Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 vs Shark Tower Fan + Air Purifier (TF202S)
Two of the purifier + fan, heater & humidifier combos in our best air purifier fan, heater & humidifier combos: dyson, blueair, shark, honeywell comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A purifying tower fan with 350° oscillation
Check price at AmazonShark Tower Fan + Air Purifier (TF202S)
Best for: A 2-in-1 tower fan with a 5-year NeverChange filter
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 | Shark Tower Fan + Air Purifier (TF202S) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater modeYes when the maker lists a heating mode. A heater combo replaces a space heater in winter. | No | No | 20% |
| Cooling fan / circulator modeYes when the unit can blow air at you or circulate the room. Honeywell notes its circulator moves air but doesn't cool it. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| HumidifierYes for units with a water tank that add moisture (Dyson PH2, Blueair 2-in-1). | No | No | 15% |
| Smoke CADRListed only by Blueair here. Dyson, Shark and Honeywell don't publish an AHAM CADR, so those cells are blank and score at the lowest published value in the category. | Not listed | Not listed | 25% |
| Oscillation rangeHow far the unit turns to spread air around the room, per the maker. | 350 ° | 180 ° | 10% |
| Carbon stage includedYes when the included filter has activated carbon (Dyson K-Carbon or activated carbon, Blueair particle + carbon, Honeywell carbon filter). | Yes | No | 15% |
| Modes | Purify, cool | Cool (bladeless tower fan), purify | info |
| AHAM CADR | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| Filter | Combined glass HEPA + activated carbon | NeverChange HEPA + Debris Defense + Odor Neutralizer cartridge (scented) | info |
| Filter change | Every 12 months recommended | Not listed | info |
| Oscillation | 350° | 180° | info |
| Speeds | 10 | Not listed | info |
| Height | 41.3 in | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 10.4 lb | 14.33 lb | info |
| Purifier coverage | Not listed | Up to 250 ft² in 1 hour (1 ACH) | info |
| Filter life | Not listed | Up to 5 years | info |
| Power | Not listed | 92 W | info |
| AirPick score | 4.2/10 | 2.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Dyson Purifier Cool PC1
Better published figure on: Oscillation range, Carbon stage included.
What we like
- 350° oscillation
- Carbon filter
Watch out for
- No heat
- No CADR, noise or power on the page
Shark Tower Fan + Air Purifier (TF202S)
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Filter rated up to 5 years
- 180° oscillation
Watch out for
- No carbon stage
- Purifies only about 250 ft²
Verdict
Both are purifying fans. Dyson oscillates 350° vs 180° and includes activated carbon. Shark's filter is rated up to 5 years and it lists 92 W.
- Dyson Purifier Cool PC1: Dyson: Purifier Cool PC1
- Shark Tower Fan + Air Purifier (TF202S): Shark: Tower Fan + Air Purifier TF202S