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PureMate PM520 Review | 45 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Max. CADR:150 m³/hMaximum room area:56 m²Maximum noise level:60 dBHEPA filter:yesWeight:4.7 kg

PureMate PM520 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 PM520
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of air purifiers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components

50%

4.6

Performance

40%

7.4

Features

10%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 75%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 183 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of air purifier PureMate PM520

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

50%

4.6

Performance

40%

7.4

Features

10%

6.5

Design

5.9
User score
User score
7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 183 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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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Popularity:
PureMate PM520 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than 65% of products in this category.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.3
Power
60 W
Market range: <10 W – >68 W
This air purifier has a power output of 60 W, which is higher than that of 80.1% of air purifiers and the same as that of 3.9% of air purifiers.
Max. CADR
150 m³/h
Market range: <100 m³/h – >515 m³/h
This air purifier delivers a CADR of 150 m³/h, which is lower than that of 75.2% of air purifiers and the same as that of 3.1% of air purifiers.
Maximum room area
56 m²
Market range: <20 m² – >130 m²
This air purifier covers up to 56 m², which is larger than 57.5% of air purifiers.
N. of speeds
5
Market range: <3 – >5
This air purifier offers 5 fan speeds, which is more than 81.6% of air purifiers and the same as 9.5% of air purifiers.
Maximum noise level
60 dB
Market range: <32 dB – >61 dB
This air purifier reaches 60 dB at maximum speed, which is louder than 78.7% of air purifiers and the same as 4.3% 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
?
Auto mode
?
Timer
yes
This air purifier has a timer. This feature is present on 75% of air purifiers.
Maximum timer
8 hours
Market range: <8 hours – >24 hours
This air purifier features a maximum timer of 8 hours, which is longer than that of 5.5% of air purifiers and the same as that of 57.8% of air purifiers.
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Color
black
Material
plastic
Display
yes
This air purifier has a display. This feature is present on 51.1% of air purifiers.
Display position
top
Control type
buttons
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PureMate PM520 vs the average air purifier

246810TotalPerformanceFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more filtration stages
    This air purifier features more filtration stages than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 22.5 W higher power
    This air purifier has a higher power output than the average air purifier (60 W vs 37.5 W).
    60 W vs 37.5 W
  • Has UV light
    This air purifier has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has an ionizer
    This air purifier has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
  • 9.7 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (17.6 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    17.6 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • 7 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (56 m² vs 49 m²).
    56 m² vs 49 m²
  • 7.7% cheaper
    PureMate PM520 is cheaper than the average air purifier (£130 vs £140).
    £130 vs £140
  • 2 more fan speeds
    This air purifier provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 22.5 W higher power
    This air purifier has a higher power output than the average air purifier (60 W vs 37.5 W).
    60 W vs 37.5 W
  • 7 m² larger room area
    This air purifier covers a larger room area than the average air purifier (56 m² vs 49 m²).
    56 m² vs 49 m²
  • 2 more filtration stages
    This air purifier features more filtration stages than the average air purifier (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • Has UV light
    This air purifier has UV light; the average air purifier does not.
  • Has an ionizer
    This air purifier has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
  • 9.7 cm narrower width
    This air purifier is narrower than the average air purifier (17.6 cm vs 27.3 cm).
    17.6 cm vs 27.3 cm
  • Has a handle
    This air purifier has a handle; the average air purifier does not.
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • 37.5% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (150 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    150 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • 7 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (60 dB vs 53 dB).
    60 dB vs 53 dB
  • No night mode
    This air purifier does not have night mode; the average air purifier does.
  • 5.7 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (27.7 cm vs 22 cm).
    27.7 cm vs 22 cm
  • 20 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (70 cm vs 50 cm).
    70 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This air purifier features a shorter power cord than the average air purifier (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    PureMate PM520
    the average air purifier
    PureMate PM520 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (7.68 vs 8.048).
    7.68 vs 8.05
  • 10.8% less popular
    PureMate PM520 is less popular than the average air purifier (6.02 vs 6.7).
    6.02 vs 6.67
  • 3.1% worse value for money
    PureMate PM520 offers worse value for money than the average air purifier (7.29 vs 7.5).
    7.29 vs 7.52
  • 37.5% lower CADR
    This air purifier provides a lower clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (150 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
    150 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
  • 7 dB higher maximum noise level
    This air purifier runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (60 dB vs 53 dB).
    60 dB vs 53 dB
  • No air-quality indicator
    This air purifier does not have an air-quality indicator; the average air purifier does.
  • No washable prefilter
    This air purifier does not have a washable prefilter; the average air purifier does.
  • No night mode
    This air purifier does not have night mode; the average air purifier does.
  • 5.7 cm greater depth
    This air purifier is deeper than the average air purifier (27.7 cm vs 22 cm).
    27.7 cm vs 22 cm
  • 20 cm taller height
    This air purifier is taller than the average air purifier (70 cm vs 50 cm).
    70 cm vs 50 cm
  • 0.3 m shorter power cord
    This air purifier features a shorter power cord than the average air purifier (1.5 m vs 1.8 m).
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 11.2% larger external volume
    This air purifier has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (34126.4 cm³ vs 30700.8 cm³).
    34,126.4 cm³ vs 30,700.8 cm³
  • 2.8% higher weight
    This air purifier is heavier than the average air purifier (4.7 kg vs 4.57 kg).
    4.7 kg vs 4.57 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 183 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about PureMate PM520

  • Noticeably improves indoor air freshness and quality
  • Provides significant relief for asthma and allergies like hay fever
  • Helps users get a better and full night's sleep
  • Operates quietly on the lower fan speed settings
  • Features a well-designed and easy-to-use digital control panel
  • Highly effective at filtering out dust and reducing pet or cooking odours

What we don't like about PureMate PM520

  • Can be quite loud and noisy on the higher speed settings
  • The ultra-violet (UV) lamp can occasionally malfunction or trigger unexpected unit shut-offs
  • The boxy plastic exterior is built more for function than visual style
  • Replacement filters can sometimes arrive damaged or warped due to weak transit packaging

Verdict

The PureMate PM520 is a 5-in-1 intelligent air purifier designed to clean medium to large rooms up to 56 m² (600 ft²). It operates on a 5-stage filtering system—including a True HEPA filter, activated carbon pre-filter, UV-C germicidal lamp, TiO2, and negative ionizer—to eliminate up to 99.97% of airborne particles, household odours, and microorganisms. Key specs include an air flow rate of 240 m³/hour, CADR ratings of 126 (smoke), 140 (dust), and 150 (pollen), and a power consumption range of 22W on low to 60W on high. Notable pros are its ultra-quiet operation at 20 dB(A) on its lowest fan speed, effective allergy and pet dander reduction, and a convenient filter replacement indicator. However, cons include a loud high-speed setting, large dimensions that may be obstructive in tight spaces, and a newer design that restricts the use of cheaper, third-party replacement filters.

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