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Air purifiers can hum loudly enough to disrupt focus during work calls. Consumer Reports tested five models to find the quietest options
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Air purifiers can clear a home office of dust, pollen and smoke, but a noisy unit can undercut the calm they're supposed to create. Small rooms make noise and space constraints especially noticeable, since a bulky or loud machine sitting a few feet from a desk is harder to ignore than one tucked into a spare bedroom.
Consumer Reports tested five air purifiers suited to small spaces for noise, particle removal and annual operating costs, so remote and hybrid workers can find one that fits a home office.
