At a Glance
Pros
- Tracks key IAQ metrics in one device
- Attractive, compact design for desks and shelves
- Helpful app with trend graphs and alerts
- Simple front-facing score and color indicator
Cons
- Requires Wi-Fi for full functionality
- Doesn’t measure radon
- Not designed for outdoor use
Key Specifications
You'll Love This Product If...
Great for people who want a simple, attractive device to keep an eye on PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, and humidity in a main living space or home office.
You Might Want to Skip This If...
Not ideal if radon monitoring is a priority or you need rugged hardware for garages or workshops.
How This Product Affects Your Indoor Air Quality
The Awair Element shines as a day-to-day IAQ dashboard. It’s not a lab instrument, but its readings are consistent enough to show when CO2 or PM2.5 are creeping up and when ventilation or filtration is making a difference.
How We Tested This Product
In everyday use, the Element clearly reflected changes from cooking, window opening, and purifier use, which makes it a useful teaching tool for how your home actually behaves.
Alternatives to Consider
Airthings View Plus Indoor Air Quality Monitor
by Airthings
Comprehensive IAQ monitor that tracks radon, PM2.5, CO2, humidity, temperature, VOCs, and more, with app and cloud connectivity.
$250–$350
IQAir AirVisual Pro Air Quality Monitor
by IQAir
Premium IAQ monitor with high-resolution display that tracks PM2.5, CO2, temperature, and humidity, with local and outdoor data comparison.
$260–$360
Final Verdict
The Awair Element is a compact, stylish air quality monitor that tracks PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, humidity, and temperature, making IAQ trends easy to understand at a glance.