Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Airthings site.
2026 verdict
For a whole-home air quality station, the Airthings View Plus is the more complete monitor of these two Airthings models.
It packs seven sensors (radon, PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and pressure), adds Wi-Fi to Bluetooth for remote access and alerts, and shows two readings on a 2.9-inch e-ink screen, with a 5-year warranty. The Airthings Wave Mini answers as the cheap entry point, tracking VOCs, temperature and humidity plus a mold-risk indicator at a lower price, but it is Bluetooth only, has no screen, and measures neither radon nor particles. Both can feed one Airthings app and work with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. Pick the Airthings View Plus for real air quality coverage, and the Airthings Wave Mini as a budget VOC check in an extra room.
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| Feature | Airthings View Plus | Airthings Wave Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $329.99 | $89.99 | Airthings Wave Mini |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other | Bluetooth, Other | Airthings View Plus |
| Screen | YES | NO | Airthings View Plus |
| Sensors | TVOC, PM2.5, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure | TVOC, Temperature, Humidity | Airthings View Plus |
| Rating | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Battery Life | 2 years | 2 years | 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
The Airthings View Plus reads radon, PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure in one unit. The Airthings Wave Mini reads VOCs, temperature and humidity plus a mold-risk indicator, with no radon, CO2 or particulate sensing.
Connectivity
The Airthings View Plus has Wi-Fi alongside Bluetooth, so it syncs remotely, sends alerts anywhere and can act as a hub for other Airthings devices. The Airthings Wave Mini is Bluetooth only and needs an Airthings hub or a View Plus for continuous, remote data.
Display
The Airthings View Plus has a 2.9-inch e-ink screen showing two chosen metrics. The Airthings Wave Mini has no screen and relies on the app and a wave-to-check indicator.
Price
The Airthings Wave Mini is the far cheaper of the two, which is its main reason to exist alongside the bigger monitor.
Battery and warranty
Both run on AA batteries and carry the same 5-year warranty. The Airthings View Plus is rated for about 2 years and can also run on USB-C, while the Airthings Wave Mini is rated for about 2 years.
Which one to buy if
- you want to monitor radon, CO2 and particles in one device
The Airthings View Plus carries seven sensors, where the Airthings Wave Mini has none of radon, CO2 or PM2.5.
- you want alerts while you are away from home
The Airthings View Plus syncs over Wi-Fi, while the Airthings Wave Mini is Bluetooth only and needs a hub for remote data.
- you only want a cheap VOC and mold check for an extra room
The Airthings Wave Mini is the lower priced of the two and adds a mold-risk indicator the View Plus lacks.
- you already run an Airthings hub or View Plus
The Airthings Wave Mini feeds the same app as a cheap extra-room sensor once a hub is present.
Winner
$329.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other
- + Screen: YES
- + Sensors: TVOC, PM2.5, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure
- - Price: $329.99 vs $89.99
$89.99
- + Price: $89.99
- - Connectivity: Bluetooth, Other vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Other
- - Screen: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both monitors like the Airthings app when it behaves, and both groups value getting a number rather than a guess. Airthings View Plus owners lead with the breadth of sensing, radon alongside CO2, VOCs and PM2.5, and repeatedly describe data that surprised them: CO2 climbing overnight in a sealed bedroom, frying spiking VOCs, radon moving with weather and ventilation. They praise Wi-Fi remote access, alerts and exportable history, but warn that the CO2 sensor can drift high and need fresh-air recalibration, that alert thresholds are fixed, and that the e-ink screen is unlit. Airthings Wave Mini owners like the mold-risk indicator and how accurately it catches candles, cooking and occupancy, and their complaints are the slow, clunky Bluetooth app, syncing that misses chunks of time, and graphs that average out spikes older than 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Airthings View Plus or Airthings Wave Mini?
The Airthings View Plus for anything beyond a basic check. It measures radon, PM2.5, CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity and pressure, syncs over Wi-Fi with remote alerts and has an e-ink screen. The Airthings Wave Mini is the budget VOC, temperature and humidity sensor for an extra room.
What is the biggest difference between the Airthings View Plus and the Airthings Wave Mini?
Breadth and connectivity. The Airthings View Plus reads seven metrics and connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, while the Airthings Wave Mini reads VOCs, temperature and humidity only and is Bluetooth only.
Does the Airthings Wave Mini measure radon or CO2?
No. The Airthings Wave Mini measures VOCs, temperature and humidity plus a mold-risk indicator, with no radon, CO2 or particulate sensing. The Airthings View Plus is the one that adds radon, PM2.5 and CO2.
Do the Airthings View Plus and Airthings Wave Mini work with Home Assistant?
Both work with Home Assistant, Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT. The Airthings View Plus reaches them over Wi-Fi for remote access, while the Airthings Wave Mini needs an Airthings hub or a View Plus for continuous data.
Who should buy the Airthings View Plus?
Anyone serious about indoor air who wants radon plus CO2, VOCs and particulates in one connected device, with remote alerts and exportable history.
Who should buy the Airthings Wave Mini?
Budget buyers who want a cheap VOC and mold-risk check in an extra room, ideally inside an Airthings setup that already has a hub.
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