The Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062 is a compact air purifier intended for use in small spaces. It sits near the bottom of Shark's air purifier range, with a smaller body and a less powerful motor than the Shark NeverChange HP152. Similar to the latter, it has a 4-stage filtration system that includes a primary filter that's advertised to last for six years without needing to be replaced, a design meant to lower long-term ownership costs. While there's no Wi-Fi connectivity or associated smartphone app, the HP062 does have an air quality sensor that allows the unit to automatically change its fan speed depending on ambient particle levels.
Our Verdict
The Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062 is a poor option for pet owners. Its biggest limitation is its particle filtration rate; even at its highest fan speed, it's only suited for the smallest of dorm rooms and bedrooms, and won't have much of an impact in bigger living areas, even when left to run continuously. On the upside, it runs very quietly, and its compact design allows you to put it on a nightstand or dresser where there's slightly less chance of your pet bounding up and knocking it over.
Highly compact size.
Very quiet operation, even at maximum fan speed.
Maximum particle filtration rate is insufficient for even medium-sized spaces.
The Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062 is a decent option for bedrooms. Granted, that can only be said if you have a very small bedroom due to this unit's weak motor and correspondingly poor overall clean air delivery rate. On the upside, it's compact and very quiet overall, so it's unlikely to keep you up even when left to run overnight.
Highly compact size.
Very quiet operation, even at maximum fan speed.
Maximum particle filtration rate is insufficient for even medium-sized spaces.
No in-app connectivity.
Slower, quieter fan speeds reduce performance to an even lower level.
The Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062's particle filtration rate is bad. Its clean air delivery rate (CADR) is only sufficient for very small bedrooms and home offices, even at its highest fan speed. Lowering its fan speed reduces operating noise to a whisper-quiet hush, but also reduces its already-limited performance to the point where it'll struggle in spaces the size of walk-in closets.
Maximum particle filtration rate is insufficient for even medium-sized spaces.
Maximum particle filtration rate is insufficient for even medium-sized spaces.
Changelog
- Updated Jul 16, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.3.1, which adds an additional field to indicate whether an air purifier's filtration system is HEPA-certified. To read more about the changes, see the changelog.
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Updated Jul 13, 2026:
We added a link to the newly reviewed Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 in the Display and Control section of the review for users seeking an alternative with a remote control and app compatibility.
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Updated Jul 03, 2026:
We've included a link to the Blueair Blue Signature Small in the Particle Filtration Rate section to provide an alternative with a higher maximum clean air delivery rate while still remaining a compact option.
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Updated Jun 19, 2026:
We've added a link to the newly reviewed Shark BreatheClear HP162 in the Particle Filtration Rate section of the review to provide an alternative with a higher clean air delivery rate.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This air purifier is available in two color schemes: Charcoal and Dove (light grey). We bought and tested the Dove model, and for those interested, here are the primary and secondary product labels for our test unit.
If you come across another variant of this air purifier, let us know in the comments below so that we can update our review.
Popular Air Purifier Comparisons
The Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062 is a compact, entry-level air purifier. In blunt terms, it's far from the best option in its class. Its particle filtration rate falls far behind that of the similarly sized PuroAir 240, which offers more than twice the room coverage of the Shark. The Levoit Core 200S also delivers vastly superior performance, with the added bonus of Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows you to change its fan speed while you're away from home or set operating schedules without locking you into a low-power Sleep mode. Meanwhile, the bigger Shark BreatheClear MAX HP365CO has the same low-maintenance design but can handle poor air quality in much larger spaces, albeit with a lot of added bulk.
If you're interested in alternatives, see our recommendations for the best air purifiers for bedrooms, the best air purifiers, and the best air purifiers for pets.
The Levoit Core 200S is a better compact air purifier than the Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062. The Levoit can deliver the same level of air quality in an equivalently sized room in under half the time, all the while occupying a similar amount of space. Beyond that, the Levoit also offers in-app connectivity, allowing you to change fan speed or set operating schedules even when you're away from home. That said, the Shark does have an air quality sensor, something the Levoit lacks.
The Shark NeverChange HP152 is a better-performing air purifier than the Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062. It's only slightly bulkier than the HP062, but it offers plenty more in the way of performance, with a clean air delivery rate more than double that of the latter. With that said, the HP062 does use slightly longer-lasting filters, lowering the costs of ownership, and runs noticeably quieter.
The PuroAir 240 is a better air purifier than the Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062. The PuroAir's particle filtration rate exceeds that of the Shark by a pretty big margin, allowing it to operate effectively in rooms more than twice the size. The Shark is quieter at its lowest fan speed, but its performance in that configuration is terrible, and only suitable for smaller crawl spaces.
The Blueair Blue Signature Small simply outperforms the Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062. Despite a similar footprint, it cleans the air far more effectively and stays noticeably quieter at its highest fan speed, making it a more comfortable option for everyday use. Both purifiers come with an air quality sensor that automatically adjusts fan speed, but only the Blueair pairs with a smartphone app, giving you remote control, scheduling, and filter monitoring that the Shark doesn't offer.
Test Results
This unit's timer function can only be accessed by enabling its Sleep Mode function.
If Wi-Fi connectivity and a dedicated remote control are dealbreakers, consider the Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 instead, which offers a more feature-rich control scheme, though it's still best suited to smaller rooms.
This air purifier has a four-stage filtration system consisting of a pre-filter for trapping larger debris, and a primary filter with three stages for different kinds of airborne pollutants:
- Pet Particle Barrier: Meant for trapping pet dander and other pet-related allergens.
- Activated Carbon Layer: Intended to reduce odors, though the actual quantity of activated carbon is too small to have much of a perceived impact.
- HEPA Advanced Layer: Intended for the most common pollutants and allergens.
This primary filter has an advertised lifespan of six years.
If the Shark BreatheClear Compact Pro HP062's air-cleaning performance isn't sufficient for your needs, consider the Shark BreatheClear HP162 instead. It offers substantially stronger airflow and can effectively clean rooms roughly three times larger in the same amount of time.
For a similarly sized air purifier that's more effective in larger rooms, the Blueair Blue Signature Small is worth considering, offering around 4x the room coverage at its highest fan speed.
