AirGradient Open Air vs Airthings Wave Enhance

Data from Amazon and official AirGradient and Airthings sites.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, AirGradient Open Air wins this matchup. Its strongest advantages show up in weather resistance, connectivity, and sensors, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. Airthings Wave Enhance still makes sense if price, warranty, and integrations is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward 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 Wave Enhance

€149.99

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Feature	AirGradient Open Air	Airthings Wave Enhance	Winner
Price	$190.00	€149.99	Airthings Wave Enhance
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Airthings Wave Enhance
Weather Resistance	YES (Outdoor)	NO	AirGradient Open Air
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Bluetooth	AirGradient Open Air
Integrations	Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Airthings Wave Enhance
Sensors	TVOC, PM0.3, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NOx, Temperature, Humidity	TVOC, CO2, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure, Ambient Light, Ambient Noise	AirGradient Open Air
Screen	NO	NO	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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+ Weather Resistance: YES (Outdoor)
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth
+ Sensors: TVOC, PM0.3, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NOx, Temperature, Humidity
- Price: $190.00 vs €149.99
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years

Airthings

Airthings Wave Enhance

€149.99

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+ Price: €149.99
+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES (Outdoor)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: AirGradient Open Air or Airthings Wave Enhance?: AirGradient Open Air has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, connectivity, and sensors.
What is the biggest difference between AirGradient Open Air and Airthings Wave Enhance?: Price is one of the clearest differences: AirGradient Open Air lists $190.00, while Airthings Wave Enhance lists €149.99.
Which one looks better on price?: AirGradient Open Air is listed at $190.00, while Airthings Wave Enhance is listed at €149.99. Airthings Wave Enhance (better spec).
Who should buy AirGradient Open Air?: Choose AirGradient Open Air if your priority is weather resistance and connectivity and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Airthings Wave Enhance?: Choose Airthings Wave Enhance if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than weather resistance.