In this Breville AirRounder vs AirRounder Plus review, we will compare two popular air purifiers from the renowned Australian brand for small home appliances.
Both devices are able to purify, heat, and cool. They are also both approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program. So should you go with the Breville AirRounder Connect or rather invest in the updated Breville AirRounder Plus Connect?
This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.
Breville LPH408
Breville LPH708
Coverage Area
Up to 25 m²
Up to 40 m²
CADR (Particles)
80 m³/h
130 m³/h
CADR (Formaldehyde)
25 m³/h
40 m³/h
Working Noise
Up to 60 dB
Up to 60 dB
PM 2.5 Sensor
No
Yes
Comparison: Breville AirRounder vs AirRounder Plus – What are the Differences?
Coverage Area
Breville recommends the AirRounder for a room size between 15 and 25 m² (269 ft²), while the AirRounder Plus is best suitable for rooms with a surface area of 30 to 40 m² (430 ft²).
The AirRounder allows for an oscillation of 60, 120, or 180 degrees. With the AirRounder Plus, you can choose between 60, 120, and 360 degrees.
Winner: AirRounder Plus
Up to 25 m²
Up to 40 m²
Clean Air Delivery Rate
Both devices remove up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.003 µm and allergens from the air thanks to their True HEPA filter. A pre-filter captures dust and pet dander, while a layer of activated carbon deals with smoke and odors.
When it comes to particles, the AirRounder manages to purify about 80 m³/h. The AirRounder Plus, on the other hand, has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 130 m³/h and also has the upper hand in terms of removing formaldehyde.
Winner: AirRounder Plus
80 m³/h (Particles), 25 m³/h (Formaldehyde)
130 m³/h (Particles), 40 m³/h (Formaldehyde)
Working Noise
Running at full speed, the noise level can reach up to 60 decibels (dB) with both models. But unlike its predecessor, the AirRounder Plus can be set to automatic mode while cooling – meaning it will only run as fast and therefore as loud as needed.
Once the air quality in the surrounding area is back to healthy, it will decrease the fan speed accordingly. In heating mode, however, both devices will automatically stop running when the desired temperature has been reached.
Winner: Draw
Up to 60 dB
Up to 60 dB
Sensors & Display
An ambient light sensor allows the AirRounder and the AirRounder Plus to detect nightfall and will make them turn off all lights as to not disturb your sleep. Both devices also come with a sensor that provides them with the current room temperature.
The AirRounder Plus has an additional third sensor that identifies fine airborne particles such as PM 2.5. This information acts as input for the automatic mode and can be viewed on a LED display and through a 4-color sensor light.
Winner: AirRounder Plus
2 Sensors / LED Display
3 Sensors / LED Display
Connectivity & Compatibility
Both air purifiers offer three different ways to interact with them. First, there is the remote which allows you to turn the device on and off, change oscillation, heating, as well as cooling levels, and set a timer for up to seven hours.
You can also monitor and control the AirRounder and AirRounder Plus remotely using a Wi-Fi connection, your smartphone, and the Breville Home Connect app. Lastly, both devices support voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
Winner: Draw
Yes / Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Yes / Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Weight & Dimensions
In the final round of this Breville AirRounder vs AirRounder Plus comparison, we will have a quick look at the weight and dimensions of both devices. Since it was designed for smaller rooms, the AirRounder is unsurprisingly the lighter and smaller model of the two.
Winner: AirRounder
4.4 kg, 245 x 450 x 260 mm
5.4 kg, 254 x 592 x 254 mm
Conclusion: Breville AirRounder vs AirRounder Plus – Which is the Better Air Purifier?
Even if you are looking to purify a small room that the Breville AirRounder Connect could cover, the lack of a particle sensor and automatic mode makes its successor, the Breville AirRounder Plus Connect, the better choice.
Since it automatically increases and decreases the speed level according to the air quality, it will not emit unnecessary noise and help you save energy at the same time. And with 360 degrees oscillation compared to 180, it will also purify, heat, or cool the room more equally.
Breville LPH408
Breville LPH708
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