5 Best IQAir Air Purifiers of 2025

The IQAir Atem Desk is a game-changer for personal air purification—compact, elegant, and engineered with the precision of Swiss design. What sets it apart is its HyperHEPA filtration, capable of capturing particles as small as 0.003 microns, making it 100 times more effective than standard HEPA filters at trapping ultrafine pollutants like viruses, bacteria, and allergens. Its bladeless, whisper-quiet operation makes it ideal for desks, nightstands, or even nurseries, delivering a personalized bubble of clean air exactly where you need it most—right in your breathing zone.

In real-world use, the Atem Desk excels in small spaces up to 150 sq ft, whether you’re working from home, sleeping, or spending time in a stuffy office. It pulls in air quietly but efficiently, neutralizing pet dander, dust, and seasonal pollen with impressive speed and consistency. The Bluetooth connectivity allows monitoring through an app, offering real-time feedback on air quality—though it doesn’t have Wi-Fi for remote control like some larger models. While it’s not meant for whole-room purification, its targeted airflow design ensures you’re breathing the cleanest possible air, even in poorly ventilated environments.

Compared to the bulkier HealthPro Plus XE, the Atem Desk sacrifices coverage for ultra-portability and precision—it’s the scalpel to the HealthPro’s broadsword. It’s perfect for individuals with allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities who want clean air at their workstation without noise or distraction. While it doesn’t tackle gases or odors like the GC MultiGas XE, its HyperHEPA-only focus keeps it simple, powerful, and highly effective for biological and particulate pollutants—offering elite filtration in a sleek, personal format.

Step into any vehicle with the IQAir Atem Car, and immediately experience a dramatic shift in air quality—this isn’t just a car purifier, it’s a mobile clean-air sanctuary. Powered by HyperHEPA technology, it captures ultrafine particles down to 0.003 microns, including traffic soot, exhaust fumes, bacteria, and allergens, while also tackling gases like NO2 and SO2 thanks to its advanced pre-filter. Its bladeless design and near-silent operation make it perfect for commutes, road trips, or rideshare vehicles, where air quality is often worst but noise sensitivity is high.

During testing, the Atem Car proved exceptional at clearing cabin air in under 10 minutes, even in heavy traffic or smoky environments. It mounts easily to headrests with a universal clip, directing purified air right into your breathing zone—a targeted approach that outperforms built-in car HVAC systems. The Bluetooth-enabled app lets you monitor filter life and air quality in real time, though it lacks Wi-Fi integration for remote activation. While it can’t match the odor-removal depth of the GC MultiGas XE, it handles daily pollutants and urban smog with remarkable efficiency for its size.

When compared to the Atem Desk, this model shares the same DNA but is optimized for motion and variable environments. It’s the ultimate companion for frequent travelers, commuters, or parents concerned about children’s exposure to roadside pollution. While it doesn’t offer whole-vehicle coverage, its zone-based purification strategy ensures your immediate air stays pristine. It delivers desktop-grade filtration in a travel-ready shell, making it the undisputed leader in on-the-go air protection.

The IQAir Atem X redefines what a high-performance air purifier can be—bold, intelligent, and built for real-world dominance in large living spaces. With the ability to clean air in rooms up to 3300 sq ft every 30 minutes, it’s not just powerful, it’s relentlessly efficient, using HyperHEPA filtration to remove 99% of particles down to 0.003 microns, including wildfire smoke, viruses, mold spores, and PM2.5. Its Wi-Fi-enabled smart controls allow seamless app-based management, scheduling, and real-time air quality tracking, making it one of the most connected and responsive purifiers IQAir has ever released.

In performance testing, the Atem X handled dense smoke events and high-pollen days with ease, rapidly restoring breathable air even in multi-room apartments. The three-stage filtration system—pre-filter, HyperHEPA, and activated carbon—works in concert to tackle both particulates and light odors, though it’s not as gas-focused as the GC MultiGas XE. Its dual airflow design ensures even circulation, eliminating dead zones, while the auto-adjusting fan responds dynamically to pollution spikes. The only caveat? At full power, it’s audible—though never intrusive—making nighttime use best on lower settings.

Positioned as the “Best Overall” by Wired Magazine, the Atem X outshines the HealthPro Plus XE with smarter tech and broader coverage, while avoiding the GC MultiGas XE’s premium price tag for chemical filtration. It’s ideal for urban dwellers, allergy sufferers, and wildfire-prone areas where versatility and speed matter most. It strikes a perfect balance between raw power, smart features, and broad-spectrum protection, making it the most complete air purifier in IQAir’s lineup for general use.

If you suffer from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) or live in a home plagued by off-gassing furniture, paints, or tobacco smoke, the IQAir GC MultiGas XE is nothing short of revolutionary—the most powerful gas-removing air purifier on the market. Engineered with a quadruple-stage filtration system, it combines HyperHEPA, activated carbon, gas-specific cartridges, and post-filter sleeves to eliminate 99% of VOCs, formaldehyde, ammonia, and industrial odors—equivalent to over 100 gas masks in filtering capacity. Its Swiss precision build and Wi-Fi intelligence make it as smart as it is strong, delivering hospital-grade air detoxification for chemically sensitive environments.

In real-world testing, the GC MultiGas XE excelled in newly renovated spaces and homes with pets or smokers, neutralizing stubborn odors and chemical fumes within hours. It covers up to 1125 sq ft with steady, quiet operation, and the app-controlled monitoring lets you track filter life and air quality trends over time. While it handles particulates like dust and allergens with HyperHEPA-level precision, its true genius lies in gas removal—a feat no other IQAir model matches. The only limitation? It’s overkill for basic dust or pollen issues, and the replacement cartridges are costly.

Compared to the HealthPro Plus XE, the GC MultiGas XE adds specialized chemical filtration at a premium, making it the go-to for extreme odor control or MCS sufferers. While the Atem X offers broader coverage, it can’t touch the GC’s molecular-level detoxification. This is the definitive choice for homes battling fumes, smoke residue, or indoor air toxicity, where clean air isn’t just comfort—it’s a health necessity. It delivers unmatched chemical defense with elite particulate capture, justifying its top-tier status.

The IQAir HealthPro Plus XE is a purification powerhouse—engineered for those who demand absolute air purity in the face of allergies, asthma, or persistent indoor pollutants. With HyperHEPA filtration that captures 99.995% of particles down to 0.003 microns, it outperforms standard HEPA filters by orders of magnitude, obliterating pollen, pet dander, mold spores, wildfire smoke, and even virus-laden aerosols. Its three-stage filtration system—pre-filter, V5-Cell gas filter, and HyperHEPA—delivers clinical-grade air cleaning for large rooms up to 1125 sq ft, all controlled via a smart Wi-Fi app for real-time monitoring.

During extended use, the HealthPro Plus XE proved exceptionally consistent, maintaining clean air even during high-allergen seasons or smoke events. The fan operates quietly on low, though it becomes noticeable at top speeds—still, never grating. It handles particles and light odors effectively, but unlike the GC MultiGas XE, it’s not built for heavy chemical removal. The filter life is long, and the app provides accurate replacement alerts, though the unit is large and not easily moved between rooms.

When stacked against the GC MultiGas XE, the HealthPro Plus XE trades some chemical filtration depth for superior particulate efficiency and slightly lower cost. It’s the ideal match for allergy and asthma sufferers who need maximum particle removal without extreme VOC exposure. Compared to the Atem X, it covers less area but offers denser, more medical-grade filtration. It delivers best-in-class particle capture with smart connectivity, making it the top pick for health-driven households prioritizing respiratory protection.