Updated October 2026
Data from the official Airthings site.
2026 verdict
Same radon job, two generations apart: the Airthings 2989 View Radon is the better radon monitor, adding Wi-Fi, an E-Ink screen and double the battery life to what the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon does.
Both measure radon, temperature and humidity, both carry a 5-year warranty and both work with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Airthings 2989 View Radon sends alerts and weekly reports anywhere over Wi-Fi, shows readings on the device and runs up to 3 years on six AA batteries or from USB-C, while the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is Bluetooth only, has a wave-to-check light instead of a screen and is rated for 1.5 years on two AA cells. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is the lower priced of the pair and the better reviewed. Pick the Airthings 2989 View Radon for hands-off monitoring from anywhere, and the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon if you check radon at home or already own an Airthings hub.
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| Feature | Airthings 2950 Wave Radon | Airthings 2989 View Radon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.15 | $219.99 | Airthings 2950 Wave Radon |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.2 | Airthings 2950 Wave Radon |
| Battery Life | 1.5 years | 3 years | Airthings 2989 View Radon |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Other | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other | Airthings 2989 View Radon |
| Screen | NO | YES | Airthings 2989 View Radon |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Sensors | Radon, Temperature, Humidity | Radon, Temperature, Humidity | Tie |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | Tie |
What the differences mean
Wi-Fi
The Airthings 2989 View Radon is on Wi-Fi, so alerts and weekly reports arrive wherever you are. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is Bluetooth only and syncs when you open the app nearby, unless it is linked to an Airthings hub.
Screen
The Airthings 2989 View Radon shows radon on an E-Ink screen. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon has no screen, just a green, yellow or red ring when you wave at it.
Power
The Airthings 2989 View Radon is rated for 3 years on six AA batteries and can run from USB-C. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is rated for 1.5 years on two AA cells with no wired option.
Sensors
Radon, temperature and humidity on both. Moving to the newer model does not add any measurement, only better ways to see and receive the readings.
Which one to buy if
- you want radon alerts while away from home
The Airthings 2989 View Radon is on Wi-Fi and needs no hub.
- you check radon while you are at home
The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon measures the same things over Bluetooth for less.
- you already have an Airthings hub
The hub gives the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon remote data and weekly reports.
- you want to read the level without a phone
Only the Airthings 2989 View Radon has a screen.
$109.15
- + Price: $109.15
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Battery Life: 1.5 years vs 3 years
- - Connectivity: Bluetooth, Other vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other
Winner
$219.99
- + Battery Life: 3 years
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other
- + Screen: YES
- - Price: $219.99 vs $109.15
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
What owners say
Owners of both Airthings radon monitors tell the same story of continuous data exposing how radon moves with weather and season, of watching levels fall once a mitigation fan runs, and of units catching a disrupted mitigation system. Both groups also report Airthings support as inconsistent and a minority of units disagreeing with a second monitor. Airthings 2989 View Radon owners chose it for exactly what the other lacks, alerts from anywhere, weekly email reports and a screen to read at a glance. Airthings 2950 Wave Radon owners like the wave-to-check ring and one-minute setup, and their main wish is Wi-Fi, since it only syncs when the app is opened nearby unless linked to an Airthings hub.
Upgrading from the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon?
Moving up from the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon to the Airthings 2989 View Radon does not change what is measured: radon, temperature and humidity on both. It changes how you get the readings, with built-in Wi-Fi, an E-Ink screen and USB-C power, and it doubles the battery rating. If your Airthings 2950 Wave Radon already reports through an Airthings hub, there is little to gain. If you are tired of opening the app nearby to sync, the Airthings 2989 View Radon is the fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Airthings 2950 Wave Radon or Airthings 2989 View Radon?
The Airthings 2989 View Radon. It measures the same radon, temperature and humidity as the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon and adds Wi-Fi, an E-Ink screen, USB-C power and up to 3 years of battery life against 1.5.
What is the difference between the Airthings 2950 and the Airthings 2989?
The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is Bluetooth only with a wave-to-check light, while the Airthings 2989 View Radon adds Wi-Fi and an E-Ink screen. Both measure radon, temperature and humidity.
Does the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon need a hub?
Only for remote access. On its own the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon syncs over Bluetooth when you open the app nearby; linked to an Airthings hub it uploads data and sends weekly reports. The Airthings 2989 View Radon does that over Wi-Fi without a hub.
Who should buy the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon?
Homeowners who want continuous radon monitoring at a lower cost and check readings at home, or who already own an Airthings hub.
Who should buy the Airthings 2989 View Radon?
Anyone who wants radon alerts from anywhere, a screen on the device and the option of USB-C power, for a basement, a rental or a mitigation system.
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