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Dyson vs Honeywell
Honeywell comes out ahead overall.
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Best Dyson
Dyson Purifier Cool TP07Stylish smart fan-purifier for small rooms, but pricey for its cleaningSuits you if
- You want one stylish gadget that cleans the air and works as a fan
- You're treating a bedroom, office or other small room
- You love checking live air-quality data in an app or using voice control
Best Honeywell
Honeywell HPA300A powerful, no-frills air cleaner that's loud at full blastSuits you if
- You want strong air cleaning for a large living room or studio
- You have pets or dust and care most about filtering particles
- You like simple buttons and prefer to just switch it on and leave it
The short version
Honeywell is the stronger brand for air purifiers right now. The best single model of the two is the Honeywell HPA300, which suits you if you want strong air cleaning for a large living room or studio.
We researched 7 expert reviews, analyzed 1,826 owner ratings and comments across 9 sources for every Dyson and Honeywell model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 68 vs 80 · reliability 84 vs 86
| Dyson | Honeywell | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 68 | 80 |
| Experts | 64 | 72 |
| Owners | 64 | 85 |
| Reliability | 84 | 86 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 | Honeywell HPA300 |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Dyson or Honeywell?
Honeywell, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 68 for Dyson vs 80 for Honeywell.Which brand is more reliable, Dyson or Honeywell?
Neither stands out. Their models have a similar record.
Based on: Average reliability 84 vs 86.What is the best Dyson air purifier?
The Dyson Purifier Cool TP07. It suits you if you want one stylish gadget that cleans the air and works as a fan.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Dyson models (68).What is the best Honeywell air purifier?
The Honeywell HPA300. It suits you if you want strong air cleaning for a large living room or studio.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Honeywell models (80).