Airmega AP-1512HH(W)

The "pet-specific" stuff is mostly marketing. What actually matters is True HEPA + washable pre-filter so fur doesn't clog it up. The one with the flat top for cats is the Levoit Vital 200S-P, works great, quiet, under $200. Coway AP-1512HH is another solid pick. Here's a list I put together if you

Sure! I have the Coway AP-1512 in my living room and the Coway Airmega 300 in my bedroom. Big fan of the Coway products. If you keep an eye on marketplace or Craigslist you can get a good deal on them secondhand since so many people bought filters during the fires and end up selling them

For 112 sq ft on a $120 budget, you don't need anything fancy. Check out the Levoit Core 200S. CADR of 110 CFM, True HEPA filter that catches 99.97% of dust and allergens down to 0.3 microns, and it's super quiet (26 dB on low) . Covers rooms up to 183 sq ft, so perfect for your space. Replacement f

Yikes, yeah $1200 is expensive! I can definitely recommend the Coway HP-1512: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTKAPUUCoway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier with True HEPA and Eco Mode, black/silver, 16.8 x 18.3 x 9.6$233.68 EDIT: Out of curiosity, I just googled to see if there's a more recent model, ther

Ideally you would want to stretch your budget for either the AirFanta or the Coway AP-1512 others have recommended.

The Top 3 Best Overall: Levoit Core 600S The 600S is the 2026 gold standard for basements. It offers a massive CADR of 373 CFM, capable of cleaning a 600+ sq. ft. space every 12 minutes. Its 3-stage filtration includes a heavy-duty carbon filter that targets the "basement smell" specifically. Best f

The Top 3 Best Overall: Levoit Core 600S The 600S is the 2026 gold standard for basements. It offers a massive CADR of 373 CFM, capable of cleaning a 600+ sq. ft. space every 12 minutes. Its 3-stage filtration includes a heavy-duty carbon filter that targets the "basement smell" specifically. Best f

The Top 3 Best Overall: Levoit Core 600S The 600S is the 2026 gold standard for basements. It offers a massive CADR of 373 CFM, capable of cleaning a 600+ sq. ft. space every 12 minutes. Its 3-stage filtration includes a heavy-duty carbon filter that targets the "basement smell" specifically. Best f

The Top 3 Best Overall: Levoit Core 600S The 600S is the 2026 gold standard for basements. It offers a massive CADR of 373 CFM, capable of cleaning a 600+ sq. ft. space every 12 minutes. Its 3-stage filtration includes a heavy-duty carbon filter that targets the "basement smell" specifically. Best f

The Top 3 Best Overall: Levoit Core 600S The 600S is the 2026 gold standard for basements. It offers a massive CADR of 373 CFM, capable of cleaning a 600+ sq. ft. space every 12 minutes. Its 3-stage filtration includes a heavy-duty carbon filter that targets the "basement smell" specifically. Best f