Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each air quality monitor
Of the 11 air quality monitors we track, 2 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirGradient ONE (I-9PSL) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| uHoo Smart Air Monitor | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Airthings View Plus | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Airthings Wave Plus | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aranet4 Home | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Awair Element | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eve Room | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Govee Smart Air Quality Monitor (H5106) | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| IQAir AirVisual Pro | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Temtop M10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Air Quality Monitors buying guide and the reviewers we cite.