Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max
Air Purifiers

Blue Pure 311i Max

Blueair

Released Apr 2023

An air purifier with quiet, energy-efficient operation and Energy Star certification, featuring user-friendly controls and a sleek design. The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max scores 83/100 based on 13 professional critic reviews in the air purifiers category. Coverage includes reviews from Reviewed, Techgearlab, Cnet, and Buyary.

Critic Score

8313 reviews

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Pros

  • Quiet operation(11)
  • Energy efficient(8)
  • Easy to use(3)
  • Good color options(3)
  • App and voice control(3)

Cons

  • High price(4)
  • Limited filter options(2)
  • Initial filter odor(2)

13 Critic Reviews

93
ReviewedJul 2023

This air purifier is the best one you can buy right now—here’s why

90
TechgearlabSep 2025

With impressive cleaning power that can scour a medium room in roughly 20 minutes, the Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max bested just about every air purifier in our lineup, in terms of both energy efficiency...

90
CnetJan 2026

CNET's pick for best overall air purifier goes to the Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max.

86
BuyaryJan 2025

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max is a quiet powerhouse designed for allergy sufferers and pet owners craving fresher air.

85
NytimesJan 2026

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max is similarly excellent in purifying performance to our other standard-space picks and offers notably quiet performance, terrific energy efficiency, and a display shutoff...

85
TechhiveSep 2023

Blueair's Blue Pure Max series works well, but it looks even better.

85
Refinery29Apr 2023

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max is praised as a quality air purifier that looks more expensive than it is, with a Scandi design, quiet operation, and easy app control.

85
SmartlivingreviewsFeb 2025

The Blue Pure 311i Max answers the call for cleaner, quieter, and smarter air purification with dual filtration technology and comprehensive smart features.

83
EnergywisehubJan 2024

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max smart air purifier doesn't have many new features beyond app support and voice control, but it does a good job of filtering the air in medium to large spaces with its 36...

80
ConsumerreportsJan 2026

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i+ Max is a large room air purifier with good features including a filter indicator, auto mode, and washable pre-filter.

78
HousefreshJan 2026

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max offers solid air cleaning performance and low energy costs, but its inability to disable the ionizer and limited odor removal capabilities may be dealbreakers for some u...

70
Pcmag

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max smart air purifier offers few frills beyond app and voice control support, but it does a good job of scrubbing the air in medium-to-large spaces using a 360-degree HEPA ...

68
IndebudgetDec 2025

While the purifier delivers on quiet performance and efficient air cleaning, the most notable drawback is its price point, which some users feel is steep for what it offers.