AirGradient Open Air vs Airthings View Plus

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official AirGradient and Airthings sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, AirGradient Open Air stands out as the more complete option. Its strongest advantages show up in price, weather resistance, and sensors, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. Airthings View Plus is still relevant if you care most about warranty, screen, and integrations, but AirGradient Open Air is the stronger recommendation overall. For the average buyer, AirGradient Open Air is the safer choice.

Winner

AirGradient

AirGradient Open Air

$190.00

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Airthings

Airthings View Plus

$325.99

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Feature	AirGradient Open Air	Airthings View Plus	Winner
Price	$190.00	$325.99	AirGradient Open Air
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Airthings View Plus
Weather Resistance	YES (Outdoor)	NO	AirGradient Open Air
Screen	NO	YES	Airthings View Plus
Integrations	Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Airthings View Plus
Sensors	TVOC, PM0.3, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NOx, Temperature, Humidity	TVOC, PM2.5, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure	AirGradient Open Air
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts	Tie

Winner

AirGradient

AirGradient Open Air

$190.00

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+ Price: $190.00
+ Weather Resistance: YES (Outdoor)
+ Sensors: TVOC, PM0.3, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NOx, Temperature, Humidity
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years
- Screen: NO vs YES

Airthings

Airthings View Plus

$325.99

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+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Screen: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- Price: $325.99 vs $190.00
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES (Outdoor)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: AirGradient Open Air or Airthings View Plus?: AirGradient Open Air has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, weather resistance, and sensors.
What is the biggest difference between AirGradient Open Air and Airthings View Plus?: Price is one of the clearest differences: AirGradient Open Air lists $190.00, while Airthings View Plus lists $325.99.
Which one looks better on price?: AirGradient Open Air is listed at $190.00, while Airthings View Plus is listed at $325.99. AirGradient Open Air (better spec).
Who should buy AirGradient Open Air?: Choose AirGradient Open Air if your priority is price and weather resistance and that matters more than warranty.
Who should buy Airthings View Plus?: Choose Airthings View Plus if your priority is warranty and screen and that matters more than price.