AirGradient Open Air vs Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor

Data from Amazon and official AirGradient and Aqara sites.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, AirGradient Open Air wins this matchup. The main reason it wins is weather resistance, connectivity, and sensors, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. The only strong reason to choose Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor is if price, screen, and integrations is more important to you than the overall verdict. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of AirGradient Open Air.

Winner

AirGradient

AirGradient Open Air

$190.00

BUY NOW

Aqara

Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor

14% OFF

C$49.99

C$42.99

BUY NOW

Feature	AirGradient Open Air	Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor	Winner
Price	$190.00	C$42.99	Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor
Weather Resistance	YES (Outdoor)	NO	AirGradient Open Air
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Zigbee	AirGradient Open Air
Screen	NO	YES	Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor
Integrations	Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor
Sensors	TVOC, PM0.3, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, NOx, Temperature, Humidity	TVOC, Temperature, Humidity	AirGradient Open Air
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts	Tie

Winner

AirGradient

AirGradient Open Air

$190.00

BUY NOW

+ 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 C$42.99
- Screen: NO vs YES

Aqara

Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor

14% OFF

C$49.99

C$42.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: C$42.99
+ Screen: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES (Outdoor)
- Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: AirGradient Open Air or Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor?: 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 Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor?: Price is one of the clearest differences: AirGradient Open Air lists $190.00, while Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor lists C$42.99.
Which one looks better on price?: AirGradient Open Air is listed at $190.00, while Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor is listed at C$42.99. Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor (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 Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor?: Choose Aqara TVOC Air Quality Monitor if your priority is price and screen and that matters more than weather resistance.