Shark NeverChange HP152 vs PuroAir 240

Which Air Purifier Is Better?

Products

Shark NeverChange HP152
PuroAir 240

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Our Verdict

Shark NeverChange HP152

PuroAir 240

The PuroAir 240 is a slightly better small-room air purifier than the Shark NeverChange HP152. The Shark has a slightly higher clean air delivery rate at its highest fan speed and will be quicker to clear the air in a comparably sized space, though only by a little. The Shark's Neverchange filter system is a bit of a misnomer, since you do have to replace the primary filter every five or so years, but that still results in lower ownership costs than the PuroAir, which uses much shorter-lived filters. However, the PuroAir runs quieter, and while neither unit comes with a remote control or Wi-Fi connectivity, the PuroAir at least has an automatic power adjustment feature, allowing for set-it-and-forget operation.

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Variants

  • HP152 (Black)
  • HP153 (White)
  • 240 (Black)

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HP153
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240
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Main Differences for
Pets

Threshold 

0.10

Pets 
 

6.4
6.5

Noise 
 

7.3
8.4

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

6.2
6.0

Full Comparison

Design

Body  

Air Purifier Design Photo 
 

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Air Purifier Design Photo
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PuroAir 240 Air Purifier Design Photo

Height  

15.0" (38.0 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)

Width  

10.5" (26.7 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Depth  

8.7" (22.1 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Weight 
 

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

Power Cord Length  

72.2" (183.5 cm)
64.4" (163.5 cm)

Wheels 
 

No
No

Display And Control 
 

Main Controls 
 

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Main Controls
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PuroAir 240 Main Controls

Alternative Controls 
 

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Alternative Controls
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PuroAir 240 Alternative Controls

Filter Change Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality Sensor Auto Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Remote Control 
 

No
No

App 
 

No
No

Display On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Timer Function 
 

Yes
Yes

Number Of Fan Speeds 
 

5
4

Filter Configuration  

Filter Configuration Photo 
 

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Filter Configuration Photo
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PuroAir 240 Filter Configuration Photo

Filter Localization Photo 
 

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Filter Localization Photo
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PuroAir 240 Filter Localization Photo

Filtration Layers 
 

4 Stage
3 Stage

Activated Carbon 
 

Sheet
Pellets
Performance

Particle Filtration Rate 
 

6.2
6.0

Purification Graph  

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Purification Graph
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PuroAir 240 Purification Graph

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

166 m³/hr (98 CFM)
157 m³/hr (92 CFM)

Recommended Room Size @ Max Fan Speed 
 

14.2 m² (153 ft²)
13.4 m² (144 ft²)

Low-Noise Particle Filtration Rate 
 

5.7
5.0

Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA  

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Shark NeverChange HP152 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA
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PuroAir 240 Purification Graph @ ≤ 45dBA

Measured PM1.0 CADR 
 

100 m³/hr (59 CFM)
79 m³/hr (47 CFM)

Fan Speed Used 
 

Speed 3
Speed 2

Recommended Room Size 
 

8.6 m² (92 ft²)
6.8 m² (73 ft²)

Noise 
 

7.3
8.4

Noise Video  

Noise @ Lowest Fan Speed 
 

33.8dBA
33.0dBA

Noise @ Highest Fan Speed 
 

53.8dBA
53.4dBA

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White
HP153
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Black
240
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240
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240
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Black
240
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Shark NeverChange HP152

PuroAir 240

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