C9.48461 10.9125 9.11996 11.4243 8.89163 12H6.66629V7.2107C7.0549 7.07331 7.39157 6.81921 7.63024 6.48317C7.8689 6.14712 7.99792 5.74554 7.99963 5.33337C7.99963 5.15656 7.92939 4.98699 7.80436 4.86196C7.67934 4.73694 7.50977 4.6667 7.33296 4.6667C7.15615 4.6667 6.98658 4.73694 6.86156 4.86196C6.73653 4.98699 6.66629 5.15656 6.66629 5.33337C6.66629 5.51018 6.59606 5.67975 6.47103 5.80477C6.34601 5.9298 6.17644 6.00003 5.99963 6.00003C5.82282 6.00003 5.65325 5.9298 5.52822 5.80477C5.4032 5.67975 5.33296 5.51018 5.33296 5.33337C5.33296 5.15656 5.26272 4.98699 5.1377 4.86196C5.01267 4.73694 4.8431 4.6667 4.66629 4.6667C4.48948 4.6667 4.31991 4.73694 4.19489 4.86196C4.06986 4.98699 3.99963 5.15656 3.99963 5.33337C4.00134 5.74554 4.13035 6.14712 4.36902 6.48317C4.60769 6.81921 4.94435 7.07331 5.33296 7.2107V12H3.04163C2.78676 11.3871 2.40111 10.8371 1.91163 10.3887ZM3.33296 13.3334V13.54C3.33367 14.1923 3.59307 14.8176 4.05426 15.2787C4.51544 15.7399 5.14074 15.9993 5.79296 16H6.20629C6.85851 15.9993 7.48381 15.7399 7.945 15.2787C8.40618 14.8176 8.66559 14.1923 8.66629 13.54V13.3334H3.33296Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have introduced an air quality monitor to your space, make sure to calibrate it regularly to get the most accurate results possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While you can download apps to find out the quality of the air outside, these apps won&#8217;t complete the picture because the air quality indoors is different. In fact, according to the EPA, indoor pollution can be 2-5 times worse than outside. Poor air quality can lead to dizziness, headaches and fatigue in the short &#8230; <a title=\"The best air quality monitors you can buy in 2025\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/air-quality-monitors\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The best air quality monitors you can buy in 2025\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[311],"tags":[326,331,327],"class_list":["post-2323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sensors","tag-the-best","tag-air-quality-sensors","tag-reviews"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2323"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2323\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29355,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2323\/revisions\/29355"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/housefresh.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}