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Airthings Wave Plus: price, specs & release date

Airthings Wave Plus, released 2018. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Airthings Wave Plus a good buy?

At $229, the Airthings Wave Plus is #11 cheapest of the 17 air quality monitors we track, where the median is $189. On the spec sheet, its release year of 2018 is below the median of the 12.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Airthings Wave Plus

The single whitelisted hands-on review (TechHive, 2018) endorses the Wave Plus as a rare air-quality monitor that aids safety through real-time radon detection, plus added sensors for CO2, TVOC, and air pressure, and an intuitive companion app. Gripes: it costs more than conventional radon testing methods, adds no radon-detection improvement over the cheaper original Wave, and had a buggy Android setup during pairing. No lab benchmarks captured.

Based on 1 review · 2018-11-26

Tested by TechHive

Consistently praised

  • Real-time radon detection
  • Extra sensors for CO2, TVOC, and air pressure
  • Simple and intuitive companion app

Commonly flagged

  • More expensive than conventional radon testing methods
  • No radon-detection improvement over the cheaper original Wave
  • Buggy Android app setup during pairing

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted tester (TechHive) reviewed this exact model, so no cross-source comparison is possible.

The sources (1)

TechHive hands-on ·

The Airthings Wave Plus offers real-time radon detection in an all-purpose air-quality monitor.
That said, the Wave Plus doesn't improve on the radon detection or reporting of the original Wave.
I initially tried to pair it using the Android version of the app, but after seemingly completing the process, the app looped back to the beginning of the setup wizard.

Specifications

Price (US)$229 Airthings/Amazon list price $229; Sylvane authorized retailer lists $249.99 (often backordered)
BrandAirthings
Released2018
Pm25 sensorNo
CO₂ sensorYes
Voc sensorYes
Radon sensorYes
Display screenLED glow ring (red/yellow/green), no numeric screen
App connectivityYes
Power2 AA batteries (up to 16-18 months)

Source: airthings.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by amazon.com. Official Airthings page confirms 6 sensors: radon, CO2, TVOC, temp, humidity, air pressure; no PM2.5. Red/yellow/green LED glow ring, no numeric display. Price corrected 249.99 -> 229: $229 is the prevailing Airthings/Amazon list price; Sylvane lists $249.99. 2019 TIME Best Inventions; product line dates to 2018. Model 2930. Verified 2026-06-20.

Is the Airthings Wave Plus worth it vs cheaper air quality monitors?

Airthings Wave Plus against its closest cheaper and pricier air quality monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPricePm25 sensorCO₂ sensorVoc sensorRadon sensorDisplay screen
Airthings Wave Plus this$229NoYesYesYesLED glow ring (red/yellow/green), no numeric screen
Atmotube PRO 2$219YesYesYesNoNo screen - front LED (Air Quality Score color indicator)
AirGradient ONE (I-9PSL)$230YesYesYesNoOLED, 1.3 in, 128x64 px

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Airthings Wave Plus?

The single whitelisted hands-on review (TechHive, 2018) endorses the Wave Plus as a rare air-quality monitor that aids safety through real-time radon detection, plus added sensors for CO2, TVOC, and air pressure, and an intuitive companion app. Gripes: it costs more than conventional radon testing methods, adds no radon-detection improvement over the cheaper original Wave, and had a buggy Android setup during pairing. No lab benchmarks captured. Praised: Real-time radon detection; Extra sensors for CO2, TVOC, and air pressure; Simple and intuitive companion app. Flagged: More expensive than conventional radon testing methods; No radon-detection improvement over the cheaper original Wave; Buggy Android app setup during pairing. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Airthings Wave Plus cost?

The Airthings Wave Plus has a US price of $229 (Airthings/Amazon list price $229; Sylvane authorized retailer lists $249.99 (often backordered)), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Airthings Wave Plus compare on price?

At $229, the Airthings Wave Plus is #11 cheapest of the 17 air quality monitors we track, where the median is $189.

When was the Airthings Wave Plus released?

The Airthings Wave Plus was released 2018.

What are the Airthings Wave Plus's key specs?

Airthings Wave Plus (Airthings): pm25 sensor No, co2 sensor Yes, voc sensor Yes, radon sensor Yes, display screen LED glow ring (red/yellow/green), no numeric screen. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $229 at airthings.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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