Honeywell HRF-C1
Score: 65/100
Honeywell HRFSS1
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Honeywell HRFSS1 is a high-performance True HEPA filter designed for medium to large rooms, offering excellent allergen and smoke removal. Its main trade-off is the frequent replacement schedule for the pre-filter, which adds to maintenance costs. It is best suited for allergy sufferers and pet owners in medium-sized spaces.
The Honeywell HRF-C1 is a HEPA-type replacement filter designed for select Honeywell, Vicks, and Holmes air purifiers, capturing 95% of particles at 2 microns and reducing odors. While it offers OEM reliability and odor control, it does not meet True HEPA standards for ultrafine particles. Best for medium rooms with seasonal allergies or pet owners needing exact fit and certified performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 monthsbest | 3 months | |
— | 465 sq_ftbest | |
95 percent | 99.97 percentbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 microns | 0.3 micronsbest |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.41 lbsbest | — |
1best | 1best | |
4.8 achbest | — |
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Compatibility & Fit(1) | ||
Compatible Models | Honeywell HHT-011/080/081/085/090/100/145/149, 16200; Vicks V9070/V9071; Holmes HAP240/242/243/244/246/412/422/424 | HPA3100/3200/3300, HPA5100/5150/5200/5250/5220, HPA5300/5350 Series |
Maintenance & Lifespan(1) | ||
Replacement Interval (months) | 6 months | 3 months |
Physical & Packaging(1) | ||
Dimensions | 9.7 x 1.5 x 4.5 | 6.9 x 10.6 x 0.39 |
Filtration Performance(5) | ||
Filtration Standard | HEPA-Type | True HEPA |
Filtration Efficiency (percent) | 95 percent | 99.97 percent |
Minimum Particle Size Captured (microns) | 2 microns | 0.3 microns |
Target Contaminants | Dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, cooking odors | Dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander, dust mite debris, mold spores |
Pre-Filter Type | HEPA-Type with Odor Reduction | Odor-reducing |
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