8 air purifiers that will help improve the air quality in your home

This stylish and powerful air purifier has a five-stage filtration system that can collect up to 99.5 per cent of pollutants and eliminate 99 per cent of bacteria in the room. This AEG AX9 Air Purifier is designed to adapt and respond to your home and automatically adjusts and continuously measures the quality of the indoor air levels with its unique PureSense technology - making your home cleaner with no hassle whatsoever.

You can constantly stay connected to the device using the AEG Wellbeing App on your Smartphone to control your purifier, manage your indoor air, schedule events and get a live status on your filters and air quality.

There is a light ring on the front machine, so you see your air quality quickly, and it is extremely quiet, too, at just 49dB when on maximum. It also features a special AirSurround system that circulates the air into the machine with a powerful spiral movement, making it more efficient and prolonging the filter’s life. It works best in rooms up to 37m².

Customer review: "I live in a really built-up area in London, and over the last few months, the pollution has affected my allergies, so it was really taking a negative toll on my quality of life. I had a smaller purifier I bought a few years ago, but it was hardly making a difference, so I decided to invest in a better purifier. I am so glad I did - after a week of use, I felt far less congested, I am sleeping better, and the air feels so much fresher."

If you are looking for a small, compact, and versatile air purifier, the AX5 is an excellent pick. You can place it on the floor or mount it to your wall - whatever blends into your home best.

The AX5 provides a four-step air purification capturing 99.9 per cent of particles. The device continuously measures indoor air quality levels and automatically adjusts the air purification rate so that your home will always be a healthy indoor environment. You can check this using the LED light ring, which provides air quality feedback in real-time and at a glance using a simple colour guide from green to red. Plus, you can check the air quality at any point using the AEG Wellbeing App.

This high performing air purification device not only looks sleek and subtle but has been meticulously designed to blend with your home environment and will not bring much attention either with a running noise level of just 24 dB. This device is suitable for rooms up to 59m² and has a 360-degree airflow system.

Review: "This is a fantastic piece of technology. I haven't bought a purifier before, so I was thrilled to try this one. My son is asthmatic, plus we have dogs at home, so I was keen to see if this would make a difference to air quality…. Which it absolutely has! It is so easy to use; just plug and go. I use the smart mode, which means it takes care of itself. You can track air quality on your mobile, which is a great feature. The filters pick up small particles, too. I really noticed a difference in how fresh the air in my room was. This was particularly evident when eliminating a wet dog smell!"

Perfect for smaller spaces - the Blueair blue 3210 is a great device for your bedside table or home office. The “HEPAsilent” technology removes at least 99.97 per cent of particles and is only 42cm tall so it won't stand out in your room.

Equipped with smart sensors to monitor the air quality and changing speeds which automatically keep your air clean and healthy, everything is made for your convenience. This air purification machine includes intuitive one-button speed control, air quality sensors with three colour indicators, auto mode, and an easy to change filter.

You can personalise the style of your air purifier with five premium pre-filter colour options and is suitable for rooms up to 17m².

Review: "Great purifier. Since having this and running it until bedtime my breathing is a lot better. My allergies to dust and pollen have gone. I use mine in the open plan living room and kitchen. The smells from cooking are also taken away with this neat unit. Great product and very low wattage a win-win. Highly recommend it’s been worth every penny."

Read our full Blue 3210 Air Purifier review

This compact and affordable air purifier is small in size and appropriate for smaller rooms of up to 40m². The TotalClean 4-in-1 Tower Air Purifier alters the air once per hour at high speed so your room feels fresh and purified. The appliance is whisper quiet, so it can be in operation without disruption. Plus, the built-in aromatherapy feature means you can even add essential oils that fill the air with your favourite scent as it cleans.

Tried and tested by Commercial Content Writer Ellen Kinsey: "If you are looking for an air purifier under £100 that purifies a small room such as an office or bedroom, then this is a great choice. Living in an urban area means a lot of pollutants get trapped in the air in my flat so having this air purifier is really handy in ensuring the environment is fresh and clean. I especially love the aromatherapy feature, which allows me to have a beautifully scented room while it clears the air."

If you are looking for something affordable and good value for money, LEVOIT makes excellent air purifiers at a good price. It has many of the useful features that its competitors have on offer such as an auto mode that detects air quality in real-time and a display to check the air quality of your home.

The device eliminates 99.97 per cent of particles, has three-speed modes and you be switched off using the LED screen and set a timer so that it doesn’t disturb you when sleeping. You can leave it in your office or bedroom without any worry is a disruption as it only reaches 25–50dB in noise levels.

This will be a great pick if you are looking for something cheap and cheerful without app or voice controls. This device is suitable for rooms up to 43m².

Review: "Absolutely fantastic. I wouldn't be without it now. It makes the air like being on top of a mountain. It is so quiet it blends into the background and reacts to the slightest change in air quality. (Like when you open the oven door while cooking) I would buy these again in a heartbeat. I also have the smaller version, which we have in the bedroom and use all night. No more tired eyes or sore throats and greatly assists my wife's breathing disorder."

Delivering a super-fast air purification with 20m² covered in less than eight minutes, the Philips Series 3000i is truly a first-class machine. The device filters 99.97 per cent of airborne allergens, pollen, fine dust, particles and bacteria and is extremely easy to use with either the display or managed with the Philips Clean Home+ app.

You can place the device in sleep mode at night and the display lights will be dimmed and the purifier will operate in near silence - as low as 34db. This device is suitable for rooms up to 104m² and has a 360-degree airflow.

Review: "I bought this as I was getting dry throat and was wondering about air quality. Amazing how responsive it is, and the app works really well."

Shark is a leading name in the vacuum cleaning business so if it’s one thing the brand can manufacture well its products with outstanding filtration systems. The Shark Air Purifier 6 eliminates allergens, mould, bacteria and other particles from your air, with its six-strong fans.

The device provides intelligent air quality monitoring for clean air day and night and adjusts the cleaning power and reports results in real-time. It captures 99.9 per cent of pollutants and has an easy-to-read display screen to monitor the air levels.

This air purification machine is quite large but filters the air and pushes it back out via the side, meaning you won't have to deal with a cold draft. The unit is also very energy-efficient, with the fans switching to standby mode once the cleaning is over. It is suitable for room sizes up to 64m².

Review: "Amazing, would highly recommend. I have asthma and lung disease, which has really helped my breathing. My husband's allergies have almost disappeared, and I now couldn't do without it. I have been telling everyone how good it is! I could do with them in every room in my house. Simply the best thing I have bought. It has also helped reduce odours and dust levels."

Instant is all about making life at home easier, and we're on board with anything that will make that happen. Whether you're looking for an air purifier for a small or large room, this brand has you covered.

The Instant Air Purifier has a three-in-one filter system that claims to remove 99.9 per cent of bacteria, viruses and mould. This bit of kit is all about treating the air - you can breathe in with extra peace of mind. The best thing about this air purifier? It's created to work at a whisper-quiet level, and it really works - keep reading for our tried and tested review.

Tried and tested by Deputy Commercial Content Editor, Lily Anderson: "My partner has recently discovered he has asthma, and we were looking for something for our home that would reduce dust, dander and pollen. We opted for the larger option as we have a combined living room and dining room; this device works well in our high traffic rooms. We love how you can monitor the air quality via the screen and that this air purifier is equipped with sensors that can monitor the air quality 24/7. The night mode and eco mode are a big plus for us as well."