Fellowes: 2 DOE certified models
Fellowes has 2 air purifier basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated smoke CADR 323 to 519 cfm. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified smoke CADR among its air purifiers: Fellowes AeraMax SV at 519 cfm.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (air purifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
Air purifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Smoke CADR, cfm | Room size | PM2.5 CADR | CADR/W | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FellowesAeraMax SV |
| 519cfm, 803 sq ft | 803 sq ft | 514 | 6.1 | 1 | |
| 2 | FellowesAeraMax SE |
| 323cfm, 500 sq ft | 500 sq ft | 326 | 4.9 | 1 |
How efficient are Fellowes air purifiers?
Of the 2 Fellowes air purifiers, 1 files a higher CADR/W than the class median and 1 falls below it.
| DOE class | Fellowes models | Above median | Class median | Best Fellowes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm (140) | 2 | 1 | CADR/W 5.5 | AeraMax SV CADR/W 6.1 |
A higher CADR/W means more clean air per watt.
Who makes Fellowes air purifiers?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
None of the 2 Fellowes basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to Fellowes alone.
How much does a Fellowes air purifier cost to run?
DOE's annual energy figures for the 2 Fellowes air purifiers that file one run from 392 to 490 kWh a year: about $71.19 to $88.98 a year. The lowest is Fellowes AeraMax SE (323 cfm, CADR/W 4.9) and the highest Fellowes AeraMax SV (519 cfm, CADR/W 6.1).
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
How does Fellowes AeraMax SV compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CADR/W: Airhub A990, 556 cfm. Room size 862 sq ft, CADR/W 6.3.
- Nearest bigger unit: JAFANDA JF999, 548 cfm. Room size 849 sq ft, CADR/W 4.2.
Questions about Fellowes
- Is Fellowes a good air purifier brand?
- How its 2 air purifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. Both are filed under Fellowes alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- What room size are Fellowes air purifiers rated for?
- DOE's effective room size for its 2 rated models is 500 to 803 sq ft, from a certified smoke CADR 323 to 519 cfm. CADR and room size.
- Which Fellowes air purifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Fellowes AeraMax SV, at CADR/W 6.1: higher than 88 of the 140 in its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm). At the other end is Fellowes AeraMax SE, at CADR/W 4.9, higher than 54 of the 140 in its class.