AirGradient Open Air vs Airthings View Pollution

Updated January 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 biggest wins come from price, weather resistance, and sensors, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. Airthings View Pollution can still be the right pick, but only if warranty, screen, and integrations outweighs the wider strengths of AirGradient Open Air. That is why AirGradient Open Air wins the verdict here.

Winner

AirGradient

AirGradient Open Air

$190.00

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Airthings

Airthings View Pollution

$219.99

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Feature	AirGradient Open Air	Airthings View Pollution	Winner
Price	$190.00	$219.99	AirGradient Open Air
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Airthings View Pollution
Weather Resistance	YES (Outdoor)	NO	AirGradient Open Air
Screen	NO	YES	Airthings View Pollution
Integrations	Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Airthings View Pollution
Sensors	TVOC, PM0.3, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NOx, Temperature, Humidity	PM2.5, Temperature, Humidity	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 Pollution

$219.99

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+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Screen: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- Price: $219.99 vs $190.00
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES (Outdoor)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: AirGradient Open Air or Airthings View Pollution?: 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 Pollution?: Price is one of the clearest differences: AirGradient Open Air lists $190.00, while Airthings View Pollution lists $219.99.
Which one looks better on price?: AirGradient Open Air is listed at $190.00, while Airthings View Pollution is listed at $219.99. 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 Pollution?: Choose Airthings View Pollution if your priority is warranty and screen and that matters more than price.