Air Quality Monitor Finder — Qingping & AirGradient
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Find the Right Air Quality
Monitor for You
We carry two families of air quality monitors, each built for a different kind of user. This guide helps you find the right one in under a minute — starting with the single most important question.
What Are You Monitoring?
Identify your environment to immediately narrow down your ideal device.
Home, bedroom, or office
You want a Qingping monitor — sleek, app-based, designed for everyday comfort and smart home integration.
- Simple, attractive appearance
- App-controlled with minimal setup
- Apple HomeKit & Mi Home ready
Commercial, school, rental, or outdoors
You want an AirGradient monitor — open-source, industrial-grade, built for professional and unattended deployment.
- Full data ownership & open-source
- Home Assistant / Custom dashboard friendly
- Wi-Fi and Cellular configuration options
Looking for custom integration or absolute control?
You want full control of your data, or plan to use Home Assistant / a custom dashboard.
Qingping vs AirGradient: Which Brand Is Right for You?
A comprehensive head-to-head comparison across features, software, and ecosystems.
| Feature | Qingping | AirGradient |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Home comfort, everyday monitoring | Commercial, research, remote or outdoor deployment |
| Setup | App-based, plug-and-play | Open API / dashboard, some technical setup expected |
| Data ownership | Managed via Qingping+ App | Full open-source data ownership |
| Design | Sleek, minimalist, display-forward | Functional, professional-grade |
| Smart home | Apple HomeKit, Mi Home | Home Assistant, custom integrations |
| Ideal buyer | Homeowners, renters, everyday users | Property managers, schools, developers, researchers |
Compare All Qingping Monitors
Built for home comfort and beautiful aesthetics.
 QP Lite |
 QP Pro |
 QP Pro 2 |
 CO2 Monitor |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Entry-level home monitoring | VOC tracking, home offices, nurseries | Full environmental tracking | Dedicated CO2 monitoring |
| PM2.5 / PM10 | ||||
| CO2 | (NDIR) | |||
| TVOC | ||||
| Ambient Noise | ||||
| Display | 2.36" OLED | 3.1" Touchscreen | 4" HD Touchscreen | E-Ink |
| Smart Integration | HomeKit, Qingping+ | HomeKit, Qingping+, Mi Home | Qingping+, Mi Home | HomeKit, Qingping+, Mi Home |
| Battery Life | ~6.5–7 hrs | ~6–7 hrs | ~4 hrs | Up to 30 days |
Compare All AirGradient Monitors
Industrial-grade, open-source hardware for professional deployments.
 Indoor (Wi-Fi) |
Indoor (Cellular) |
 Open Air (Outdoor, Wi-Fi) |
 Open Air (Outdoor, Cellular) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Homes/offices with reliable Wi-Fi | Remote or rental sites without Wi-Fi | General outdoor monitoring — home, school, business | Outdoor deployment, campuses, traffic zones |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | Cellular SIM | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | Cellular SIM |
| Environment | Indoor only | Indoor only | Weather-resistant outdoor enclosure | Weatherproof, wall/pole mountable |
| PM Range | PM1, PM2.5, PM10 | PM0.3–PM10 | PM2.5 only | PM0.3–PM10 |
| NOx Detection | ||||
| Power | USB-C wired | USB-C wired | USB-C wired | Weatherproof USB-C wired |
| Ideal for | Home office, classroom | Rental property, remote site | Homes, schools, business exteriors | School campus, corporate grounds, urban monitoring |
Common Scenarios
Find your exact situation below to see our certified recommendation.
"I want to track air quality in my bedroom."
"I just moved into a newly renovated home and I'm worried about paint/furniture fumes."
"I want the most complete home monitor, including noise levels."
"I just want to track CO2 with the longest possible battery life."
"I manage a rental property and want monitoring without relying on tenant Wi-Fi."
"I run a school or office and want an open-data, Home Assistant–compatible monitor."
"I need to monitor outdoor air quality near a road, campus, or industrial site."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about choosing your monitoring device.
What's the difference between Qingping and AirGradient?
Can I use an AirGradient monitor at home?
Which monitor should I buy if I don't have reliable Wi-Fi?
Which monitor tracks the most pollutants?
Is there an outdoor air quality monitor?