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Blueair 603 and 650E Air Purifiers
Blueair air purifiers are our most popular and quietest air purifiers. Available with HEPASilent or Gas & Odor Smokestop filters. The Blueair 603 and Blueair 650E are perfect for bedroom or office use with whisper quiet operation. Air purifier ratings, reviews, comparisons and reports by consumer experts are available.
Blueair 603 Air Purifier with HEPASilent Filters Includes 3 HEPASilent filters of polypropylene with a very small amount of activated carbon. Covers up to 640 sq. ft.
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Blueair 603 Air Purifier with GO SmokeStop Filters Includes 3 Gas & Odor SmokeStop filters with 5.3 lbs. of impregnated activated carbon. Covers 640 sq. ft.
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Blueair 650E Digital Air Purifier with GO Smokestop Filters Includes 3 Gas & Odor Smokestop filters with 5.3lbs of activated carbon. Digital controls w/ remote. Covers 698 sq. ft.
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Sleek Swedish styling and HEPASilent technology for quiet operation and maximum airflow make Blueair a very popular choice, especially for bedrooms. Combining ionizer, electrostatic, carbon and HEPA-grade filter technologies with no external ozone, the Blueair delivers large amounts of clean air quietly. Advances in fan and filter design have dramatically improved efficiency, gaining the Blueair 600 series even better Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADR) than the original Best of Class Blueair 500 series. The 603 and 650E require little maintenance and changing filters takes only seconds and requires no tools. A perfect fit for both home and office, the Blueair 600 models offer larger square foot coverage than the other models, with the 650E models covering an area up to 698 square feet. Choose the Gas & Odor Smokestop units for better smoke, odor and gas control. If you like extra perks and ease of operation, the 650E digital model has a remote control, timer, auto-mode, built-in filter change indicator, and gas and dust sensors.
If you have a smaller sized room, you may want to consider the Blueair 500 Series for rooms up to 605 sq. ft. or the Blueair 400 Series for rooms up to 365 sq. ft.
Blueair 603 and 650E Air Purifiers are ideal for someone who...
Wants a quiet air purifier for bedroom or office
Wants an energy efficient air purifier to run 24/7
Wants an air purifier with award-winning style and design
Wants the highest clean air delivery (CADR) rating among rated air cleaners
Wants an air purifier tested for performance by laboratories including ETL- laboratory in Cortland, New York, by AHAM, CADR and at the Royal Technical University in Stockholm
Needs to remove allergy-provoking pollen grains, dust mites, mold spores and pet dander particles
Wants an air purifier that is easy to use, easy to maintain, and has a long warranty
Blueair 603 and 650E Air Purifiers - which is best for you?
Blueair 603 Air Purifiers with HEPASilent Filters
Blueair 603 Air Purifiers with HEPASilent Filters Expert:
Size: 26"H x 20"W x 13"D
Cleaning range: Cleans air in rooms as large as 640 sq. ft.
Higher cleaning capacity than the Blueair 503 with increased air flow and higher CADR scores
Fan speeds: 3
Controls: manual dial
Included Filters: 3 HEPASilent™ filters of polypropylene (traps particles) with a very small amount of activated carbon (removes some gases and odors)
Recommended for: general indoor air pollution control including pollen grains, house dust mites, mold spores, pet dander and light household gases and odors
Blueair 603 Air Purifier with HEPASilent Filters at $699.95.
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Blueair 650E Digital Air Purifiers with GO Smokestop Filters
Blueair 650E Digital Air Purifiers with GO Smokestop Filters Expert:
Size: 26"H x 20W" x 13"D
Cleaning range: cleans air in rooms as large as 698 sq. ft.
Highest cleaning capacity with the best CADR scores of all the Blueair models
Fan speeds: 3
Auto Mode: electronic gas and particle sensors automatically adjust the operating speed according to the level of airborne particles and gaseous compounds
Controls: Digital display, push button controls with remote
Included Filters: 3 Gas & Odor SmokeStop™ filters of polypropylene with 5.3 lbs. of activated coconut shell carbon impregnated with an equal blend of Potassium Iodide (KI), Phosphoric acid (H3PO4), and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Recommended for: gas, odor and chemical removal as well as general indoor air pollution control including pollen grains, house dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander
Blueair 650E Digital Air Purifier with GO Smokestop Filters at $799.95.
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Blueair 603 Air Purifier with GO SmokeStop Filters
Blueair 603 Air Purifier with GO SmokeStop Filters Expert:
Size: 26"H x 20W" x 13"D
Cleaning range: cleans air in rooms as large as 640 sq. ft.
Higher cleaning capacity than the Blueair 503 with increased air flow and higher CADR scores
Fan speeds: 3
Controls: manual dial
Included Filters: 3 Gas & Odor SmokeStop™ filters of polypropylene with 5.3 lbs. of activated coconut shell carbon impregnated with an equal blend of Potassium Iodide (KI), Phosphoric acid (H3PO4), and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Recommended for: gas, odor and chemical removal as well as general indoor air pollution control including pollen grains, house dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander
Blueair 603 Air Purifier with GO SmokeStop Filters at $749.95.
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Three-stage Air Filtration: patented HEPASilent™ filtration technology combines mechanical and electrostatic filtration to remove 99.97% of airborne contaminants 0.1 micron or larger
Choice of Filters:
HEPASilent Particle and Gas Filters: 3 HEPASilent™ filters of polypropylene with a very small amount of activated carbon. Recommended for general indoor air pollution control including pollen grains, house dust mites, mold spores, pet dander and light gases and odors.
Gas & Odor (GO) SmokeStop Carbon Filters: 3 GO SmokeStop™ filters of polypropylene with 5.3 lbs. of activated coconut shell carbon impregnated with an equal blend of Potassium Iodide (KI), Phosphoric acid (H3PO4), and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH). Recommended for smoke, gases, odors, chemicals, and general indoor air pollution control including pollen grains, house dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander.
Digital "E" Models: have electronic control panel with digital LED display, push button controls, magnetic remote control that operates all functions from a distance of up to 20 ft., replace filter light, particle sensor, gas sensor, timer, and auto-mode that runs the air purifier according to the particle and gas sensors to maintain air quality
Filter Change Indicator: included with 603 models, this magnetic timer reminds you to change your filters every 6 months as recommended for optimal performance of your Blueair air purifier. The filter change indicator is a timer that counts down from 182 days (6 months). The timer is independent of actual run time. When 15 days remain to filter change, the blue LED light will flash. There is a snooze button that will let you turn it off for five days at a time. When 0 days remain, change the filters and reset the timer for another 182 days (6 months).
Low cost to run: energy star qualified and only requires as much energy as a single light bulb: 35 watts on low to 120 watts on high. (uses 35% less energy to operate than comparable units)
Durable steel construction: the grills and powder-coated steel exterior are easy to wipe clean, and won't pick up grime or oily stains the way plastics can, and they do not off-gas
SurroundAir technology diffuses clean air gently: instead of discharging a windy stream of filtered air, the Blueair diffuses air gently through an area six times greater than the average air cleaner; operating on its lowest setting Blueair produces virtually no noticeable draft, while still providing an exceptional air exchange rate
Environmentally safe filter media: Blueair replaces standard triclosan-coated paper or glass filter fibers, which can harm the environment when released into the waste stream, with safer, nontoxic polypropylene. This revolutionary filter media is one of the least harmful plastics, producing only carbon dioxide and water as it decomposes - used filters are 100% recyclable, and release no toxins into landfills or the air
Filters resist contamination: because polypropylene is waterproof, Blueair filters naturally resist contamination from bacteria, viruses and mold, without chemical additives or weekly washes
Easy to change filters: simply open the lid, lift out the old filters and drop the new ones in - no screws, hooks or tools needed; Filters should be changed every 6 months
Certified Performance: each unit is tested and certified to deliver 99.97% filtration efficiency. Blueair air purifiers are durable and carry a 5-year limited warranty
550E and 650E Digital Display Filter Change Indicator
How it Works:
Blueair 600 Series SurroundAirâ„¢ system achieves peak performance without annoying drafts by drawing in dirty air from the sides, front, back and bottom, moving it through a less dense filter media, and releasing clean, filtered air from the sides and top.
Technical Specifications of Blueair 603 and 650E Air Purifiers
 
Blueair 603 Air Purifier with HEPASilent Filters
Square Foot Coverage
640 sq. ft. area Ideal for large rooms (based on 5 air changes per hour)
Energy Consumption
Minimum: 35 watts Maximum: 120 watts
Clean Air Density Rate (CADR)
Smoke = 415 Dust = >400 Pollen = 415
Rated Air Flow of Fan
1= 88 cfm 2= 285 cfm 3= 490 cfm
Decibels
1= 35 dba 2= 40 dba 3= 71 dba
Dimensions
26"H x 20"W x 13" D
Weight
35 lbs.
Housing
Putty color; Galvanized Swedish steel
Filters included
HEPASilent Filters: 3 HEPASilent gas & particle filters Gas & Odor (GO) SmokeStop Filters: 3 SmokeStop filters with 5.3 lbs. of activated carbon for better smoke, gas, chemical and odor removal
Air Purifiers Filter Materials
Nontoxic polypropylene filter media to trap particles and activated carbon filter media to remove gases. 100% free of harmful triclosan, and glass fibers.
Avg. air filter life
6 months
Fan Speeds
3 Speeds
Mobility of Air Purifiers
Unit is easy to move and is on 4 wheels - no carry handles (must carry by holding it from the bottom)
Seldom do we rave about a product, especially about air purifiers, which we regard as an area sometimes subject to misrepresentation and exaggeration. So when we tell you that this air purifier is a winner and among the best of its type we have seen anywhere, you can bet that is a very strong endorsement from us.
Pluses:
The 650E is the best performing Blueair model with large area coverage, great filtration and quiet operation. It scored the highest CADR ratings possible: >450 score for pollen, >400 for dust, and >450 for smoke
Unique filtration technology combines electrostatic and HEPA-like technology for a performance beyond almost every residential HEPA filter
Safe use of electrostatic technology without producing ozone or off-gassing
Less filter restriction allows the Blueair to push more air volume through its filters than any other top HEPA machine, while operating at a reduced noise level
Blueairs high air flow is great for quick cleaning and the lower, almost silent speeds provide the ideal operation level for continuous day or night use when you are in a room
Polypropylene filter material is water-repellent and naturally retards mold and mildew growth eliminating the need for chemical-based bacteria or mold inhibitors that are used in most residential glass fiber HEPA filters
The Gas & Odor SmokeStop filters feature 5.3 lbs. of impregnated activated carbon providing sufficient removal of smoke, gases, odors, and VOCs
Design is stylish and very efficient, and allows for easy filter changes that take less than a minute of your time
Energy star qualified and low cost to run using only 35-120 watts depending on fan speed
Both 650E and 603 have filter change indicators that count down the days over a 6 month period to indicating when it is time to change the filter
Minuses:
The biggest minus of the 600 series is the lack of a pre-filter. Pre-filters help prevent dust build-up on the fan and inside the unit which are hard areas to clean. A pre filter also helps extend the life of the particle filter by trapping the large particles and pet hair that quickly dirty a filter.
Replacement filters are expensive and require semi-annual replacement which is twice as often as many HEPA filters that usually have a life span of 1 year. However, because these filters are made of polypropylene they can be gently vacuumed to extend their useful life lasting for 1 year or more depending on use. (Please Note: the 6 month lifespan is based on running the air purifier on high speed, 24/7)
On the 650E, the digital display control panel is located near the bottom of the side of the unit which makes it hard to see and awkward to manually use.
The seating of the filters in the housing is not a tight seal and allows for some air to by-pass reducing the air cleaning efficiency.
Summary:
The Blueair 600 series uses the same filters and filtration technology as Blueair's signature 500 series. However, the 600 series are a slightly larger air purifier and beat the 500 series in performance and room coverage. The 603 and 650E ranked in amongst only a few other premium air cleaners with the highest CADR scores possible. This means their cleaning performance for the removal of particles like dust and pollen, and smoke (gas) was fast and very efficient. Based on their CADR scores, the Blueair 603 can clean a room up to 640 sq. ft. and the 650E can clean a room up to 698 sq. ft. Finally an air purifier that can actually cover a large room and with surprisingly quiet operation considering how much air they are moving. In our opinion, speed 1 is truly whisper quiet, speed 2 is moderately quiet and speed 3 is not exactly what we would consider quiet, but it produces much less noise than the majority of other air cleaners on their highest speed.
Blueair uses unique filtration technology to achieve its high level of air cleaning. Combining a HEPA-type filter with carbon and electrostatic technology, Blueair claims to have the ability to capture 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 micron. During our testing, we were impressed to see a 95.5% reduction in particles on the first air pass, which is very good. Although Blueair uses high quality filters, their efficiency performance slowly decreases over time, so it is important to change them as recommended for best performance. (Only true HEPA material filters increase in efficiency performance with use.)
The Blueair 600 series uses a combination of 3 filters made of polypropylene and enhanced with activated carbon. They come in two varieties, HEPASilent particle and gas filters which contain only a small amount of carbon for light gas and odor control, and Gas & Odor SmokeStop filters which contain 5.3 lbs of carbon for more sufficient gas, chemical, VOC and odor control. The units with the Gas & Odor SmokeStop filters are $100 more and the replacement Gas & Odor SmokeStop filters are $70 more than the HEPASilent filters. It is nice that either filter can be used with the unit. This gives the option to purchase the replacement filter that best fits your filtration needs. Blueair recommends replacing the filters every 6 months and will extent a lifetime warranty to those who follow this schedule. With Blueair's premium priced filters, this means annual replacement costs of $150 – $300 depending on which filters are used. We feel Blueair should have included a pre-filter in their filtration design, which would have extended the lifespan of the filters and reduced the cost of annual maintenance.
Both models are simple to operate with a manual knob for the 603 and remote for the 650E. Manually operating the 650E's electronic controls can be awkward because of where they are located, so don't lose the remote. Changing the filters require no tools and takes only a minute. It is as easy as removing the top panel, pulling out the filters located on the top, left, and right side, and replacing them with the new ones. To help keep track of filter life, Blueair provides filter life monitors for each model. The 603 includes a magnetic filter change timer that counts to 6 months regardless of whether or not the air purifier is running the entire time, clearly an afterthought to the design of the unit. The 650E electronic model has a built-in filter life monitor that is based on actual run time for more accurate filter life tracking.
Overall we are very impressed with the 603 & 650E and gave them a 4.5 star "very good plus" rating. They stand out as one of the few air purifiers available on the market that actually do cover a large size room, and with surprisingly quiet operation at that. This makes them an ideal choice for a large bedroom, though some do complain the blue power-on light is bright and bothersome at night. Others like that it creates a faint night light effect. Since these are premium air cleaners, they are a bit of an investment and replacement filters are not cheap. But with Blueair you get what you pay for in quality, performance, and peace of mind.
Filters & Accessories for Blueair 603 and 650E Air Purifiers
Blueair 500/600 Series Gas & Odor SmokeStop Filter Set
BL AP SMOKE$149.95
Includes 3 Gas & Odor Smokestop filters with 5.3 lbs of impregnated carbon for the Blueair 501, 503, 550E, 601, 603, 650E, ECO10 air purifiers. One complete filter change. Replace every 6 months.
Blueair 500/600 Series HEPASilent Particle & Gas Filter Set
BL AP GAS$79.95
Includes 3 HEPASilent particle & gas filters for the Blueair 501, 503, 550E, 601, 603, 650E air purifiers. One complete filter change. Replace every 6 months.
Our quietest air purifier for large rooms up to 640 sq. ft. Includes 3 HEPASilent particle and gas filters. Recommended for allergen and particulate control. Includes filter change timer and casters.
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Blueair 603 Air Purifier with GO SmokeStop Filters
BL AP 603SS$749.95
Our quietest air purifier for large rooms up to 640 sq. ft. Includes 3 Gas & Odor SmokeStop filters with 5.3 lbs. of impregnated activated carbon for better smoke, gas, odor and chemical removal. Includes filter change timer and casters.
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Blueair 650E Digital Air Purifier with GO Smokestop Filters
BL AP 650ESS$799.95
Blueair air purifier for large rooms with digital controls and remote. 3 speeds plus auto mode. Includes 3 Gas & Odor Smokestop filters with 5.3 lb of carbon. Energy Star qualified. Whisper quiet operation. Covers areas up to 698 sq. ft.
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