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AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) vs CentricAir 3.4

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) is cheaper at $996. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) or CentricAir 3.4?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) is the cheaper at $996.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) CentricAir 3.4
US price $996 $1449
BrandAirScapeCentricAir
Released
Airflow (CFM) 1,712 / 1,000 CFM (high/low) 3,242 / 1,409 CFM (high/low, CA Title 24 / HVI-916 rated)
Coverage (sq ft) up to 1,500 sq ft up to 2,500 sq ft (1-story) / up to 3,400 sq ft (2-story)
Speed settings 2 2
Drive type direct_drive ducted
Insulated damper Yes Yes
Remote or app control No Yes
Sound level note 55 dBA high / 44 dBA low, measured at 1 meter 49 dBA high / 47 dBA low
Motor warranty years 3 15

Sources — AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR): airscapefans.com (verified 2026-08-16). CentricAir 3.4: centricair.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) and CentricAir 3.4?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Airflow (CFM): AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) 1,712 / 1,000 CFM (high/low) vs CentricAir 3.4 3,242 / 1,409 CFM (high/low, CA Title 24 / HVI-916 rated)
  • Coverage (sq ft): AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) up to 1,500 sq ft vs CentricAir 3.4 up to 2,500 sq ft (1-story) / up to 3,400 sq ft (2-story)
  • Drive type: AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) direct_drive vs CentricAir 3.4 ducted
  • Remote or app control: AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) false vs CentricAir 3.4 true
  • Sound level note: AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) 55 dBA high / 44 dBA low, measured at 1 meter vs CentricAir 3.4 49 dBA high / 47 dBA low
  • Motor warranty years: AirScape 1.7 (1.7 WHF-XR) 3 vs CentricAir 3.4 15

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