Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Danby vs Vornado Air
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Danby |  Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DAP290BAW, DAP152BAW-I, DDR060BMP2WDB | AC350, PCO375DC, PCO575DC |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71Higher | 265.04 |
| Room size (m²) | 371.61Higher | 12.54 to 23.97 |
| Power use (W) | 250 to 420 | 17 to 59Lower |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $19.99 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $39.99 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 28.4 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US, CA | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Vornado Air scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.2.
- Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) is higher at Danby: 492.71 vs 265.04.
- Room size (m²) is higher at Danby: 371.61 vs 12.54 to 23.97.
- Power use (W) is lower at Vornado Air: 17 to 59 vs 250 to 420.
- Warranty is higher at Vornado Air: 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Vornado Air offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Vornado Air: 1945 vs 1947.
- Products: only Danby offers Dehumidifier.
- Products: only Vornado Air offers Fan.
- Filter types: only Danby offers Ioniser.
Our verdict on each
Danby
Danby suits households that want purifiers, dehumidifiers and humidifiers from one Canadian maker with app control and support on email, phone and help centre. Its room coverage ranks 5 of 54 brands, while clean air delivery sits mid-field, so weigh the area figure against the airflow one.
Vornado Air
Vornado Air suits households that want one brand for purifiers, humidifiers and fans, with entry pricing of $19.99 and a 5 year warranty. The trade-off sits in airflow, since clean air delivery of 265.04 m³/h sits below the purifier category median of 437.43 m³/h.
Score breakdown
| Area | Danby | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.8Entry pricing of $19.99 and a $39.99 replacement filter keep the outlay and the running bill among the lowest in the group. |
| Offer | 9.2Offer score of 9.2 sits against a site entry price reference of €96.46 and a 2 year warranty. | 9.4HigherA 5 year warranty and support across email, chat and phone add cover beyond the machine, though room coverage of 12.54 to 23.97 m² is compact. |
| Trust | 9.3Trust score of 9.3 pairs with email, phone and help centre support, a 2 year warranty and one listed certification, aham verifide. | 9.9HigherFounded in 1945 and based in the US, with support listed on email, chat and phone and a 5 year warranty. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Danby | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers | 13 of 55 | 5 of 55 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Danby | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Danby | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Purifier, Dehumidifier, Humidifier | Purifier, Humidifier, Fan |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser | Hepa h13, Carbon, Uv |
| Certifications | Aham verifide | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Danby Products Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
| Founded | 1947 | 1945Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Danby | Vornado Air | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $19.99lowest quarter | $109.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 492.71above the median | 265.04below the median | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 371.61highest quarter | 12.54 to 23.97lowest quarter | 124 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | $39.99lowest quarter | $79.60 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 25at the median | Not confirmed | 25 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Danby
Pros
- One maker covers purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier work, purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, where Clarifion sells purifiers only, purifier.
- Room coverage of 371.61 m² ranks 5 of 54 brands, well above where the same brand sits on clean air delivery.
- A mobile app is part of the package, so settings are not limited to the unit, and help is reachable on email, phone and help centre.
Cons
- Clean air delivery of 492.71 m³/h leaves the brand at 21 of 47, so a buyer chasing raw throughput for a large open space has stronger options elsewhere in the field.
- One listed certification, aham verifide, while Energy Star is the mark held by 72.7% of brands on the site, leaving a narrower shortlist for an efficiency-minded buyer.
- Sales run to US and CA, so anyone ordering from outside the US and Canada should weigh return shipping and where warranty service lands.
Vornado Air
Pros
- One maker covers purifier, humidifier and fan, so a fan, a humidifier and a purifier can come from the same brand and the same support channels.
- Replacement filters cost $39.99 on a 12 month interval, which is a low running bill for a purifier that is actually used on schedule.
- The purifier range carries a 5 year warranty, longer cover than buyers usually get on a room appliance.
Cons
- Clean air delivery of 265.04 m³/h ranks 33 of 47 brands, so a heavy-air room needs a bigger machine or more than one unit.
- Room coverage of 12.54 to 23.97 m² fits a bedroom, study or small office rather than an open-plan living floor.
- The $19.99 entry price sits in the fan part of the range, so a buyer shopping for a purifier pays above the headline figure.
Who each suits
Danby
Who it suits
- Households that want purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier from a single brand: purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier.
- Buyers in the US and Canada who want phone and email support: email, phone and help centre.
- Anyone who wants app control and a 2 year warranty covered in the same purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after the strongest clean air delivery numbers, since Danby sits at 21 of 47; Clarifion is the purifier-only alternative to weigh, purifier.
- People who want fan machines alongside air treatment: Vornado Air lists purifier, humidifier and fan for exactly that.
- Shoppers who want dehumidifier output next to purifiers in a range that also carries fans: Daewoo Electricals pairs purifier, dehumidifier and fan.
Vornado Air
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners cleaning a bedroom, study or small office who want a low price of entry and a cheap filter to keep buying.
- Buyers who want fans, humidifiers and purifiers from a single maker instead of assembling the room from different brands.
- Owners who put phone and chat support, listed on email, chat and phone, and a 5 year warranty above app control.
Who should look elsewhere
- Large open-plan rooms, where coverage of 12.54 to 23.97 m² leaves a gap; buyers who want dehumidification next to purification can compare Daewoo Electricals, which covers purifier, dehumidifier and fan.
- Shoppers who want a single-purpose purifier catalogue and nothing else, since Clarifion lists purifier and Coway Canada lists purifier.
Country by country
| Country | Danby | Vornado Air |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Danby
What does Danby make?+
Danby covers three kinds of machine, purifier, dehumidifier and humidifier, so a purifier can be bought alongside a dehumidifier or a humidifier from the same maker. The models listed for air purification are DAP290BAW, DAP152BAW-I, DDR060BMP2WDB. That gives you a fixed set of reference points for weighing airflow and room claims against rivals.
How does Danby price against the field?+
The offer score for Danby is 9.2, with the overall rating at 9.2. Entry prices across the site start as low as €0.89 and top out at €1,753.05, with €96.46 as the mid point buyers tend to start from. Danby competes in the lower and middle of those bands.
Vornado Air
How much does a Vornado Air purifier cost at entry?+
Vornado Air lists an entry price of $19.99, taken from the circulator and fan part of the catalogue rather than the purifier line. On our purifier data that figure ranks 2 of 76 brands, so a fan price is not a purifier price.
What do replacement filters cost over a year?+
A replacement filter is $39.99 and the stated change interval is a 12 month cycle, so running cost can be planned on a calendar rather than discovered later. Filter cost ranks 8 of 46 brands on our data, which places Vornado Air among the cheaper brands to keep going.