Compare Austin Air Purifiers
Which Austin Air Cleaner is best for me?
With so many different models to choose from, selecting the best Austin Air purifier for your needs may seem challenging, so we've built the following chart to help. Please note that the HealthMate, HealthMate Plus, Allergy Machine, Pet Machine and Bedroom Machine all feature the same housing, motor, and fan; the only differences are in the filters inside.
In addition, all of the filters include the same Prefilters and Medical Grade True HEPA Filter; the difference is only in the carbon configuration, which determines how the filter handles chemicals, gases, and odors.
Austin Air Standard Size Air Cleaners:
 HealthMate (HM400) $714.99 |
HealthMate Plus (HM450) $854.99 |
 Allergy Machine (HM405) $764.99 |
 Pet Machine (HM410) $654.99 |
 Bedroom Machine (HM402) $994.99 |
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| Summary: |
Best overall coverage. Recommended for most air quality concerns. 60 sq ft of True HEPA filter plus 15 lbs of granular carbon blend for high efficiency particulate removal and control of wide variety of most common household chemicals, gases, and odors. |
For those with chemical sensitivities. Everything in the HealthMate, PLUS the carbon is impregnated with a special blend of potassium iodide for additional adsorption of VOC chemicals, including formaldehyde. |
High Efficiency Gas Adsorption (HEGA). Same particle removal as the HealthMate, but instead of 15 lbs of granular carbon, a lightweight military-grade carbon cloth is placed after the True HEPA filter for more efficient gas removal. |
Made for pet owners. Everything in the HealthMate, plus the 15 lbs of granular carbon is a special proprietary blend made specifically to target pet odors. The filter technology of the HealthMate combined with the special carbon blend makes the Pet Machine a must have for all pet owners. |
The ultimate in clean air. The newest addition to Austin Air's line of high performance air purifiers. Endorsed by the National Sleep Foundation, featuring a 5-stage filter with granular carbon and military grade carbon cloth for the most superior air cleaning of all. |
| Filter Stages: | 1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 15 lbs of granular carbon/zeolite for adsorption of odors, gases, and chemicals 4. 60 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 15 lbs of granular carbon/zeolite impregnated with potassium iodidefor adsorption of additional odors, gases, and chemicals 4. 60 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 60 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal 4. Military-grade carbon cloth instead of granular carbon, located after the HEPA filter which enables the carbon to be more efficient |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 15 lbs proprietary blend of granular carbon/zeolite, targeted specifically for absorbing pet odors 4. 60 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 15 lbs of granular carbon/zeolite for adsorption of odors, gases, and chemicals 4. 60 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal 5. Military-grade carbon cloth in addition to granular carbon, located after the HEPA filter which enables the carbon to be more efficient |
| History: | First introduced in 1991, the HealthMate is Austin Air's flagship air cleaner. The HealthMate revolutionized the portable air cleaner market by focusing on all aspects of air quality by combining medical grade True HEPA filtration with granular carbon to eliminate particles, chemicals and odors. | The HealthMate Plus was added soon after the HealthMate, to address the unique air quality needs of those suffering from severe or multiple chemical sensitivities. By adding potassium iodide to the carbon blend already used in the HealthMate, the HealthMate Plus captures even more chemicals and odors. | In the aftermath of the Sept 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, FEMA and the US Dept of Homeland Security needed a specialized air cleaner to address concerns of airborne contaminants in the event of a future chemical or biological attack. In 2003, Austin Air was chosen to design and supply 20,000 air cleaners for this specific purpose. Each unit used a carbon cloth which, when placed as the final filtration stage (after the HEPA filter), was dedicated solely to gas adsorption, enabling the carbon to be more efficient. The Allergy Machine features the same military-grade carbon cloth which was originally used in these specialized air cleaners. | The Pet Machine was introduced in 2007 to address specific air quality concerns of pet owners. It features the same 60 sq ft of medical grade True HEPA filter as in the original HealthMate to filter out airborne pet allergens such as dust and dander. It also has a special proprietary granular carbon blend which captures odors most commonly caused by pets. | In 2010, Austin Air partnered with the National Sleep Foundation to design The Bedroom Machine, the most advanced room air purifier Austin Air has ever made. The Bedroom Machine uses a 5 stage filter including 60 sq ft of medical grade True HEPA, 15 lbs of granular carbon, and military-grade carbon cloth for the ultimate in clean air, helping you get a better night's sleep. |
Austin Air Junior Size Air Cleaners:
 HealthMate Jr (HM200) $414.99 |
HealthMate Plus Jr (HM250) $464.99 |
 Allergy Machine Jr (HM205) $434.99 |
 Baby's Breath (HM205) $434.99 |
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| Summary: |
Best overall coverage. Recommended for most air quality concerns. 30 sq ft of True HEPA filter plus 6.5 lbs of granular carbon blend for high efficiency particulate removal and control of wide variety of most common household chemicals, gases, and odors. |
For those with chemical sensitivities. Everything in the HealthMate Jr, PLUS the carbon is impregnated with a special blend of potassium iodide for additional adsorption of VOC chemicals, including formaldehyde. |
High Efficiency Gas Adsorption (HEGA). Same particle removal as the HealthMate Jr, but lighter-weight and slightly better gas removal. Instead of 6.5 lbs of granular carbon, a lightweight military-grade carbon cloth is placed after the True HEPA filter for more efficient gas removal. |
Exclusive colors just for baby. Exactly the same as the Allergy Machine Jr, but available exclusively in your choice of Baby Blue or Baby Pink, cute enough for any nursery! |
| Filter Stages: | 1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 6.5 lbs of granular carbon/zeolite for adsorption of odors, gases, and chemicals 4. 30 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 6.5 lbs of granular carbon/zeolite impregnated with potassium iodide for adsorption of additional odors, gases, and chemicals 4. 30 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 30 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal 4. Military-grade carbon cloth instead of granular carbon, located after the HEPA filter which enables the carbon to be more efficient |
1. Large Particle Prefilter 2. Medium Particle Prefilter 3. 30 sq ft Medical-grade True HEPA for microscopic particle removal 4. Military-grade carbon cloth instead of granular carbon, located after the HEPA filter which enables the carbon to be more efficient |
Specifications for Standard and Junior Size Units:
The Austin Air HealthMate, HealthMate Plus, and Allergy Machine cleaners are available in two sizes - Standard and Junior. The Standard size comes with casters attached for easy mobility, while the Junior size is more compact, ideal for smaller rooms. (The Pet Machine and Bedroom Machine are currently available in Standard size only).
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Standard Size |
Junior Size |
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| Room Size: | Up to 750 sq ft | Up to 375 sq ft |
| Fan Rating: | 400 CFM (cubic feet per minute) on high speed setting |
200 CFM (cubic feet per minute) on high speed setting |
| Fan Speeds: | 3 | 3 |
| Casters: | Yes | No |
| Unit Dimensions: | 14.5" W x 14.5" D x 23" H | 11" W x 11" D x 16.5" H |
| Weight (w/filter): | 45 lbs (35 lbs for Allergy Machine) |
20 lbs (12 lbs for Allergy Machine Jr. and Baby's Breath) |
| Energy Usage: | 132 W on high; 1.2 amps | 132 W on high; 1.2 amps |
| Filter Life: | Up to 5 years | Up to 5 years |
| Unit Warranty: | 5 years | 5 years |
