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Airthings 2950 Wave Radon vs IQAir AirVisual Pro

Full Smart Air Quality Monitors comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
A radon detector against a particulate monitor: the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon takes this comparison on rating, warranty and battery life.
Airthings 2950 Wave Radon
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Airthings 2950 Wave Radon
$104.00
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The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon tracks radon plus temperature and humidity, runs about 1.5 years on two AA cells, carries a five-year warranty, works with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant, and sends temperature, humidity and air quality alerts. The IQAir AirVisual Pro answers with a bright 5 inch color LCD and a broader sensor set, PM2.5, PM10, PM1, TVOC, CO2, temperature and humidity over Wi-Fi, but it has no radon sensor, only a one-year warranty and a weak internal battery. Pick the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon to monitor radon in a basement or crawlspace, and the IQAir AirVisual Pro for glanceable particulate and CO2 readings in an allergy or smoke household.
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FeatureAirthings 2950 Wave RadonIQAir AirVisual ProWinner
Price$104.00$329.99Airthings 2950 Wave Radon
Rating4.44.0Airthings 2950 Wave Radon
Warranty5 years1 yearAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
Battery Life1.5 years4 hoursAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
ConnectivityBluetooth, Other2.4 GHz WiFiAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
ScreenNOYESIQAir AirVisual Pro
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantHome AssistantAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
SensorsRadon, Temperature, HumidityTVOC, PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, Temperature, HumidityIQAir AirVisual Pro
AlertsTemperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Low Battery AlertsAir Quality AlertsAirthings 2950 Wave Radon
Weather ResistanceNONOTie

What the differences mean

Radon

The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon measures radon, plus temperature and humidity, and can confirm whether a mitigation system is working. The IQAir AirVisual Pro has no radon sensor, so if radon is your concern, only the Airthings answers it.

Particulates and CO2

The AirVisual Pro reports PM2.5, PM10 and PM1 plus CO2, TVOC, temperature and humidity, which suits allergy, asthma and smoke households. The Airthings tracks no particulates and no CO2 at all, just radon and the basics.

Display and alerts

The AirVisual Pro has a 5 inch color LCD readable across the room, but only air quality alerts. The Airthings has just a wave-to-check green, yellow or red ring, yet it sends temperature, humidity, air quality and low-battery alerts.

Power and connectivity

The Airthings runs about 1.5 years on two AA cells and syncs over Bluetooth, needing a hub for remote data. The AirVisual Pro runs on wall power with a weak few-hour battery and connects over Wi-Fi, but not Bluetooth.

Warranty and smart home reach

The Airthings carries a five-year warranty and works with Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT. The AirVisual Pro has a one-year warranty and supports Home Assistant and IFTTT only, with no Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit or Matter.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both monitors value readings they can trust against a reference, plus history in a clean app, but they are watching different pollutants. Airthings 2950 Wave Radon owners praise continuous radon tracking that beats one-and-done test kits, with levels that line up with professional lab tests after acclimation and that drop into the green once a mitigation fan runs, and they warn that it is Bluetooth-only so a hub is needed for remote data, that Airthings support is slow, and that a minority see occasional false spikes. IQAir AirVisual Pro owners call its PM2.5 and CO2 accuracy excellent, matching purifiers and government monitors, and love the large screen that shows indoor air beside nearby outdoor readings, while they complain that the AQI is PM2.5-only, PM10 and PM1 are buried in a CSV export, the battery lasts only hours, and support is unhelpful when a unit gets stuck at zero.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Airthings 2950 Wave Radon or IQAir AirVisual Pro?

The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon wins on rating, warranty and battery life and is the one that measures radon. The IQAir AirVisual Pro is the better pick for particulates and CO2 with a large color screen, but it has no radon sensor and a one-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon and the IQAir AirVisual Pro?

What they detect. The Airthings 2950 Wave Radon measures radon plus temperature and humidity, while the IQAir AirVisual Pro measures PM2.5, PM10, PM1, TVOC, CO2, temperature and humidity. One watches radioactive gas, the other watches particles and CO2.

Does the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon measure particulates or CO2?

No. It measures radon, temperature and humidity only, with no PM2.5, PM10 or CO2 sensor. The IQAir AirVisual Pro is the one that reports particulates and CO2.

Does the IQAir AirVisual Pro measure radon?

No. It has no radon sensor, so it cannot replace a radon detector like the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon. It focuses on PM2.5, PM10, TVOC, CO2, temperature and humidity.

Which one has a screen, the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon or the IQAir AirVisual Pro?

The IQAir AirVisual Pro has a 5 inch color LCD, while the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon has no screen and shows status through a wave-to-check colored ring plus its app.

Who should buy the Airthings 2950 Wave Radon?

Homeowners concerned about radon, especially in a basement or crawlspace, and anyone who wants to validate or track a mitigation system with a long warranty and years of battery life.

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