Airthings
Airthings View Plus
$299
Released 2021-03-11
Best Air Quality Monitors · head-to-head
Airthings View Plus vs uHoo Smart Air Monitor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Airthings View Plus is cheaper at $299. Every spec and price links to its source.
uHoo
uHoo Smart Air Monitor
$299
Released 2017
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Airthings View Plus | uHoo Smart Air Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299 | $299 |
| Brand | Airthings | uHoo |
| Released | 2021-03-11 | 2017 |
| Pm25 sensor | Yes | Yes |
| CO₂ sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Voc sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Radon sensor | Yes | No |
| Display screen | 2.9 in ePaper, 296x128 px | No screen - single RGB LED indicator |
| App connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 6 AA batteries (up to 2 yr) or USB-C | 5 V/2 A USB plug-in (Micro-USB) |
| Release year | 2021 | 2017 |
Sources — Airthings View Plus: airthings.com (verified 2026-06-20). uHoo Smart Air Monitor: getuhoo.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Airthings View Plus and uHoo Smart Air Monitor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Radon sensor: Airthings View Plus true vs uHoo Smart Air Monitor false
- Display screen: Airthings View Plus 2.9 in ePaper, 296x128 px vs uHoo Smart Air Monitor No screen - single RGB LED indicator
- Power: Airthings View Plus 6 AA batteries (up to 2 yr) or USB-C vs uHoo Smart Air Monitor 5 V/2 A USB plug-in (Micro-USB)
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 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.
uHoo Smart Air Monitor
Only one whitelisted tester, TechHive, published a hands-on uHoo Smart Air Monitor review; no PCMag, Tom's Guide, or Wirecutter coverage exists, and non-whitelist sources (Consumer Reports, Modern Castle, Gearbrain) were excluded. TechHive rates the nine-pollutant sensor among the best it has tested but faults a dated app, broken smart-home support, and a $399 price it calls overpriced. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Accurate, sensitive sensor suite that adds ozone and NO2, rare among rivals; Temperature and humidity readings matched the tester's reference weather sensors; Actionable, plain-English notifications on how to improve air quality.
Flagged: Dated, uninspired, not-user-friendly app; Broken smart-home support (advertised Alexa skill missing); Overpriced at $399.