Purivortex: 3 DOE certified models
Purivortex has 3 air purifier basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated smoke CADR 34 to 130 cfm. 2 are the same unit as models filed under other brands. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified smoke CADR among its air purifiers: Purivortex K250F-D at 130 cfm.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (air purifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
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Air purifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Smoke CADR, cfm | Room size | PM2.5 CADR | CADR/W | Brands | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | PurivortexK250F- |
| 130cfm, 202 sq ft | 202 sq ft | 135 | 3.8 | 2 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 | | PurivortexKJ100F |
| 47cfm, 73 sq ft | 73 sq ft | 48 | 3.4 | 2 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | | PurivortexAC300 Pro |
| 34cfm, 53 sq ft | 53 sq ft | 49 | 3.6 | 1 | Check price on Amazon |
How efficient are Purivortex air purifiers?
Of the 3 Purivortex air purifiers, 1 files a higher CADR/W than the class median and 2 fall below it.
| DOE class | Purivortex models | Above median | Class median | Best Purivortex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 10 to 99 cfm (90) | 2 | 1 | CADR/W 3.5 | AC300 Pro CADR/W 3.6 |
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 100 to 149 cfm (66) | 1 | 0 | CADR/W 4.65 | K250F- |
A higher CADR/W means more clean air per watt.
Who makes Purivortex 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.
Purivortex shares 2 units with 2 other brands. Its other basic model is filed by Purivortex alone. Brands it shares with, and how many units each:
| Basic model | Purivortex model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| K250F- | K250F- | No known prefix | 2 |
| KJ100F | KJ100F | No known prefix | 2 |
How much does a Purivortex air purifier cost to run?
DOE's annual energy figures for the 3 Purivortex air purifiers that file one run from 63 to 208 kWh a year: about $11.44 to $37.77 a year. The lowest is Purivortex AC300 Pro (34 cfm, CADR/W 3.6) and the highest Purivortex K250F-D (130 cfm, CADR/W 3.8).
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.
Questions about Purivortex
- Is Purivortex a good air purifier brand?
- How its 3 air purifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. 2 of them are the same unit as another brand's model. 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 Purivortex air purifiers rated for?
- DOE's effective room size for its 3 rated models is 53 to 202 sq ft, from a certified smoke CADR 34 to 130 cfm. CADR and room size.
- Which Purivortex air purifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Purivortex AC300 Pro, at CADR/W 3.6: higher than 47 of the 90 in its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 10 to 99 cfm). At the other end is Purivortex K250F-D, at CADR/W 3.8, higher than 19 of the 66 in its class.
- Is Purivortex the same as COOLTURE?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (K250F-D). The other 2 Purivortex basic models aren't filed by COOLTURE. Compare the 2 brands of K250F-D.