Honeywell HPA300

Pros

• +AHAM-certified CADR — independently verified throughput
• +True-HEPA at the larger-room price-quality sweet spot
• +Pre-filter sleeve handles pet hair before HEPA stages
• +Energy Star certification keeps operating cost low
• +True-HEPA captures 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles

Cons

• −48 dB on high — louder than the Mighty
• −20×10-inch footprint is floor-only in most rooms
• −Replacement filters run roughly $60-70 per year
• −Not the cheapest option in the category