InsigniaNS-APLWH2-C

Air purifier · DOE basic model NS-APLWH2

DOE certified smoke CADR

321cfmDOE test

Dust 310 · PM2.5 315 cfm

Effective room size 498 sq ft (DOE)

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

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Insignia NS-APLWH2-C: certified to DOE with smoke CADR 321 cfm, dust 310, PM2.5 315, effective room size 498 sq ft. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model NS-APLWH2. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model NS-APLWH2, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
NS-APLWH2 (DOE basic model)–
NS-APLWH2-CInsignia

How much does the Insignia NS-APLWH2-C cost to run?

About $5.99 a month, or $71.91 a year, on DOE's annual energy figure of 396 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 $3.96.

How does the Insignia NS-APLWH2-C rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm), 63 models have a matched Amazon listing. 35 of them have a higher CADR/W than its 4.6, which is 8% below their median of 5.

DOE's annual energy figure for it is 396 kWh, against their median of 266 kWh: $23.61 a year more at the US average price.

Air purifiers for 300 sq ft (44 with a listing)

Among 140 air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm

Smoke CADR (cfm)321

Higher than 107 of 140. 2 others share 321.

143591 cfm

Efficiency (CADR/W)4.6

Higher than 44 of 140. 5 others share 4.6.

313.5

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

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

    Blueair 4412311000321 smoke CADR

    Room size 498 sq ft, CADR/W 10.2: about 55% less power for the same clean air.

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

    LG AS601HHB0309 smoke CADR

    Room size 479 sq ft, CADR/W 5.8: about 21% less power for the same clean air.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    Sharp KCP110UW347 smoke CADR

    Room size 538 sq ft, CADR/W 3.9.

DOE record

Air cleaning

Smoke CADR
321 cfm
Dust CADR
310 cfm
PM2.5 CADR
315 cfm
Effective room size
498 sq ft
Efficiency (IEF)
4.6 cfm/W
Energy use
396 kWh/year

Record

DOE basic model
NS-APLWH2
DOE class
150 <= PM2.5 Clean Air Delivery Rate
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 498 sq ft, based on its smoke CADR of 321 cfm: CADR and room size.
How much does the Insignia NS-APLWH2-C cost to run for a year?
About $71.91: DOE's annual figure of 396 kWh at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).