Air Purifiers · Head to head

Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 vs Shark BreatheClear Max HP362

Full Smart Air Purifiers comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Dyson and Shark sites.
2026 verdict
Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 has the better all-around case than Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 in 2026, starting with price, rating, and sensors.
Shark BreatheClear Max HP362
Winner
Shark BreatheClear Max HP362
$369.89$449.9918% OFF
Buy on Amazon USACheck price
What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and sensors, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 remains a niche alternative if integrations matter more than the rest of the comparison. That makes Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 the clearer recommendation in 2026.
vs
Price alerts

Air Purifier prices change while you decide

We check the price of every Air Purifier in the catalog daily and email you the drops, whichever one you pick.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Smart home deals and news, straight to your inbox

Price drops, new releases and the smart home news worth knowing.

No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

FeatureDyson Purifier Cool PC1Shark BreatheClear Max HP362Winner
Price$399.99$369.89Shark BreatheClear Max HP362
Rating3.94.5Shark BreatheClear Max HP362
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaNoneDyson Purifier Cool PC1
SensorsPM2.5, TVOCPM1, PM2.5, PM10, TVOC, Temperature, HumidityShark BreatheClear Max HP362
Warranty2 years2 yearsTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
FiltrationHEPA Filter, Activated Carbon FilterHEPA Filter, Washable Pre-FilterTie
AHAM VerifideNONOTie
Auto ModeYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 or Shark BreatheClear Max HP362?

Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and sensors.

What is the biggest difference between Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 and Shark BreatheClear Max HP362?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 lists $399.99, while Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 lists $369.89.

Which one looks better on price?

Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is listed at $399.99, while Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 is listed at $369.89. Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 (better spec).

Who should buy Dyson Purifier Cool PC1?

Choose Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 if your priority is integrations and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Shark BreatheClear Max HP362?

Choose Shark BreatheClear Max HP362 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than integrations.

Full comparison table

Compare all 28 Air Purifiers side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Air Purifiers in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.

  • 28 Air Purifiers
  • 57 specs compared
  • 54 filters
Open the full comparison
More Air Purifiers

Top Air Purifiers to compare next

28 air purifiers from 10 brands compared: Dyson, Levoit, IQAir, Blueair and more. CADR, room coverage, HEPA filters, filter costs and noise levels.

All Air Purifiers
Dyson

More Dyson products

A sharper look at other Dyson products worth comparing.

Explore Dyson
Shark

More Shark products

A sharper look at other Shark products worth comparing.

Explore Shark
Independent · Not sponsoredBrands never pay for placement or rankings. Affiliate commissions never influence our comparisons.
© 2026 Smart Home Compared
Search