I've Tested 50 Air Quality Monitors. These Are the Biggest Problems I Found
7 days ago
- #transparency
- #air-quality
- #consumer-electronics
- Testing revealed many air quality monitors rely on the same off-the-shelf sensor modules despite varying prices.
- Some companies hide standard sensors in proprietary cartridges to appear more advanced or bespoke.
- Many monitors depend on cloud services or apps, making them unusable if the service is discontinued.
- Replacement parts for proprietary cartridges are often unavailable or difficult to obtain.
- False promises of expandability and modularity leave buyers with incomplete products.
- Accuracy claims are frequently unsubstantiated, lacking transparency and verifiable data.
- The industry's reliance on opacity undermines trust in air quality monitoring devices.