Pure Enrichment MistAire Review

Name: Pure Enrichment MistAire
Brand: Pure Enrichment

Disappointing performance across most metrics with less effective functionality and features that is harder to clean

Pure Enrichment MistAire Review — Credit: Abriah Wofford

Price: $50 List

Manufacturer: Pure Enrichment

By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ July 28, 2021

Contributions From: the GearLab Review Team

OVERALL
SCORE

RANKED
#9 of 9

Ease of Cleaning - 35% 3.0
Effectiveness - 35% 2.0
Noise - 20% 9.0
Ease of Use - 10% 4.0

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Our Verdict

The Pure Enrichment MistAire is a quiet and wallet-friendly ultrasonic humidifier. It has a clear tank, a single humidity adjustment button with two levels, and a nightlight. It didn't produce much white dust in our testing, and the output direction can be dirted by turning the cap on the output tunnel. This unit is one of the least effective in the bunch, with disappointing relative humidity in our tests compared to the competition. In addition, this unit is harder to clean and lacks features that allow you to set humidity levels or goals. Overall, we didn't find much redeeming in this humidifier compared to the competition.

REASONS TO BUY

Quiet

Inexpensive

REASONS TO AVOID

Less effective

Harder to clean

Poor ease of use

Compare to Similar Products

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	This Product Pure Enrichment MistAire	Crane Drop	Honeywell HUL520	Crane Adorable	AquaOasis
Awards		Budget-friendly Baby Humidifier		Adorable Baby Humidifier
Price	$50 List Check Amazon (on sale!)	$55 List Check Amazon (on sale!)	$35 List	$60 List Check Price at Amazon	$30 List Check Price at Amazon
Overall Score	40	62	54	51	50
Star Rating	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5
Bottom Line	Disappointing performance across most metrics with less effective functionality and features that is harder to clean	Sleek design, basic features, quiet operation with effective humidity creation	Compact and easy to clean but not as effective and louder than most	Cutest package with quiet operation and enough mist output for nurseries but harder to clean	An effective smaller unit that is fairly quiet but challenging to clean and harder to use than competitors
Rating Categories	Pure Enrichment Mist...	Crane Drop	Honeywell HUL520	Crane Adorable	AquaOasis
Ease of Cleaning (35%)	3.0	4.0	8.0	4.0	2.0
Effectiveness (35%)	2.0	7.0	4.0	5.0	8.0
Noise (20%)	9.0	9.0	3.0	7.0	6.0
Ease of Use (10%)	4.0	5.0	6.0	5.0	3.0
Specifications	Pure Enrichment Mist...	Crane Drop	Honeywell HUL520	Crane Adorable	AquaOasis
Mist Type	Cool	Cool	Cool	Cool	Cool
Technology	Ultrasonic	Ultrasonic	Ultrasonic	Ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Tank Capacity	0.4 gal	1 gal	0.5 gal	1 gal	0.58 gal
Visible Water Reservoir	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Room Humidification Area (Sq Ft)	245 sq ft	500 sq ft	Small Room	500 sq ft	Not Listed
Max Run Time	Up to 25 hrs	Up to 24 hrs	Up to 20 hrs	Up to 24 hrs	Over 24 hrs
Humidity Output Control	Variable Mist Control	Variable Mist Control	Variable Mist Control	Variable Mist Control	Variable Mist Control
Demineralization Cartridge/Filter	No	Available for Purchase	No	Available for Purchase	No
Night Light	Yes	No	No	No	No
Empty Tank Auto-Shut Off	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (BGL)	8.1"W x 9.3"H x 5.6"L	8.7"W x 13"H x 8.7"L	8.1"W x 8.8"H x 8.1"L	9.3"W x 11"H x 9.8"L	8.5"W x 10"H x 6"L
Empty Weight (BGL)	1.51 lbs	2.24 lbs	2.6 lbs	4 lbs	1.58 lbs
Max Operation Noise Level in dB (BGL)	<40 db	<40 db	45.2 db	40.2 db	40.7 db

Our Analysis and Test Results

Pure Enrichment is a California-based company that started in 2010. Since its inception, they have been committed to creating stylish products that are healthy and fit into a healthy lifestyle. The company started with an air purifier and has grown from there. They offer products ranging from relaxation to cosmetic care and purification.

pure enrichment mistaire - the opening on the mistaire is so small you'll need a bottle brush... — The opening on the MistAire is so small you'll need a bottle brush to reach the bottom of the tank. Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Cleaning

Cleaning is a necessary evil for humidifiers as they can harbor bacteria if not properly and regularly cleaned. This option has few parts, but the small tank opening makes it hard to get clean and impossible without a long-handled bottle brush.

pure enrichment mistaire - the mistaire includes a special brush for cleaning the sonic plate... — The MistAire includes a special brush for cleaning the sonic plate and the instructions say you shouldn't use any other item to clean the surface. Credit: Abriah Wofford

This product comes with a plate cleaning brush to clean the ultrasonic plate and the smaller nooks and crannies of the base. The manufacturer recommends daily cleaning and descaling every 1-2 weeks. While it isn't challenging to clean necessarily, several products in this review are far easier to clean.

pure enrichment mistaire - the mistaire starts out strong with higher levels of relative... — The MistAire starts out strong with higher levels of relative humidity, but it doesn't match the competition over time. Credit: Abriah Wofford

Effectiveness

This unit did not impress in our effectiveness testing. It only has a high/low setting, so the ability to control the output is limited. It struggled during testing to keep up with the competition for relative humidity in our test room.

pure enrichment mistaire - the mistaire didn't produce much white dust during testing, but this... — The MistAire didn't produce much white dust during testing, but this could be a result of lower overall production of humidity we experienced during testing. Credit: Abriah Wofford

The MistAire started strong and increased the relative humidity in the test room faster than the competition did. However, over time it topped out and couldn't keep up with the competition, with readings close to 69% relative humidity compared to others that were over 90%. While you likely won't need that much humidity, this option might not meet your needs. However, if you want an option that works quickly, this might be a good fit.

Noise

This humidifier is one of the quietest in the group, and it is the best thing about this product. During testing, this option had a reading under 40 decibels. Some of the competition is over 46 dB. None of the products are loud, and some are even similar to white noise makers people purchase on purpose. However, if finding the absolute quietest option is your priority, this is one to think about.

pure enrichment mistaire - the pure has a single button with 4 levels high/low with nightlight... — The Pure has a single button with 4 levels high/low with nightlight and high/low without a nightlight. Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Use

This humidifier has a single button to push for two different levels of output. This is easy to use but very limiting if you want more control over the humidity released or the ability to turn it off when it reaches a certain level. While it has 4 levels, they are high/low with a nightlight and high/low without a nightlight.

pure enrichment mistaire - while not the smallest opening on a vessel in this group, the pure... — While not the smallest opening on a vessel in this group, the Pure tank opening is too small for hands. Credit: Abriah Wofford

The opening on the tank is small and will require a bottle brush to clean. It also means it is more difficult to fill as the tank doesn't sit by itself in the sink thanks to the tapering shape and is awkward to hold.

The Pure offers a nightlight you can choose to have on or off. Credit: Abriah Wofford

The top of the Pure tank has a swivel dial for directional adjustment of the mist output. Credit: Abriah Wofford

This unit has a nightlight you can turn on and off, but it is not dimmable, and it is only one color (above left). It also has a turning top to direct the mist in the direction you need the most humidity (above right).