The catch
Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
Both filters carry a stated 3,000-hour life, roughly four-to-five months, and the cabinet itself is large.
Side by side
Medify MA-112 vs AirDoctor 5500: AirDoctor gains Auto and loses 38 rated smoke CFM
Quick verdict
The MA-112 delivers the highest verified smoke airflow. The AD5500 is the pick if automatic sensing and a more explicit carbon/VOC filter path are worth giving up 38 CFM.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Automatic mode can make the call on its own
Of these two, only AirDoctor AD5500 Classic is confirmed for “Automatic mode”. If you need it, you have your answer.
Where this comes from
This follows directly from the checked yes-or-no difference between the exact configurations compared.
The catch
AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
Replacements cost a lot because there are dual particle and carbon filter sets.
Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
- Why pick it
- Your main goal is 594-CFM smoke airflow.
- Picking speeds by hand doesn't bother you.
- The catch
- Both filters carry a stated 3,000-hour life, roughly four-to-five months, and the cabinet itself is large.
AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
- Why pick it
- You expect the fan to respond automatically.
- You would use separate carbon/VOC filters.
- The catch
- Replacements cost a lot because there are dual particle and carbon filter sets.
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What this page compares
Two very-high-airflow purifiers face off on smoke CADR, automation, gas filters, size and running costs.
This one comes down to smoke cadr and automatic mode first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I want it to respond automatically
Its onboard sensor can change the fan speed automatically. Check the model facts for what that sensor measures.
- Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
- Depends
- AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
- Better fit
I'll be moving it from room to room
Regular trips from room to room are more practical thanks to its weight, handles or casters.
- Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
- Better fit
- AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
- Depends
I don't want an ionizer in it
A mechanical filter path with no ionizer is how the exact model works.
- Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
- Better fit
- AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
- Depends
Wildfire smoke makes its way inside
Medify Air MA-112 V3.0 lists “594 CFM” for smoke cadr, while AirDoctor AD5500 Classic lists “556 CFM”. Extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results.
- Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
- Similar
- AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Automatic mode can make the call on its own
Of these two, only AirDoctor AD5500 Classic is confirmed for “Automatic mode”. If you need it, you have your answer.
How we worked this out
This follows directly from the checked yes-or-no difference between the exact configurations compared.
Where these two really part ways
Medify Air MA-112 V3.0 is the better match for “I'll be moving it from room to room” and “I don't want an ionizer in it”. AirDoctor AD5500 Classic is the better match for “I want it to respond automatically”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
One of them covers more of your list
AirDoctor AD5500 Classic meets 4 of the 4 needs this comparison is built around. Medify Air MA-112 V3.0 meets 3 and misses “I want it to respond automatically”.
How we worked this out
The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.
How many models fit “I want it to respond automatically”
55 of the 70 air purifiers checked fit this need. AirDoctor AD5500 Classic makes the cut. Medify Air MA-112 V3.0 does not.
How we worked this out
The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.
Models that handle “I need the air cleaned up fast” and “I want it to respond automatically”
14 of the 70 air purifiers checked handle both “I need the air cleaned up fast” and “I want it to respond automatically”. AirDoctor AD5500 Classic makes the cut. Medify Air MA-112 V3.0 does not.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Plug in your numbers
Can either purifier keep up with your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
Works with your numbers594 CFM of verified clean-air delivery works out to about 14.8 air changes per hour in this room. Hitting the 5 ACH target takes 200 CFM.
AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
Works with your numbers556 CFM of verified clean-air delivery works out to about 13.9 air changes per hour in this room. Hitting the 5 ACH target takes 200 CFM.
This uses each model’s pollutant-specific CADR at top speed and a target of five air changes per hour. Quieter settings clean less air. Raw airflow and one-change coverage claims are never swapped in.
Option A
Medify Air, MA-112
MA-112 V3.0
Its main strength is unusually high verified particle airflow, delivered by a very large dual-filter cabinet that offers neither software nor a furniture-friendly size.
- Best for
- A very large open room where sheer smoke airflow matters more than compact placement or smart controls
Facts we checked
- Medify publishes a smoke CADR of 594 CFM, with dust above 600 CFM and pollen above 450 CFM.
- The exact model's rating is 891 square feet at five air changes per hour.
- It includes four fan speeds, a timer, child lock and casters, with no ionizer.
Option B
AirDoctor, AD5500
AD5500 Classic
The large dual-filter model from AirDoctor offers high verified smoke airflow, automatic sensing and a carbon/VOC stage that is documented.
- Best for
- A large open room where high particle airflow and automatic operation take priority over cabinet size or filter cost
Facts we checked
- For the AD5500, AirDoctor publishes a smoke CADR of 556 CFM.
- The cabinet is 28.75 by 16 by 16 inches and weighs 33 pounds.
- Behind the automatic particle sensing sit dual prefilters, dual carbon/VOC filters and dual particle filters.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Medify Air MA-112 V3.0 | AirDoctor AD5500 Classic | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke CADR | 594 CFM | 556 CFM | Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. |
| Automatic mode | No | Yes | How many steps fall to you and how much happens automatically both come down to this. |
| Gas stage | Carbon composite | Separate carbon and VOC filters | It shows what the treatment path is built to catch or reduce, and what upkeep that requires. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
- It comes without a sensor, Auto mode or app.
With AirDoctor AD5500 Classic
- There is no published noise range for the substantial 33-pound, 16-inch-square cabinet.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the air purifiers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 13 of the 70 models checked meet every need here: “It will be cleaning an open living area”, “Wildfire smoke makes its way inside”, “I need the air cleaned up fast”, and “I want it to respond automatically”.
13 models fit, out of 70 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “It will be cleaning an open living area”, “Wildfire smoke makes its way inside”, “I need the air cleaned up fast”, and “I want it to respond automatically”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Ready to buy
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Medify Air MA-112 V3.0
Your main goal is 594-CFM smoke airflow.
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You expect the fan to respond automatically.
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