Airthings 2989 View Radon vs Airthings View Plus

For radon monitoring the Airthings 2989 View Radon wins overall, thanks to its lower price, higher owner rating, longer battery life and full alerts set. The Airthings View Plus is worth the step up only if you also want CO2, particulate and VOC sensing.

The number of sensors. The Airthings 2989 View Radon measures radon, temperature and humidity. The Airthings View Plus measures seven things, adding CO2, PM2.5 particulates, VOCs and atmospheric pressure, so it monitors overall air quality rather than radon alone.

The Airthings 2989 View Radon lasts about 3 years, while the Airthings View Plus runs roughly 2 years, both on 6 AA batteries with USB power as an option. The View Radon's longer life reflects its smaller sensor set.

Yes. The Airthings 2989 View Radon and the Airthings View Plus both connect over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth and show readings on an e-ink screen, so each one supports remote access, alerts and weekly reports through the Airthings app.

Buy the Airthings 2989 View Radon if radon is your main concern and you want the best value, the longest battery life and remote Wi-Fi access with a display. It is ideal for watching radon across a whole home or tracking a mitigation system from your phone.

Buy the Airthings View Plus if you want a single monitor that combines radon with CO2, PM2.5 particulates and VOCs. It is the more complete choice for whole-home air quality, worth its higher price only if you will use the extra sensors.