Airthings Wave Mini vs IQAir AirVisual Outdoor

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Airthings and IQAir sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Airthings Wave Mini is the safer pick. It separates itself most clearly on price, rating, and integrations, while still looking better on alerts. IQAir AirVisual Outdoor still makes sense if weather resistance, connectivity, and sensors is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Airthings Wave Mini. That is why the final call still favors Airthings Wave Mini.

Winner

Airthings

Airthings Wave Mini

21% OFF

$89.99

$71.35

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IQAir

IQAir AirVisual Outdoor

$299.99

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Feature	Airthings Wave Mini	IQAir AirVisual Outdoor	Winner
Price	$71.35	$299.99	Airthings Wave Mini
Rating	3.9	3.8	Airthings Wave Mini
Weather Resistance	NO	YES (Outdoor)	IQAir AirVisual Outdoor
Connectivity	Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	IQAir AirVisual Outdoor
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	None	Airthings Wave Mini
Sensors	TVOC, Temperature, Humidity	PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure	IQAir AirVisual Outdoor
Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts	Air Quality Alerts	Airthings Wave Mini
Screen	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Airthings

Airthings Wave Mini

21% OFF

$89.99

$71.35

BUY NOW

+ Price: $71.35
+ Rating: 3.9
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- Weather Resistance: NO vs YES (Outdoor)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet

IQAir

IQAir AirVisual Outdoor

$299.99

BUY NOW

+ Weather Resistance: YES (Outdoor)
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
+ Sensors: PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure
- Price: $299.99 vs $71.35
- Rating: 3.8 vs 3.9

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Airthings Wave Mini or IQAir AirVisual Outdoor?: Airthings Wave Mini has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between Airthings Wave Mini and IQAir AirVisual Outdoor?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Airthings Wave Mini lists $71.35, while IQAir AirVisual Outdoor lists $299.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Airthings Wave Mini is listed at $71.35, while IQAir AirVisual Outdoor is listed at $299.99. Airthings Wave Mini (better spec).
Who should buy Airthings Wave Mini?: Choose Airthings Wave Mini if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.
Who should buy IQAir AirVisual Outdoor?: Choose IQAir AirVisual Outdoor if your priority is weather resistance and connectivity and that matters more than price.