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Avg. price in UK: ~£480
Avg. price in US: ~$630
Max. CADR: 515 m³/h
Maximum room area: 20 m²
Maximum noise level: 64 dB
HEPA filter: yes
Weight: 8 kg

Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 review. Compare 46 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Air Purifiers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Good

7.2

Very good

6.0

Good

4.1
Bedroom use
Score components:
35.0%
1.0
Maximum noise level
30.0%
10
Night mode
20.0%
1.7
Maximum room area
15.0%
2.9
Weight
10
Allergy relief
Score components:
35.0%
10
Max. CADR
30.0%
10
HEPA filter
20.0%
10
Number of filtration stages
15.0%
10
Washable prefilter
10
Smoke removal
Score components:
35.0%
10
Activated carbon filter
30.0%
10
Max. CADR
20.0%
10
Number of filtration stages
15.0%
10
Air quality indicator

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#133 in Best Air Purifiers for Bedrooms

Verdict

The Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is a smart air purifier designed for rooms up to 200 m², operating with a 60-watt power output and a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 515 m³/h. Key characteristics include a unique, removable wireless Air Quality Box with high-precision laser sensors to measure pollution across different rooms, and a comprehensive 360-degree filtration system using four layers: a pre-filter, active carbon filter, an Allergy+ HEPA filter, and patented NanoCaptur+ technology to permanently destroy formaldehyde. The main pros are its ability to capture up to 100% of allergens and fine particles down to 0.25 microns, smart automation with 10 fan speeds and dedicated day/night/allergen modes, and real-time indoor/outdoor tracking via the Pure Air app. However, its downsides include a potentially loud normal day and turbo operation, a requirement for frequent filter replacements every 12 months to prevent the unit from shutting down, and a bulkier 5.7 kg footprint.

Technical Specifications of air purifier Rowenta Pure Home PU8080

Overall score

6.9

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Performance

6.3

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Power

What it is: The electrical power consumption of the air purifier during operation, measured in watts (W).

When it matters: Helpful for estimating long-term electricity costs, particularly when running the unit continuously day and night.

Importance: HIGH

Max. CADR

What it is: The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), measuring the volume of purified air delivered per hour in cubic metres.

When it matters: Crucial for determining how rapidly the purifier circulates and cleans room air, especially for severe allergies or larger spaces.

Importance: HIGH

Maximum room area

What it is: The maximum recommended floor area (in square metres) that the air purifier can effectively treat.

When it matters: Essential for matching the purifier's airflow capacity to your room size so all air is filtered thoroughly.

Importance: HIGH

N. of speeds

What it is: The number of manual airflow speed levels available to choose on the air purifier.

When it matters: Provides flexible control between whisper-quiet low speeds for sleeping and powerful high speeds for fast room clearing.

Importance: MEDIUM

Maximum noise level

What it is: The sound level emitted by the air purifier when running at its highest fan speed, measured in decibels (dB).

When it matters: Important if you plan to use the purifier in bedrooms, nurseries, or home offices where loud fan noise causes disturbance.

Importance: HIGH

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Features

9.0

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Air quality indicator

What it is: An optical or laser sensor system displaying real-time indoor pollution levels via color rings or numerical values.

When it matters: Provides immediate visual feedback on air cleanliness and confirms that the purifier is working effectively.

Importance: MEDIUM

Continuous purification

What it is: Engineered motor and filter architecture designed for safe, uninterrupted 24/7 operation without thermal degradation.

When it matters: Essential for maintaining permanently low allergen and dust concentrations in polluted urban areas or high-pollen seasons.

Importance: LOW

Auto mode

What it is: An intelligent operating mode that automatically increases or decreases fan speed based on live sensor pollution readings.

When it matters: Maximizes convenience and saves electricity by running quietly on low speed and ramping up only when pollution is detected.

Importance: MEDIUM

Timer

What it is: A programmable shut-off countdown timer that turns off the air purifier automatically after a set number of hours.

When it matters: Convenient for running the unit for a specific duration before leaving home or going to bed without wasting electricity.

Importance: LOW

Maximum timer

What it is: The longest selectable countdown duration available on the air purifier's timer, expressed in hours.

When it matters: Relevant if you prefer setting extended automated operating cycles, such as a full 8-hour workday or 12-hour overnight window.

Importance: LOW

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Design

4.2

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Color

What it is: The primary exterior color and aesthetic finish of the air purifier housing.

When it matters: Important for ensuring the appliance blends harmoniously into your room decor and furniture style.

Importance: LOW

white

Material

What it is: The primary manufacturing material used for the outer casing, such as ABS plastic, polycarbonate, or aluminum.

When it matters: Influences structural rigidity, scratch resistance, premium appearance, and ease of wiping clean.

Importance: LOW

plastic

Display

What it is: An integrated digital screen showing active fan speed, particulate pollution numbers, filter health, and active timers.

When it matters: Enables quick visual checks of air metrics and purifier settings directly on the device without picking up your phone.

Importance: LOW

Display position

What it is: The physical placement of the display screen on the body of the air purifier (e.g., top panel or front facade).

When it matters: Affects viewing convenience: top displays are easiest to read while standing, while front displays are visible from across the room.

Importance: LOW

front

Control type

What it is: The user interface mechanism for operating the device, such as capacitive touch keys, push buttons, or rotary dials.

When it matters: Determines tactile responsiveness, ease of operation in dark rooms, and durability over years of regular use.

Importance: LOW

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Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 vs the average air purifier

Why is Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 better than the average air purifier?

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2.15x higher CADR
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (515 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
What it is: The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), measuring the volume of purified air delivered per hour in cubic metres.
When it matters: Crucial for determining how rapidly the purifier circulates and cleans room air, especially for severe allergies or larger spaces.
Importance: HIGH
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (515 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).515 m³/h vs 240 m³/h
7 more fan speeds
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (10 vs 3).
What it is: The number of manual airflow speed levels available to choose on the air purifier.
When it matters: Provides flexible control between whisper-quiet low speeds for sleeping and powerful high speeds for fast room clearing.
Importance: MEDIUM
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (10 vs 3).10 vs 3
Supports Wi‑Fi
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
What it is: Wireless connectivity enabling smartphone app pairing for remote operation, scheduling, and live air quality tracking.
When it matters: Allows you to inspect home pollution levels from work and turn on the purifier so you return home to clean air.
Importance: MEDIUM
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
1 more filtration stage
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 features more filtration stages than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
What it is: The total number of specialized filter barriers (e.g., pre-filter, HEPA, activated carbon) air flows through inside the unit.
When it matters: More filtration stages ensure that coarse hair, fine dust allergens, and gaseous odors are captured by dedicated, purpose-built layers.
Importance: MEDIUM
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 features more filtration stages than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).4 vs 3
22.5 W higher power
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a higher power output than the average air purifier (60 W vs 37.5 W).
What it is: The electrical power consumption of the air purifier during operation, measured in watts (W).
When it matters: Helpful for estimating long-term electricity costs, particularly when running the unit continuously day and night.
Importance: HIGH
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a higher power output than the average air purifier (60 W vs 37.5 W).60 W vs 37.5 W
Supports 360° purification
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
What it is: A cylindrical or multi-directional intake design that draws in polluted room air from all surrounding angles.
When it matters: Improves airflow circulation and offers versatile room placement without needing to position the intake toward open space.
Importance: MEDIUM
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
0.02 % percentage points higher bacteria elimination
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 achieves higher certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (100% vs 99.97%).
What it is: The certified laboratory efficiency percentage demonstrating the purifier's ability to eliminate airborne bacteria and microbes.
When it matters: Reassuring for hygiene-focused households, medical offices, or homes with infants where airborne pathogen reduction is a priority.
Importance: MEDIUM
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 achieves higher certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (100% vs 99.97%).99.99 % vs 99.97 %
Has an ionizer
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
What it is: An auxiliary electronic feature releasing negative ions that attach to airborne particles, causing them to clump and settle faster.
When it matters: Acts as a supplementary cleaning boost for fine dust, though buyers sensitive to ozone should ensure it can be toggled off.
Importance: LOW
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
2.15x higher CADR
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 provides a higher clean air delivery rate than the average air purifier (515 m³/h vs 240 m³/h).
7 more fan speeds
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 provides more fan speed settings than the average air purifier (10 vs 3).
22.5 W higher power
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a higher power output than the average air purifier (60 W vs 37.5 W).
Supports 360° purification
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports 360° purification; the average air purifier does not.
1 more filtration stage
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 features more filtration stages than the average air purifier (4 vs 3).
Supports Wi‑Fi
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports Wi‑Fi; the average air purifier does not.
0.02 % percentage points higher bacteria elimination
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 achieves higher certified bacteria elimination than the average air purifier (100% vs 99.97%).
Has an ionizer
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has an ionizer; the average air purifier does not.
Supports delayed start
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 supports delayed start; the average air purifier does not.
Has wheels
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has wheels; the average air purifier does not.
Has a handle
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a handle; the average air purifier does not.

Why is Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 worse than the average air purifier?

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29 m² smaller room area
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (20 m² vs 49 m²).
11 dB higher maximum noise level
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (64 dB vs 53 dB).
75.1% higher weight
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is heavier than the average air purifier (8 kg vs 4.57 kg).
18 cm greater depth
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is deeper than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 22 cm).
16.7 cm wider width
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is wider than the average air purifier (44 cm vs 27.3 cm).
30.5 cm taller height
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is taller than the average air purifier (80.5 cm vs 50 cm).
110422.98 cm³ larger external volume
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a larger overall volume than the average air purifier (141680 cm³ vs 31257.025 cm³).
29 m² smaller room area
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (20 m² vs 49 m²).
What it is: The maximum recommended floor area (in square metres) that the air purifier can effectively treat.
When it matters: Essential for matching the purifier's airflow capacity to your room size so all air is filtered thoroughly.
Importance: HIGH
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 covers a smaller room area than the average air purifier (20 m² vs 49 m²).20 m² vs 49 m²
11 dB higher maximum noise level
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (64 dB vs 53 dB).
What it is: The sound level emitted by the air purifier when running at its highest fan speed, measured in decibels (dB).
When it matters: Important if you plan to use the purifier in bedrooms, nurseries, or home offices where loud fan noise causes disturbance.
Importance: HIGH
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 runs louder at maximum speed than the average air purifier (64 dB vs 53 dB).64 dB vs 53 dB
75.1% higher weight
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is heavier than the average air purifier (8 kg vs 4.57 kg).
What it is: The total physical net weight of the air purifier without packaging, measured in kilograms (kg).
When it matters: Important if you frequently carry the purifier between rooms, to different floors, or place it on furniture.
Importance: MEDIUM
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is heavier than the average air purifier (8 kg vs 4.57 kg).8 kg vs 4.57 kg
18 cm greater depth
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is deeper than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 22 cm).
What it is: The front-to-back depth measurement of the air purifier, in centimetres (cm).
When it matters: Determines how far the purifier protrudes outward into walkways or away from walls.
Importance: LOW
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is deeper than the average air purifier (40 cm vs 22 cm).40 cm vs 22 cm
16.7 cm wider width
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is wider than the average air purifier (44 cm vs 27.3 cm).
What it is: The horizontal width across the front of the air purifier, measured in centimetres (cm).
When it matters: Essential for confirming the unit fits neatly between furniture, in tight corners, or on compact bedside tables.
Importance: LOW
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is wider than the average air purifier (44 cm vs 27.3 cm).44 cm vs 27.3 cm
30.5 cm taller height
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is taller than the average air purifier (80.5 cm vs 50 cm).
What it is: The vertical height of the air purifier unit, measured in centimetres (cm).
When it matters: Important for ensuring the unit fits underneath tables, under low window sills, or onto designated shelves.
Importance: LOW
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is taller than the average air purifier (80.5 cm vs 50 cm).80.5 cm vs 50 cm
3.43x more expensive
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is more expensive than the average air purifier (£480 vs £140).
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 is more expensive than the average air purifier (£480 vs £140).£480 vs £140
34.2% lower user score
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (5.96 vs 8).
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.
Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 has a lower user score than the average air purifier (5.96 vs 8).5.96 vs 8

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Rowenta Pure Home PU8080?

Removable Air Quality Box: Allows users to detach a handheld sensor to monitor air pollution in different rooms without moving the entire unit.
High-Performance Filtration: Features a 4-stage system (including a HEPA and NanoCaptur filter) that effectively traps up to 100% of allergens and destroys harmful formaldehyde.
Smart Connectivity: Integrates seamlessly with the Pure Air app to provide real-time outdoor/indoor tracking and remote scheduling.
Smart Auto Modes: Intelligently adjusts fan speeds based on real-time pollution detection to ensure efficient energy usage.

What customers dislike about Rowenta Pure Home PU8080?

Premium Price: Retails on the higher end, typically priced around £684 (or upwards of $\$600$ depending on the region), which represents a significant upfront investment.
Bulky & Heavy: Despite having castor wheels for mobility, its robust, multi-layer design makes it heavy to move across different floors of the house.
Replacement Filter Costs: Maintaining the device requires replacing proprietary filters (like the NanoCaptur) periodically, which adds to the long-term cost.

Expert reviews

etm-testmagazin.de

25/02/2022

Summary of the review

ROWENTA Pure Home PU8080 – Luftreiniger im Test 2022 (Note: This deep-dive laboratory test is written in German but is the primary technical testing b...

The ETM Testmagazin review rates the Rowenta Pure Home PU8080 as "Very Good" (95.4%), praising its high performance for rooms up to 200 m² with a 515 m³/h CADR and a 4-stage filtration system, including the formaldehyde-destroying NanoCaptur+. Key advantages include the detachable, wireless Air Quality Box, quiet 32 dB low-speed operation, and easy mobility, though downsides include its 12 kg weight, potentially unstable wheels on thresholds, and sometimes difficult app pairing.

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