DysonHP12 ZZ

Air purifier

DOE certified smoke CADR

52cfmDOE test

Dust 57 · PM2.5 54 cfm

Effective room size 81 sq ft (DOE)

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

Does it fit your room? How DOE sizes rooms

Dyson HP12 ZZ: certified to DOE with smoke CADR 52 cfm, dust 57, PM2.5 54, effective room size 81 sq ft. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model HP12 ZZ. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model HP12 ZZ, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
HP12 ZZ (DOE basic model)Dyson
HP12 YYDyson

How much does the Dyson HP12 ZZ cost to run?

About $2.13 a month, or $25.61 a year, on DOE's annual energy figure of 141 kWh.

Electricity at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Each 1¢/kWh you pay above or below 18.16¢ moves the yearly figure by $1.41.

How does the Dyson HP12 ZZ rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 10 to 99 cfm), 42 models have a matched Amazon listing. Its CADR/W of 2.3 is tied for 36th of the 42, and 31% below their median of 3.35.

DOE's annual energy figure for it is 141 kWh, against their median of 94.5 kWh: $8.44 a year more at the US average price.

Air purifiers (133 with a listing)

Among 90 air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 10 to 99 cfm

Smoke CADR (cfm)52

Higher than 44 of 90.

1993 cfm

Efficiency (CADR/W)2.3

Higher than 13 of 90. 5 others share 2.3.

1.914

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

  • Within 20 cfm of its size, highest CADR/W

    DREAME CVA10B54 smoke CADR

    Room size 84 sq ft, CADR/W 10.3: about 78% less power for the same clean air.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CADR/W

    Pure Enrichment PEAIRPLG51 smoke CADR

    Room size 79 sq ft, CADR/W 2.9: about 21% less power for the same clean air.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    Dyson PH05 ZZ73 smoke CADR

    Room size 113 sq ft, CADR/W 2.

DOE record

Air cleaning

Smoke CADR
52 cfm
Dust CADR
57 cfm
PM2.5 CADR
54 cfm
Effective room size
81 sq ft
Efficiency (IEF)
2.3 cfm/W
Energy use
141 kWh/year

Record

DOE basic model
HP12 ZZ
DOE class
10 <= PM2.5 Clean Air Delivery Rate < 100
Brands on the filings
1
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold

Questions

What room size is it for?
DOE lists an effective room size of 81 sq ft, based on its smoke CADR of 52 cfm: CADR and room size.
How much does the Dyson HP12 ZZ cost to run for a year?
About $25.61: DOE's annual figure of 141 kWh at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).