# Airthings View Plus vs Aranet4 Home: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Airthings View Plus (Airthings) and Aranet4 Home (Aranet) among air quality monitors. Aranet4 Home is the cheaper of the two at $189.

## Side by side

| Spec | Airthings View Plus | Aranet4 Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $299 | $189 |
| Brand | Airthings | Aranet |
| Released | 2021-03-11 | 2019 |
| Pm25 sensor | Yes | No |
| CO₂ sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Voc sensor | Yes | No |
| Radon sensor | Yes | No |
| Display screen | 2.9 in ePaper, 296x128 px | E-ink display (numeric CO2 ppm readout) |
| App connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 6 AA batteries (up to 2 yr) or USB-C | 2 AA batteries (up to 4-7 yr depending on battery type) |

## Key differences

- Pm25 sensor: Airthings View Plus Yes vs Aranet4 Home No
- Voc sensor: Airthings View Plus Yes vs Aranet4 Home No
- Radon sensor: Airthings View Plus Yes vs Aranet4 Home No
- Display screen: Airthings View Plus 2.9 in ePaper, 296x128 px vs Aranet4 Home E-ink display (numeric CO2 ppm readout)
- Power: Airthings View Plus 6 AA batteries (up to 2 yr) or USB-C vs Aranet4 Home 2 AA batteries (up to 4-7 yr depending on battery type)

## What reviewers say

**Airthings View Plus** — Two whitelisted testers (TechHive, Reviewed/USA Today) rate the Airthings View Plus the best overall home air-quality monitor for its seven sensors, radon detection, easy setup and app, and smart-home integration. Both flag its high price (~$300–$330) and the lack of an included AC power adapter; TechHive additionally dings the missing carbon-monoxide sensor and up-to-a-month sensor calibration. Neither published benchmarked accuracy numbers, so real-world sensor precision is untested in these sources. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Aranet4 Home** — Only one whitelisted tester covers the Aranet4: NYT Wirecutter, which reports hands-on use over years and praises its accuracy and reliability, but flags that it only tracks CO2. In its October 2025 update Wirecutter places the Aranet4 in the 'competition' section rather than as a pick, favoring the multi-pollutant AirGradient One (which uses the same NDIR CO2 sensor plus more). No lab-measured Aranet4 figures were published; the surviving quotes come from Wirecutter's competition write-up. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Airthings View Plus: https://www.airthings.com/en/view-plus (airthings.com, verified 2026-06-20)
- Aranet4 Home: https://aranet.com/en/home/products/aranet4-home (aranet.com, verified 2026-06-20)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/air-quality-monitors/airthings-view-plus-vs-aranet4-home/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Airthings View Plus ($299) vs Aranet4 Home ($189) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/air-quality-monitors/airthings-view-plus-vs-aranet4-home/
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