Airthings
Airthings View Plus
$299
Released 2021-03-11
Best Air Quality Monitors · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Temtop M10 is cheaper at $72.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Airthings
$299
Released 2021-03-11
Temtop
$72.99Cheaper
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Temtop M10 is the cheaper at $72.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299 | $72.99 |
| Brand | Airthings | Temtop |
| Released | 2021-03-11 | — |
| Pm25 sensor | Yes | Yes |
| CO₂ sensor | Yes | No |
| Voc sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Radon sensor | Yes | No |
| Display screen | 2.9 in ePaper, 296x128 px | TFT color LCD |
| App connectivity | Yes | No |
| Power | 6 AA batteries (up to 2 yr) or USB-C | 2200 mAh rechargeable battery (~6 hr runtime), charges via USB |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
Sources — Airthings View Plus: airthings.com (verified 2026-06-20). Temtop M10: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-20).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Seven built-in sensors with comprehensive coverage including radon; Easy setup and an easy-to-navigate companion app; Smart-home integration (Alexa/Google) plus hub functionality.
Flagged: Expensive (~$300+), among the priciest options; No AC power adapter included in the box; No carbon monoxide sensor.
Only two whitelisted outlets mention this exact model, and neither lab-measured it. Digital Trends' 2023 roundup praises the M10's large, easy-to-read display, portability and built-in alarm while flagging its roughly 6-hour battery. Wirecutter's Oct 2025 guide references the M10 only in its competition section as a 'former pick,' having moved on to the AirGradient One. No measured benchmarks exist. (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Large, easy-to-read display; Portable, grab-and-go design; Built-in alarm for pollutant spikes.
Flagged: Short battery life, about 6 hours per charge; No longer a Wirecutter pick, relegated to a 'former pick'.