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PureMate PM501 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Max. CADR:42 m³/hMaximum room area:10 m²Maximum noise level:52 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:1.25 kg

PureMate PM501 Review: Compare 45 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Purifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

PureMate PM501
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Air Purifiers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Air Purifiers category.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of air purifiers
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

50%

2.6

Performance

40%

6.9

Features

10%

8.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 98%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 67%
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Technical Specifications of air purifier PureMate PM501

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Air Purifiers category across these key areas: Performance, Features, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Air Purifiers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

50%

2.6

Performance

40%

6.9

Features

10%

8.4

Design

4.9
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Air Purifiers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Air Purifiers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
PureMate PM501 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 69.4% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Air Purifiers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Air Purifiers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Power
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 10 W, which is lower than that of 89% of air purifiers and the same as that of 1.7% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
42 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 42 m³/h, which is lower than that of 97.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 0.6% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
10 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 10 m², which is smaller than 96.6% of air purifiers and the same as 2.3% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
4
Market range: <3 – >5
This air purifier offers 4 fan speeds, which is more than 55.9% of air purifiers and the same as 25.1% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
52 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 52 dB at maximum speed, which is quieter than 51.2% of air purifiers and the same as 7.3% of air purifiers.
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Air quality indicator
no
This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator. This feature is present on 65.4% of air purifiers.
Continuous purification
yes
This air purifier supports continuous purification. This feature is present on 86.3% of air purifiers.
Auto mode
no
This air purifier does not have auto mode. This feature is present on 67% of air purifiers.
Timer
no
This air purifier does not have a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
N/A
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Color
?
Material
plastic
Display
no
This air purifier does not have a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
N/A
Control type
touch
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PureMate PM501 vs the average air purifier

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  • Has a fan function
    This air purifier has a fan function; the average air purifier does not.
  • 72.6% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (1.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    1.25 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 1 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 9.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (18 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    18 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 22 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (28 cm vs 50 cm).
    28 cm vs 50 cm
  • 4 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (18 cm vs 22 cm).
    18 cm vs 22 cm
  • 3.11x cheaper
    PureMate PM501 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£45 vs £140).
    £45 vs £140
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (52 dB vs 53 dB).
    52 dB vs 53 dB
  • 3.11x cheaper
    PureMate PM501 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£45 vs £140).
    £45 vs £140
  • 14.2% more popular
    PureMate PM501 is more popular than the average air purifier (7.61 vs 6.7).
    7.61 vs 6.67
  • 4.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Air Purifiers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Air Purifiers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    PureMate PM501
    the average air purifier
    PureMate PM501 has a higher user score than the average air purifier (8.44 vs 8.048).
    8.44 vs 8.05
  • 1 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 1 dB lower maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs quieter at maximum speed than the average air purifier (52 dB vs 53 dB).
    52 dB vs 53 dB
  • Has a fan function
    This air purifier has a fan function; the average air purifier does not.
  • 72.6% lower weight
    This air purifier is lighter than the average air purifier (1.3 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    1.25 kg vs 4.57 kg
  • 9.3 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (18 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    18 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • 22 cm shorter height
    This air purifier has a lower height than the average air purifier (28 cm vs 50 cm).
    28 cm vs 50 cm
  • 4 cm shallower depth
    This air purifier is shallower than the average air purifier (18 cm vs 22 cm).
    18 cm vs 22 cm
  • 82.5% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (42 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    42 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 39 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (10 m² vs 49 m²).
    10 m² vs 49 m²
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No auto mode
    This air purifier does not have auto mode; the average air purifier does.
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 27.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (10 W vs 37.5 W).
    10 W vs 37.5 W
  • No timer
    This air purifier does not have a timer; the average air purifier does.
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    PureMate PM501 offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (6.92 vs 7.5).
    6.92 vs 7.52
  • 82.5% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (42 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    42 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 39 m² smaller room area
    This air purifier covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (10 m² vs 49 m²).
    10 m² vs 49 m²
  • 27.5 W lower power
    This air purifier has a lower power output than the average air purifier (10 W vs 37.5 W).
    10 W vs 37.5 W
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No auto mode
    This air purifier does not have auto mode; the average air purifier does.
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • No timer
    This air purifier does not have a timer; the average air purifier does.
  • No display
    This air purifier does not have a display; the average air purifier does.
  • 70.5% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (9072 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    9,072 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about PureMate PM501

  • Effective at filtering common air pollutants like dust, pet dander, and smoke
  • Noticeably improves air quality and breathing comfort for allergy sufferers
  • Operates very quietly when used on the lower fan and sleep settings
  • Compact, lightweight, and space-saving design
  • Simple, user-friendly control panel and easy setup process
  • Good value for money as an affordable entry-level purifier

What we don't like about PureMate PM501

  • Can become quite loud and distracting when running on higher or turbo settings
  • Requires regular maintenance, including frequent vacuuming of the filter
  • Only effective in small spaces and lacks the power needed for larger rooms
  • Initial user oversight risk if forgotten to remove the protective plastic wrap from the filter before first use

Verdict

The PureMate PM501 is a compact, corded-electric air purifier featuring a 3-in-1 multi-layer purification process comprised of a pre-filter, an activated carbon filter, and a True HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of airborne allergens down to 0.3 microns. Designed for small rooms up to 10m², it operates with a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 42m³/h, spans four fan speeds, and includes adjustable LED brightness alongside an ultra-quiet sleep mode that caps at 29dB. Main advantages include its lightweight 1.25kg portability, highly straightforward one-button control panel, energy-efficient power consumption (3W to 10W), and a helpful filter replacement LED indicator. However, its limited CADR and 10m² operating coverage restrict its effectiveness in larger living areas, and the unit can reach a louder noise level of 52dB when pushed to its maximum turbo setting.

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