Airthings 2950 Wave Radon vs Airthings View Plus

The Airthings View Plus is the better all-around air quality monitor, winning on sensor breadth, connectivity, its e-ink screen and battery life. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon counters with a lower price, a higher owner rating and a complete alerts set, so it stays the smarter choice if you only need to watch radon.

Sensor coverage and connectivity. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon measures radon, temperature and humidity and syncs over Bluetooth only. The Airthings View Plus carries seven sensors (radon, PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure), connects over Wi-Fi for remote access, and has a display.

The Airthings View Plus has 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth and a 2.9-inch e-ink display, so you can read it on the device and check it remotely. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is Bluetooth-only with no screen; it can link to an Airthings hub over SmartLink for continuous online data.

The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon focuses on radon alongside temperature and humidity. The Airthings View Plus measures radon plus CO2, PM2.5 particulates, VOCs, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure, making it one of the few consumer units that combines radon with a full air-quality picture.

Buy the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon if radon is your single concern, you want the more affordable, higher-rated option, and you are happy to sync over Bluetooth when nearby. It is well suited to monitoring a basement or crawlspace without paying for sensors you will not use.

Buy the Airthings View Plus if you want one monitor that tracks radon together with CO2, particulates and VOCs, with Wi-Fi remote access, alerts and an on-device screen. It suits whole-home air quality monitoring and anyone who wants the complete picture rather than radon alone.