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Hunter HP980 AirMax Whole Home Air Purifier
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Hunter HP980 AirMax Whole Home Air Purifier

by Hunter

Whole home air purifier offering quiet operation, energy efficiency, and reliable performance for clean air throughout your space.

Common Pros

  • Quiet operation(6)
  • Energy efficient(3)
  • Great value(2)
  • Good performance(2)
  • Easy to use(2)

Common Cons

  • Bulky design(3)
  • High price(1)
  • Short filter cycle(1)
  • Full filter replacement needed(1)
  • Not HEPA grade(1)

Professional Reviews (19)

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Techradar

The best air purifier: 8 powerful purifiers, tried and tested by experts

The Blueair Blue Pure 411i Max delivers solid, speedy performance for an affordable price, and looks good while doing it...

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92
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Rd

I Tested the Shark NeverChange Air Purifier for Clean Indoor Air

I Tested the Shark NeverChange Air Purifier for Clean Indoor Air

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92
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Pcmag

The Best Air Purifiers We've Tested for 2026 | PCMag

The Coway Airmega 250S smart air purifier is easy to use and does a good job of scrubbing the air in large spaces for a ...

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90
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Nytimes

The 8 Best Air Purifiers of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter

The Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max aced our tests, and on top of its powerful performance, it stands out for its energy effi...

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85
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Housefresh

The best air purifiers you can buy right now - HouseFresh

The Levoit Vital 200S is a high-performing air purifier with smart functions and cleaning power that matches units sold ...

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85
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Architecturaldigest

9 Best Air Purifiers for Smoke, Smells, and Allergens, Tested by AD ...

Coming in at under $250, I highly recommend this machine to anyone who is looking for powerful air cleaning qualities, g...

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85
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Livescience

Best air purifiers 2026: Tried and tested | Live Science

The Levoit Core 600S is our favorite air purifier overall, dethroning its coveted sibling, the Levoit Core 400S.

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85
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Nymag

9 Best Air Purifiers | The Strategist - New York Magazine

The Coway Airmega AP-1512HH may not be the quietest, prettiest, or most powerful air purifier, but its CADR smoke score ...

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85
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People

The Best Air Purifiers We Tested: Levoit, Dyson, Shark, Winix

The Hunter HP980 AirMax Whole Home Air Purifier is a powerful and effective option for improving indoor air quality, off...

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85
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Goodhousekeeping

9 Best Air Purifiers of 2026 - Good Housekeeping

The Hunter HP980 AirMax Whole Home Air Purifier is a heavy-duty air purifier designed for whole home coverage with power...

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85
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Homesandgardens

The 6 best air purifiers for the home, tested in real homes

The Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX is the best air purifier overall, covering up to 1,400 square feet with washable ...

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85
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Reviewed

The Best Air Purifiers of 2026 - Reviewed

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max air purifier uses its signature super-quiet HEPA filter to displace smoke and particles f...

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85
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Hgtv

The 8 Best Air Purifiers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed - HGTV

This purifier works wonders on odors. I accidentally spilled tea tree oil in my bedroom and the scent overwhelmed the wh...

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85
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Realhomes

Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX review - Real Homes

The Shark NeverChange Air Purifier MAX is capable of cleaning air in large spaces with minimal maintenance.

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85
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Us My-best

17 Best Air Purifiers [Tested and Reviewed] - mybest

The Core 300 Air Purifier by Levoit is inferior in both deodorizing and dust-collection capabilities in comparison to ot...

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85
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Techgearlab

The Best Air Purifiers | Lab Tested & Ranked - TechGearLab

The Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max is a true beast of an air purifier, all in a chic, lightweight design that seamlessly ble...

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80
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Lifehacker

The Best Smart Air Purifiers to Buy in 2025 - Lifehacker

The Hunter HP980 AirMax Whole Home Air Purifier is a solid choice for air cleaning with smart features, though it lacks ...

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75
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Bestreviews

Best Air Purifiers - BestReviews

An impressive multi-stage filtration system makes this air purifier a good pick for rooms up to 361 square feet in size.

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75
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Breathequality

Hunter HP400 Air Purifier: Trusted Review In 2026 - Breathe Quality

The Hunter HP400 is a serviceable budget air purifier that offers good value for its price point, though it doesn't part...

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72

Score Breakdown

84
Excellent
Based on 19 professional reviews

Score by Source

Techradar
92
Rd
92
Pcmag
90
Nytimes
85
Housefresh
85
Architecturaldigest
85
Livescience
85
Nymag
85
People
85
Goodhousekeeping
85
Homesandgardens
85
Reviewed
85
Hgtv
85
Realhomes
85
Us My-best
85
Techgearlab
80
Lifehacker
75
Bestreviews
75
Breathequality
72