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Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max vs Dreame Air Purifier AP5

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Key differences between Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max and Dreame Air Purifier AP5

A summary of selected recorded differences between these air purifiers. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Energy Star (certifications): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — Yes; Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — No.
Screen (display): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — No; Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — Yes.
Humidifier (features): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — No; Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — Yes.
Humidity (sensors): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — No; Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — Yes.

Specifications to check side by side

Hepa Filter (filtration): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — YES (HEPASilent); Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — Yes.
CADR (performance): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — 153 CFM (Blueair and the AHAM Verifide directory rate model 3132111100 at 153 CFM for smoke, 159 CFM for dust and 174 CFM for pollen.); Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — 161 CFM.
Coverage Area (performance): Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max — 237 sq ft (Blueair's recommended room size at 4.8 air changes per hour, the same figure the AHAM Verifide directory gives for model 3132111100.); Dreame Air Purifier AP5 — 250 sq ft (AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF50A. Dreame also advertises 1,346 ft², which assumes one air change per hour.).

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Option 1 · Blueair

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max

Last updated September 2026

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Option 2 · Dreame

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

Last updated October 2026

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Certifications

Aham Verifide

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Catalog note
The Blue Pure 511i Max (3132111100) is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes
Catalog note
Model CVF50A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.

Energy Star

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Ozone Free

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Not recorded
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Bluetooth

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Ethernet

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Other

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Thread

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Z Wave

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Zigbee

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Display

Air Quality Indicator

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Screen

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Screen Type

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Not applicable / unspecified
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded

Features

Auto Mode

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max

Yes

Manufacturer source

An automatic fan mode is listed.

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product Specs: exact model row
Model: Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Region: US Blueair support table
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

Yes

Automations

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Child Lock

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded

Fan Mode

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Heating

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

History Records

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Not recorded
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Humidifier

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Oscillation

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Remote Control

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Sleep Mode

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max

Yes

Manufacturer source

A night operating mode is listed.

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product Specs: exact model row
Model: Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Region: US Blueair support table
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

Yes

Timer

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Not recorded
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Filtration

Activated Carbon

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Filter Life

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: 9 months
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded

Hepa Filter

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: YES (HEPASilent)
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Ionizer

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Uv C

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Washable Pre Filter

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Integrations

Alexa

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Apple Home

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Google Home

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Home Assistant

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Not recorded
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded

Matter

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

SmartThings

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Performance

CADR

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max

153 CFM

Manufacturer source

The listed smoke CADR is 153 cubic feet per minute.

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical specifications and ratings-update note
Model: Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Region: US manufacturer page
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Blueair says its website ratings were updated for DOE standards. An older support table lists 194 square feet. Compare coverage at the same air-change rate.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Blueair and the AHAM Verifide directory rate model 3132111100 at 153 CFM for smoke, 159 CFM for dust and 174 CFM for pollen.

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

161 CFM

Coverage Area

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max

237 sq ft

Manufacturer source

The current product specification recommends 237 square feet at 4.8 air changes per hour.

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical specifications and ratings-update note
Model: Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Region: US manufacturer page
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Blueair says its website ratings were updated for DOE standards. An older support table lists 194 square feet. Compare coverage at the same air-change rate.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Blueair's recommended room size at 4.8 air changes per hour, the same figure the AHAM Verifide directory gives for model 3132111100.

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

250 sq ft

Catalog note

AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF50A. Dreame also advertises 1,346 ft², which assumes one air change per hour.

Fan Speeds

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: 4
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded

Noise Level

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: 48 dB
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Not recorded

Power Consumption

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max

17 W

Manufacturer source

The listed energy consumption is 17 W.

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical specifications and ratings-update note
Model: Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max
Region: US manufacturer page
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Blueair says its website ratings were updated for DOE standards. An older support table lists 194 square feet. Compare coverage at the same air-change rate.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Dreame Air Purifier AP5

Not recorded

Sensors

CO₂

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Formaldehyde

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Humidity

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Pm1

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Pm10

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

PM2.5

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: Yes
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: Yes

Temperature

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

TVOC

Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max: No
Dreame Air Purifier AP5: No

Specifications for Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max versus Dreame Air Purifier AP5
Specification	Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max	Dreame Air Purifier AP5
Certifications
Aham Verifide	Yes Catalog note The Blue Pure 511i Max (3132111100) is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.	Yes Catalog note Model CVF50A is listed in the AHAM Verifide directory of certified room air cleaners.
Energy Star	Yes	No
Ozone Free	Not recorded	Yes
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet	No	No
Other	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Display
Air Quality Indicator	Yes	Yes
Screen	No	Yes
Screen Type	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Features
Auto Mode	Yes Manufacturer source An automatic fan mode is listed. Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page → Source section Product Specs: exact model row Model Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max Region US Blueair support table Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	Yes
Automations	Yes	Yes
Child Lock	Yes	Not recorded
Fan Mode	No	No
Heating	No	No
History Records	Not recorded	Yes
Humidifier	No	Yes
Oscillation	No	No
Remote Control	No	No
Sleep Mode	Yes Manufacturer source A night operating mode is listed. Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page → Source section Product Specs: exact model row Model Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max Region US Blueair support table Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	Yes
Timer	Not recorded	Yes
Filtration
Activated Carbon	Yes	Yes
Filter Life	9 months	Not recorded
Hepa Filter	YES (HEPASilent)	Yes
Ionizer	No	No
Uv C	No	No
Washable Pre Filter	Yes	Yes
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	No	No
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Not recorded	Not recorded
Matter	No	No
SmartThings	No	No
Performance
CADR	153 CFM Manufacturer source The listed smoke CADR is 153 cubic feet per minute. Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page → Source section Technical specifications and ratings-update note Model Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max Region US manufacturer page Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Blueair says its website ratings were updated for DOE standards. An older support table lists 194 square feet. Compare coverage at the same air-change rate. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Blueair and the AHAM Verifide directory rate model 3132111100 at 153 CFM for smoke, 159 CFM for dust and 174 CFM for pollen.	161 CFM
Coverage Area	237 sq ft Manufacturer source The current product specification recommends 237 square feet at 4.8 air changes per hour. Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page → Source section Technical specifications and ratings-update note Model Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max Region US manufacturer page Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Blueair says its website ratings were updated for DOE standards. An older support table lists 194 square feet. Compare coverage at the same air-change rate. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Blueair's recommended room size at 4.8 air changes per hour, the same figure the AHAM Verifide directory gives for model 3132111100.	250 sq ft Catalog note AHAM Verifide suggested room size for model CVF50A. Dreame also advertises 1,346 ft², which assumes one air change per hour.
Fan Speeds	4	Not recorded
Noise Level	48 dB	Not recorded
Power Consumption	17 W Manufacturer source The listed energy consumption is 17 W. Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max manufacturer product page → Source section Technical specifications and ratings-update note Model Blueair Blue Pure 511i Max Region US manufacturer page Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Blueair says its website ratings were updated for DOE standards. An older support table lists 194 square feet. Compare coverage at the same air-change rate. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	Not recorded
Sensors
CO₂	No	No
Formaldehyde	No	No
Humidity	No	Yes
Pm1	Yes	No
Pm10	Yes	No
PM2.5	Yes	Yes
Temperature	No	No
TVOC	No	No

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