Shark NeverChange HP152 vs BreatheClear HP162

Which Air Purifier Is Better?

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Shark NeverChange HP152
Shark BreatheClear HP162 
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Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Our Verdict

Shark NeverChange HP152

Shark BreatheClear HP162

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Variants

  • HP152 (Black)
  • HP153 (White)

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Main Differences for
Pets

Threshold 

0.10

Pets 
 

6.4
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No major differences between these air purifiers for pets. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Body  

Air Purifier Design Photo  

Shark NeverChange HP152 Air Purifier Design Photo
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Height  

15.0" (38.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

10.5" (26.7 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

8.7" (22.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Power Cord Length  

72.2" (183.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Wheels 
 

No
Locked

Footprint 
 

7.6
N/A

Compactness Photo  

Shark NeverChange HP152 Compactness Photo
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Width 
 

10.5" (26.7 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

8.7" (22.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Height 
 

15.0" (38.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Display And Control 
 

Main Controls  

Shark NeverChange HP152 Main Controls
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Alternative Controls  

Shark NeverChange HP152 Alternative Controls
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Filter Change Indicator 
 

Yes
Locked

Air Quality Sensor Auto Mode 
 

Yes
Locked

Remote Control 
 

No
Locked

App 
 

No
Locked

Display On/Off 
 

Yes
Locked

Timer Function 
 

Yes
Locked

Number Of Fan Speeds 
 

5
Lock

Filter Configuration  

Filter Configuration Photo  

Shark NeverChange HP152 Filter Configuration Photo
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Filter Localization Photo  

Shark NeverChange HP152 Filter Localization Photo
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Filtration Layers 
 

4 Stage
Locked

Activated Carbon 
 

Sheet
Locked
Performance

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

6.2
N/A

Purification Graph  

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Purification Graph
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Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

166 m³/hr (98 CFM)
Lock m³/hr (Lock CFM)

Recommended Room Size @ Max Fan Speed 
 

14.2 m² (153 ft²)
Lock m² (Lock ft²)

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate 
 

5.7
N/A

Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA  

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA
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Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

100 m³/hr (59 CFM)
Lock m³/hr (Lock CFM)

Fan Speed Used 
 

Speed 3
Locked

Recommended Room Size 
 

8.6 m² (92 ft²)
Lock m² (Lock ft²)

Noise 
 

7.3
N/A

Noise Video  

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Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

33.8dBA
LockdBA

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

53.8dBA
LockdBA

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Shark NeverChange HP152

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