Airthings 2950 Wave Radon vs Airthings 2989 View Radon

Airthings 2989 View Radon is the better overall pick. It adds Wi-Fi so you can check radon levels and receive alerts remotely, shows readings on an e-ink display, and runs about 3 years per set of batteries versus roughly 1.5 years for the Wave. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is the more affordable choice and holds a slightly higher owner rating, but it relies on Bluetooth-only syncing.

Connectivity and display. The View Radon connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and shows readings on an e-ink screen, so you get remote access, alerts and weekly reports without extra hardware. The Wave Radon has no screen (you wave at it to light a color ring) and syncs over Bluetooth only, which means opening the app within range or adding an Airthings Hub via SmartLink.

Yes. Both the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon and the Airthings 2989 View Radon measure radon, temperature and humidity, keep history in the same Airthings app, and send temperature, humidity, air quality and low battery alerts. Neither measures CO2, VOCs or particulates; for those you would need a different Airthings model.

Choose Airthings 2950 Wave Radon if you want continuous radon monitoring at a lower price and do not mind syncing over Bluetooth when you are near the device. Its wave-to-check ring gives an instant green, yellow or red status, it runs on two AA batteries, and it carries the same 5-year warranty and platform support as the View.

Choose Airthings 2989 View Radon if you want to watch radon levels from anywhere, prefer an always-visible e-ink readout, or plan to build out a multi-sensor Airthings setup, since it doubles as a SmartLink hub. Its roughly 3-year battery life and optional USB-C power also make it the lower-maintenance of the two.