Air Quality Monitors · Head to head

Airthings 2950 Wave Radon vs Apollo MSR-2 with CO2

Full Smart Air Quality Monitors comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Airthings and Apollo Automation sites.
2026 verdict
Airthings 2950 Wave Radon wins the 2026 matchup against Apollo MSR-2 with CO2, mainly on connectivity, integrations, and alerts.
What pushes it ahead is connectivity, integrations, and alerts, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Apollo MSR-2 with CO2 remains a niche alternative if price and sensors matter more than the rest of the comparison. That is why the final call still favors Airthings 2950 Wave Radon.
News by email

Still comparing? Get what's new by email

New releases and the smart home news worth knowing, in your inbox.

Smart home news and new releases, straight to your inbox

New releases, comparisons and the smart home news worth knowing.

No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Please enter a valid email address.
Tick the box above to finish signing up.
We couldn't verify you're human. Please try again.
Too many attempts. Please try again in an hour.
Your subscription has been successful.
FeatureAirthings 2950 Wave RadonApollo MSR-2 with CO2Winner
Price$109.15$56.09Apollo MSR-2 with CO2
ConnectivityBluetooth, Other2.4 GHz WiFiAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantHome AssistantAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
SensorsRadon, Temperature, HumidityCO2, Temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Ambient Light, UV, OccupancyApollo MSR-2 with CO2
AlertsTemperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Low Battery AlertsTemperature Alerts, Air Quality AlertsAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
ScreenNONOTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Winner
Prime exclusive deal
$109.15
  • + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Other
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
  • + Alerts: Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Low Battery Alerts
  • - Price: $109.15 vs $56.09
  • - Sensors: Radon, Temperature, Humidity vs CO2, Temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Ambient Light, UV, Occupancy
Prime exclusive deal
$56.09
  • + Price: $56.09
  • + Sensors: CO2, Temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Ambient Light, UV, Occupancy
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs Bluetooth, Other
  • - Integrations: Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Airthings 2950 Wave Radon or Apollo MSR-2 with CO2?

Airthings 2950 Wave Radon has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, integrations, and alerts.

What is the biggest difference between Airthings 2950 Wave Radon and Apollo MSR-2 with CO2?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Airthings 2950 Wave Radon lists $109.15, while Apollo MSR-2 with CO2 lists $56.09.

Which one looks better on price?

Airthings 2950 Wave Radon is listed at $109.15, while Apollo MSR-2 with CO2 is listed at $56.09. Apollo MSR-2 with CO2 (better spec).

Who should buy Airthings 2950 Wave Radon?

Choose Airthings 2950 Wave Radon if your priority is connectivity and integrations and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Apollo MSR-2 with CO2?

Choose Apollo MSR-2 with CO2 if your priority is price and sensors and that matters more than connectivity.

Spotted something wrong on this page? Tell us and we will fix it.

AmazonOur store on AmazonShop our ideas on AmazonLists of the smart home setups we would put together ourselves, ready to add to your Amazon cart.Shop on Amazon
Full comparison table

Compare all 32 Air Quality Monitors side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Air Quality Monitors in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.

  • 32 Air Quality Monitors
  • 55 specs compared
  • 51 filters
Open the full comparison
More Air Quality Monitors

Top Air Quality Monitors to compare next

32 air quality monitors from 16 brands compared: Airthings, Aranet, AirGradient and more. CO2, PM2.5, VOC and radon sensors, battery life and apps.

All Air Quality Monitors
Airthings

More Airthings products

A sharper look at other Airthings products worth comparing.

Explore Airthings
Apollo Automation

More Apollo Automation products

A sharper look at other Apollo Automation products worth comparing.

Explore Apollo Automation