Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Airthings site.
2026 verdict
Radon alone or radon plus the whole air?
If radon is the worry, the Airthings 2989 View Radon is the smarter buy of these two Airthings View monitors, with the longer battery life and the lower price. Both share the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, the E-Ink screen, USB-C or six AA batteries, the 5-year warranty and support for Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant, and the Airthings 2989 View Radon stretches those batteries to 3 years against 2. The Airthings View Plus earns its place with four more sensors, PM2.5, CO2, TVOC and air pressure, and owners say it can also serve as a hub for Airthings Wave sensors. Choose the Airthings 2989 View Radon for a basement or a mitigation system, and the Airthings View Plus for a living space where smoke, stuffiness and cooking fumes matter as much as radon.
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| Feature | Airthings 2989 View Radon | Airthings View Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 | $329.99 | Airthings 2989 View Radon |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.0 | Airthings 2989 View Radon |
| Battery Life | 3 years | 2 years | Airthings 2989 View Radon |
| Sensors | Radon, Temperature, Humidity | TVOC, PM2.5, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure | Airthings View Plus |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other | Tie |
| Screen | YES | YES | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | 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
Sensors
Both measure radon, temperature and humidity. The Airthings View Plus adds PM2.5, CO2, TVOC and air pressure, turning it from a radon monitor into a whole-room air quality station that also reacts to smoke, cooking and a stuffy bedroom.
Battery life
On the same six AA batteries the Airthings 2989 View Radon is rated for 3 years and the Airthings View Plus for 2, since the extra sensors draw more. Both can run from USB-C instead.
Everything else
Screen type, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, warranty and the Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant integrations are the same on both, so the choice really comes down to how much you want measured.
Which one to buy if
- the monitor is for a basement or a radon mitigation system
The Airthings 2989 View Radon covers radon with the same connectivity and a longer battery life.
- you want to know when a bedroom gets stuffy
Only the Airthings View Plus measures CO2.
- wildfire smoke or cooking particles concern you
The Airthings View Plus reads PM2.5; the Airthings 2989 View Radon has no particulate sensor.
- you are building a multi-room Airthings setup
Owners use the Airthings View Plus as a hub for Airthings Wave sensors in other rooms.
Winner
$219.99
- + Price: $219.99
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Battery Life: 3 years
- - Sensors: Radon, Temperature, Humidity vs TVOC, PM2.5, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure
$329.99
- + Sensors: TVOC, PM2.5, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure
- - Price: $329.99 vs $219.99
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2
What owners say
Owners of both Airthings View models agree on the basics: Wi-Fi alerts and history from anywhere, a clean app and dashboard, and radon data that shows swings with weather and confirms a mitigation system works. Airthings 2989 View Radon owners add stories of a unit catching a failed mitigation fan and paying for itself, and their complaints are a minority of defective units and support that varies from generous to scripted. Airthings View Plus owners are the ones surprised by the rest of the air, CO2 building overnight in a sealed home and frying spiking VOCs and particulates, and they complain about a CO2 sensor that drifts high without fresh air, alert thresholds they cannot customise and an unlit screen that is hard to read in low light.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Airthings 2989 View Radon or Airthings View Plus?
For radon alone, the Airthings 2989 View Radon, which matches the Airthings View Plus on connectivity, screen and warranty with a longer battery life. The Airthings View Plus is the better device if you also want PM2.5, CO2, VOC and pressure readings.
What is the difference between the Airthings 2960 and the Airthings 2989?
The 2960 is the Airthings View Plus and the 2989 is the Airthings 2989 View Radon. They share the design, Wi-Fi, E-Ink screen and integrations; the Airthings View Plus adds PM2.5, CO2, TVOC and pressure sensors, and the Airthings 2989 View Radon lasts longer on batteries, up to 3 years against 2.
Is the Airthings View Plus accurate for radon?
Owners report radon readings on the Airthings View Plus that match traditional tests, and PM2.5 that agrees well with outdoor reference sensors. Like the Airthings 2989 View Radon, it needs a 7-day calibration and reads best as a long-term trend.
Who should buy the Airthings 2989 View Radon?
Anyone whose concern is radon, in a basement, near a mitigation system or across a home in a radon-prone area, who wants Wi-Fi alerts and a screen without paying for sensors they will not use.
Who should buy the Airthings View Plus?
Buyers who want one device for radon and everyday air quality, with PM2.5, CO2 and VOCs, and those planning several Airthings sensors around the house.
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