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The permitted sources do not give a declared activated-carbon mass for any UK-offer model. These five candidates are not ranked as smoke or odour recommendations until carbon and smoke evidence is supplied.
Quick answer
An air purifier for smokers must address two different problems: smoke particles and smoke odour. An air purifier for smoke may publish particle CADR, but that does not establish odour removal; activated-carbon performance depends on filter design and the amount of carbon. No permitted source declares carbon mass for these candidates, so this page compares their documented evidence without promising smoke-odour removal.
Blueair publishes a smoke CADR in cfm; no candidate has a smoke CADR supplied in m³/h. Our air purifier guide explains CADR and room sizing.
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Verification candidate — smoke CADR is stated in cfm
Blueair lists smoke CADR as 122 cfm, but the source pack gives no declared activated-carbon mass and no smoke CADR in m³/h. Odour performance is therefore not established. Do not treat this as a verified smoke recommendation.
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Verification candidate — published CADR
The manufacturer lists a 250 m³/h CADR, but the permitted evidence does not provide smoke-specific CADR or declared activated-carbon mass. Particle performance and odour performance must not be conflated.
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Verification candidate — published CADR
The UK page lists a 243 m³/h CADR, but no smoke-specific CADR or declared activated-carbon mass appears in the allowed sources. This does not establish smoke-odour performance.
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Verification candidate — particle CADR available
Philips lists a 190 m³/h CADR, but the permitted source does not document smoke-specific CADR or activated-carbon mass. Odour removal cannot be inferred from its particle CADR.
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Verification candidate — smart controls
The supplied UK page describes room coverage and sleep noise but gives no smoke-specific CADR or declared activated-carbon mass. A smoke and odour recommendation is not supported.
| Candidate | Published CADR | Room guidance | Declared carbon mass in permitted sources? | Smoke/odour evidence sufficient? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueair Blue Pure 511 | Smoke: 122 cfm; m³/h not supplied | About 16 m² at 4.8 ACH | No | No — carbon mass absent |
| Winix Zero Compact | 250 m³/h; no smoke-specific figure supplied | 50 m² maximum | No | No |
| Levoit Vital 100S | 243 m³/h; no smoke-specific figure supplied | 20.8 m² at 5 ACH | No | No |
| Philips AC0820/10 | 190 m³/h; no smoke-specific figure supplied | 20 m² cleaning-time assumption | No | No |
| Levoit Core 300S | Not supplied | 50 m² at 2 ACH | No | No |
The general CADR figures are not presented as smoke CADR. No product qualifies as a confirmed smoke-and-odour pick from this evidence pack.
Common questions
The supplied manufacturer sources do not assess safety for every household or animal. Follow the product instructions and keep the unit and cable out of reach.
The supplied sources do not test smoking while a purifier runs. This shortlist also lacks declared carbon mass for odour assessment. Avoid treating a purifier as a substitute for avoiding indoor smoke exposure.
The permitted source pack contains product specifications, not clinical evidence. We make no asthma outcome claims.
No supplied evidence shows complete elimination. Smoke particles and odours need separate evidence; none of these candidates has a declared activated-carbon mass in the allowed pack.
Blueair reports a smoke CADR in cfm, but this alone does not establish odour removal. The other supplied CADR figures are not smoke-specific.
This page covers room purifiers and does not assess vehicle-specific models.
The sources do not demonstrate that any listed model gets rid of cigarette smoke. Check for both smoke-particle performance and manufacturer evidence on activated carbon and odour reduction.
The supplied sources do not include clinical evidence, so we do not claim an asthma benefit. Speak with a qualified clinician about health concerns.
We checked manufacturer evidence for smoke-specific CADR and activated-carbon mass, then checked the supplied catalogue for active UK offers and official product images. The allowed source pack does not provide a declared carbon mass for any candidate, and only Blueair gives smoke CADR (in cfm). These records are verification candidates, not confirmed smoke picks. Gearjury has not physically tested these air purifiers.
Keep exploring
Compare five air purifiers by manufacturer-published room coverage, particle filtration details and noise. Philips AC0820/10 is a compact-room starting point; no product here promises allergy relief.
The Levoit Vital 100S and WINIX ZERO Compact publish CADR figures in m³/h. We compare five models by manufacturer data, with room-size assumptions and missing costs made clear.
Philips AC0820/10 leads with a 19 dB(A) sleep mode in manufacturer data. Levoit, Blueair and Winix cover other bedroom needs, from small rooms to larger spaces.